N698TC

This entry covers airframe N698TC, a 2001-built example of the Cessna 525A CitationJet CJ2 with manufacturer serial number 525A0051. The aircraft was manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation) and is recorded as US-registered. No published owner information or operational base is available in the supplied data. The airframe’s recent market valuation is listed at $3,000,000, and registry notes or notable transactions beyond the build record are not provided.

The onboard cabin for N698TC follows the typical CJ2 executive arrangement, listed as a 6–7 passenger layout with forward club seating, an aft belted lavatory, and a forward refreshment center, configured here for 6 seats. Avionics are noted as Collins Pro Line 21 as typical for CJ2 examples, while many aircraft in the type have received later avionics or GTN retrofits; specific retrofit status for this tail number is not published. Typical missions for an aircraft with 1,613 nm range and 415 kt cruise speed include short- to medium-haul executive transport and light charter operations within continental regions from a US base. Maintenance considerations reflect the twin Williams FJ44-2C engines’ established support network and the CJ2’s conventional systems architecture, though individual maintenance records are not provided.

The Cessna 525A CitationJet CJ2 occupies the light jet niche, offering faster cruise and higher ceiling capability than many turboprops while being more economical to operate than larger midsize business jets. Competing models in this segment historically include early generation Embraer Phenom variants and light Learjet family members. Buyer demand for CJ2s is driven by owner-operators and charter operators seeking single-pilot or two-pilot flexibility, efficient short-field performance, and relatively low acquisition cost; the example N698TC is valued at $3,000,000, which aligns with the market for well-maintained early-2000s CJ2 airframes. Resale considerations emphasize avionics retrofits, engine hours on the Williams FJ44-2C pair, and documented maintenance — items not detailed in the supplied data.