N865MK

This entry covers airframe N865MK, a 2015-built Cessna 525B Citation CJ3+ with serial number 525B0463, manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation). The aircraft is registered in the US and is owned by QUANTUM LEASING LLC, an LLC based in Scottsdale, AZ, US. Acquired and maintained in a leasing role by QUANTUM LEASING LLC, the airframe is presented with an estimated market value of $8,500,000, reflecting its late-model status and executive configuration. The documentation indicates single-operator leasing use rather than a fraction or corporate flight department operator.

This airframe is configured in a typical 6–8-place executive layout and is single-pilot certified, offering flexibility for owner-operator or leased single-pilot operations. The cabin includes an enclosed belted lavatory aft and provides 65 cu ft of baggage space, supporting short- to mid-range business missions. Avionics are based on the Garmin G3000 suite, supporting modern flight management, touchscreen controls, and integrated situational awareness for single-pilot dispatches. Typical missions for this aircraft, given its 2,040 nm range and 416 kts cruise, would include regional point-to-point executive transport and on-demand charter sectors from the owner’s base in Scottsdale, AZ, US. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe reflect standard CJ3+ practices and the twin Williams FJ44-3A engine program requirements.

The Cessna 525B Citation CJ3+ occupies the light-cabin, light-jet niche with performance suited to business travelers seeking efficient regional range and high single-engine-out safety margins. With a service ceiling of 45,000 ft and cruise near 416 kts, the model competes with other light jets in its class for owner-operators and charter operators requiring single-pilot capabilities. Market demand typically favors late-model, well-equipped CJ3+ airframes—such as this 2015 example—for their combination of avionics like Garmin G3000, operational flexibility, and resale liquidity; these factors contribute to the aircraft’s assessed value of $8,500,000.