N5AF

The airframe bearing registration N5AF is a 2023-built Cessna 525 Citation M2, serial number 525-1145, manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc. It is owned and operated by CAVU CHARTERS LLC, an LLC based in Stuart, FL, US, and is registered in the US. The registry entry notes the aircraft as operator-configurable but lists eight seats, and current valuation data places the airframe at approximately $4,500,000, reflecting a recent-production Citation M2 in typical charter/operator condition. No public record of prior owners is provided; the available data presents a single-owner operating profile based out of Stuart, Florida.

The specific cabin fit for N5AF is described as a typical executive club layout for five to six passengers with a belted lavatory, though the registry notes eight seats as the certificated seating capacity, indicating operator-configurable arrangements. Avionics on this airframe are a Garmin G3000 suite, supporting modern glass-panel operation, synthetic vision, and integrated flight management conducive to single-pilot IFR operations common to the M2 class. Operated by CAVU CHARTERS LLC from Stuart, Florida, the aircraft’s performance—notably its 1,540 nm range and 404 kt cruise—suits short- to mid-range charter missions along the eastern seaboard, intra-Caribbean hops, and business point-to-point trips. Maintenance considerations align with factory-recommended schedules for Williams FJ44 series turbofans and Garmin G3000 avionics common to late-production Citation M2s.

The Cessna 525 Citation M2 occupies the light jet niche, offering owner/operators and charter companies a balance of single-pilot capability, cabin comfort, and operating economy. With a 404 kt cruise and 1,540 nm range, it competes with aircraft such as the Embraer Phenom 100/300 and HondaJet models in charter fleets seeking efficient short-to-medium stage lengths. Recent-production examples, like 525-1145, typically command resale interest due to modern avionics and low-time airframes, though maintenance cycles for Williams FJ44 engines and avionics upgrades can influence lifecycle operating costs and resale pricing.