Specifications
AI Description
- Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 91; Document 10 Inspection complied with on 09/01/2023 by West Star.
- Engine: Model FJ44-1A; TAP - Blue maintenance program; TBO of 5000 hours for both engines.
- Additional Equipment: Tamarack Active Winglets; Woodward engine fan/turbine synch; Lead acid battery; 50 cubic foot oxygen bottle; EROS oxygen masks; Locking fuel caps; LED navigation lights.
- Avionics: King KR-87 ADF; Honeywell SPZ-5000 IFCS autopilot and flight director; Dual Garmin GTN-750 communication and navigation radios; TCAS-I; Garmin GTX-335 and GTX-345 transponders; Bendix/King RDR-2000 weather radar.
- Features: Equipped with aft lavatory, belted lav, flushing lav, engine maintenance program, winglets, cockpit voice recorder, ADS-B capability, RVSM, terrain awareness & warning system, traffic collision avoidance system, freon air conditioning, and weather radar.
- Interior: Executive configuration for 6 passengers; refurbished in June 2020; beige leather seating; dual executive writing tables; belted flushing aft lavatory; slimline refreshment center; dual USB ports.
- Exterior: Polished gray upper and Balboa blue lower with deep red accent stripes; exterior done in 2009.
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.