Specifications
AI Description
- Engine Program Coverage: Power Advantage
- Engines:
- Engine 1: 3,022 hours, 2,406 cycles
- Engine 2: 3,022 hours, 2,406 cycles
- APU Program Coverage: Aux Advantage
- APU Total Time: 1,207 hours
- Avionics System: Collins Pro Line 21
- Standard Avionics Equipment:
- Dual Comm, Dual Nav, Single DME, Dual Mode S Diversity Transponders
- Single Collins FMS-3000
- Collins TCAS 4000 TCAS II
- Honeywell Mark V Class A TAWS
- Collins TWR-850 Turbulence Doppler Weather Radar
- XM Satellite Weather
- Interior Features:
- Overall taupe color
- Quilted maple high gloss wood veneer cabinetry
- Cabin seating: 6 pedestal seats in a single club configuration, right-hand forward side-facing couch
- Externally serviceable flushing toilet
- 10.4” LCD monitor (Rosen Moving Map System)
- Exterior Colors: Snow white with starlight silver metallic, blue effect #3, and dark blue metallic stripes.
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.