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Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2

A light-jet research entry with single-pilot capability and explicit training/maintenance planning.

Model research, not a listing. This page describes a model in the reviewed guide set. No aircraft is offered for sale here and no price, availability or referral coverage is confirmed.

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Model configuration

CJ4 Gen2 / model 525C; no Gen3 avionics/specifications transplanted.

Published specifications

Each value keeps its own unit, conditions and source identifiers. Manufacturer maxima describe separate operating cases; they are not simultaneous capability.

Engines
2 × Williams FJ44-4AS13
Rated thrust per engine
3621 lbfPer engine, not total thrust.S13
Maximum cruise
451 KTASS13
Published maximum range
2165 nmFerry mission, long-range cruise, NBAA IFR reserves with 100-nm alternate; standard day/zero wind. Not 11-occupant range.S13
Maximum occupants
11 occupantsSeating configuration dependent; not 11 passengers plus crew.S13
Maximum takeoff weight
17110 lbS13
Takeoff field length
3410 ftLevel, dry paved runway, sea level, MTOW, standard day/zero wind.S13
Manufacturer model identity
525CS17

Figures that need confirmation

Where sources describe different operating conditions, the scenarios are shown and we do not select a single comparison figure.

No conflicting maximum figure was withheld for this model. Every published value above still keeps its own conditions.

Ownership support

Support programs are conditional. For a used aircraft, actual enrollment, remaining benefit and transferability are unknown until the written contracts and current records are reviewed.

  • The Gen2 product card describes single-pilot operation. This is not a statement that a particular pilot meets licensing, training, insurance or operating requirements.
  • Textron lists CJ4/Gen2 among ProParts-eligible models and offers TapAdvantage Blue for FJ44 operators. Enrollment, exclusions, payment status and transfer terms need the actual contracts.

Questions before you buy.

These are original preparation questions, not reported defects or a suitability result.

  • What initial/recurrent training, type qualification and insurer terms apply to the actual pilot/crew plan?
  • Are both engine and airframe programs enrolled, paid current and transferable?
  • What calendar inspections, life-limited items and discrepancies are due?
  • What payload and reserve case supports the desired trip rather than the ferry headline?

Still unknown

Current aircraft asking price
Not verified — No current permissioned listing or seller/dealer quote researched.
Total annual ownership cost
Not verified — No model-specific quotes for insurance, hangar, crew, maintenance, fuel, reserves or financing.
Actual operating/performance capability
Not verified — Requires the individual aircraft's current manuals, weight/balance, equipment, maintenance and mission analysis.
Referral coverage
Not verified — No partner contract or model/category-specific lead acceptance verified.

Sources

Manufacturer and aviation-authority sources, reviewed 2026-10-11. Links open away from this website.

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