N971MB

This entry concerns airframe N971MB, a 2017-built light business jet, serial 525-0971, manufactured by Textron Aviation (Cessna) as a Cessna 525 Citation M2. The airframe is registered in the United States and is registered to Adjacent Air LLC, a corporation based in Holdrege, NE, US, which is both owner and operator for routine flights and maintenance oversight. The aircraft’s registry and ownership status reflect standard corporate ownership for charter or private business use; valuation assessments list the airframe at $3,950,000, indicative of a well-equipped, late-model example in operational condition. No additional notable registry actions or historic ownership transfers are recorded in the provided dataset.

The cabin of N971MB is configured for executive transport with seating for one flight crew and 6 passengers in a club seating arrangement and includes a belted aft lavatory, a common executive layout that balances comfort and short-to-medium range mission efficiency. The typical avionics fit for this M2 airframe is the Garmin G3000 integrated flight deck, supporting modern flight management, situational awareness, and single-pilot or two-pilot operations depending on operator policy. Operated from Holdrege, NE, US by Adjacent Air LLC, mission profiles for this airframe would commonly include regional business trips, on-demand charter, and owner-flown missions across its 1,550 nm range at cruise speeds near 404 kts and altitudes up to 41,000 ft. Maintenance considerations align with light-jet practices for Williams FJ44 turbofan engines and Garmin glass cockpit avionics lifecycle and inspection intervals.

The Cessna 525 Citation M2 sits in the light-cabin, entry-level business jet niche where performance, operating economy, and modern avionics are prioritized. With twin Williams FJ44-1AP-21 engines producing 1,965 lbf each, the model competes with other light jets for owner-operators and charter operators seeking short to mid-range capability and single-pilot certification potential. Demand in the buyer and charter market favors late-model, well-equipped examples like N971MB, which combine the Garmin G3000 fit, executive seating, and a nominal value of $3,950,000; resale and maintenance considerations typically focus on engine time, corrosion inspection history, avionics upgrades, and adherence to scheduled inspections.