N127MJ 1998 Cessna Citation CJ1

Overview

This entry covers airframe N127MJ, a 1998-built Cessna 525 Citation CJ1 with serial number 525-0266. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is registered to Zacj LLC, an LLC based in Zanesville, Ohio, which is the only recorded owner in the supplied data. Specific condition notes beyond valuation are not published in the supplied dataset.

Operations & Cabin

The cabin configuration for N127MJ is not publicly listed in detail; the model supports a typical executive layout configurable for 5-8 passengers, and options include a compact galley and a belted lavatory. Avionics equipment commonly found on the CJ1 family includes the Collins Pro Line 21 suite, and a Garmin retrofit STC is available for combinations such as G600 TXi / GTN 750Xi, however, the specific avionics fit for this airframe is not published in the provided data. Operationally, the CJ1 airframe’s range of 1,248 nm and cruise speed of 381 kts suit short- to mid-range corporate missions, owner flights out of Zanesville, Ohio, and on-demand point-to-point trips typical of fixed-wing multi-engine light jets. Maintenance considerations tied to this specific aircraft are limited to its age and standard jet requirements; no bespoke amenities or unique maintenance events are detailed.

Model & Market Context

The Cessna 525 Citation CJ1 occupies the light-cabin, very light jet niche within Textron Aviation’s Citation family, offering twin Williams FJ44 engines and performance suited to regional corporate and owner-operator use. Competing models in this segment include other light jets with similar payload-range-Cruise tradeoffs; buyer and charter demand often favors low operating costs, dispatch reliability, and updated avionics, factors that influence resale value for a 1998 airframe. Given its build year, engine type, and advertised capabilities, resale and maintenance considerations for N127MJ would center on avionics upgrades (retrofits available), engine time and overhaul status, and the airframe’s configured comfort versus modern light-jet benchmarks.