Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Maintained under FAR Part 91
- Certified for RVSM
- Recent inspections: Documents 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 21, 33, 36 and 12-Month Inspection all completed fresh as of December 2023
- Engines: Williams FJ44-1A, both with 2,525 hours since new and 963 hours since hot section inspection
- Avionics include: Dual Bendix/King KR-87 ADF, Honeywell AM-250 altimeters, Sperry SPZ-5000 IFCS autopilot and flight director, King Silver Crown package, dual communication and navigation radios, Global GNS-XLS FMS, King KLN-90B GPS, King KGP-560 EGPWS, Bendix/King CAS-66A TCAS-I, and Bendix/King RDS-81 weather radar
- Additional equipment: 44-amp/hour battery, EROS quick-donning oxygen masks
- Interior refurbished in 2023: Navy leather seating for 6, forward side-facing seat, mid-cabin club seating, new carpeting, new soft goods, new refreshment center laminate, new metal plating, forward deluxe refreshment center, belted flushing aft lavatory, Freon air conditioning
- Exterior repainted in 2023: Blue with orange accent stripes
About this Model
Overview
The Cessna Citation 525 is the original CitationJet platform that established the CJ family as a practical light-jet option for time-sensitive regional travel. It emphasizes straightforward operations, moderate runway requirements, and a cabin sized for small groups, making it a common fit for owner-operators and charter missions built around frequent legs rather than maximum range.
Mission Fit
The 525 is typically used for day-trip patterns and multi-leg schedules where cruise speed and jet weather capability add value over turboprops, but the mission does not demand midsize-jet range or cabin volume. Payload and range trade against each other more quickly than on larger jets, so realistic passenger count, baggage, and fuel planning are central to mission suitability.
Cabin
Cabin comfort is optimized for small groups. Expect a compact, club-style seating layout with a center aisle, modest baggage capacity, and a cabin height/width that feels tighter than later CJ variants and larger light jets. For shorter legs it is functional and quiet enough for conversation, while longer flights can feel constrained for taller passengers and larger carry-ons.