N115BB1999 Cessna Citation CJ1

Overview

This entry documents airframe N115BB, a factory-built Cessna 525 CitationJet 1 (CJ1) completed in 1999 with manufacturer serial number 525-0325. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is owned by Mitias Aviation LLC, an LLC based in New Albany, MS, US; ownership is recorded to this entity in operator listings and sale excerpts. Registry particulars indicate the airframe has circulated on operator sale/listing markets with valuations and equipment descriptions cited in public listings. Recent valuation and listing notes place the aircraft as a preowned business jet with condition and equipment affecting a reported market value.

Operations & Cabin

The cabin for this airframe is described as a typical executive interior with a 6-place executive layout in single-aisle executive seating, while operator listings also reference 5-8 passenger layouts depending on configuration and interior refurbishment. Avionics and control equipment reported in sale and listing excerpts include a Garmin GTN-750 GPS/comm/navigation/approach system and a Sperry SPZ-5000 autopilot installation, indicating an avionics fit suitable for single-pilot or dual-pilot business operations. Mission profiles for this airframe align with light business jet use: short- to mid-range point-to-point executive travel, regional charters, and corporate positioning flights originating from the owner/operator base in New Albany, Mississippi. Maintenance considerations reflected in market listings emphasize standard CJ1 recurring inspections and the impact of avionics upgrades on resale value for this specific serial.

Model & Market Context

The Cessna 525 CitationJet 1 (CJ1) occupies the light business jet niche characterized by efficient twin-engine performance for regional missions, competitive cruise speeds in the high 300-knot range, and access to smaller airports. Typical competitors in its market segment include other late-1990s light jets with similar seating and range profiles; buyer demand centers on owners seeking economical operating costs and short-field capability. Resale and maintenance considerations for airframe 525-0325 include the age-related inspection cycle, the economics of Williams FJ44 engine overhauls, and how the installed Garmin GTN-750 and Sperry SPZ-5000 affect charter appeal and valuation.