N961FW

The airframe bearing tail number N961FW is a 2006-built Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1, constructor serial 525-0607, manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation). The aircraft is registered in the US and is owned by PJS AVIATION LLC, an LLC based in Dunn, NC, US; this ownership represents the primary recorded operator/home base affiliation for the airframe. No separate public record of other registry events is provided here; the airframe carries an estimated market value of $2,000,000, a representative valuation used in condition and sale considerations.

This specific CJ1 is typically furnished in a standard executive arrangement offering a 5–6 passenger main cabin configuration; the type data notes the aircraft may include an optional belted lavatory seat though the exact cabin fit for N961FW is not published. Avionics for the airframe align with the common CJ1-series installation of Collins Pro Line 21, supporting typical single-pilot or two-pilot light-jet operations and regional business missions. Operational profiles for the aircraft center on short to mid-range executive transport within its 1,161 nm range and high-speed cruise capability of 381 kts, commonly flown from its owner’s base in Dunn, NC to regional destinations. Maintenance planning normally reflects light-jet schedules for the Williams FJ44-1A engines and the avionics suite, with resale and condition assessments referencing the published $2,000,000 valuation.

The Cessna 525 CitationJet CJ1 occupies a performance niche as a light, entry-level business jet with transcontinental-limited range and high-speed cruise, competing against similar light jets in private and charter markets. Its twin Williams FJ44-1A engines and 41,000 ft service ceiling provide efficient climb and cruise performance valued by owner-operators and charter operators. In the resale market, year-of-build (2006), serial pedigree (525-0607), avionics fit (Collins Pro Line 21), and cabin configuration influence demand; maintenance status and engine time remain primary considerations when referencing the stated $2,000,000 market value.