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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Aircraft Class
Aircraft Class
12,500-19,999lbs
Max passengers
Max passengers
13
Range
Range
1657 NM
Service Ceiling
Service Ceiling
45000 ft
Duration of Flight
Duration of Flight
4 Hours
Max Speed
Max Speed
441 MPH

Basic Information

Year Manufactured2003
LocationChandler, OK, US
Registration NumberN342BL
OwnershipCHANDLER (U S A) INC
Serial Number5605342

Airframe

Data valid as of 2023-06-16
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Nautical Miles
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DateFromToFlight TimeStatus
2025-07-21N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-07-18N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-07-17N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-07-17N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed

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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

ParameterN342BL834JSN1000E
Serial Number (MSN)5605342560-5179550-1011
Year Manufactured200320012002
Duration of Flight4 Hours4 Hours5 Hours
Range1657 NM1839 NM1900 NM
Max Speed441 MPH433 MPH402 MPH
Aircraft Class12,500-19,999lbs12,500-19,999lbs12,500 to 20,000lbs
Service Ceiling45000 ft45000 ft45000 ft
Max Passengers13138
Cabin ComfortNo items found.No items found.No items found.

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