Specifications
AI Description
- Condition: Immaculate, always hangared, no damage history.
- Engines: Pratt & Whitney PW545A, left engine 8,770 hours, right engine 8,823 hours, both on ESP Gold program with TBO of 5,000 hours.
- APU: 3,851 hours, on MSP program.
- Avionics: Honeywell Primus 1000 suite, ADS-B out, WAAS/LPV upgrade, dual FMS, GPS, and weather radar.
- Interior: Refurbished in 2019, seats resprayed in 2023, eight-passenger configuration with four executive club seats and forward galley.
- Exterior: Painted in 2019, Matterhorn white with medium gray and glossy black metallic striping.
- Maintenance: EASA Part 145, various inspections completed with next due dates ranging from 2025 to 2031.
- Additional features: TCAS II, EGPWS with windshear detection, cockpit voice recorder, flight data recorder, and belted aft lavatory.
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.