Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Maintained under EASA Part 145 with complete logbooks and always hangared
- Airframe tracked via CESCOM (Cessna Computerized)
- Annual inspection due March 2025
- Certificate of Airworthiness issued December 1995
- Right engine (FJ44-1A, S/N 1256): 6804 hrs, overhauled by Williams in March 2021, 381 hrs since overhaul
- Left engine (FJ44-1A, S/N 1255): 6902 hrs, overhauled by Williams in February 2022, 58 hrs since overhaul
- Avionics include Honeywell SPZ-5000 IFCS autopilot, Honeywell 2-tube EFIS, Global GNS-XLS FMS, Garmin GTN-725 GPS, dual Garmin GTX-330D Mode S transponders, and King RDR-2000 color weather radar
- Additional equipment: Precooler life limit, steep approach capability
- Interior: Executive configuration, 6 blue leather seats, gray sidewalls, brown wooded veneer cabinetry, forward deluxe refreshment center, belted flushing aft lavatory; interior reported in perfect condition as of 06/28/2024, refurbished in 2020
- Exterior last done in 2008
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.