N780MJ
Cessna 525B Citation CJ3 (CJ3)
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
5 Hours
Duration of Flight
2040 NM
Range
417 MPH
Max Speed
Gallery
Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2022-12-08| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-18 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-09-16 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-09-13 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Cessna 525B Citation CJ3 (CJ3)
Overview
United States registration N780MJ assigned to GMI-NORTH LLC (Missoula, MT). Certificate issued 2019-12-06; airworthiness recorded 2020-02-27; registration expiration 2025-12-31.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Williams FJ44-3A (2820 lbf each)
- Range: 2040 nm
- Cruise: 416 kts
- Seats: 8
- Ceiling: 45000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical 6–8 passenger executive layout (forward galley, enclosed lavatory); exact on-board configuration for this tail not published. Enclosed lavatory, forward refreshment/galley area, cabin length ~15 ft 8 in and baggage ~65 cu ft (typical CJ3 dimensions). Avionics: Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 (typical for CJ3 examples; many later CJ3+ conversions use Garmin G3000).
Model & Market Context
N780MJ is a 2007 Cessna 525B Citation CJ3 (MSN 525B-0192) currently registered to GMI-NORTH LLC of Missoula, Montana. The airframe is a typical CJ3 configuration with Williams FJ44-3A engines and an 8-seat executive layout; registration and airworthiness actions are recorded in late 2019 and early 2020.
The aircraft is operated in a private/owner-operator role with frequent regional missions; recent tracked flights include ski-area and regional hops in 2025 (Gunnison, Jackson, Fort Worth). The CJ3's common interior fits 6–8 passengers, forward galley and enclosed lavatory, and a typical avionics fit is the Collins Pro Line 21 suite. Engines are Williams FJ44-3A (2,820 lbf each), supporting single-pilot dispatch in many examples of the model.
The Citation CJ3 (525B) is a light business jet introduced as an improved CJ2 derivative with higher thrust FJ44-3A engines, ~2,040 nm maximum range, and a 45,000 ft service ceiling; it occupies the light-jet market for owner/operators and charter operators seeking low operating cost and good hot/high performance. The platform commonly features the Collins Pro Line 21 flight deck (upgradable in later CJ3+ conversions) and remains competitively priced on the used market. Recent valuation guides place typical 2006–2009 CJ3 retail values in the mid-single-digit millions (USD).
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N780MJ | 23NG | N100AR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 525B-0192 | 680-0527 | 560-5241 |
| Year Manufactured | 2007 | 2014 | 2002 |
| Duration of Flight | 5 Hours | 7 Hours | 4 Hours |
| Range | 2040 NM | 3190 NM | 1839 NM |
| Max Speed | 417 MPH | 460 MPH | 433 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | 12,500-19,999lbs | Over 20,000lbs | 12,500-19,999lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 45000 ft | 47000 ft | 45000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 8 | 9 | 13 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |