N5KJ

The airframe bearing registration N5KJ is a 2017-built Cessna 525B (Citation CJ3+ / CJ3) manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., serial number 525B0510. The aircraft is owned by KJ LEASING LLC, an LLC based in Mount Airy, NC, US, and has been operated in the US registry since new. Registered to KJ LEASING LLC upon its transition into service, the airframe is recorded as a fixed‑wing multi‑engine business jet and carries an estimated market value of $7,500,000. Maintenance status and specific condition reports are not published here; valuation reflects contemporary market comparables for late‑model 525B/CJ3+ airframes.

The aircraft is typically outfitted in an executive configuration offering club seating for 6–8 passengers, a forward galley and an enclosed aft lavatory, matching the common CJ3 cabin layout. Avionics are consistent with typical 525B/CJ3+ outfittings and are listed as Garmin G3000, supporting advanced flight planning, situational awareness and single‑pilot or two‑pilot operations depending on operator configuration. With a long cruise range of 2,040 nm and a cruise speed near 416 kts, N5KJ is suited to regional and trans‑regional corporate missions, air charter legs and owner/operator leasing roles from its base in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Routine maintenance considerations align with Williams FJ44 engine support and Textron airframe service bulletins for the 525B series.

The Cessna 525B (Citation CJ3+ / CJ3) occupies the light‑jet segment offering higher cruise speeds and improved avionics over earlier Citation models, targeting owner/operators and light corporate transport. Competing models in this niche include light jets with similar range and cabin size; the CJ3+ benefits from proven Williams FJ44 powerplants and Garmin G3000 avionics for modern cockpit functionality. Maintenance and resale considerations for this 2017 airframe center on engine time, avionics upgrades and interior condition; a valuation of $7,500,000 reflects demand for late‑model 525B airframes with contemporary avionics and typical executive cabin appointments.