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CESSNA CITATION EXCEL(1999)

CESSNA CITATION EXCEL

Specifications

Year1999
Serial Number560-5042
RegistrationN842A
Total Hours7,565
LocationUNITED STATES
RegionNORTH AMERICA

Broker

Leviate Aircraft Sales

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AI Description

  • One corporate owner for the past 15 years, operated under Part 91.
  • Recent hot section and 7500-hour inspection completed.
  • Interior refurbished in 2022, featuring a 9-passenger cabin with a 2-place divan.
  • Equipped with Gogo L3 Wi-Fi, WAAS/LPV, and a belted lavatory.
  • Dual Honeywell DF-850 avionics, Honeywell Primus 1000 IFCS, and various other advanced avionics systems.
  • APU total time since new: 2,797 hours.
  • Exterior painted in 2011, colors include white with green, maroon, and gold trim.
  • Interior features walnut burl wood cabinetry, dual executive tables, and an Airshow Network system with triple LCD monitors and dual DVD players.
  • Seating configuration includes seven seats and a 2-place couch in a mid-cabin club.
  • Six underseat storage drawers and indirect lighting for enhanced comfort.

About this Model

Overview

The Citation Excel sits between smaller light jets and larger super-midsize aircraft, prioritizing practical runway performance, predictable handling, and a cabin sized for 6–8 passengers on common business missions. It is widely used for owner-operator and managed operations where access to shorter runways and consistent dispatch matter more than maximum range.

Mission Fit

Excel missions typically center on 1.5–3.5 hour legs with comfortable passenger space and baggage capacity for business travel. It can be a strong fit for mixed airport access—primary hubs plus smaller fields—while remaining straightforward to schedule and crew.

Cabin

The cabin is known for a “stand-up” cross-section in this class, with a flat floor and a conventional double-club seating layout common. Expect good accessibility for boarding, a usable aft lavatory (often belted depending on configuration), and baggage space that supports typical business luggage loads for a midsize group. Noise and ride quality are generally in line with midsize business jets of its generation; interior condition and refurbishment history heavily influence perceived comfort.