N71VZ

The airframe bearing registration N71VZ is a 2023-built light business jet, a Cessna 525C Citation CJ4 Gen2 manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc. and identified by serial number 525C-0402. The aircraft was completed in 2023 and entered the U.S. registry that year; initial entry on the U.S. register and allocation of the N71VZ tail number represent the primary documented administrative milestones for this airframe. No public record of subsequent changes in registered ownership or major incidents is provided; its 2023 build status and contemporary avionics fit suggest a recent factory-delivery configuration. At the current benchmark valuation, the jet is appraised at $11,855,000, reflecting its new-model condition and modern equipment fit.

The registered configuration for N71VZ is an executive nine‑passenger cabin: a forward two‑place side‑facing divan, a four‑place club in the forward cabin, two aft forward‑facing seats, and an aft belted lavatory, supporting executive charter, owner-operator missions, and regional corporate shuttle roles. The avionics suite installed is Collins Pro Line 21 with a four‑tube EFIS, dual FMS, TSS‑4100 TCAS II, RTA‑4112 MultiScan radar and provides modern situational awareness and required capabilities for high-frequency IFR operations. Typical mission profiles enabled by this fit and the listed performance are transcontinental or regional point-to-point flights within the jet’s 2,165 nm range at high-speed cruise of roughly 451 kts, with operational ceilings to 45,000 ft supporting favorable winds and traffic avoidance. Maintenance considerations for this airframe align with Williams FJ44‑4A engine programs and the avionics commonality of the Pro Line 21 family.

The Cessna 525C Citation CJ4 Gen2 occupies the light-cabin, high-performance segment of the business-jet market, offering jet speeds near 451 kts and transcontinental mission capability around 2,165 nm, which positions it against competitors in the light to lower-midsize class. Typical buyers and charter operators seek the CJ4 Gen2 for its combination of cabin flexibility (nine seats in this airframe), modern avionics, and relatively low operating costs compared with larger midsize jets. Resale and maintenance considerations for this model focus on engine program enrollment for the Williams FJ44 series, avionics support for Pro Line 21, and the market premium commanded by newer serials such as 525C-0402 with 2023 build dates.