Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Maintained under FAR Part 91 and enrolled in JSSI Tip to Tail airframe maintenance program
- Certified for EASA and RVSM
- Certificate of Airworthiness issued 09/2002
- Engines: PW545A (Engine 1: 6,964 hours, Engine 2: 7,661 hours, both TBO 5,000 hours)
- Avionics include Honeywell Primus 1000 IFCS, dual Honeywell RCZ-833K comm radios, Honeywell FMS w/GPS, TCAS-II, dual transponders, and weather radar
- Executive interior with 7 passenger seating: forward side-facing seat, mid-cabin club, dual aft forward-facing seats
- Features: Forward LS refreshment center, dual writing tables, Airshow 400, DVD player, GoGo in-flight Wi-Fi, 220-volt AC outlets, aft storage closet, flushing aft lavatory
- Exterior last done in 02/2012
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.