N871CB

This article covers the individual airframe bearing tail number N871CB, a 2003-built light business jet with manufacturer serial 525A0149. The airframe is a Cessna 525A CitationJet CJ2 produced by Cessna (Textron Aviation) and is registered in the United States. The airframe is owned by BARIN GROUP LLC, a corporate owner based in Ogden, UT, US, and has been maintained in private/corporate hands rather than showing public commercial operator history. Recent valuation assessments place this airframe at approximately $3,350,000, reflecting age, model desirability, and typical retrofit considerations for avionics and interiors.

The airframe is configured to accommodate 8 passengers in a typical CitationJet CJ2 light-cabin arrangement suitable for corporate transport and short to medium business missions. With a cruise speed of 413 kts and a range of 1,530 nm, mission profiles for this specific jet commonly include regional point-to-point charters, intercity corporate travel, and access to airports with limited ground infrastructure. The aircraft’s operational base is tied to its owner in Ogden, Utah, and registry records denote U.S. registration and corporate ownership rather than commercial airline operation. Maintenance planning for a 2003-built CJ2 like N871CB typically emphasizes engine hot section inspections for the Williams FJ44 series and avionics lifecycle upgrades to retain charter or fractional appeal.

The Cessna 525A CitationJet CJ2 occupies the light jet niche, offering higher cruise speeds and ceilings than piston and turboprop alternatives while maintaining lower operating costs than larger midsize jets. Competing models in its era include earlier Citation variants and light jets from manufacturers such as Embraer and Learjet, with buyer demand often driven by single-corporation purchase and charter operators. For a 2003 serial 525A0149, resale and maintenance considerations hinge on engine cycles, avionics modernization, and interior refurbishment, factors that are reflected in the aircraft’s assessed value of $3,350,000.