N918AB

The airframe bearing registration N918AB is a 2024-build Cessna 525C Citation CJ4 (CJ4 Gen2), serial number 525C0433, manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc. (Cessna). The aircraft is registered in the United States to the corporate owner CRESTIN AIR LLC, based in Fort Wayne, IN, US, and is listed in public registry data with an 11-seat configuration for this airframe. Valued at approximately $12,000,000, the jet reflects a current-generation light-cabin Citation CJ4 in active corporate ownership; registry records indicate corporate ownership and typical single-pilot certification noted for this chassis. No other notable ownership transfers or historic incidents are published in the supplied data.

The aircraft is configured with an executive cabin and is certified for single-pilot operation; while typical Citation CJ4 layouts feature 8–10 passengers in club/divan arrangements, the registry for this specific airframe lists 11 seats, indicating either a high-density executive arrangement or an extra belted lav/cabin seat. The common avionics fit for CJ4s and reflected in Gen2 platforms is the Collins Pro Line 21, with Gen2 configurations in service sometimes incorporating updated Pro Line or optional suites. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include corporate or charter trips within the CJ4’s roughly 2,165 nm range and high-cruise speed of 451 kts, making it well suited for regional point-to-point travel and transcontinental sectors in North America from its Fort Wayne base. Maintenance considerations follow light-cabin CJ4 practice, centered on Williams FJ44 engine care cycles and Pro Line avionics support.

The Cessna 525C Citation CJ4 (CJ4 Gen2) occupies the light-cabin/entry-medium business jet niche with strong speed, range and single-pilot capabilities compared with older CJ-series types. Competitors include light-to-midsize jets offering similar transcontinental capability; buyer and charter demand generally favors CJ4 variants for their combination of operating economics, range near 2,165 nm, and a maximum cruise near 451 kts. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe hinge on Williams FJ44 engine life, avionics updates (Pro Line 21 vs. modernized suites), and the market perception of Gen2 enhancements; the listed corporate ownership and single-pilot certification tend to support consistent maintenance records and operational utility in charter and corporate fleets.