N61TY

The airframe bearing tail number N61TY is a 1997-built Cessna 525 CitationJet (CJ1), serial 525-0186, manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation). The aircraft is recorded as owned by DCC AVIATION LLC, an LLC based in Southaven, MS, US, and is registered in the US. The airframe’s documentation and registry reflect its continued single-corporate ownership with no other operators listed in the provided data; its reported market value is $1,700,000, reflecting condition and market position for late-model CJ1 airframes.

The aircraft is outfitted in a typical 6–8 passenger executive layout common to CJ1 configurations, featuring a forward galley and a reported belted aft lavatory. This interior arrangement supports short to mid-range corporate missions, air-taxi and on-demand charter operations within the aircraft’s 1,300 nm mission radius. With cruise speeds near 381 kts and a service ceiling of 41,000 ft, the platform suits point-to-point regional trips and transcontinental stage legs when used with optimized fuel planning. Operator base in Southaven, MS, US suggests regional usage patterns centered on the U.S. Lower Midwest and adjoining markets. Maintenance considerations typical to this airframe include monitoring Williams FJ44-1A hot section and accessory life limits and adherence to CitationJet inspection intervals; no specific unique amenities or modifications are reported for this individual aircraft.

The Cessna 525 CitationJet (CJ1) occupies the light business jet niche, valued for modest acquisition cost, efficient twin Williams FJ44 engines, and straightforward systems compared with larger Citations. Competing models in its class include early-model Eclipse and Embraer Phenom derivatives, though the CJ1’s combination of speed (381 kts) and practical cabins keeps demand among owner-operators and small charter operators. Resale dynamics for a 1997 CJ1 like N61TY hinge on engine TBO status, avionics upgrades, and interior condition; the cited $1,700,000 valuation aligns with market expectations for well-maintained examples without major retrofits.