Specifications
Aircraft Details
• Maintained under FAR Part 91; enrolled on ProParts airframe program and Power Advantage Plus engine program
• APU enrolled on MSP Gold
• Dual PW545C engines: 3930 and 4084 hours since new, 5000 TBO
• RVSM certified
• Avionics: Collins Pro Line 21 suite, dual FMS-3000, dual GPS-4000S, dual VHF-4000, DME-4000, NAV-4000, TDR-94D Mode S, TTR-4000 TCAS-II, Honeywell Mark V EGPWS, Collins TWR-850 Doppler weather radar, AirCell Axxess II SATCOM, L3 FA2100 CVR, Collins HF-9031A provisions
• Additional equipment: ADS-B Out, WAAS, XM satellite weather, L3 EHSI-4000, L3 GH-3000, Safe Flight AOA, Artex C406-N ELT, cockpit temp controller, carbon fiber strake mod, Kevlar gravel guards, Concorde battery, upgraded APU ECU, LoPresti Boom Beam lights
• Features: Belted lavatory, high-speed data/Wi-Fi
• Interior: Refurbished 2024 by Elliott Aviation, black leather seating w/diamond stitching, forward 2-place divan, gray/black carpeting, new sidewalls, window surrounds, headliner, refinished cabinetry, Airshow 4000, 10.4” LCD, Gogo AVANCE L3 Wi-Fi, 110V AC outlets, externally-serviceable belted flushing aft lav w/sink
• Exterior: New 2024, Matterhorn white with American flag blue & silver stripes, Gen2 scheme
About this Model
Overview
The Citation XLS sits in the Citation Excel/XLS family as a practical step-up from light jets, pairing a stand-up-ish midsize cabin footprint with performance oriented to typical 300–1,800 nm business missions. It is commonly chosen for operator-friendly systems, predictable handling, and the ability to use a wide range of airports, including many with shorter runways than larger-cabin jets prefer. Depending on year and variant (Excel/XLS/XLS+), avionics and interior standards vary, but the core appeal is a balanced cabin and mission profile rather than maximum range or top-end speed.
Mission Fit
The XLS is well matched to frequent regional trips where passengers value a midsize cabin, easy entry/egress, and consistent climb/cruise performance. It can cover many longer domestic city pairs with a fuel stop, but it is not designed as a true coast-to-coast platform at typical passenger loads. If your mission is consistently long-range at higher cruise altitudes and speeds, larger super-midsize or heavy jets are a better fit.
Cabin
The XLS cabin is sized for typical midsize-jet seating with a center aisle and club-style arrangements common. Passenger experience tends to emphasize usable width and a generally quiet, stable ride, with a baggage area suited to business luggage and soft bags. Galley and lavatory arrangements vary by serial number and refurbishment history; many aircraft are configured to support day trips and short overnights rather than extended international-style catering.