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N23BK1997 CESSNA 525

N23BK is a 1997 Cessna 525, serial 525-0198, registered to BIG SKY LEASING LLC, an llc in Madison, WI, US. The FAA issued the current certificate on 6 Mar 2025, and its status is Valid registration, expiring 31 Mar 2032. The record shows no registry changes, no NTSB case on this mark and no service difficulty reports.

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$1,331,576

Valued 29 Aug 2026

Registration: N23BK
Aircraft: 525; CESSNA
Serial Number: 525-0198

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Total Hours

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1997

Year

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Registration record

N23BK as the FAA holds it

FAA registry, effective 5 Oct 2026

Airframe

Manufacturer: CESSNA
Model: 525
Serial number: 525-0198
Year manufactured: 1997
Airframe type: Fixed wing multi engine
Category: Land
Certification basis: Type certificated
Seats: 8
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb

Powerplant

Engines: 2
Manufacturer: WILLIAMS
Model: FJ 44 SERIES
Type: Turbo-fan
Thrust: 1,900 lbf each

Airworthiness

Certificate issued: 25 Jun 1997
Classification: Standard
Approved operations: Normal

Registration

Status: Valid registration
Record type: Currently registered
Certificate issued: 6 Mar 2025
Last FAA action: 6 Mar 2025
Expires: 31 Mar 2032
FAA region: Great Lakes
Fractional ownership: No
FAA unique id: 00296651

Registered owner

Name: BIG SKY LEASING LLC
Registrant type: LLC
Based: MADISON, WI, US

Transponder address

Mode S (hex): A2064A
ICAO 24-bit: a2064a
Octal: 50403112
Decimal: 10618442

Estimated value

$1,331,576

As of 29 Aug 2026. Virtual Hangar Jetstimate. Market value and charter on virtualhangar.com

Market presence

Not currently listed

N23BK has never appeared on the marketplaces we collect.

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What kind of aircraft is N23BK?

N23BK is a 1997 Cessna 525, serial 525-0198. The FAA classes it as fixed wing multi engine, it seats 8, it is powered by 2 Williams FJ 44 SERIES engines.

Who is N23BK registered to?

The FAA registry lists BIG SKY LEASING LLC, an llc in Madison, WI, US, as the registrant of N23BK.

Is N23BK still registered?

The FAA lists the registration as Valid registration. The current certificate was issued on 6 Mar 2025 and expires on 31 Mar 2032.

Has N23BK been in an NTSB-reported accident?

The NTSB database holds no accident or incident record naming N23BK. Marks are reused, so this covers the mark, not every airframe that ever wore it.

Does N23BK have service difficulty reports?

No service difficulty reports have been filed against N23BK.

Who operates N23BK for charter?

No Part 135 certificate lists N23BK, so it is not on file as a charter aircraft.

Is N23BK for sale?

N23BK is not currently listed for sale on the marketplaces we collect.

What is N23BK worth?

The Virtual Hangar Jetstimate puts N23BK at $1,331,576 as of 29 Aug 2026. A listing asking price, where one exists, is the seller's number and not this valuation.

Has N23BK changed hands?

The FAA record shows no registry changes for N23BK. The mark was previously carried by: Kuhn Robert M Sonerai 2LT.

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