Specifications
AI Description
- Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 91; RVSM certified.
- Engine: Model PW545A; JSSI maintenance program; TBO of 5000 hours.
- Additional Equipment: Gross weight increase mod; lead acid battery; 76 cubic foot oxygen system; Precise Pulselites.
- Avionics:
- Dual Honeywell RNZ-850 ADF
- Honeywell AFIS w/DTU
- Honeywell Primus 1000 IFCS autopilot and flight director
- Dual Honeywell RCZ-833 communication radios
- Fairchild CVR
- Dual Honeywell DM-850 DME
- Honeywell 3-tube EFIS
- Universal UNS-1Csp FMS w/GPS
- Honeywell KHF-950 Hi Frequency
- Dual Honeywell Primus NV-850 navigation radios
- Collins ALT-55 radar altimeter
- AirCell ST-3100 Iridium SATCOM
- Honeywell Mark EGPWS w/windshear TAWS
- Honeywell TPU-66A TCAS
- Dual Honeywell XS-852 Mode S transponder
- Honeywell Primus 880 weather radar
- Features: Equipped with externally-serviceable lav, forward galley, engine maintenance program, RVSM, traffic collision avoidance system, auxiliary power unit, SATCOM, ADS-B capability, weather radar, terrain awareness & warning system, thrust reversers, single-point refueling, cockpit voice recorder, and flight management system.
- Interior: Executive configuration; seating includes a forward 2-place side-facing couch, mid-cabin 4-place club, and dual forward-facing single chairs; forward galley cabinet; B&D 2700 cabin display; externally-serviceable lav.
- Exterior: Colors are Matterhorn white with blue and platinum; completed by West Star Aviation in 2011.
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.