N85KM

This entry describes airframe N85KM, a 2000-built Cessna 525A CitationJet CJ2 with serial number 525A0008. The aircraft is owned and operated by Shea Aviation LLC of Chattanooga, TN, US, operating on a United States civil registration. The airframe’s reported valuation is $3,500,000, reflecting its configuration, age and common market comparables for early-production CJ2s. The aircraft carries a typical operator fit for the CJ2 series and is a fixed-wing multi-engine business jet.

The cabin of N85KM is arranged in a typical CJ2 executive layout supporting 6–8 executive seats, configurable as centre-club or forward-club, and includes a forward refreshment centre and a belted lavatory; the exact fit remains operator-dependent. Avionics for the type are commonly supplied as the Collins Pro Line 21 suite, which aligns with typical CJ2 operator fits and supports common corporate flight profiles. With a cruise speed of 410 kts and a range of 1,550 nm, this airframe is suitable for short- to medium-range business missions from its operator base in Chattanooga, TN, including regional point-to-point charters or company shuttle operations. Cabin amenities and layout are influenced by the operator’s configuration choices and interior maintenance history.

As a Cessna 525A CitationJet CJ2, this aircraft occupies the light business jet niche within Cessna’s Citation family, offering transregional capability with a high-altitude ceiling of 45,000 ft. Given its 2000 build year and a market valuation of $3,500,000, buyer and charter demand typically factors in engine times, avionics fit (Collins Pro Line 21), and interior condition when assessing resale. Maintenance and resale considerations for this specific airframe will center on Williams FJ44-2C engine program status, airframe hours, and the operator-dependent cabin and equipment fit.