Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Model: Cessna Citation Excel
- Condition: Used
- Engines: Pratt & Whitney PW545A (2 engines)
- Engine 1 Time: 14,734 SNEW, TBO: 5000, Cycles: 10,966
- Engine 2 Time: 15,350 SNEW, TBO: 5000, Cycles: 11,396
- APU: Yes, AlliedSignal RE-100XL, Time: 4,282, JSSI Maintenance Program
- Avionics:
- ADS-B Out, TCAS II, Honeywell Primus 1000 IFCS Autopilot
- Dual Honeywell communication radios with 8.33 kHz spacing
- Honeywell Mark V EGPWS, Weather Radar, and Flight Management System
- Interior:
- Configuration: Executive for 7 passengers
- Features light tan leather seating, forward galley, Airshow 4000 entertainment
- New interior by Duncan Aviation in 2008
- Exterior:
- Painted in 2010, white with custom black, maroon, and silver stripes
- Maintenance: Enrolled in 100% ESP Gold Engine Program, maintained under FAR Part 135
- Additional Features: Aft lavatory, forward galley, ADS-B capable, high-speed data/Wi-Fi, terrain awareness and warning system.
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.