N900DS
Cessna 525 CitationJet (CJ1) (CJ1)
Cessna Aircraft Company
3 Hours
Duration of Flight
1248 NM
Range
404 MPH
Max Speed

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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2023-03-17| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-25 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-25 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-20 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-20 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-20 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-20 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Cessna 525 CitationJet (CJ1) (CJ1)
Overview
U.S. registration N900DS; registered to OWENS AVIATION INC (Dallas, TX). MSN 525-0032; airworthiness 1993-10-22; certificate issued 2017-09-12; Mode S AC6F88.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Williams FJ44-1A (1900 lbf each)
- Range: 1248 nm
- Cruise: 368 kts
- Seats: 8
- Ceiling: 41000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Type-certified for up to 8 seats; typically fitted in a 5–7 passenger executive layout
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N900DS, is a 1993 Cessna 525 CitationJet (CJ1) built under serial number 525-0032. Owned by OWENS AVIATION INC of Dallas, TX, US, the airframe is recorded on the US registry and operated from that corporate base. The airframe's documented valuation is $1,350,000, reflecting its status as an early-production CitationJet with contemporary utility for short- to mid-range executive transport. No additional registry actions are published beyond the current corporate ownership and US registration.
The cabin on this airframe is type-certified for up to 8 seats and is typically fitted in a 5–7 passenger executive layout, reflecting common corporate-transport configurations. Operated from Dallas, TX by a corporate owner, the aircraft is well suited to point-to-point regional missions that leverage its 1,248 nm range and 368 kts cruise speed for efficient short- to mid-range hops. Cabin appointments and avionics fit for this specific airframe are not published; however, the configuration as an executive transport implies focus on passenger comfort and business travel utility. Routine operational considerations for this single airframe will center on twin-engine jet performance and maintenance cycles consistent with its Williams FJ44-1A powerplants and the airframe’s 1993 build year.
As a fixed-wing multi-engine light business jet, the Cessna 525 CitationJet (CJ1) represented an entry-level light jet when new, offering trans-regional capability with a high-altitude ceiling of 41,000 ft and moderate cruise performance. The combination of modest acquisition value ($1,350,000 for this airframe), eight-seat certification, and compact cabin layout positions this particular aircraft for owner-operators or charter operators focusing on short- to medium-range executive missions. Given its 1993 build year and original-series configuration, resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect age-related avionics and interior upgrade potential as well as continued support needs for the Williams FJ44-1A engine series.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N900DS | N103BZ | N111AF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 525-0032 | 560-0617 | 550-0256 |
| Year Manufactured | 1993 | 2002 | 1981 |
| Duration of Flight | 3 Hours | 4 Hours | 5 Hours |
| Range | 1248 NM | 1760 NM | 1998 NM |
| Max Speed | 404 MPH | 430 MPH | 403 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Under 12,500lbs | 12,500 to 20,000lbs | 12,500-19,999lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 41000 ft | 45000 ft | 43000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |