N97KT

The aircraft bearing tail number N97KT is a 2016-built Cessna Citation CJ4 (Model 525C) manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., serial 525C0240. It is registered in the United States and is owned by the Houston-based corporation KTKJ SKY LINK LLC. The airframe’s paperwork reflects corporate ownership with the operator/home base in Houston, TX, and its registration status and valuation—estimated at $7,750,000—indicate a late-model business jet maintained to contemporary market expectations. No additional notable registry actions beyond standard corporate registration are recorded in the supplied data.

This specific CJ4 is configured with a typical executive cabin layout offering club seating and a forward divan; while a 7–9 passenger interior is common, the aircraft holds certification for an 11-seat arrangement. The typical avionics fit is the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21, though operator options may vary and the exact fit for this tail is listed as the typical fit in the supplied data. Operationally, the airframe’s range of 2,165 nm and cruise of 451 kts suit short- to mid-range business missions and point-to-point corporate travel from its Houston base. Maintenance considerations follow the CJ4’s twin-FJ44 engine support network and corporate operator schedules, with cabin and equipment choices potentially reflecting KTKJ SKY LINK LLC’s mission profile and interior configuration needs.

The Cessna Citation CJ4 (Model 525C) occupies the light-cabin, high-performance segment for owner/operators and charter operators seeking a balance of runway performance, cabin comfort, and operating economics. With twin Williams FJ44-4A engines and a 45,000 ft ceiling, the model competes with aircraft in the light/entry-level midsize category and appeals to buyers prioritizing speed and airport flexibility. Late-model examples like this 2016 airframe generally retain strong charter market demand and favorable resale prospects, though maintenance lifecycle and avionics options such as Pro Line 21 factor into valuation and operator upgrade decisions.