N826CS

This airframe, N826CS, is a 2008-built Cessna 525B Citation CJ3 with manufacturer serial number 525B0229, produced by Cessna (Textron Aviation). The jet is registered in the United States and is owned by the corporate entity STERLING SERVICES OF FT MYERS LLC, based in Fort Myers, FL, US. The airframe is notable for its continued civilian corporate operation since build, with registry records indicating ownership by the Fort Myers–based corporation; no other public ownership transfers are recorded in the supplied data. The aircraft’s configuration and condition align with a typical late-2000s CJ3 example used in corporate and charter roles.

The typical cabin for a Cessna 525B Citation CJ3 configured for eight seats provides a light-corporate interior optimized for short- to mid-range missions; this airframe is consistent with that layout. Avionics for the original 525B/CJ3 type are commonly the Collins Pro Line 21, though that specific fitment for N826CS is not confirmed in the provided data. Operationally, the aircraft’s 2,040 nm range and cruise speed near 416 knots make it well suited to domestic U.S. point-to-point missions and regional business travel from its Fort Myers base, enabling non-stop trips across much of the continental United States and into nearby international destinations. Maintenance considerations typical to the type include adherence to Williams FJ44-3A engine service intervals and airframe inspections aligned with corporate operation cycles.

The Cessna 525B Citation CJ3 occupies the light-cabin, entry-to-midsize business jet niche, offering a balance of performance, operating economics, and short-field capability. It competes with light jets such as the Embraer Phenom 300 and Learjet-class types in owner-operator and charter markets. For buyers and operators, considerations include the airframe’s 2008 vintage, engine maintenance history on the Williams FJ44-3A pair, and avionics fit—upgrades to modern flight decks can materially affect resale value and charter appeal.