N817NE

The airframe bearing tail number N817NE is a 2024-built example of the Cessna 525C CitationJet CJ4, serial 525C0456, manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc. The FAA registration shows the airframe is registered in the United States and listed in co-ownership to DS LEASING LLC, located in Claremont, MN, US, which serves as the operator/home base for the registered entity. The CJ4 airframe is a recent production example; delivery and initial registry actions occurred in 2024 and the type remains in typical executive condition for a new-build. Industry valuation for this specific configuration is listed at $11,850,000, reflecting factory-new specification and executive outfitting.

The cabin is configured in an executive layout; FAA records list 11 seats although a typical executive fit for a CJ4 is 7–9 passengers, indicating this airframe retains a full executive certification envelope while accommodating a higher seating count if required. Avionics are listed as Collins Pro Line 21 (typical CJ4 fit) with Gen2 upgrade options available, aligning the aircraft with modern cockpit standards for regional business operations and charter work. Mission profiles for this airframe center on short- to mid-range corporate and charter flights, leveraging a maximum cruise near 451 kts and a range of 2,165 nm to serve transregional sectors without refueling. As a factory-new 2024 example, maintenance considerations initially follow manufacturer new-aircraft schedules and warranty regimes under Textron support agreements.

The Cessna 525C CitationJet CJ4 occupies the light-cabin, high-performance niche within Textron’s Citation family, offering higher speed and range relative to earlier CitationJets. Competing models include other light-to-midsize business jets that target efficient short-field performance and executive comfort; demand for CJ4 airframes remains steady among small fleet operators and fractional or charter providers. For this specific 2024 airframe, resale and maintenance considerations are favorable due to new-build status, factory specification engines (Williams FJ44-4A), and modern avionics, all of which support strong operator appeal and residual value retention.