N956HC

The airframe bearing tail number N956HC is a 2021-built Cessna 525B Citation CJ3+, manufacturer serial 525B0651, completed by Textron Aviation Inc. It is registered in the US and is registered to corporate owner HC VENTURES LLC of Rapid City, SD, US, which serves as the operator/home base for the type. The airframe retains its factory CJ3+ fit and Garmin G3000 avionics standard and is recorded with an estimated market value of $8,500,000. There are no publicly listed alternate owners or major registry actions beyond the current corporate registration in the supplied data.

The cabin of N956HC is outfitted in a typical six–eight passenger executive layout with forward and aft club seating, one side-facing seat and a belted lavatory aft; individual owner/operator layouts may vary. The airframe is equipped with the CJ3+ standard Garmin G3000 integrated flightdeck, supporting modern flight operations, situational awareness and single-pilot capabilities where authorized. With a cruise speed near 416 knots and a practical range of 2,040 nautical miles, typical missions for this airframe include short international hops, coast‑to‑coast domestic charters and corporate point‑to‑point trips from its Rapid City, SD base. Maintenance considerations for this specific CJ3+ include centralized support for the Williams FJ44-3A engines and avionics commonality with other Garmin G3000-equipped Citations, factors that influence operational dispatch reliability and maintenance planning.

The Cessna 525B Citation CJ3+ occupies the light-citation performance niche, offering a balance of runway performance, cabin comfort for up to 8 passengers and single-pilot or two‑pilot operational flexibility. Competing models in its segment include other light jets offering similar speed and range, and demand is driven by private owner‑operators and charter operators seeking efficient short- to medium‑haul capability. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe are influenced by its recent build year (2021), Garmin G3000 avionics suite and the Williams FJ44-3A engines, all of which tend to support stronger marketability and predictable maintenance support compared with older variants.