Specifications
Broker
Littleton Aviation, Inc.
AI Description
- Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 91; RVSM certified.
- Engines: FJ44-1A model; TAP - Blue maintenance program; TBO of 5000 hours.
- Additional Equipment: Tamarack Active Winglets; Anti-skid brakes; Engine fan/turbine synchronization; 50 cubic foot oxygen bottle; Flood cooling; Aft baggage with ski tube; Seven life vests; Thrust attenuators.
- Avionics: Equipped with dual Garmin GTN-750 communication radios, Honeywell SPZ-5000 IFCS autopilot, Honeywell GNS-XLS FMS with GPS, Avidyne EX-5000 MFD, King RDR-2000VP weather radar, and King KGP-560 EGPWS.
- Interior: Executive configuration for 6 passengers; Cream leather seating; Forward refreshment center; High-gloss dark woodwork with dual executive tables; Gogo AVANCE L3 Wi-Fi; USB charging ports; Belted flushing aft lavatory.
- Exterior: Royal blue metallic upper and Matterhorn white lower with royal blue metallic accent stripes.
- Features: Equipped with ADS-B, high-speed data/Wi-Fi, and standard systems like terrain awareness and traffic collision avoidance.
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.