N178WG

This entry covers airframe N178WG, a 2018-built example of the Cessna 560XL Citation Excel (XLS+ configuration), constructor serial 560-6260, manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc (Cessna). The airframe is registered in the United States and is owned by BETTERAVIA FARMS LLC, an LLC based in Santa Maria, California, which also serves as the operator/home base for routine movements. The airframe has been recorded with standard Type Certificate configurations for the XLS+ upgrade and carries a current estimated market valuation of $11,300,000. No additional public registry encumbrances or notable historical incidents are published for this specific serial in the supplied data.

The cabin of N178WG is fitted in a typical executive layout, with 8–9 executive seats common and the option to accommodate up to 12–13 passengers in higher-density configurations; it also features an enclosed aft lavatory and forward galley options. Avionics are installed as the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 suite, supporting the flight deck automation and situational awareness expected of an XLS+ configuration on short- to medium-haul missions. With a maximum cruise near 441 kts and a range of 1,858 nm, this airframe is typically tasked with regional corporate transport, owner-operator hops from the Santa Maria, CA area, and charter-type missions where a balance of speed, cabin comfort, and operating economics is required. Maintenance considerations follow Pratt & Whitney PW545C support and Textron-recommended XLS+ checks; specific maintenance status and logs were not provided.

The Cessna 560XL Citation Excel family occupies the light/medium-cabin business jet niche, offering turbofan performance and cabin comfort competitive with contemporaries from Embraer and Bombardier in short- to mid-range roles. With the XLS+ configuration and Pro Line 21 avionics, airframes like N178WG remain in demand among owner-operators and charter operators seeking a blend of speed (approx. 441 kts), trans-regional range (1,858 nm) and passenger capacity (up to 13). Resale and maintenance considerations for this model typically center on engine time on the Pratt & Whitney PW545C pair, avionics upgrades, and completion condition; the supplied valuation of $11,300,000 places this particular 2018 serial within expected market values for late-model XLS+ examples.