N501UP

This airframe, registered as N501UP, is a 2002-built Cessna 560XL Citation Excel with serial number 560-5252. It is owned by WHEELS UP PARTNERS LLC, an LLC based in New York, NY, US, and is carried on the United States registry. The airframe's documentation reflects private/operator ownership rather than manufacturer or fractional original ownership; notable registry actions include its registration under a corporate operator, and current valuation records list the airframe at $4,328,821. The airframe is maintained and operated in the fixed-wing multi-engine business jet category and shows typical mid-life market valuation for early-2000s Excel-series examples.

The cabin of this Citation Excel airframe is typically fitted with 7–8 executive seats in a club configuration while being certified to carry up to 13 passengers, allowing flexible use between executive charter and higher-density transport. Avionics equipment is listed as Honeywell Primus 1000, consistent with Excel-series factory fit; the airframe may also be compatible with retrofit Collins Pro Line installations as seen in some fleet updates. Typical mission profiles for this aircraft include short-to-medium-range business travel within North America — leveraging its 1,858 nm range and a 433 kts cruise speed for efficient regional operations out of its owner’s New York base. Maintenance considerations align with Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545 engine care cycles and mid-life airframe inspections common to 2002-built jets.

The Cessna 560XL Citation Excel occupies the light-medium business jet niche, combining cabin comfort of a slightly larger cabin with single-pilot handling characteristics in many operations. Competing models in its era included the Beechjet/King Air 350 turboprops for cost-conscious operators and other light jets for faster cruise profiles. Buyer and charter demand historically favors well-maintained, avionics-updated Excel airframes; resale and maintenance considerations for this 2002 example emphasize engine overhaul status, avionics upgrades, and corrosion/structural inspection records when assessing its $4,328,821 valuation.