Specifications
AI Description
- Engines: Two Pratt & Whitney PW545B engines, recently overhauled.
- Interior: Executive configuration for nine passengers; features plush tan leather seating, high-gloss veneer cabinetry, soft beige sidewalls, and neutral earth tone carpeting.
- Exterior: Newly painted in 2024 with snow white base and navy/light blue accent stripes; Permaguard sealant applied for protection.
- Maintenance: Fresh off a heavy off-lease inspection; maintained under FAR Part 135; CESCOM maintenance tracking.
- Avionics: Honeywell Primus 1000 suite, including dual Honeywell SRZ-850 comm radios, dual Garmin GTX-3000 transponders, and Honeywell Mark V EGPWS.
- Additional Features: Equipped with a belted aft lavatory, high-speed data/WiFi, ADS-B capability, and a 76 cu ft oxygen system.
- APU: Honeywell RE100[XL] APU with MSP Gold maintenance program.
- Business Equipment: Gogo Biz with ATG-5000 broadband internet, USB outlets available.
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.