Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Owners: Two owners since new.
- Airframe: 2970 cycles.
- Engines:
- RH Engine: 2970 hours (TBO 5000) on JSSI, fresh HSI due 04/2025.
- LH Engine: 2970 hours (TBO 5000) on JSSI, fresh HSI due 04/2025.
- APU: 500 hours on JSSI, fully funded.
- Avionics: Collins Pro Line 21, dual Collins FGC 3000, multiple navigation and communication systems including GPS-4000S and TCAS.
- Interior: Executive configuration with seating for 7, fireblocked beige leather, high-gloss Australian walnut veneer, forward galley with microwave and Nespresso machine.
- Entertainment: 10.4” LCD monitor, RosenView LX moving map, AirCell Aviator 300 Wi-Fi.
- Safety Features: Equipped with TAWS, TCAS, and EGPWS.
- Maintenance: EASA Part 145 compliant, CESCOM maintenance tracking.
- Exterior Colors: White with gray trim.
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.