Specifications
AI Description
- Low airframe time
- Engines enrolled on PowerAdvantage+
- APU enrolled on AuxAdvantage
- Exterior redone in 2020
- No known damage history
- Two Minnesota owners since new
- 9 passenger executive seat configuration
- Forward galley and aft lavatory
- Interior last refurbished in 2018
- High-gloss wood veneer cabinetry
- Dual executive and dual slimline tables
- Aft privacy doors and aft belted lav
- Cockpit and cabin seats redone along with new carpet in 2018
- Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite
- Dual Collins FMS-3000 with WAAS/LPV
- Gogo C1 LTE Wi-Fi
- Aircell Axxess Satphone
- XM Satellite Weather
- BoomBeam HID landing lights
- Exterior painted white with grey and orange striping in 2020
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.