Specifications
AI Description
- Model: Cessna Citation Excel
- Location: Kinston, North Carolina
- Condition: Used
- Maintenance Tracking: FlightDocs
- Engine Program: ESP Gold
- Engines:
- Engine 1: Pratt & Whitney PW545A, 11,460 SNEW, TBO 5,500, 7,621 cycles
- Engine 2: Pratt & Whitney PW545A, 7,575 SNEW, TBO 5,500, 4,950 cycles
- Auxiliary Power Unit: Yes, APU Time 5,967, APU Maintenance Program MSP
- Avionics: Honeywell Primus 1000, ADS-B Equipped
- Additional Equipment: Wifi (ATG-5000), Single-point refueling, 77.1 cubic foot oxygen system
- Exterior: Painted in 2015, undergoing triage in 10/2024
- Interior: New in 2022, executive configuration for 8 passengers, forward refreshment center, Airshow 400 entertainment system
- Features: Equipped with aft flushing lavatory, RVSM, Traffic Collision Avoidance System, dual flight management systems, high-speed data/Wifi, weather radar, terrain awareness & warning system, and thrust reversers.
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.