Specifications
Broker
Oberhofer Aviation
AI Description
- Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 135; CESCOM (Cessna Computerized) tracking program; EASA and RVSM certified; Document 10 Inspection due by January 1, 2026.
- Engine: FJ44-1A model; TAP - Elite maintenance program; Two engines with TTSNEW of 3647 hours and TBO of 5000 hours.
- Avionics: Equipped with dual Garmin ADF, GTN-750 communication radios, dual Bendix/King DME, dual Collins FMS, dual Garmin GPS, provisions for Hi Frequency, dual Garmin navigation radios, dual radar altimeter, Iridium SATPHONE, TCAS-I, and Garmin GTX-330 & GTX-345 Mode S transponders; Weather Radar included.
- Features: Aft lavatory, belted lav, flushing lav, engine maintenance program, CESCOM/CAMP, ADS-B capable, RVSM, terrain awareness & warning system, traffic collision avoidance system, freon air conditioning, and weather radar.
- Interior: Executive configuration for 7 passengers; fireblocked/non-smoking gray leather; classic atmosphere gray Townsend leather seating; forward refreshment center; gloss gray cabinetry; flushing belted aft lav.
- Exterior: Rated 8; Matterhorn white with shades of gray & black metallic trim; completed in 1997.
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.