Specifications
AI Description
- Maintenance:
- Maintained under FAR Part 91
- Airframe Maintenance Program: ProParts
- Airframe Tracking Program: CAMP
- Certificate of Airworthiness issued on March 1, 2007
- Document 13 Inspection due by April 1, 2027
- Document 6 Inspection due by December 1, 2026
- Document 12 Inspection due by December 1, 2026
- Document 1 Inspection due by September 1, 2026
- Engine:
- Model: PW545B
- Maintenance Program: Power Advantage
- Total Time Since New (TTSN) for engines:
- Engine 1: 5081 hours
- Engine 2: 4997 hours
- Avionics:
- Dual Garmin GRS-79 AHRS
- Garmin GMC-7200 Autopilot
- Garmin G5000 Avionics Package
- Dual Garmin GIA-64E Communication Radios
- Garmin GDU-1450W 3-tube EFIS
- Garmin GTS-8000 TCAS
- Garmin GWX-70 Weather Radar
- Interior:
- Capacity: 9 passengers
- Configuration: Executive
- Refurbished interior soft goods in 2021
- Aft lavatory equipped
- Gogo AVANCE L5 business equipment
- Exterior:
- New exterior completed in 2019
- Colors: Matterhorn white with yellow & royal blue accents
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.