N55CJ

The airframe bearing tail number N55CJ is a 1998-built Cessna 525 Citation CJ1, serial 525-0298, manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation). This specific airframe is owned by N55CJ LLC, an LLC based in Modesto, CA, US, and is registered in the US civil registry. The airframe’s market valuation is listed at $1,984,250, and public listings have noted an avionics update as part of recent sales materials. An STC retrofit to a Garmin flight deck has been reported in a seller listing, representing a significant documented modification to this individual aircraft.

The cabin of this airframe accommodates 8 seats consistent with light-citation interior layouts, supporting short- to medium-range executive transport and light charter missions. Avionics are reported as Garmin G1000 following an STC retrofit mentioned in seller documentation, which modernizes flight-deck situational awareness and commonality for owner-operators. Typical mission profiles for this airframe from its Modesto, CA owner/operator would include regional hops and point-to-point business travel within a roughly 1,127 nm radius at typical cruise speeds near 381 kts and operational ceilings up to 41,000 ft. Maintenance considerations for this specific aircraft include monitoring FJ44-1A engine programs and any traceable records tied to the aftermarket avionics STC.

The Cessna 525 Citation CJ1 occupies the light business jet niche, emphasizing low operating costs, short-field capability and single-pilot IFR flexibility compared with larger Citation models. With twin Williams FJ44-1A engines producing about 1,900 lbf each, the airframe balances cruise performance and fuel efficiency for owner-flown or light charter operations. Competitors in the segment include early-model Embraer Phenom 100s and light Learjet/Beechcraft offerings; resale and maintenance considerations focus on avionics retrofits, engine program enrollment and total time since the 1998 manufacture date. The listed valuation of $1,984,250 for this specific serial reflects airframe age, reported avionics upgrades, and established demand for reliable, short-to-medium-range light jets.