N608DB

This airframe, registered as N608DB, is a 1997-built Cessna 525 CitationJet 1 (CJ1) with manufacturer serial number 525-0179, produced by Cessna (Textron Aviation). The airframe is recorded as owned by DOOR 4 LLC, a limited liability company based in Deadwood, SD, US, and is maintained on the U.S. civil register. The listing and registry history for this specific airframe centers on private ownership by the LLC; ownership and operational control have been associated with the Deadwood, South Dakota address. Recent market listings and registry references place the airframe’s indicative value at $1,325,000, reflecting its age, avionics fitment and maintenance status reported in sales materials.

The specific cockpit and cabin arrangement for this airframe is reported as a six-place executive layout in sales and listing materials, with forward club seating and a belted aft lavation area; the CJ1’s maximum certified seating capability is 8. Avionics on this airframe are fitted with a Garmin G1000 integrated flight deck, incorporating a GFC-700 autopilot and dual GIA-63W units, supporting modern navigation and situational awareness for single-pilot or two-pilot operations. Typical missions for this airframe type and configuration include short to medium-range executive transport and owner-flown business trips within its 1,550 nm range and cruise of 329 kts, operating from the owner’s base in Deadwood and regional U.S. airports. Maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect the CJ1’s small-jet systems and Williams FJ44 engines, with value influenced by avionics standardization and records.

The Cessna 525 CitationJet 1 (CJ1) occupies the light business jet niche, offering efficient short-field performance and lower operating costs compared with larger midsize jets. Competitive models in its era and market position include early-generation Beechjet/Hawker 400 variants and entry-level Learjet models. Demand from owner-operators and small charter operators favors well-equipped, modern-avionics examples; resale and maintenance considerations for this 1997 airframe hinge on engine time, refurbishment of interior elements (noted as a six-place executive fit in listings) and the installed Garmin G1000 suite, which sustains marketability relative to legacy analog cockpits.