Specifications
AI Description
- Model: Cessna Citation XLS
- Configuration: 9 passengers (8 + 1)
- Interior:
- Forward 2-place divan
- Mid-cabin 4-place club
- Aft dual forward-facing seats
- Forward galley
- Belted aft lavatory
- Exterior:
- Base color: White
- Stripe colors: Dark blue & gray
- Maintenance Programs:
- Airframe: ProParts
- Engine: Power Advantage Plus
- APU: MSP Gold
- Engines:
- Model: PW545B
- Engine 1: 4,937 hours since new, 3,978 cycles
- Engine 2: 4,937 hours since new, 3,978 cycles
- Auxiliary Power Unit: Honeywell RE100, 2,107 hours since new
- Avionics:
- Flight Data Recorder (FDR)
- Dual Flight Management Systems (FMS)
- Features:
- ADS-B capable
- RVSM
- SATCOM
- Terrain Awareness & Warning System
- Traffic Collision Avoidance System
- Weather Radar
- Last 48-month inspection performed: March 2022, next due: December 2025
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.