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N78TJ2015 CESSNA 525

N78TJ is a 2015 Cessna 525, serial 525-0864, registered to KCS AVIATION LLC, an llc in Columbia, TN, US. The FAA issued the current certificate on 3 Feb 2026, and its status is Valid registration, expiring 28 Feb 2033. The record shows no registry changes, no NTSB case on this mark and 1 service difficulty report.

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$3,462,406

Valued 29 Aug 2026

Registration: N78TJ
Aircraft: 525; CESSNA
Serial Number: 525-0864

Locked

Total Hours

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Total Cycles

2015

Year

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Registration record

N78TJ as the FAA holds it

FAA registry, effective 6 Oct 2026

Airframe

Manufacturer: CESSNA
Model: 525
Serial number: 525-0864
Year manufactured: 2015
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: WMSINTL
Model: FJ44-1AP
Type: Turbo-fan
Thrust: 1,965 lbf each

Airworthiness

Certificate issued: 5 Oct 2020
Classification: Standard
Approved operations: Normal

Registration

Status: Valid registration
Record type: Currently registered
Certificate issued: 3 Feb 2026
Last FAA action: 3 Feb 2026
Expires: 28 Feb 2033
FAA region: Central
Fractional ownership: No
FAA unique id: 01173275

Registered owner

Name: KCS AVIATION LLC
Registrant type: LLC
Based: COLUMBIA, TN, US

Transponder address

Mode S (hex): AA8FDF
ICAO 24-bit: aa8fdf
Octal: 52507737
Decimal: 11177951

Estimated value

$3,462,406

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

Market presence

Not currently listed

1 listing tracked since collection began.

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What kind of aircraft is N78TJ?

N78TJ is a 2015 Cessna 525, serial 525-0864. The FAA classes it as fixed wing multi engine, it seats 8, it is powered by 2 Wmsintl FJ44-1AP engines.

Who is N78TJ registered to?

The FAA registry lists KCS AVIATION LLC, an llc in Columbia, TN, US, as the registrant of N78TJ.

Is N78TJ still registered?

The FAA lists the registration as Valid registration. The current certificate was issued on 3 Feb 2026 and expires on 28 Feb 2033.

Has N78TJ been in an NTSB-reported accident?

The NTSB database holds no accident or incident record naming N78TJ. Marks are reused, so this covers the mark, not every airframe that ever wore it.

Does N78TJ have service difficulty reports?

1 service difficulty report have been filed against N78TJ with the FAA.

Who operates N78TJ for charter?

No Part 135 certificate lists N78TJ, so it is not on file as a charter aircraft.

Is N78TJ for sale?

N78TJ is not currently listed for sale on the marketplaces we collect. 1 earlier listing tracked.

What is N78TJ worth?

The Virtual Hangar Jetstimate puts N78TJ at $3,462,406 as of 29 Aug 2026. A listing asking price, where one exists, is the seller's number and not this valuation.

Has N78TJ changed hands?

The FAA record shows no registry changes for N78TJ. The mark was previously carried by: Fazar Deperdussin GB 1913.

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