N609SM

The airframe bearing registration N609SM is a 1998-built Cessna 525 CitationJet with manufacturer serial 525-0247, manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation). The aircraft is owned by Carlinda LP (Limited Partnership) of Charles City, Iowa, US, and is registered in the United States; the partnership ownership and home-base location are the primary recorded operator details for this airframe. The airframe’s listed valuation is $1,439,555, reflecting its age, configuration, and typical market conditions for late-1990s light business jets. No additional registry actions or alternate operators are published for this specific airframe in the supplied data.

The subject CitationJet is outfitted in a typical 5–6 place executive cabin layout, accommodating up to 8 seats in total when accounting for optional arrangements and crew positions. Avionics fit for CJ1-series airframes is noted as the Collins Pro Line 21 (typical for CJ1-series airframes), providing the airframe with a common avionics suite for navigation, communication, and flight management tasks consistent with its model. Operationally, the aircraft’s performance—cruise of 329 kts, range of 1,300 nm, and service ceiling of 41,000 ft—aligns it with short to mid-range executive missions such as regional business trips, point-to-point charters, and owner-operator use from a US base. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe would reflect the two Williams FJ44-1A engines and typical CJ1-series systems; no unique cabin amenities or supplemental equipment beyond the typical executive layout are specified for this airframe.

The Cessna 525 CitationJet family occupies the light business jet niche, offering relatively high cruise speeds and modest trip distances suited to regional connectivity. With twin Williams FJ44-1A engines producing 1,965 lbf each, the airframe delivers performance and single-pilot operational capability attractive to owner-operators and charter operators. Competing models in this segment typically include other light jets with similar seating and range; resale and maintenance considerations for this 1998 serial 525-0247 will hinge on engine hours, avionics status (here noted as Collins Pro Line 21 typical fit), and the documented ownership/maintenance history held by Carlinda LP.