Specifications
AI Description
- Owner History: One US corporate owner since new.
- Passenger Capacity: 9 passengers with a preferred interior layout.
- Interior Features: Forward galley, aft lavatory, forward 2-place divan, six club seats, refreshment area, and LED cabin lighting.
- Exterior Colors: Matterhorn white with navy and gray accent striping.
- Engines: Two Pratt & Whitney PW545C engines, each with 5,353 hours since new.
- Auxiliary Power Unit (APU): Honeywell RE 100XL APU with 2,982 hours since new.
- Avionics: Equipped with Collins Pro Line 21, dual Collins FMS 3000, TCAS II, Honeywell Mark V EGPWS, and various other advanced systems.
- Maintenance Tracking: CAMP program and ProParts airframe maintenance program.
- Weight Specifications: Max takeoff weight of 20,200 lb, max landing weight of 18,700 lb, basic empty weight of 12,386 lb.
- Safety Features: RVSM certified, equipped with emergency locator transmitter and terrain awareness warning system.
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.