Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Fully prepared and immediately available, with both Pratt & Whitney PW545B engines freshly overhauled (ESP Gold Program)
- Total airframe time: 11,876.5 hours; 7,982 landings
- Honeywell RE100[XL] APU enrolled in MSP Gold, 6,836.1 hours
- Recent comprehensive off-lease and heavy inspection completed, operational readiness confirmed
- Charter-ready and easily transitioned to Part 135
- New exterior in 2024 by West Star Aviation: snow white with navy and light blue accent stripes, Permagard protected
- Nine-passenger executive interior: tan leather club seating, forward 2-place divan, belted aft lav, high-gloss wood accents, soft beige sidewalls, earth tone carpeting (refreshed in 2017 by Elliott Aviation)
- Honeywell Primus 1000 avionics suite with Universal UNS-1ESP FMS, dual Honeywell comm/nav radios, dual Garmin GTX3000 transponders (ADS-B Out), L3 FA2100 CVR, Honeywell Mark V EGPWS, TCAS II, and weather radar
- Additional features: 76 cu ft oxygen system, logo lights, ATG-5000 broadband internet with Talk & Text & C1 upgrade, USB charging ports
- Maintained under FAR Part 91
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.