N87VM

Cessna Citation CJ3 (525B) (525B / CJ3)

Cessna (Textron Aviation)

5 Hours

Duration of Flight

2040 NM

Range

416 MPH

Max Speed

N87VM

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Aircraft Class
Aircraft Class
12,500 to 20,000lbs
Max passengers
Max passengers
8
Range
Range
2040 NM
Service Ceiling
Service Ceiling
45000 ft
Duration of Flight
Duration of Flight
5 Hours
Max Speed
Max Speed
416 MPH

Basic Information

Year Manufactured2006
LocationSalt Lake City, UT, US
Registration NumberN87VM
OwnershipBANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE
Serial Number525B-0098

Airframe

Data valid as of 2024-05-07
AFTT (hrs)
Current
N/A
Flight
N/A
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N/A
Landings/Cycles
Current
N/A
Flight
N/A
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Nautical Miles
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N/A
Flight
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DateFromToFlight TimeStatus
2025-11-06N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-11-05N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-11-05N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-11-05N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-11-04N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-11-03N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed

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Cessna Citation CJ3 (525B) (525B / CJ3)

Overview

US registration N87VM — 2006 Cessna 525B (MSN 525B-0098). Registered to BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE, certificate issued 2024-05-07, airworthiness date 2006-08-04, expiration 2031-05-31.

Specifications

  • Engines: 2× Williams FJ44-3A (2820 lbf each)
  • Range: 2040 nm
  • Cruise: 416 kts
  • Seats: 8
  • Ceiling: 45000 ft

Operations & Cabin

2 crew + 8 passengers, center‑club main cabin, forward side‑facing belted seat, belted lav seat Center club 8‑place layout, belted lav, cabin display monitor, XM radios at multiple seats, airstair entry, aft lowboy storage Avionics: Garmin GPS‑500 with dual TDR‑94 transponders (ADS‑B upgrade), EGPWS, Jeppesen charts (airframe listing shows this equipment)

Model & Market Context

The airframe bearing registration N87VM is a Cessna Citation CJ3 (525B) built in 2006 with serial number 525B-0098. The listed owner is the corporation BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE, based in Salt Lake City, UT, US, and the aircraft is US-registered. Registered to a corporate trustee in Salt Lake City, the jet’s documentation notes avionics upgrades and conventional safety equipment consistent with active business use. The airframe is valued at $5,395,000, and logbook entries reflect an equipped, mission-ready minimal-interior configuration appropriate for corporate transport.

The cabin of N87VM is fitted for 2 crew + 8 passengers, with a center‑club main cabin, a forward side‑facing belted seat, and a belted lavatory seat, providing a flexible layout for small-group corporate missions. Avionics and equipment listed for the airframe include a Garmin GPS‑500 with dual TDR‑94 transponders (ADS‑B upgrade), EGPWS, and Jeppesen charts, indicating compliance with modern navigation and terrain awareness standards for continental operations. With a 2,040 nm range and cruise of 416 kts, the airframe is tailored to short- to medium-haul business routes from its Salt Lake City base, supporting point-to-point corporate travel and regional shuttle missions. Maintenance and operational considerations noted in the listing emphasize the significance of transponder/ADS‑B capability and standard CJ3 systems upkeep for continued regulatory and mission readiness.

This airframe is a member of the Cessna Citation CJ3 (525B) line, delivering transcontinental-capable light business-jet performance as illustrated by its 45,000 ft ceiling, twin Williams FJ44-3A engines, and an eight-passenger cabin. The combination of performance metrics and the listed valuation of $5,395,000 positions the aircraft within the used light-citation market segment where operational efficiency, avionics completeness, and interior flexibility drive buyer and operator decisions. Ownership under a corporate trustee reflects common financing and asset-ownership structures for business aviation assets of this vintage.

Aircraft Comparison

ParameterN87VM23NGN100AR
Serial Number (MSN)525B-0098680-0527560-5241
Year Manufactured200620142002
Duration of Flight5 Hours7 Hours4 Hours
Range2040 NM3190 NM1839 NM
Max Speed416 MPH460 MPH433 MPH
Aircraft Class12,500 to 20,000lbsOver 20,000lbs12,500-19,999lbs
Service Ceiling45000 ft47000 ft45000 ft
Max Passengers8913
Cabin ComfortNo items found.No items found.No items found.

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