N971TB

This airframe, registered as N971TB, is a 2010-built Cessna Citation CJ3 (Model 525B, serial 525B0353) manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc. (Cessna Aircraft Company). The aircraft is recorded as owned by TBAC LLC, an LLC based in Danbury, CT, US, and carries a United States registration. Its documented market value on record is $5,000,000, and FAA registry entries note an eight-seat certification even though operator interior fits can vary. Registered to TBAC LLC in Danbury, Connecticut, this specific CJ3 has remained in civil fixed-wing multi-engine private/charter service since delivery.

The aircraft typically carries a six–seven place executive club interior layout, while FAA registration lists 8 seats; operator configurations for this airframe may therefore vary between executive and higher-density arrangements. Original CJ3 airframes like this one are commonly equipped with the Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite, consistent with the supplied equipment note for the Model 525B, as opposed to the Garmin G3000 found on later CJ3+ derivatives. Mission profiles for this airframe are consistent with light business jet roles: multi-city executive transport, regional charter, and point-to-point private flights within the aircraft’s approximately 2,040 nm range and high-speed cruise capability. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe align with typical CJ3 schedules for the Williams FJ44 series engines and Part 135/91 operations if operated commercially.

The Cessna Citation CJ3 (Model 525B) occupies the light-midsize business jet niche, offering transcontinental-short–to–mid-range capability with a high single-pilot capability and efficient Williams FJ44 powerplants. Competing types in its class include other light-to-midsize business jets offering similar speed and range; demand for well-maintained 2010 CJ3s remains steady in private and charter markets. Resale and maintenance considerations for this serial (525B0353) reflect the importance of avionics configuration (original Collins Pro Line 21 versus CJ3+ upgrades), engine time on the Williams FJ44-3A pair, and the flexibility of interior layouts tied to operator records on the FAA registry.