N630TF

This article covers airframe N630TF, a factory-built Cessna 525A CitationJet 2 (CJ2) completed in 2001 with serial number 525A0022. The airframe is registered in the US and is recorded as owned by HORIZON AVIATION LLC, an LLC based in Chicago, IL, US; the most notable registry action on file is its current ownership registration with that entity. The aircraft retains a standard CitationJet history for a 2001 build in terms of configuration and equipment, and no additional valuation or major condition events are published in the supplied data. Ownership is held by a single corporate owner based in Chicago, IL, and the airframe has been operated under that registration in domestic US service.

The cabin of this Cessna 525A CitationJet 2 (CJ2) is a typical executive executive layout configured for 6–8 passengers, commonly featuring forward club seating, a refreshment center and a belted lavatory depending on final outfitting. Avionics are commonly installed as the Collins Pro Line 21 suite, which is a frequent OEM fitment or equivalent retrofit on CJ2 airframes and supports regional executive operations and instrument flight rules (IFR) missions. With an actionable IFR ceiling of 45,000 ft and a cruise of 410 kts, the aircraft is well suited to short- to medium-range point-to-point corporate missions — city pairs up to its 1,550 nm range — and executive charter legs operated from its Chicago base. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe follow typical CJ2 practices, including attention to Williams FJ44-2C engine time between overhauls and avionics lifecycle items for Pro Line 21 installations.

The Cessna 525A CitationJet 2 (CJ2) occupies the light business jet performance niche, offering higher cruise speed and altitude capability compared with early Citation singles while remaining more economical than midsize twins. Competing models include other light jets with similar mission profiles; buyer and charter demand historically favor CJ2 airframes for short to mid-range executive trips due to cabin flexibility (6–8 passengers) and efficient Williams FJ44 family engines. Resale and maintenance considerations emphasize engine TBO planning, avionics upgrades such as Pro Line 21 life-cycle support, and typical airframe calendar- and cycle-based inspections for a 2001-built example.