N601SP

This article covers the specific airframe bearing tail number N601SP, a factory-built Cessna Citation CJ4 (525C) delivered in 2024 with serial number 525C0446. The aircraft is manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc and is registered in the US to the corporate owner IM AVIATION LLC, based in LaredO, TX, US. The airframe’s recent entry into service and corporate registration mark it as a modern example of the CJ4 family; its current ownership was established upon registry in 2024. No public record of prior operators or significant registry actions beyond initial corporate registration is published for this airframe.

The airframe is outfitted with the CJ4-standard avionics suite, the Collins Pro Line 21, providing integrated flight management, navigation, and cockpit situational awareness consistent with modern light-jet operational requirements. Configured for 11 seats, this cabin count indicates a high-density corporate or charter layout suitable for short- to medium-haul missions; typical mission profiles for this install include regional business travel, intercity hops, and light charter operations within the aircraft’s 2,165 nm range and cruise capability of 451 kts. Based in LaredO, TX, the registered operator would commonly deploy the aircraft on routes across the contiguous United States and into nearby international points. Maintenance considerations for this airframe follow CJ4 fleet norms, with particular attention to Williams FJ44-4A engine hot-section inspections and Pro Line 21 avionics support packages.

The Cessna Citation CJ4 (525C) occupies the light, high-performance business jet niche, offering transregional range and a 45,000 ft service ceiling that appeals to owner-operators and charter companies seeking flexibility and runway performance. Competing platforms in the same market segment include light-cabin jets with similar single-pilot certification possibilities and comparable cruise speeds; the CJ4’s strong resale demand is supported by commonality within the Citation family and broad aftermarket support from Textron Aviation Inc. For buyers and operators of airframes like N601SP, resale considerations emphasize engine cycles, avionics configuration such as the Collins Pro Line 21, and continuity of corporate registry and maintenance records.