Specifications
AI Description
- Cruise Speed: 380 knots
- Range: 1,200 nautical miles
- Engines: Williams FJ44-1A, fuel burn of 120 gallons per hour
- Seating Capacity: 5 to 6 passengers
- Interior Condition: 7.5/10, tan leather, executive configuration, belted flushing aft lavatory
- Exterior Condition: 8.5/10, white with maroon and gold stripes
- Maintenance: Document 10 inspection completed September 2024
- Avionics:
- Sperry SPZ 5000 EFIS and autopilot
- Garmin GTN 725 WAAS GPS/MFD
- ADS-B In/Out compliant
- Weather radar: Bendix RDR-2000
- Additional Equipment:
- Air conditioning
- RVSM and B-RNAV approved
- Anti-skid thrust attenuators
- 50 cubic foot oxygen system
- Safety Features: TCAS, Terrain Awareness & Warning System, Traffic Collision Avoidance System
- Engine Maintenance Program: TAP Blue (50% funded)
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.