Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Maintained under FAR Part 91 with ProParts and CAMP tracking programs
- Three U.S. owners since new; always hangared
- Tamarack Active Winglets installed (06/14/2023)
- Document 10 Inspection complied with (09/2020)
- Engine model: FJ44-1A, enrolled in TAP - Blue program; Engine 1: 3,182 hrs, Engine 2: 3,190 hrs (TBO 5,000 hrs)
- Avionics: Dual Garmin GTN-750, Honeywell SPZ-5000 IFCS autopilot & flight director, L3 WX-500 Stormscope, Garmin TAWS, L3 SkyWatch SKY899 TCAS, Garmin GTX-335R & GTX-345R transponders, Honeywell RDR-200 color weather radar
- Additional equipment: Cabin 110-volt inverter, LoPresti Boom Beam landing & taxi lights
- Interior (Hill Aero, 2017): Executive configuration, seats 6 (4-place club, side-facing seat), belted aft lavatory, AirText+, dual 110-volt outlets, USB ports, forward refreshment center, Freon air conditioning
- Exterior (Hill Aero, 2017): Matterhorn white & black metallic with dark metallic blue & silver metallic accent stripes; reported excellent condition as of 06/2017
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.