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

Fleet & certification
- Built
- 1,122
- Active
- 1,116
- Origin
- United States
Comparable listings
126 for sale right now
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 525 525 | — | 4,700–5,600 kg | 1,550–1,781 nm | 378 kt | 6–7 |
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
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;
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Cessna 525 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Cessna 525 fleet — updated daily.
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.
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.
- 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.
126Cessna 525 listed for sale
Asking prices from $7K to $7.4M, typically $1.3M–$4.3M — based on 95 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.
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.
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.
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Checklist
Maintenance Manual
Systems Description
- ReadCITATION M2 Gen2202410 pages · 2.3 MB · via txtav.com
- Read2023 Citation M2 GEN220237 pages · 2.9 MB · via www.guardianjet.com
- Read2022 Citation M220227 pages · 3.5 MB · via www.guardianjet.com
- ReadSpecifications and Summary20168 pages · 1.3 MB · via www.guardianjet.com
- ReadCESSNA CITATION CJ1+200713 pages · 11.1 MB · via downloads.ctfassets.net
- ReadSpecifications and Summary20067 pages · 1.9 MB · via guardianjet.com
Weight & Balance
Specifications
- ReadCITATION M2 GEN320242 pages · 594 KB · via cessna.txtav.com
- ReadTechnical Specifications: Aircraft Information20192 pages · 2.3 MB · via absoluteaviation.co.za
- Read2013 CESSNA CITATION M220137 pages · 1.5 MB · via www.guardianjet.com
- ReadSpecifications & Weights20062 pages · 24 KB · via www.aviation-broker.com
Other Documents
Model Guide
- ReadCessna Citation CJ1+ Model Guide202649 KB · via sprinkle.com
- ReadCESSNA 525-A Citation CJ2 Model Guide202646 KB · via sprinkle.com
- ReadCessna Citation M2 Gen2 Model Guide202648 KB · via sprinkle.com
- ReadCessna Citation M2 Model Guide202649 KB · via sprinkle.com
- ReadCessna Citation CJ1 Model Guide202647 KB · via sprinkle.com
Airworthiness Directives
V Speeds Reference
- ReadCITATION JET PILOTS ASSOCIATION STANDARD OPERATING PRACTICES for CITATION SINGLE PILOT OPERATIONS Model CE-510 Series Garmin G1000 Configuration v 2.0202238 pages · 1.7 MB · via ncjp2023test.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com
- ReadGarmin Integrated Flight Deck Solutions17 pages · 2.3 MB · via www8.garmin.com
Performance Data
Service Bulletins
- ReadCORPORATE AIRCRAFT SERVICE PROGRAM (CASP SM) CITATION CJ1/CJ220212 pages · 245 KB · via www.execujet-mro.com
- ReadCitation SERVICE BULLETIN MANDATORY SB525-34-97202118 pages · 328 KB · via txtav.ebizcdn.com
- ReadSERVICE LETTER - FUEL - FUEL LOW LEVEL FLOAT SWITCH MOUNTING NUT TORQUE INSPECTION2019218 KB · via tadistributors.com
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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.
Registered 525 aircraft
Individual 525 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N30NM· 2026
- PS-PCN· 2026
- N711VA· 2026
- N693BB· 2026
- N58SG· 2026
- PS-SDA· 2026
- PS-DEA· 2026
- N574TA· 2026
- PS-EFF· 2026
- N25DL· 2026
- N3168· 2026
- N970MM· 2026
- N108HP· 2026
- N12RL· 2026
- N572RS· 2026
- N525BD· 2026
- PU-PGS· 2026
- N23YT· 2026
- PR-LJO· 2026
- N665RC· 2025
- PS-GKW· 2025
- PS-IGI· 2025
- N101GP· 2025
- N619CA· 2025


