Specifications
Broker
Aircraft Details
• Maintained under FAR Part 91 with ProParts airframe maintenance program
• Engine model: FJ44-1A, both engines (S/N 1715 & 1728) at 4644 hours since new, enrolled in TAP - Advantage Blue
• Tamarack Active winglets installed by Textron Aviation (12/2017)
• Avionics include: Dual Garmin GTN-750, Honeywell SPZ-500 IFCS autopilot & flight director, Honeywell 2-tube EFIS, Bendix/King KN-63 DME, Honeywell KMD-850 MFD, Bendix/King KRA-405 radar altimeter, Bendix/King KMH-980 EGPWS (TAWS), TCAS-I, Dual Garmin GTX-33 transponders, Bendix RDR-2000 color weather radar
• Additional equipment: Garmin GDL-88 (ADS-B Out), WAAS, Jet Tech STC, Garmin GMA-35, GA-35, GA-37, Honeywell KA-815, Mid-Continent MD41, GDL-69A, Comant CI420-10 XM antenna, Shading ADC, Garmin Flight Stream 210, 900 MHz wireless transmitter
• Interior refurbished 12/2021: Executive configuration for 5 passengers, light gray leather seats, 4-place club, belted aft lavatory, light wood cabinetry, deluxe refreshment center
• New exterior paint (Matterhorn white with black & Las Vegas metallic accent stripes) completed 12/2021
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.