Specifications
AI Description
- Model: Cessna Citation Excel
- Condition: Used
- Engines & APU: 100% JSSI enrolled, Pro Parts
- Avionics: Honeywell Primus 1000; ADS-B Out, WAAS/LPV equipped
- Flight Data Recorder: TCAS 7.1, ELT 406, meets EASA regulations
- Interior: Refurbished in 2013; seats 9 in executive configuration; features a 2-place side-facing couch, 4-place club seating, and dual aft forward-facing seats; includes a deluxe refreshment center and an externally-serviceable belted flushing lavatory
- Entertainment: Airshow moving map system with a 10.4-inch display and three Rosen plug-in monitors
- Exterior: Repainted in 2013; all over white with black and titanium stripes; reported to be in very good condition
- Maintenance Programs: Airframe maintenance program (ProParts), engine maintenance program (JSSI)
- Safety Features: Equipped with TCAS II, EGPWS, and dual FMS systems
- Additional Features: High-speed internet (AirCell Gogo Biz), weather radar, single-point refueling, 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.