Specifications
Aircraft Details
• Located in Houston, Texas; used condition
• Total airframe time: 16,836.9 hours; 13,535 landings
• Engines: PW545A, Engine 1 at 16,283 hours/12,981 cycles; Engine 2 at 16,365 hours/13,167 cycles; both overhauled in 2016
• APU equipped (8,095.3 hours)
• No engine maintenance program
• Avionics: Honeywell Primus 1000 suite, dual Honeywell DM-850 DME, Honeywell TCAS-2000 TCAS-II, AlliedSignal EGPWS, Airshow 400, Gogo AVANCE L3 Wi-Fi, and more
• Externally-serviceable enclosed flushing lavatory (aft, non-belted)
• Interior: Beige, executive configuration, 7 seats (six pedestal, one forward side-facing), forward refreshment center, stowable executive and slimline tables, 110 VAC outlet
• Exterior: Painted in 2019, silver with phantom gray
• Maintained under FAR Part 91, tracked via CAMP; major inspections and overhauls up to June 2024, with future maintenance due dates listed
• RVSM certified
• Additional equipment: SAFT 48-amp battery, 76 cu ft oxygen 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.