Specifications
AI Description
- Model: Cessna Citation Excel
- Condition: Used
- Based at: OPF (Opa-locka Executive Airport, Florida)
- Engines: Pratt & Whitney PW545A (2 engines)
- Engine 1: 15,406 hours since new, 12,019 cycles
- Engine 2: 15,589 hours since new, 12,189 cycles
- APU: Honeywell RE100(XL), 6,996 hours since new, on MSP Gold program
- Maintenance Tracking: CAMP
- Inspection Status: Fresh major inspections completed in 2023, strong maintenance pedigree
- Exterior: Painted in 2019, excellent condition, full light cream silver
- Interior: Updated in 2022, seats 7, forward galley and lavatory configurations, enclosed lavatory
- Additional Equipment: ATG-5000 Aircell Wi-Fi, ADS-B Out, WAAS/LPV, TCAS-II, TAWS-B, thrust reversers, single-point refueling
- Avionics: Honeywell Primus 1000, dual Honeywell DF-850 ADF, dual Honeywell NZ-2000 FMS, Honeywell Mark V EGPWS, dual Honeywell Mode S transponder, Honeywell Primus 880 weather radar
- Features: Equipped with RVSM, traffic collision avoidance system, high-speed data/Wi-Fi, and externally-serviceable belted lav.
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.