Specifications
Aircraft Details
• Maintained under FAR Part 91; meticulously maintained with heavy inspection and recent off-lease inspection completed as of June 2, 2026.
• Honeywell APU enrolled on MSP Gold.
• Engines: PW545B model, enrolled on ESP Gold; Engine 1 TTSN 11,051 hrs, Engine 2 TTSN 11,124 hrs; both with TBO of 5,000 hrs.
• Fresh engine overhaul as of June 2, 2026.
• Avionics: Honeywell Primus 1000 suite, dual FMS (Universal UNS-1Esp), dual Garmin GTX-3000 transponders, Honeywell Mark V EGPWS, TCAS-II, and more.
• Additional equipment: 76 cubic foot oxygen system, logo lights.
• Interior refurbished in 2017 by Elliott Aviation: executive configuration for 9 passengers, tan leather seating, woodwork refresh, neutral carpeting, USB charging ports, Gogo Biz broadband internet, and belted aft lavatory.
• Exterior repainted in 2024 by West Star Aviation: snow white with navy and light blue stripes, Permagard applied.
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.