Specifications
AI Description
- Fully enrolled on ProAdvantage and PowerAdvantage+ programs.
- Flight Data Recorder (FDR) with 88 parameters.
- TCAS II with Change 7.1.
- 8+1 passenger configuration.
- Engines: Pratt & Whitney PW545C.
- Left engine: 4,694 hours, 3,662 cycles.
- Right engine: 1,896 hours, 1,243 cycles.
- Auxiliary Power Unit (APU): Honeywell RE100 (XL) with 2,061 hours.
- Avionics: ADS-B Out, WAAS/LPV, CPDLC equipped.
- Interior features:
- Forward galley.
- Aft lavatory (belted).
- Cabin configurations:
- Forward: 2-place side-facing divan.
- Mid: 4-place club with pull-out tables.
- Aft: 2 forward-facing seats.
- Exterior: Matterhorn white with blue stripes.
- Inspection status:
- 48-month due October 2026.
- 72-month due September 2026.
- 96-month due September 2030.
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.