N777NJ

This entry describes airframe N777NJ, a 2006-built Cessna Citation CJ3 (Model 525B) with serial number 525B0099. The jet is registered in the United States and currently held by WHITETAIL AVIATION LLC, an LLC headquartered in Hinsdale, IL, US, which serves as the operator and base for the type. The airframe has an assessed market value of $4,500,000, and its production vintage and serial place it among early examples of the 525B production run. No public record of other ownership transfers or notable registry actions is provided in the supplied data.

The airframe configuration for N777NJ accommodates 8 passenger seats in a typical light-cabin corporate layout appropriate for the Citation CJ3 (525B) family, supporting short-to-medium international missions and efficient single-pilot or two-pilot operations depending on operator procedures. Avionics equipment for the platform is listed as Collins Pro Line 21 as a typical fit for the CJ3, with documented upgrade paths including Pro Line Fusion or enhanced Pro Line 21 modifications, enabling modern situational awareness and flight-management features when retrofitted. With a long-range cruise capability and a ceiling of 45,000 ft, the aircraft is suited to executive transport, short charter sectors, and point-to-point missions from its Hinsdale, Illinois operator base. Maintenance considerations for this specific ship would follow standard 525B inspection intervals and Williams FJ44-3A engine support programs as prescribed by manufacturer guidelines.

The Cessna Citation CJ3 (Model 525B) occupies the light-cabin business-jet niche, offering a blend of efficient turbofan engines and airport accessibility for owner-operators and charter operators. With twin Williams FJ44-3A powerplants delivering 2,820 lbf thrust apiece, the model competes with other light jets in its class on cruise speed (around 417 kts) and range (about 2,040 nm). Buyers and charter managers evaluate airframes like N777NJ on maintenance history, avionics fit (with Pro Line 21 common and upgradeable), and documented time on engines and airframe; those factors materially influence resale value around the indicated $4,500,000 level for similar-condition examples.