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CESSNA CITATION XLS+(2008)

Specifications

Year2008
Serial Number--
Registration--
Total Hours2,028
LocationSINGAPORE
RegionASIA

Broker

Aircraft Details

• Well-maintained, privately operated Cessna Citation XLS+ available for discreet off-market acquisition in Singapore

• Forward galley, executive configuration for 9 passengers (forward two-place divan, mid-cabin four-place club, dual aft forward-facing seats)

• Total airframe time: 2,028 hours

• Engines: 2 x Pratt & Whitney PW545B, 2,028 hours, 1,475 cycles

• APU: Honeywell RE-100 (XL), 2,135 hours, 2,671 cycles

• Maintenance current, complete logbooks, no damage history

• Multiple inspections due between 2026 and 2032, see listing for details

• Avionics: Honeywell Primus 1000 suite, dual Universal UNS FMS, L3Harris FDR & CVR, Garmin GMX-200, dual VHF comm/nav, HF comm, TCAS, EGPWS, weather radar

• Connectivity: Gogo Satcom WiFi

• Additional: Mode S transponder ADS-B Out, ELT, Winslow life raft, fully enclosed aft lavatory, forward galley with microwave, hot jug, ice cooler drawer

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.