N342BL
Cessna 560XL Citation Excel (XL (Excel))
Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation)
4 Hours
Duration of Flight
1657 NM
Range
441 MPH
Max Speed

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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2023-06-16| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-21 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-07-18 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-07-17 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-07-17 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Cessna 560XL Citation Excel (XL (Excel))
Overview
N342BL: 2003 Cessna 560XL (MSN 5605342) registered to CHANDLER (U S A) INC (Chandler, OK). Registry activity recorded through 2023; registration currently active with expiration shown as 2028-10-31 in recent registry extracts.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545 (3952 lbf each)
- Range: 1657 nm
- Cruise: 423 kts
- Seats: 13
- Ceiling: 45000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical executive 8–9 passenger club/forward divan layout (specific fit for N342BL not published). ## Overview **N342BL** is a 2003 **Cessna 560XL Citation Excel** (MSN 5605342) owned by **CHANDLER (U S A) INC**. ## Key Specifications - **Engines:** 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545 (≈3952 lbf each) - **Range:** 1657 nm | **Cruise:** 423 kts / Mach 0.72 - **Seats:** 13 (registry) | **Ceiling:** 45,000 ft - **Estimated Value:** $3,100,000 ## Current Status Registered to a corporate owner in Chandler, OK with active registry action in 2023 and photographic sightings in late 2024. ## About the Citation Excel The Citation Excel is a midsize business jet combining a stand‑up cabin with efficient light‑jet economics, widely used for corporate and charter operations.
Model & Market Context
The airframe bearing tail number N342BL is a 2003-built Cessna 560XL Citation Excel with serial number 5605342. The aircraft is owned by CHANDLER (U S A) INC, a corporation based in Chandler, OK, US, and is registered in the US. Registry data and valuation records note a market value of $3,100,000 for this specific airframe; no other notable registry actions are published. The limited public record indicates corporate ownership and a typical corporate-transport role based out of the owner’s location.
The cabin for the model typically features an executive layout with an 8–9 passenger club/forward divan arrangement; the specific interior fit for N342BL is not published. Avionics and specific interior appointments for this airframe are not published in the supplied data. With a cruise speed of 423 kts and a range of 1,657 nm, operational use for this aircraft is consistent with medium-range corporate transport or charter missions originating from the owner’s base in Chandler, OK, US. The airframe’s twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545 engines and their associated maintenance requirements inform operator maintenance planning, particularly for shop visits and scheduled engine program adherence.
The Cessna 560XL Citation Excel airframe represented by N342BL occupies a performance niche defined by a combination of business-class seating up to 13, a service ceiling of 45,000 ft, and transcontinental medium-range capability of 1,657 nm. Its cruise capability of 423 kts and twin PW545 powerplants characterize the family’s balance of speed and efficiency for corporate missions. At an assessed value of $3,100,000, resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe center on engine program status, overall maintenance history, and interior configuration—factors that typically drive buyer and charter demand for aircraft in this segment.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N342BL | 834JS | N1000E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 5605342 | 560-5179 | 550-1011 |
| Year Manufactured | 2003 | 2001 | 2002 |
| Duration of Flight | 4 Hours | 4 Hours | 5 Hours |
| Range | 1657 NM | 1839 NM | 1900 NM |
| Max Speed | 441 MPH | 433 MPH | 402 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | 12,500-19,999lbs | 12,500-19,999lbs | 12,500 to 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 45000 ft | 45000 ft | 45000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 13 | 13 | 8 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |