N973CG
Cessna 525B CitationJet CJ3 (CJ3)
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
5 Hours
Duration of Flight
2040 NM
Range
416 MPH
Max Speed
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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2025-01-23| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-05 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-10-04 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-10-03 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-10-02 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-09-30 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2019-11-15 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Cessna 525B CitationJet CJ3 (CJ3)
Overview
U.S. registration (FAA) — N973CG, Cessna 525B (CJ3), MSN 525B0391. Certificate issued 2025-01-23; airworthiness date 2012-08-20; Mode S AD8F03.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Williams International FJ44-3A (2820 lbf each)
- Range: 2040 nm
- Cruise: 416 kts
- Seats: 8
- Ceiling: 45000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical 6–7 executive seats (forward club arrangement), small galley/refreshment center and belted lavatory; FAA registry lists 8 seats. Executive leather seating, forward refreshment center and baggage capacity aft; typical CJ3 interiors are configured for 6–7 passengers in charter use. Avionics: Collins Pro Line 21 (typical for CJ3 production aircraft; CJ3+ uses Garmin G3000)
Model & Market Context
The airframe bearing registration N973CG is a 2012-built Cessna 525B CitationJet CJ3, serial number 525B0391, manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation). The aircraft is owned by AB JET CO VI LLC, an LLC based in Metairie, LA, US, and is listed on the FAA registry with an eight-seat certification. This airframe is equipped and maintained in the production-standard configuration for the CJ3 line and carries an estimated market value of $8,000,000. Entered service in 2012 and registered to AB JET CO VI LLC in Metairie, Louisiana are the primary recorded milestones in its ownership and registry history.
The cabin layout for this airframe conforms to the typical CJ3 executive interior with 6–7 forward club-configured executive seats, a small galley/refreshment center, and a belted lavatory; the FAA registry lists 8 seats for this specific aircraft. Avionics aboard this production CJ3 airframe employ the Collins Pro Line 21 suite, consistent with factory CJ3 equipment rather than the CJ3+ Garmin G3000 option. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include short- to mid-range business travel within the aircraft’s 2,040 nm range and high-speed cruise capability of 416 kts, operating commonly from regional business airports based out of the owner’s Metairie, Louisiana location. Maintenance considerations follow light business-jet multi-engine schedules appropriate to the Williams FJ44-3A powerplants and Pro Line 21 avionics support.
The Cessna 525B CitationJet CJ3 occupies a light business-jet niche offering transcontinental regional capability paired with relatively low operating costs and a 45,000 ft service ceiling. Key competitors in this segment include other light-cabin jets with similar range and speed profiles. Demand among owner-operators and charter operators favors the CJ3 for its blend of performance, cabin flexibility, and established avionics and engine support networks. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect typical CJ3 practices, with value influenced by avionics suite, engine cycles on the two FJ44-3A engines, and completed maintenance events; this unit carries a notional valuation of $8,000,000.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N973CG | 23NG | N100AR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 525B0391 | 680-0527 | 560-5241 |
| Year Manufactured | 2012 | 2014 | 2002 |
| Duration of Flight | 5 Hours | 7 Hours | 4 Hours |
| Range | 2040 NM | 3190 NM | 1839 NM |
| Max Speed | 416 MPH | 460 MPH | 433 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | 12,500-19,999lbs | Over 20,000lbs | 12,500-19,999lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 45000 ft | 47000 ft | 45000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 8 | 9 | 13 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |