N860DD

The airframe bearing registration N860DD is a 2012-built Cessna 525B Citation CJ3 with serial number 525B0375. Manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation), this specific CJ3 is owned by SHELBURNE LIMESTONE CORP, a corporation based in Essex Junction, VT, US, and operates on a United States civil registration. The airframe’s record indicates continued corporate ownership since manufacture, with no public record of multiple ownership transfers provided in the dataset. Valued at approximately $5,200,000, the aircraft sits in the light-medium business jet category and reflects market pricing consistent with late-model CJ3 examples.

The cabin of this Cessna 525B Citation CJ3 is configured for 8 passengers, consistent with the type’s typical corporate seating layout for short- and mid-range executive transport. The aircraft is suited to missions such as point-to-point corporate travel and regional charters within its 2,040 nm range and long cruise stage speed near 416 kts, enabling efficient transcontinental hops under the aircraft’s operational envelope. Based from Essex Junction, VT, under the ownership of SHELBURNE LIMESTONE CORP, the airframe would be maintained to corporate standards, with regular inspections and engine work focused on its twin Williams FJ44-3A powerplants. Specific cabin amenities, avionics fit, and maintenance logs are not published in the provided data.

The Cessna 525B Citation CJ3 occupies a performance niche between entry-level very light jets and larger light-cabin midsize jets, offering a balance of short-field capability and transregional range. Competitors include similar light-cabin types that prioritize operating economy and airport flexibility. Buyer and charter demand for CJ3 airframes centers on operators seeking efficient, reliable twins with modest acquisition costs; the listed value of $5,200,000 for this 2012 airframe aligns with mid-market resale levels. Maintenance and resale considerations for this airframe would focus on engine hours on the Williams FJ44-3A units and overall completion of scheduled inspections typical for the Citation CJ3 lineage.