Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation) / 2003
N543TA
Cessna 560XL Citation Excel
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Aircraft Overview
2003
Year Manufactured
N543TA
Registration Number
560-5331
Serial Number
13
Max Passengers
1847 NM
Range
433 MPH
Max Speed
4 Hours
Duration of Flight
45000 ft
Service Ceiling
12,500 to 20,000lbs
Aircraft Class
TRITON JETS LLC
Ownership
Lexington, KY
Location
A6E4BB
Mode-S Code
US
Registration Country
Jul 20, 2021
Certificate Issued
Feb 5, 2003
Airworthiness Date
Jul 31, 2028
Reg. Expiration
History
Safety Record
N543TA
None found
History
Ownership History
- TRCurrent Owner2021-07-20
Triton Jets LLC: Registered to TRITON JETS LLC (certificate issue 2021-07-20; current registrant).
- HT2020-10-26
Horner Management LLC: Recorded owner prior to 2021 transfer.
- TP2014-02-28
T & T Air LLC: Previous U.S. owner/operator period.
- C22003-12-19
CFA Aviation / initial operator: Delivery/early registration (registered as N6430S / N946TS in 2003).
- C2Historical
CFA Aviation (delivery/early operator, registered as N6430S / N946TS in 2003)
- T2Historical
T & T Air LLC (registered 2012–2014)
- H2Historical
Horner Management LLC (recorded 2020)
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Cessna 560XL Citation Excel
Overview
US registration (N543TA) held by TRITON JETS LLC; certificate issued 2021-07-20, airworthiness date 2003-02-05, last action 2023-09-29, expiration 2028-07-31. Mode-S hex A6E4BB.
Specifications
- Engines: 2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545 series (4119 lbf each)
- Range: 1847 nm
- Cruise: 429 kts
- Seats: 13
- Ceiling: 45000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical 1‑zone executive layout (center-club 4‑place + forward divan + 2 aft seats) — commonly configured for 7–9 passengers though registry lists 13 seats. Executive leather seating, forward refreshment center, externally serviceable aft lavatory; individual airframe interiors vary with refurbishment history. Avionics: Honeywell Primus-class (original standard; many airframes have aftermarket upgrades)
Model & Market Context
This entry covers airframe N543TA, a 2003-built Cessna 560XL Citation Excel with serial number 560-5331. The aircraft is registered to TRITON JETS LLC of Lexington, KY and appears in US civil aircraft records under that ownership; the registry also lists the airframe with a 13‑seat configuration. Valuation and condition highlights for this specific airframe reflect a market value of $2,500,000, with historical registry entries noting standard factory equipment and common aftermarket avionics upgrade activity among Excel airframes.
The cabin of N543TA is recorded as a typical one‑zone executive layout featuring a center‑club four‑place grouping, a forward divan and two aft seats; although configured in this executive arrangement it is commonly fitted for seven to nine passengers in service, while the registry reflects 13 seats. Avionics originally conform to Honeywell Primus‑class standard equipment, with note that many airframes in this model have received aftermarket upgrades—an operational consideration for avionics support and modernization. Typical missions suit short to mid‑range executive transport within the aircraft’s 1,847 nm range and high‑speed cruise of 429 kts, operating from the owner’s Lexington, KY base for charter or corporate movements. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe include twin PW545 engine program support and standard Excel airframe servicing consistent with its build year of 2003.
The airframe belongs to the Cessna 560XL Citation Excel family, a fixed‑wing multi‑engine business jet type powered by twin PW545 turbofans producing 4,119 lbf each. Performance characteristics such as the 429 kt cruise, 1,847 nm range and 45,000 ft ceiling position this airframe for medium‑range executive missions. Market and resale considerations for N543TA are influenced by its 2003 manufacture date, documented Honeywell Primus‑class original avionics with common aftermarket upgrade paths, and the stated valuation of $2,500,000, which together inform buyer demand and maintenance planning for prospective operators.