N500XL

This entry describes airframe N500XL, a 2003-built Cessna 560XL (Citation Excel) with serial number 560-5335. The jet is registered in the US and is currently owned by HARPER CATTLE AVIATION LLC, based in Alto, NM, US. There are no other ownership transfers or registry actions published in the provided data; the airframe is valued at $4,350,000 per the current listing. Condition highlights beyond valuation were not published.

The cabin of this specific airframe is outfitted in a center-club executive layout configured for 8 passengers, with a forward galley and an aft lavatory, supporting typical corporate or owner-flown mission profiles. Avionics fit for N500XL is listed as a Honeywell P-1000 integrated flight director/autopilot with a 3-tube EFIS, Honeywell radios, and TCAS I per the current listing, providing a conventional integrated flight deck for its class. Based in Alto, NM, US, the operator is likely to employ the aircraft on regional to transcontinental missions consistent with its 1,839 nm range and cruise of 433 kts. Maintenance considerations for this airframe center on its twin PW545 turbofans and their scheduled engine and auxiliary system upkeep as implied by the platform and equipment list.

This airframe is an example of the Cessna 560XL (Citation Excel) family, which, as reflected in this specimen’s figures—433 kts cruise, 1,839 nm range, and 45,000 ft ceiling—targets operators needing fast, mid-range business transport for up to 8 passengers. The combination of Honeywell P-1000 avionics and Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545 powerplants defines its operational cost and maintenance profile and informs resale valuation such as the listed $4,350,000. Buyers and charter operators assessing similar airframes will weigh performance, avionics fit, and engine shop visit histories when comparing other offerings in the light-to-midsize business jet market.