N168GS

Cessna 560XL Citation XLS+ (XLS+)

Textron Aviation Inc. (Cessna)

5 Hours

Duration of Flight

2110 NM

Range

441 MPH

Max Speed

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Aircraft Class
Aircraft Class
Over 20,000lbs
Max passengers
Max passengers
9
Range
Range
2110 NM
Service Ceiling
Service Ceiling
45000 ft
Duration of Flight
Duration of Flight
5 Hours
Max Speed
Max Speed
441 MPH

Basic Information

Year Manufactured2021
LocationFrederick, MD, US
Registration NumberN168GS
OwnershipG Delaplaine Enterprises LLC
Serial Number560-6309

Airframe

Data valid as of 2025-11-26
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DateFromToFlight TimeStatus
2025-11-23N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
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2025-11-20N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed

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Cessna 560XL Citation XLS+ (XLS+)

Overview

US-registered Citation XLS+ (managed/operated by Jet Linx Aviation; MSN 560-6309). Detailed FAA registration record could be fetched on request for certificate dates and owner mailing details.

Specifications

  • Engines: 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545C (4119 lbf each)
  • Range: 2110 nm
  • Cruise: 433 kts
  • Seats: 9
  • Ceiling: 45000 ft

Operations & Cabin

Typical 8–9 place executive club layout with forward refreshment center/galley and aft enclosed lavatory Executive seating (reclining/swivel), LED lighting, forward galley, enclosed lavatory, in‑flight entertainment/Wi‑Fi provisions (typical XLS+ options) Avionics: Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 (typical XLS+ fitment)

Model & Market Context

This airframe, registered as N168GS, is a 2021-built Cessna 560XL Citation XLS+ with serial number 560-6309. The aircraft is recorded as owned by G Delaplaine Enterprises LLC, a corporate registrant based in Frederick, MD, US, and carries a US registration. Registered to a Maryland-based corporate owner, the airframe presents as a late-model XLS+ example with factory-standard systems; current market valuation and condition summaries are Not published.

The cabin of this specific Citation XLS+ is fitted in a typical 8–9 place executive club layout with a forward refreshment center/galley and an aft enclosed lavatory, supporting executive transport and short-to-mid-range business missions. Avionics are the typical Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 fitment for the XLS+, providing a modern integrated flight deck suite consistent with operator expectations for situational awareness and systems integration. With a cruise speed of 433 kts and a range of 2,110 nm, the aircraft is suited to coast-to-coast U.S. missions or regional international trips from its owner’s base in Frederick, MD, US. Maintenance considerations for this airframe would focus on the PW545C engines and Pro Line 21 systems as primary program elements in scheduled support.

The Cessna 560XL Citation XLS+ occupies the light/midsize business jet niche, offering a balance of cabin comfort, runway performance, and operating economics for owner-operators and charter fleets. As a 2021 airframe with modern avionics and PW545C powerplants, N168GS appeals to buyers seeking a relatively new XLS+ with contemporary systems and higher residual expectations than older examples. Competing models in the segment generally include other light-to-midsize citations and comparable jets from competing manufacturers; key resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe include engine program status, Pro Line 21 support, and corporate registry history.

Aircraft Comparison

ParameterN168GSN101WDN1027P
Serial Number (MSN)560-6309560-6286680-0004
Year Manufactured202120202004
Duration of Flight5 Hours5 Hours6 Hours
Range2110 NM2100 NM2847 NM
Max Speed441 MPH441 MPH458 MPH
Aircraft ClassOver 20,000lbs12,500 to 20,000lbsOver 20,000lbs
Service Ceiling45000 ft45000 ft47000 ft
Max Passengers9139
Cabin ComfortNo items found.No items found.No items found.

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