Specifications
Broker
Jet Aviation Brokers
John Carter
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Aircraft Details
- 3,559 total airframe hours and 3,481 cycles
- Williams FJ44-1A engines on TAP Blue program, both engines with 3,559 hours and 3,481 cycles since new
- Dual Garmin GTN 750 COM/NAV/GPS, Garmin GTX 335R/345R ADS-B Out remote mount transponders
- ADS-B Out, WAAS, and LPV equipped
- SPZ 5000 IFCS system, Shadin ADC 2000, dual GA 35 GPS antennas
- Bendix/King KR-87 ADF, BFGoodrich WX-1000 Stormscope, Bendix/King TPU-66A TCAS, ART-2000 weather radar
- Doc 10 inspection completed, next due February 2026
- Additional features: King glidescope, Artex C406-25 ELT
- Interior refurbished in 2022: gray leather, forward side-facing seat, four-place club, aft belted lavatory seat, forward galley, aft lavatory
- Exterior last painted in 2022: white base with black, charcoal gray, and gold stripes
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.