N860DB

The airframe bearing tail number N860DB is a 2001-built Cessna 525 Citation CJ1, serial number 525-0434, manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation Inc.). The aircraft is registered in the United States and is owned by WHYRIVERRANCH LLC, an LLC based in McLeod, MT, US, which serves as the primary operator/home base for the asset. The type is listed in the US civil registry under a US registration and carries a reported market valuation of $1,900,000; ownership and registry details are recorded under the LLC name.

The cabin of this airframe reflects the Citation CJ1 family’s typical executive arrangement: a 5–8-place layout with a forward galley and a belted aft lavatory, noting that operator-specific fit varies and the listed configuration represents a common fit standard. With a cruise speed of 381 kts and a maximum practical range of 1,200 nm, the platform is typically employed on short- to mid-range executive and business missions where fast point-to-point performance and access to regional airports are priorities. Avionics, interior finish, and specific mission equipment are operator-dependent; maintenance considerations for this airframe align with light business jet practices for the Williams FJ44-powered CJ1 series and the ownership structure of an LLC-based operator.

The Cessna 525 Citation CJ1 represents the entry-level jet in the Citation family with performance suited to light executive transport, combining a high single-flight ceiling of 41,000 ft with economical twin Williams FJ44 propulsion producing 1,965 lbf per engine. Seating for 8 and a reported market value of $1,900,000 position this airframe in segments where owner/operators and small charter operators seek cost-effective speed and runway performance. Resale and maintenance considerations for this specific airframe will reflect age (2001 build), engine type, and operator maintenance practices under the listed LLC ownership.