N653BB

This airframe, registered as N653BB, is a 2008-built Cessna 525A Citation CJ2+ with serial number 525A-0381. The airframe is a U.S.-registered fixed-wing multi-engine business jet manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation) and powered by twin Williams turbofan engines. Ownership is recorded to Performance Aircraft Leasing LLC, an LLC based in St George, UT, US, which operates the aircraft in a leasing and charter support role. The aircraft carries an estimated market value of $4,492,484 and presents as a modern light-cabin CJ2+ airframe from the late-2000s production run.

The cabin of this specific CJ2+ is configured for 8 passengers in a center-club arrangement: a four-place club with two additional forward-facing seats and a belted lavatory/refreshment center. Avionics are a Collins Pro Line 21 integrated flight control suite with WAAS/LPV capability, a Collins FGC-3000 autopilot, dual Collins FMS-3000 units, and ADS-B compliance, enabling RNAV approaches and modern airspace access. Typical missions for this airframe include regional point-to-point business travel and on-demand charter runs within the CJ2+ medium-short-haul envelope, leveraging its 1,781 nm range and 410 kt cruise. Based in St. George, UT under its leasing company owner, the aircraft is suited to high-utilization leasing operations with routine maintenance cycles appropriate to late-2000s Citation airframes.

The Cessna 525A Citation CJ2+ occupies the light business jet niche, offering a balance of runway performance, single-pilot capability, and efficient operation for short-to-medium sectors. Competing models in its class include other light jets from manufacturers such as Embraer and Bombardier, where buyers and charter operators prioritize operating economics and dispatch reliability. For this airframe, considerations for maintenance and resale will reflect its 2008 build year, engine model commonality (Williams FJ44 series), and the Pro Line 21 avionics fit—features that help retain utility and desirability in the pre-owned light-jet market.