N935BS

This entry documents airframe N935BS, a 2007-built Cessna 525B CitationJet 3 (CJ3), serial number 525B0147, manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation). The aircraft is owned by Kern Global Service LLC, a corporation based in Bakersfield, CA, US, and is US-registered; there are no other publicly listed ownership changes or notable registry actions in the provided data. Valuation and condition notes for this specific airframe place it at $4,500,000, reflecting market placement for a mid‑2000s CJ3 with typical equipment and operator base in California. The airframe is categorized as fixed-wing multi-engine and is commonly deployed for executive transport and company missions from its Bakersfield base.

The cabin on N935BS follows the executive CJ3 layout with provision for 2 flight crew plus up to 8 belted passengers in a club and forward‑facing arrangement and a cabin length of 15 ft 8 in. Avionics fit for this airframe is listed as the typical CJ3 fit, the Collins Pro Line 21, though many CJ3s were later offered or retrofitted to Garmin suites (CJ3+); specific retrofit status for this serial is not provided. With a cruise speed of 416 kts and range of 2,040 nm, typical missions for this aircraft include short to mid‑range executive hops, regional business travel, and point‑to‑point ferry flights from its Bakersfield operator base. Maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect standard CJ3 support infrastructure for Williams FJ44-3A engines and Textron service networks, with attention to the avionics configuration if a retrofit to CJ3+ equipment is undertaken.

The Cessna 525B CitationJet 3 (CJ3) occupies the light business jet niche within Textron’s Citation family, offering higher cruise speed and range improvements over earlier CitationJet variants. Competing models in the segment include later-generation light jets and entry midsize jets that offer similar payload-range combinations; typical buyers are owner‑operators, corporations, and charter providers. Resale and maintenance considerations for a 2007 CJ3 such as N935BS hinge on engine hours on the Williams FJ44-3A engines, airframe cycle history, and whether the avionics remain the original Collins Pro Line 21 or have been upgraded to a Garmin CJ3+ suite, all factors that materially affect valuation and market demand.