N416V

This entry describes airframe N416V, a business jet built in 2000 as a Cessna 560XL (Citation Excel) with manufacturer designation Cessna (Textron Aviation) and serial number 560-5109. The airframe is registered in the United States and is recorded as owned by GLACIER LEASING LLC of Grand Rapids, MI, US, an ownership detail reflected in FAA registry records. Notable registry information includes the FAA-recorded seating capacity and the aircraft's market valuation; the airframe is presently valued at $4,000,000 and the FAA record specifically lists 13 seats, indicating operator-specific configurations have been applied to this airframe. Condition highlights are typical for a late-model Excel/XLS airframe in lease service, with leasing ownership implying structured maintenance and record continuity.

The cabin of this Cessna 560XL (Citation Excel) is documented as a typical executive layout accommodating 7–9 passengers in a club configuration, although the FAA registry lists 13 seats, reflecting operator-specific or ferry configurations. Avionics fitted on Excel-series airframes are commonly Honeywell Primus-class systems; this airframe is associated with the Honeywell avionics fit typical of Excel/XLS installations. Operationally the jet’s 1,847 nm range and 430 kt cruise speed suit short- to mid-range corporate missions, regional shuttle flights, and time-sensitive charter operations; leasing ownership suggests utilization across varied operator networks based from the US registry. Maintenance and inspection practices are likely aligned with Textron/Cessna service intervals and Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545 component requirements specific to Excel-series powerplants.

The Cessna 560XL (Citation Excel) occupies the light-medium business jet niche, offering a balance of cabin comfort and short-field performance for regional corporate travel. Competing models include light-to-midsize cabins from manufacturers offering similar range and cruise performance, and demand in the pre-owned market is influenced by operator-configurable seating and avionics retrofits. For a year-2000 Excel with leasing ownership like N416V, resale considerations hinge on avionics commonality (Honeywell Primus-class), engine time on the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545 series, and continuity of maintenance records, all of which affect valuation and charter desirability.