Specifications
AI Description
- Interior Configuration: Executive for 9 passengers; features a forward two-place divan, mid-cabin four-place club, and dual aft forward-facing seats.
- Interior Refurbishment: Last refurbished in July 2018.
- Galley: Forward galley equipped with a hot pot and ice cooler drawer.
- Connectivity: Gogo Biz with ATG-5000 high-speed internet and Wi-Fi.
- Lavatory: Fully enclosed aft lavatory.
- Exterior Colors: White upper fuselage, royal blue lower fuselage, with red and royal blue stripes; last painted in June 2008.
- Engine Model: Pratt & Whitney PW545B; two engines with TBO of 5,000 hours.
- Engine Maintenance Program: Textron Aviation Power Advantage Plus.
- Avionics: Honeywell Primus 1000 suite, including dual flight management systems, weather radar, and traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS).
- Features: Equipped with ADS-B capability, APU, RVSM, and terrain awareness warning system (TAWS).
- Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 135; CESCOM/CAMP tracking program in place.
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.