Specifications
AI Description
- Maintenance: Always Citation maintained; airframe tracking program: CESCOM (Cessna Computerized); certified for RVSM.
- Engines: Model PW545B; maintenance program: JSSI; TBO: 5000 hours; both engines have TTSNEW of 820 hours.
- Avionics:
- Dual Honeywell ADF, Communication Radios, Navigation Radios, and RMI.
- Honeywell Primus 1000 IFCS autopilot and flight director.
- Dual Universal UNS-1E FMS with GPS.
- Honeywell KHF-1050 Hi Frequency.
- Honeywell EGPWS TAWS and Honeywell TCAS-II w/change 7.
- Weather Radar: Honeywell Primus 880 with Doppler turbulence detection.
- Interior: Executive configuration for 9 passengers; beige leather seating with complementary accents; AvVisor Plus cabin display; externally-serviceable lavatory.
- Exterior: White with blue and silver trim.
- Additional Equipment: External comm antenna & port; 76 cubic foot oxygen system; triple AC outlets; Pulselites.
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.