N881SM

This entry describes airframe N881SM, a 2016-built Cessna 525C Citation CJ4 with manufacturer listed as Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation) and serial number 525C0221. The aircraft is owned by STRAIGHT LINE N2 LLC, an LLC based in McAllen, TX, US, and appears on the U.S. registry under that ownership. Registered to a McAllen-based LLC, the airframe’s registry and ownership have remained tied to that single corporate owner as recorded. Valuation data lists the airframe at $7,750,000, reflecting market positioning and condition indicators recorded at the time of valuation.

The FAA registry records an 11-place cabin configuration for N881SM, with a specific internal layout not listed in the registry data. Avionics fit for this airframe includes the Collins Pro Line 21 suite with the Collins Venue cabin management option, supporting mixed business and light charter mission profiles. Typical operations for this airframe—consistent with its equipment and performance—would include medium‑range corporate missions, regional point‑to‑point flights and light charter work originating from the operator’s base in McAllen, Texas. Maintenance and operational considerations for this aircraft reflect twin Williams FJ44-4A powerplants and the modern avionics suite, with periodic system checks and FJ44-specific engine maintenance events typical for this model and year.

The Cessna 525C Citation CJ4 airframe embodied by N881SM occupies the light-corporate, fixed-wing multi-engine segment, offering long cruise speed and transregional range for its class. With a documented range of 2,170 nm, cruise of 451 kts, and cabin seating for 11, the model appeals to owners and operators seeking efficient, high-speed regional capability. Market and resale considerations for this 2016 airframe include engine maintenance cycles, avionics lifecycle (Pro Line 21 and Venue), and the listed valuation of $7,750,000, all factors that influence buyer and charter demand in its category.