N500UP
Cessna 560XL Citation Excel/XLS (560XL)
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
4 Hours
Duration of Flight
1847 NM
Range
441 MPH
Max Speed
Gallery
Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2025-03-26| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-22 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-10-11 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-09-29 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
Cessna 560XL Citation Excel/XLS (560XL)
Overview
Registered to WHEELS UP PARTNERS LLC (New York, NY). Certificate issue date 2022-01-31; airworthiness date 2002-11-15; registration expires 2029-01-31.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545 (3952 lbf each)
- Range: 1847 nm
- Cruise: 433 kts
- Seats: 13
- Ceiling: 45000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Stand-up cabin (~18.5 ft fwd–aft); typical executive 7–8 place layout in service (FAA certificated for up to 13 seats). Executive seating, refreshment center and aft lavatory typical for Citation Excel/XLS interiors; configurations vary by operator. Avionics: Honeywell Primus 1000 (common / upgraded in XLS variants)
Model & Market Context
The airframe bearing registration N500UP is a 2002-built Cessna 560XL Citation Excel/XLS, constructor serial number 560-5294. This airframe is owned by WHEELS UP PARTNERS LLC of New York, NY, US and is registered in the United States. The aircraft presents as an in-service executive turbofan with an assessed market value of $3,000,000; its registry and ownership record indicate operation under a charter/management company structure typical for fleeted executive aircraft. Operated from a New York base by its LLC owner, the airframe has seen standard commercial registration activity without publicized major transfers.
The airframe carries a stand-up cabin measuring approximately 18.5 ft forward–aft and is FAA certificated for up to 13 seats while typically fitted in executive service in a 7–8 place layout. Avionics are installed as Honeywell Primus 1000, a configuration common to Excel-series and often retained or upgraded on XLS variants for enhanced flight management and situational awareness. In operational use by WHEELS UP PARTNERS LLC, this airframe is suited to short- to medium-range charter missions from its New York base, supporting point-to-point executive transport within its 1,847 nm range and at cruise speeds near 433 kts. Maintenance considerations reflect fleet operations standards for Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545 engines and Honeywell avionics support, with resale and upkeep influenced by its 2002 manufacture date and current market valuation.
The Cessna 560XL Citation Excel/XLS family occupies the light-medium business jet niche, offering a stand-up cabin and transcontinental short-range capability relative to turbofan competitors. Typical competitors include other light-medium class jets that balance cabin comfort and operating economics. Market demand for a 2002 airframe such as 560-5294 is driven by charter operators seeking proven systems and cabin versatility, while maintenance, avionics modernization, and engine life limits are primary considerations affecting resale and continued charter deployment.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N500UP | 23NG | N100AR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 560-5294 | 680-0527 | 560-5241 |
| Year Manufactured | 2002 | 2014 | 2002 |
| Duration of Flight | 4 Hours | 7 Hours | 4 Hours |
| Range | 1847 NM | 3190 NM | 1839 NM |
| Max Speed | 441 MPH | 460 MPH | 433 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | 12,500-19,999lbs | Over 20,000lbs | 12,500-19,999lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 45000 ft | 47000 ft | 45000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 13 | 9 | 13 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |