Specifications
AI Description
- Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 91; CESCOM (Cessna Computerized) tracking program; RVSM certified; empty weight 6451 lbs.
- Engine: FJ44-1A model; TAP - Elite maintenance program; TBO 5000 hours; 3200 hours since overhaul for both engines.
- Avionics: Equipped with Bendix/King ADF, dual Garmin GTN-750 communication radios, Sperry SPZ-5000 autopilot, Honeywell 2-tube EFIS, and various navigation and weather radar systems.
- Features: Equipped with aft lavatory, engine maintenance program, CESCOM/CAMP tracking, SATCOM, ADS-B capability, and standard RVSM, terrain awareness, and traffic collision avoidance systems.
- Interior: Executive configuration for 5 passengers; upgraded in 2017; gray leather seating; Freon air conditioning; forward deluxe refreshment center; gray laminate cabinetry with dual executive tables; aft lavatory.
- Exterior: Painted by Duncan Aviation in February 2006; white with blue and silver 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.