N913DC

This entry documents airframe N913DC, a Cessna 525A Citation CJ2 (CitationJet 2) built in 2003 with manufacturer's serial number 525A0157. The aircraft is owned by RICO AVIATION LLC of Amarillo, TX, US, registered for operation in the US, and maintained in a typical executive configuration for its model. No public record of unusual registry actions is included in the supplied data; current valuation and condition highlights list a market value of $2,800,000, reflective of its early-2000s build and standard systems fit. Ownership by an LLC based in Amarillo indicates a business/operator base in the Texas Panhandle region.

The cabin for N913DC is described in the typical executive 7–8-place layout, featuring club seating, a forward refreshment area and an internal baggage compartment suitable for business travel. Avionics are fitted with the Collins Pro Line 21 suite, which is typical for 525A CJ2 examples and supports modern navigation and communications profiles for charter and owner-operator missions. Based in Amarillo, TX, the operator is likely to employ the jet on short-to-medium range corporate, charter, and owner-flown point-to-point missions within the continental United States. Maintenance considerations follow the CJ2 norms for twin Williams FJ44 powerplants and Pro Line avionics, with routine cycle and calendar-based inspections commensurate with its 2003 manufacture date.

The Cessna 525A Citation CJ2 occupies the light-cabin, entry-level business jet niche, offering transcontinental short sectors at cruise speeds around 413 kts and a practical maximum cruise ceiling of 45,000 ft. Competing models in the same market segment typically include other CJ-series Citations and light business jets from rival airframers; demand is driven by owner-operators and regional charter operators seeking lower operating costs and good short-field performance. At a listed value of $2,800,000, resale considerations for this 2003 airframe include engine and avionics life limits, refurbishment of an executive interior, and continued support for the FJ44 engine series and Pro Line 21 avionics suite.