N108LA 2007 Cessna Citation CJ3

Overview

This article describes the specific airframe bearing registration N108LA, a 2007-built example of the Cessna 525B CitationJet CJ3 with serial number 525B0176. The airframe is owned by the corporate entity Price Services Inc, based in Monticello, AR, US, and is U.S.-registered. The aircraft retains its factory-configured systems for the model year and is recorded with avionics and powerplant installations consistent with standard CitationJet CJ3 line configurations; no public record of other operators or major registry transfers is noted in the provided data. The airframe’s configuration and location suggest it operates in a corporate/charter role from a U.S. base.

Operations & Cabin

The cabin of this Cessna 525B CitationJet CJ3 is arranged for an eight-seat corporate/charter layout typical of the CJ3, supporting short- to mid-range business missions and regional passenger transfers. Avionics are fitted with the Collins Pro Line 21 suite, providing integrated flight management, multi-function displays, and avionics capabilities suitable for RNAV/RNP and mixed airspace operations. With a 2,040 nm range and cruise of 416 kt, the airframe is capable of nonstop city-pair missions across much of the continental United States and into parts of the Caribbean and Central America when operated from its base in Monticello, AR, US. Maintenance considerations align with twin Williams FJ44-3A engine support and typical CJ3 heavy inspection cycles; operator logistics are those of a corporate-owned, U.S.-registered light business jet.

Model & Market Context

The Cessna 525B CitationJet CJ3 occupies the light-cabin, entry-level business jet segment, offering higher cruise speed and range than earlier CJ models while remaining cost-competitive versus newer light jets. Competing models in mission capability include later-model Phenom 300 variants and Embraer Phenom/Legacy family aircraft in differing cabin and performance niches. For buyers and operators, the CJ3’s combination of the Williams FJ44-3A engines, Collins Pro Line 21 avionics, and eight-seat configuration makes it attractive for charter operators and corporate flight departments seeking efficient regional operations; resale and maintenance considerations focus on engine time, avionics upgrades, and documented airframe history.