N769MB

This entry covers airframe N769MB, a 2009-built Cessna Citation CJ3 (525B) with serial number 525B0308. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is owned by PARADOX AVIATION LLC of Tifton, Georgia, which serves as the operator and likely home base for routine operations. The airframe is a late-2000s Citation CJ3 variant produced by Cessna (Textron Aviation) and retains typical 525B configuration and systems; no public record of significant registry actions beyond standard U.S. registration transfers is published. Market valuation for this specific airframe is estimated at approximately $5,000,000, reflecting age, model desirability, and equipment fit.

The cabin for this airframe is a standard 8-place executive layout typical of the CJ3 family—forward club seating, a single aft seat and belted lavatory, with a forward refreshment center—although the exact interior specification for N769MB is not publicly listed. The typical avionics fit for many 525B airframes is the Collins Pro Line 21, and that configuration is consistent with the operational expectations for this aircraft. With a cruise speed near 416 kts and a range of approximately 2,040 nm, the aircraft is well suited to short- to medium-haul executive transport, air-taxi, and regional charter missions originating from its Tifton, GA base. Maintenance considerations align with CJ3 fleet norms, including jet-A engine inspections for the Williams FJ44-3A and Pro Line 21 avionics support.

The Cessna Citation CJ3 (525B) occupies the light/business jet niche between entry-level Citation models and larger midsize cabins, offering transcontinental capability for many U.S. routes at competitive operating costs. Competing models in its era include derivatives from Embraer Phenom and Learjet families, with buyer demand driven by owner-operators and charter companies seeking eight-place executive interiors and efficient regional performance. Resale and maintenance considerations for a 2009 CJ3 like N769MB focus on engine time, avionics upgrades (notably Pro Line 21 lifecycle support), and interior condition when benchmarking against the stated $5,000,000 valuation.