Specifications
Broker
RL AVIATION
+15084792434
Aircraft Details
• Located in West Palm Beach, Florida
• Two corporate owners since new, never chartered
• Complete paint and interior refurbishment underway at Elliott Aviation (2026)
• Fresh pre-purchase inspection at Textron Wichita (April 2026)
• 9-passenger executive configuration with belted aft lavatory
• Forward galley with heated Prepco water tank, Wavejet microwave, soda can storage, divided ice drawer, trash can, condiment drawer, and general storage
• Forward pocket privacy doors, small coat closet, and storage cabinets
• Main cabin: 4-place club seating, 2 forward-facing chairs, 2-place side-facing divan
• 13" iPad flush-mounted in forward bulkhead with moving map via AirText+
• Dual crew seats, armrests, USB outlets, 110V AC outlets
• Externally serviceable chemical belted lavatory
• Snow white exterior with jet black and dark silver metallic stripes (GEN2 scheme), dark silver metallic logo
• ProParts airframe maintenance program, PowerAdvantage engine program, AuxAdvantage APU program
• Engines: PW545C, 3,724 hours since new, 3,472 cycles
• APU: 2,546 hours
• Avionics: Collins Pro Line 21 suite, dual FMS, dual transponders, WAAS/LPV, ADS-B, TCAS II 7.1, EGPWS, SATCOM, weather radar
• Engine chip detector, tailcone baggage compartment
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.