N238SM

This entry covers the specific airframe N238SM, a production-year 2002 Cessna 560XL Citation Excel with serial number 560-5238. The aircraft is registered in the US and is owned by Excel Leasing LLC, a corporate owner based in Excelsior, MN, US; the registration and ownership are reflected in current records. The airframe is configured and maintained for charter-style operations and carries an estimated market value of $2,500,000. Maintenance history and specific modification records beyond standard Excel-series configuration are not published here.

The cabin of N238SM is arranged in a typical executive charter configuration, accommodating eight to nine passengers in a club/forward-facing layout with an enclosed aft lavatory and a forward galley/refreshment area. Avionics fit follows the Excel-series norm with a Honeywell Primus suite, supporting business-jet navigation and communications consistent with charter and corporate missions. Operating profiles for this airframe are consistent with short- to mid-range business and charter flights within the continental United States and neighboring markets, leveraging the aircraft’s 1,671 nm range and 422-knot cruise for point-to-point missions. Based on the owner’s location in Excelsior, MN, deployments often originate from regional hubs but specific route logs are not published.

The Cessna 560XL Citation Excel occupies a light-medium business jet niche, offering a balance of cabin comfort, runway performance, and operating economy. With twin PW545A engines producing 3,804 lbf each, the type competes against similarly sized light-cabin jets for charter and corporate buyers seeking 1,500–2,000 nm capability. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect typical Excel-series factors: avionics commonality (Honeywell Primus), engine supportability, and market demand for well-equipped charter-configured units, which informs the listed value of $2,500,000.