Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Maintained under FAR Part 91 with Veryon Maintenance Tracking and Honeywell APU (5526 CSN as of 09/23/2025)
- Engine: PW545B, on Power Advantage Plus program; Engine 1: 6820 hrs, Engine 2: 6191 hrs
- Avionics: Honeywell Primus 1000 suite, Dual Universal FMS/GPS, Honeywell Mark V EGPWS, TCAS-2000, AirCell Aviator 200 SATCOM, L3 CVR, Honeywell Primus 880 Weather Radar
- Features: Aft externally-serviceable flushing lavatory with sink, cabinetry, and storage; high-speed Gogo AVANCE L3 Wi-Fi; Airshow AS-500 entertainment, Alto Aviation speakers
- Interior: Executive configuration for 9 passengers, forward 2-place divan, 4-place club, dual aft forward-facing seats; partially refurbished 02/2018, seats re-dyed 02/2023, tan carpeting, dark wood cabinetry, forward refreshment area
- Exterior: New paint by Duncan Aviation in 06/2019, Matterhorn white with royal blue and cool gray accents
- Additional: ADS-B Out, WAAS/LPV, Honeywell MC-800, Meggitt SFD, Securaplane, LED tail nav, Precise Pulselites, 110-volt AC outlets, dual nav chart cases
- Certified for RVSM, equipped with engine maintenance program, dual FMS, SATCOM, TAWS, TCAS, APU, weather radar
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.