N981AM

The airframe N981AM is a 2007-built Cessna 525B Citation CJ3 with manufacturer's serial number 525B0156, produced by Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation). The airplane is registered in the United States and is owned by Ameritex Airways Inc., a corporation based in Houston, TX (KHOU base listed); this identifies both the operator/home base and corporate ownership in the public registry. As a specific CJ3 example, the airframe reflects common fleet-era equipment and configuration choices for mid-2000s Citation light jets, and its documented registry and ownership entries indicate conventional corporate operation rather than individual private ownership. No additional extraordinary registry actions are recorded in the provided data.

The cabin of N981AM is fitted in the typical 6–7 place executive layout featuring club seating, a forward refreshment/galley area, and a belted aft lavatory that can serve as an optional belted seat, reflecting the standard executive mission fit for CJ3s of this vintage. Avionics for the model are commonly the Collins Pro Line 21 suite; some CJ3s were later upgraded to more modern avionics packages, though the specific upgrade status of this airframe is not detailed in the available data. Operated from its Houston base, the aircraft’s 2,040 nm range and 416-knot cruise make it suitable for regional corporate transport, charter missions, and intercity hops across the U.S. and into nearby international markets. Maintenance considerations follow typical light-jet schedules for Williams FJ44 powerplants and Citation airframe systems.

The Cessna 525B Citation CJ3 occupies the fixed-wing light jet segment as a short-to-medium-range business jet offering high cruise speed and a 45,000 ft ceiling, appealing to owner-operators and charter companies seeking efficient regional performance. Competing models in the same niche include other entry-level turbofan business jets; demand is driven by charter operators and corporate flight departments that value lower operating costs and good runway performance. Resale and maintenance considerations emphasize Williams FJ44 engine support and avionics modernization potential (many CJ3s have received later suite upgrades), factors that influence marketability for airframes such as N981AM.