Specifications
Broker
Aircraft Details
- Based at Sugar Grove, Illinois (KARR); maintained by Textron Service Centers in Wichita & Milwaukee
- Two corporate Midwest owners since new; FAR Part 135 maintained; CAMP maintenance tracking
- Engines: Pratt & Whitney PW545C (ESP Gold), 3,226 hours, 2,315 cycles, 5,000 TBO
- APU: RE100XL, 1,572 hours, enrolled on Aux Advantage
- Avionics: Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 suite, dual FMS-3000, dual GPS-4000S WAAS/LPV, dual TDR-94D ADS-B Out, Honeywell Mark V EGPWS, TCAS II, XM Weather, Gogo AVANCE L3 Wi-Fi
- Interior (2022, Textron Wichita): 9 seats, 6 main cabin seats, belted aft lavatory with sink, forward 2-place divan, grey leather with custom stitching, new sidewalls, window surrounds, headliner, dark mahogany cabinetry, gray hooked wool carpet
- Exterior: Original snow white with new stripes (silver metallic, pilot green, gloss black) applied in 2022; annual permaguard application
- Additional: RosenView LX moving map, cockpit seats in grey leather/sheepskin, HF provisions, RVSM certified, maintained to upcoming inspection schedule
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.