Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Based at Naples, Florida (KAPF)
- Single U.S. owner since new, professionally managed with experienced crew
- Engines (Pratt & Whitney PW545C) enrolled on ESP Gold, both with 2,559 hours since new and 1,693 cycles
- APU enrolled on Honeywell MSP Gold, 1,500 hours
- Nine-passenger configuration with forward two-place divan, four-place center club, two forward-facing aft seats, and aft externally-serviceable lavatory with belted seat
- Forward galley, LH refreshment center, and RosenView LX passenger information system
- Collins Pro Line 21 integrated avionics suite; Gogo Biz AVANCE L5 WiFi; AirCell Axxess II Satphone
- Fresh Doc 6 (48 month) and Doc 12 (60 month) inspections by Textron; next major inspections due Feb. 2025/2026
- Custom two-tone silver and white paint with blue/silver/white stripes, completed March 2021
- Six universal AC outlets, 10.6" Rosen LCD bulkhead monitor, and regularly maintained
- Maintenance tracked on CESCOM
- Turnkey opportunity, ready for immediate entry into service
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.