N55JP

The airframe bearing tail number N55JP is a 1998-built Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1, serial number 525-0296, manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation Inc.). The aircraft is owned and operated by DAKOTA AIRCRAFT INC, a corporation based in Pierre, South Dakota, US. The airframe is recorded on the US registry under corporate ownership and operates as a fixed-wing, multi-engine light business jet from that operator base. No public record of other ownership transfers or notable incidents is provided in the supplied data.

The specific cabin of N55JP follows the typical Citation CJ1 executive layout with a 6–8 place club seating arrangement, a forward refreshment area, and a belted lavatory, configured to accommodate up to 8 occupants in executive transport roles. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include short to mid-range business trips within the aircraft’s 1,127 nm range and regional shuttle work, operating efficiently near its cruise speed of 381 kts and up to a service ceiling of 41,000 ft. Avionics are fitted in the standard CJ1 arrangement, noted as Collins Pro Line 21 in typical installations, supporting single-pilot or two-pilot operational concepts under corporate use. Maintenance considerations align with light-jet schedules for dual Williams FJ44 series engines and avionics system support consistent with Pro Line 21 equipment.

The Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1 occupies the light-cabin business jet niche, prized for short-field performance, low operating cost relative to larger jets, and single-pilot certification options in many fits. With twin Williams FJ44-1A engines producing 1,900 lbf each, the model competes with small-cabin jets from Embraer and Learjet families for owner-operator and charter demand on regional missions. Buyers and brokers typically weigh the CJ1’s favorable cruise of 381 kts and range of 1,127 nm against avionics upgrades (e.g., Pro Line 21 legacy systems) and engine/airframe phase maintenance schedules when assessing resale and maintenance costs.