Specifications
Aircraft Details
• Engines and APU enrolled on JSSI maintenance program
• Recent engine overhauls and new interior completed in 2023
• CAMP maintenance tracking system
• ADS-B Out, TCAS-II with change 7.0, AVANCE L3 WiFi, XM Weather
• Total airframe time: 12,414.2 hours; total landings: 8,922
• Pratt & Whitney PW545A engines: Engine 1 – 10,284.2 hours SNEW, 8,643 cycles; Engine 2 – 5,247.3 hours SNEW, 3,993 cycles
• Honeywell RE100 (XL) APU, 2,283.5 hours, 3,973 cycles
• Honeywell Primus 1000 avionics suite with dual Garmin GPSMAP 796, dual Garmin GTX-3000 transponders, and Honeywell IFCS autopilot
• Executive interior for 7 passengers, cappuccino leather seating, sheepskin-covered crew seats, externally-serviceable lavatory
• Exterior painted in 2014: white with blue, black, silver, and gray accent stripes
• Maintained under FAR Part 135, airframe tracking via CAMP
• Additional features: single-point refueling, Meggitt secondary flight display, Honeywell DL-950 database unit loader, and aft baggage compartment with concourse material
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.