This 2011 Cessna 525C Citation CJ4 Is a Freshly Refurbished ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Every day, the team at Aircraft For Sale chooses an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, a good deal, or has other qualities we find interesting. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily.

Today’s Top Pick is a 2011 Cessna 525C Citation CJ4.

When Cessna expanded its successful Citation Jet family with the CJ4, it marked a significant paradigm shift in the light business jet class. By engineering a stretched cabin,  modern swept-wing architecture, and impressive transcontinental range, the manufacturer delivered an incredibly versatile corporate transport vehicle.

The aircraft seamlessly blends the low operational costs of a light jet with the comfort and speed traditionally reserved for midsize cabins, remaining an absolute benchmark for owner-operators and corporate flight departments alike.

This U.S.-registered aircraft has been professionally managed and meticulously maintained under Part 91 regulations. Showing 3,551 hours on the airframe since new and 4,052 total landings, it stands out dramatically from its contemporaries as an exceptionally clean, ready-to-work machine. To eliminate any administrative friction for its next owner, the jet features full digital logbooks meticulously maintained via Bluetail.

The backbone of this high-performance business jet is its dual turbofan powerplants. Mirroring the airframe with 3,551 hours since new, these engines provide the next owner with the mechanical confidence and high-altitude cruise capabilities required for long-range missions. 

Crucially for any pre-owned turbine buyer, the engines are fully enrolled in Williams International’s comprehensive TAP Blue engine program, removing near-term maintenance risk. Furthermore, the airframe is enrolled in the Textron ProParts program, and the critical windshield service bulletin (SB) has already been performed directly by Textron.

Step inside the cabin, and passengers are treated to a luxurious corporate environment that feels like a much newer aircraft. Configured for an eight-passenger capacity, the interior underwent a complete refurbishment in December 2023. The executive cabin features a right-hand aft entertainment cabinet, dual 110 VAC cabin power outlets, and advanced Rockwell Collins Venue cabin management system with Bluetooth connectivity. 

To support modern on-the-go business needs, the jet is fully equipped with Avance L3 Wi-Fi and a Flightcell global connectivity system. On the ramp, the aircraft makes an unmistakable statement with an unblemished, brilliant exterior courtesy of a fresh paint job completed in December 2024.

Available for $6,795,000, this highly optioned 2011 Cessna 525C Citation CJ4 delivers a modern multi-display glass flight deck experience, fully covered powerplants, and pristine custom styling at a price point that makes sophisticated business jet ownership remarkably accessible.

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