N21LH
Cessna 560XL (Citation XLS)
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
4 Hours
Duration of Flight
1940 NM
Range
441 MPH
Max Speed
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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2024-11-05| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-25 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Cessna 560XL (Citation XLS)
Overview
N21LH — 2009 Cessna 560XL (Citation XLS), MSN 560-5822. Registered to BDA AIR LLC (New Castle, DE). FAA certificate issue 2024-11-05; airworthiness 2021-12-29; registration expires 2031-11-30.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545B (4119 lbf each)
- Range: 1940 nm
- Cruise: 433 kts
- Seats: 13
- Ceiling: 45000 ft
Model & Market Context
The airframe bearing tail number N21LH is a 2009-built example of the Cessna 560XL (Citation XLS), serial 560-5822. It is owned by BDA AIR LLC, an LLC based in New Castle, DE, US, and is registered in the US civil registry. There are no additional published registry actions for this specific airframe beyond its current ownership record. Valuation notes for the airframe place it at $6,400,000, reflecting its mid-life status and the installed equipment and engines typical of this model year.
This airframe is configured to accommodate 13 seats, consistent with a corporate or charter interior layout intended for short- to mid-range business travel. With a published range of 1,940 nm and a cruise speed of 433 kts, the aircraft is suited to transcontinental and regional missions from its operator base in New Castle, DE. Specific avionics fit and detailed cabin amenities for this individual airframe are not published; operational considerations for this example focus on the service and maintenance profile of its twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545B engines and standard inspection intervals associated with the model and year of manufacture. Routine maintenance planning and lifecycle cost estimates for this airframe are typically assessed against its current valuation of $6,400,000.
As a member of the Cessna 560XL (Citation XLS) lineage, this 2009 airframe represents the XLS variant’s blend of single-aisle cabin seating capacity and mid-size business-jet performance, demonstrated by its 433 kt cruise and 45,000 ft ceiling. The twin PW545B engines and the airframe’s range of 1,940 nm position it for demand among corporate operators and charter companies seeking moderate-range capability with up to 13 passengers. Resale and maintenance considerations for this specific airframe are influenced by its serial 560-5822, engine type, and the recorded ownership, with the listed market value of $6,400,000 serving as a benchmark for asset management decisions.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N21LH | 23NG | N100AR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 560-5822 | 680-0527 | 560-5241 |
| Year Manufactured | 2009 | 2014 | 2002 |
| Duration of Flight | 4 Hours | 7 Hours | 4 Hours |
| Range | 1940 NM | 3190 NM | 1839 NM |
| Max Speed | 441 MPH | 460 MPH | 433 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | 12,500-19,999lbs | Over 20,000lbs | 12,500-19,999lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 45000 ft | 47000 ft | 45000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 13 | 9 | 13 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |