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The Cessna 525 (ICAO type C525) is an aircraft of United States origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 5,600 kg. It offers a maximum range of 1,781 nm, a cruise speed of 378 knots, a service ceiling of 45,000 ft and seating for up to 7 across its variants.

Cessna 525

Cessna 525
C525
Photo: Adrian Pingstone · Public domain
Year
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Owner
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Last seen
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MTOW
5,600 kg
Range
1,781 nm
Seats
7
525
Cessna · 525
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
1,122
Active
1,116
Origin
United States
Certifying authorities
FAA
Market

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Marketplace

126 for sale right now

Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
525
525
—4,700–5,600 kg1,550–1,781 nm378 kt6–7
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A1WI · Rev 13 · issued 2004-12-10

MTOW
4,717 kg
MZFW
3,810 kg
Seats
6 passengers
Fuel
1,806 L
Ceiling
41,000 ft
Approved fuelJET AJET A-1JET BJP-4JP-5JP-8
Certification basis

Title 14, Part 23 of the Federal Aviation Regulations effective February 1, 1965, as amended by Amendments 23-1 through 23-38, and 23-40;

Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Cessna 525 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Cessna 525 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

21 yearsmedian age

Of the 821 registered Cessna 525 with a known build year (73% of the 1,122 we track), the median age is 21 years.

Registration activity

59changed registration in 12 months

59 of the 1,122 registered Cessna 525 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (5% of the fleet), across 59 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days
Aircraft seen flying
137
Tracked flights
286
Tracked flight hours
891
Share of fleet flying
12%

137 Cessna 525 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (12% of the registered fleet), across 286 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

For sale now

126Cessna 525 listed for sale

$7Kmedian $2.4M$7.4M

Asking prices from $7K to $7.4M, typically $1.3M–$4.3M — based on 95 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.

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Cessna 525 manuals & documents

36 documents for the Cessna 525 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Maintenance Manual · Systems Description · Weight & Balance · Wiring Diagrams · Specifications · Other Documents · Model Guide · Airworthiness Directives · V Speeds Reference · Performance Data · Service Bulletins · Normal Procedures. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview
Redbird CJ1+ Amended Qualification and Approval Guide · 2024

The Redbird CJ1+ Amended Qualification and Approval Guide (QAG) serves as a comprehensive resource for the Redbird Flight Simulations CJ1+ aviation training device. This document outlines the device's compliance with FAA regulations, its design criteria, and the functionalities that replicate the Cessna Citation CJ1+ aircraft. It is intended for use by flight instructors and training organizations to ensure that the training device meets the necessary standards for pilot training and experience. The guide includes detailed descriptions of the training device's components, operational capabilities, and the required functionalities to simulate the actual aircraft accurately. It also provides insights into the various configurations available and the performance metrics that the device adheres to, ensuring a realistic training environment for pilots.

  • The Redbird CJ1+ is designed to replicate the Cessna Citation Mustang II (C525).
  • The training device includes a 3-axis electric motion platform for realistic flight simulation.
  • All components must be operational for logging pilot time in training.
  • The device meets FAA regulations for aviation training devices as outlined in AC 61-136.
  • Visual systems support VFR and IFR training scenarios.

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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.

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525 — frequently asked
What is the range of the Cessna 525?

The Cessna 525 has a maximum range of 1,781 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Cessna 525 carry?

The Cessna 525 seats up to 7 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Cessna 525?

The Cessna 525's maximum take-off weight is 5,600 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna 525?

The Cessna 525's ICAO type designator is C525.

How many Cessna 525 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 1,122 registered Cessna 525 airframes worldwide.