N400CP

The airframe, registered as N400CP, is a 2007-built Cessna 560XL (Citation Excel / XLS), serial number 560-5716. It is owned by CP AVIATION LLC, a corporate owner based in Tulsa, OK, US, and carries US registration. The airframe corresponds to the mid-2000s production run of the Excel/XLS subfamily and has been operated under corporate ownership since its construction year without public record of commercial conversion. Its manufacturer is Cessna (Textron Aviation) and the airframe presents the configuration and equipment commonly found on privately operated corporate Citations of its vintage.

The cabin of this airframe is fitted in a typical executive 8–11 place layout, offering a stand-up cross-section and approximately 18 ft 6 in of cabin length; the factory-configured layout supports up to 13 cabin and flight-deck occupants when maximum seating is specified. Avionics fit varies by individual airframe and on this serial block can be equipped with either Honeywell or Collins Pro Line 21 suites, influencing cockpit systems, interfaces and modern avionics capabilities. Typical missions for this airframe include medium-range corporate shuttle, on-demand charter and owner-operator transport within its 2,100 nm range and at cruise speeds near 433 kts, operating from the owner’s base in Tulsa for regional and transcontinental hops. Maintenance considerations follow Textron service intervals for the Citation Excel/XLS series and Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545B engine shop schedules, with corporate ownership generally implying adherence to OEM maintenance and tracking practices.

The Cessna 560XL (Citation Excel / XLS) occupies the light-medium business jet niche, offering a balance of cabin comfort, runway performance and operating economics against competitors in its class. Competing models typically include midsize offerings from Bombardier and Gulfstream product lines aimed at similar mission profiles. Demand among buyers and charter operators has historically focused on airframes with modern avionics suites and well-documented maintenance histories; resale values and marketability of a 2007 serial like 560-5716 are influenced by avionics fit, engine cycles on the PW545B engines and overall completion condition. Routine heavy checks and avionics upgrades (e.g., retrofitting a modern suite) are common resale considerations for sustaining utility and charter appeal.