N980DT

The airframe bearing tail number N980DT is a single Cessna Citation CJ4 example in corporate service. The aircraft is identified as a product of Textron Aviation (Cessna) and is owned by Dot Foods, Inc., a corporation based in Mount Sterling, IL, US, operating on a US registration. Public records for build year and serial are not published here; ownership is notable for continuous corporate operation by Dot Foods, Inc. The airframe's market valuation is approximately $7,100,000, providing a snapshot of its condition and residual value in the light jet sector.

The cabin for this CJ4 is described generically as a typical executive club layout accommodating 6–8 passengers with an enclosed aft lavatory and forward refreshment center; the specific fit for N980DT is not published. Avionics are fitted with the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 suite, supporting advanced navigation and corporate mission avionics requirements. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include medium-range corporate and executive travel consistent with its 2,165 nm range and high-speed cruise of 451 kts, often operating from the owner’s Midwestern base in support of regional business connectivity. Routine maintenance considerations align with twin‑engine turbofan practices for the Williams FJ44-4A powerplants and Pro Line 21 avionics lifecycle support.

The Cessna Citation CJ4 family occupies the light/upper light business jet niche, offering transcontinental short-field capability and high cruise speed relative to its class. Competing models in the segment typically include jets offering similar range and cabin capacity; demand remains steady among corporate owners seeking efficient regional connectivity. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect typical FJ44 powerplant support and Pro Line 21 avionics serviceability, and the listed valuation of $7,100,000 positions N980DT competitively in the pre-owned market.