Specifications
AI Description
- Engines: Pratt & Whitney Canada PW-545B, enrolled on Textron PowerAdvantage+
- Engine Hours: Engine 1 - 4,273 hours, Engine 2 - 4,401 hours
- APU: Honeywell RE-100XL, 1,642 hours, enrolled on Textron AuxAdvantage
- Avionics: Honeywell Primus 1000 EFIS, dual Honeywell communication and navigation units, ADS-B transponders, TCAS II, EGPWS
- WiFi: Gogo ATG-5000
- Interior Configuration: Nine-passenger, center club seating, two single forward-facing seats, right-hand two-place divan, belted lavatory seat
- Galley: Forward left-hand galley with heated coffee dispenser and ice drawer
- Lavatory: Private aft flushing, externally serviced
- Interior Features: New wool/silk carpet and updated side panels installed in 2019
- Exterior: Snow white with platinum silver metallic, medium green, and ocean blue pearl stripes; painted in 2015 and restriped in 2019
- Additional Equipment: RVSM capable, cockpit audio inhibit switch, automatic pulselite system, two fire extinguishers, 110VAC outlets, indirect lighting
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.