N955TX

This entry covers airframe N955TX, a factory-built Cessna Citation CJ1 (Model 525) completed in 2000 with serial number 525-0386. The aircraft is registered in the US and is owned by LOUIS JEAN LLC, an LLC based in Andrews, TX, US, which serves as the operator/home base for the type in this record. Notable registry details include the US registration and the ownership by a single-entity LLC; the airframe carries a market valuation of $1,800,000, reflecting its age and configuration at the time of valuation.

The airframe’s cabin is fitted in a typical, operator-configurable 5-6 place executive layout, allowing the owner to tailor seating and interior arrangements within the 8-seat certificate limit. With a cruise speed of 381 kts and a practical range of 1,127 nm, this airframe is operated for short- to medium-range executive transport missions consistent with the Citation CJ1 role; typical operations from its Andrews, Texas base would emphasize point-to-point regional travel within the continental US. Maintenance considerations for this specific aircraft include support for the twin Williams FJ44-1A turbofans and scheduled inspections consistent with a 2000-build airframe. Ownership by LOUIS JEAN LLC indicates a corporate single-owner operational profile rather than a multi-aircraft operator.

The Cessna Citation CJ1 (Model 525) occupies the light-business-jet niche where efficient short-field performance, low-hour operating economics, and single-pilot capability are important selling points. Competing models typically include other light jets in the entry-level business category; demand for individual-owner and charter use remains tied to acquisition cost and operating economics reflected in the $1,800,000 valuation. For resale and continued operation, buyers consider engine time and airframe age for FJ44-powered CJ1s of the 2000 vintage, as well as the flexibility of the operator-configurable cabin in maintaining charter or corporate utility.