N21LH

Cessna 560XL (Citation XLS)

Cessna (Textron Aviation)

4 Hours

Duration of Flight

1940 NM

Range

441 MPH

Max Speed

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Aircraft Class
Aircraft Class
12,500-19,999lbs
Max passengers
Max passengers
13
Range
Range
1940 NM
Service Ceiling
Service Ceiling
45000 ft
Duration of Flight
Duration of Flight
4 Hours
Max Speed
Max Speed
441 MPH

Basic Information

Year Manufactured2009
LocationNew Castle, DE, US
Registration NumberN21LH
OwnershipBDA AIR LLC
Serial Number560-5822

Airframe

Data valid as of 2024-11-05
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Nautical Miles
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DateFromToFlight TimeStatus
2025-10-25N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed

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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

ParameterN21LH23NGN100AR
Serial Number (MSN)560-5822680-0527560-5241
Year Manufactured200920142002
Duration of Flight4 Hours7 Hours4 Hours
Range1940 NM3190 NM1839 NM
Max Speed441 MPH460 MPH433 MPH
Aircraft Class12,500-19,999lbsOver 20,000lbs12,500-19,999lbs
Service Ceiling45000 ft47000 ft45000 ft
Max Passengers13913
Cabin ComfortNo items found.No items found.No items found.

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