N85LX

This entry covers airframe N85LX, a light jet delivered in 2021 bearing serial number 525-1085. The airframe is a Cessna 525 Citation M2 built by Cessna (Textron Aviation) and is registered in the US. It is owned by WESTERN STAGE EXPRESS LLC (an LLC based in Dubuque, IA, US); the current registration and ownership are recorded under that entity, and the airframe holds an estimated market value of $4,500,000. The assignment to a Dubuque-based LLC reflects operator-home base linkage for regional business and charter operations.

The aircraft is configured in an executive 6–8 passenger layout typical of the M2 series, frequently fitted as a single-club arrangement with a belted lavatory seat for flexible passenger capacity and single-pilot or two-pilot operations. Avionics are a Garmin-based integrated flight deck in the typical M2 fit, supporting modern situational awareness and single-pilot dispatch where authorized. Typical missions for this airframe include short- to mid-range business trips within its 1,540 nm range, exploiting a high-speed cruise of 404 kts and a service ceiling up to 41,000 ft to optimize trip times and fuel efficiency. Maintenance and operational planning for this airframe will follow light-jet schedules and inspections appropriate to the Williams FJ44-1AP engines and Garmin avionics suite.

The Cessna 525 Citation M2 occupies the light-cabin business jet niche, offering relatively high cruise speed and transcontinental regional capability for its class. With twin Williams FJ44-1AP powerplants and a published range of 1,540 nm, it competes with other light jets in buyer and charter demand for short-haul executive transport. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe center on engine cycle life, avionics upgrades (Garmin-centric installations), and the documented ownership history under WESTERN STAGE EXPRESS LLC, factors that influence valuation near the listed $4.5M mark.