# Citation Solutions, LLC

> Part 91 Director of Maintenance oversight, monthly Citation maintenance plans, and Aircraft Records Assurance (aircraft logbook scanning, indexing and records audit) for business and private jet owners in the Columbus, Ohio area.

Citation Solutions, LLC is an independent aircraft maintenance management company based in the Columbus / Delaware, Ohio area (CMH and OSU airports). It is owned by Nate Cichon, an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic with Inspection Authorization (IA). He has owned the company since 2011 and has about 27 years in aircraft maintenance.

The company provides professional maintenance leadership and coordination for Part 91 owners who do not have a full in-house flight department. It is not a single operating certificate and does not replace the aircraft owner's or operator's responsibilities under the FARs. Program structure is set by individual agreement.

Citation Solutions, LLC is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Textron Aviation Inc. or Cessna Aircraft Company. Cessna, Citation and related model names are trademarks of Textron Aviation Inc., used only to describe the aircraft supported.

## Services

- Part 91 Director of Maintenance: planning, oversight and follow-through for an owner's aircraft, including Citation maintenance tracking (CAMP, CESCOM or the owner's preferred program), weekly inspections, look-ahead emails, shop coordination, and squawk follow-through.
- Monthly maintenance plans: a fixed monthly fee for weekly inspections, tracking and planning, vendor quotes and inspection management, and maintenance control on the road. Labor to service tires and engine oil is included. Additional labor, oxygen servicing, consumables, parts, shipping and approved travel are billed separately as used.
- Aircraft Records Assurance: aircraft logbook scanning and indexing into a searchable digital record set, with a clickable table of contents, bookmarks, a serialized-parts index, and an aircraft records audit for missing and duplicate pages. Indexed (typed/modern records) or Transcribed (handwritten logs). Every job receives a final quality check by an experienced IA. Quoted per aircraft.
- Citation NDT and NDI coordination: Eddy Current, Magnetic Particle, Fluorescent Penetrant, Ultrasound and X-Ray, backed by hands-on NDT experience.

## Monthly plan starting prices

Prices shown on the site are starting points (January 2027 tiers). Final pricing depends on the aircraft, its inspection program and its location. A written plan is provided before work starts. Multiple aircraft discounts apply. A smaller plan may be available on request.

- Citations up to the 560 (CJ series, Mustang, 500-560, Bravo, Encore, Ultra): starting at $1,400 / month
- 560XL / Excel, XLS, XLS+: starting at $1,700 / month
- Large-cabin Citations (680, 680A, 700, 750 and up; Sovereign, Latitude, Longitude, Citation X and similar): starting at $2,300 / month
- Labor beyond the routine monthly items: $125/hour planned; $250/hour for AOG, night and weekend work
- Oxygen servicing: $100 per servicing
- Plans are month-to-month; either party may cancel with 30 days' written notice

## Pages

- [Home](https://citationsolutionsllc.com/): Overview of Part 91 Director of Maintenance oversight, Citation maintenance and aircraft maintenance management in Columbus and Ohio, plan starting prices, and common questions.
- [Part 91 DOM](https://citationsolutionsllc.com/part-91-dom): Director of Maintenance services, business jet maintenance management, Citation maintenance tracking, and Citation NDT and NDI coordination.
- [Aircraft Records Assurance](https://citationsolutionsllc.com/records-assurance): Aircraft logbook scanning, indexing, transcription and records audit.
- [Plans](https://citationsolutionsllc.com/plans): Monthly Citation maintenance plans, what is included, billed-separately items, and plan questions.
- [About](https://citationsolutionsllc.com/about): Nate Cichon, A&P/IA, owner since 2011; career, factory training, type experience, and NDT background.
- [Contact](https://citationsolutionsllc.com/contact): Book a free phone consult or email a question.

## Contact

- General: info@citationsolutionsllc.com
- Owner, Nate Cichon: nate@citationsolutionsllc.com
- Location: Columbus / Delaware, Ohio area (CMH and OSU airports)
- Phone: (614) 662-0452 (+16146620452)

Prefer a free phone consult or an email about the aircraft, current maintenance setup, and next inspection window.