N869CB

This article covers a single airframe registered as N869CB, a 2001-built light business jet with serial number 525-0453. The airframe was produced by Cessna (Textron Aviation) as a Cessna 525 Citation CJ1 and is currently owned by the corporation HPG HOLDINGS LLC of Mesa, AZ, US, which serves as its operator/home base. The aircraft received a notable avionics refresh in 2021 that augmented its original fit, and its market valuation is recorded at $1,921,909, reflecting condition and equipment updates. The transfer into corporate ownership and the 2021 avionics upgrades are the most significant registry-linked events affecting this specific airframe's operational readiness and resale profile.

The airframe is configured in a typical executive transport layout with a 6–8 place executive cabin, featuring a forward galley and a belted lavatory, making it suitable for short to medium-range corporate missions and owner-operator use. Avionics centerlines combine the Collins Pro Line 21 core with aftermarket augmentations — notably the 2021 additions of a Garmin GTN-750, dual Garmin GTX-335/345 transponders and a Garmin GI-275 standby attitude indicator — alongside dual Collins AHC-3000 AHRS units installed during the same refresh. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include regional point-to-point corporate travel within the aircraft's 1,200 nm range and high-speed cruise capability near 381 kts to maximize productivity on business trips originating from Mesa, Arizona. Maintenance considerations are influenced by the Williams FJ44-1A powerplants and the 2021 avionics refresh, which may reduce immediate upgrade requirements but require adherence to the manufacturer and avionics shop maintenance programs.

The Cessna 525 Citation CJ1 occupies the light-cabin, entry-level business jet niche with economical operating costs relative to larger Citation variants, offering a blend of runway performance and efficient cruise for short-haul corporate missions. Competitive models in this class include similar light jets that emphasize single-pilot capability and low trip costs; resale and charter demand for CJ1 airframes is closely tied to avionics state and engine program status, both relevant to 525-0453 given its 2021 avionics refresh and Williams FJ44-1A engines. Buyers and charter operators evaluating this specific airframe will weigh its updated avionics, documented corporate ownership by HPG HOLDINGS LLC, and its recorded valuation of $1,921,909 when considering acquisition or revenue operations.