Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 91; CESCOM (Cessna Computerized) tracking program; RVSM certified.
- Engine: FJ44-1A model; TAP - Blue maintenance program; Engine overhauled on 09/01/2019.
- Avionics: Equipped with King KR-87 ADF, Honeywell SPZ-5000 IFCS autopilot, dual King KY-196A communication radios, King KN-63 DME, Honeywell 2-tube EFIS, Garmin GPS-400 and GTN-725, dual King KN-53 navigation radios, King KRA-405 radar altimeter, BFGoodrich WX-500 Stormscope, Garmin TAWS, BFGoodrich Skywatch HP TCAS, dual Garmin GTX-335 and GTX-345 transponders, and King RDR-2000 weather radar.
- Features: Equipped with aft lavatory, belted lav, flushing lav, engine maintenance program, CESCOM/CAMP, ADS-B capability, RVSM, terrain awareness & warning system, traffic collision avoidance system, freon air conditioning, and weather radar.
- Interior: Executive configuration for 6 passengers; high-gloss white veneer cabinetry; forward refreshment center; belted flushing aft lavatory; air conditioning with freon; seating includes a forward side-facing seat and 4-place club.
- Exterior: Light beige with gold and green accent stripes; exterior completed in December 2017.
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.