N504UP

This entry documents airframe N504UP, a 2003-built Cessna 560XL Citation Excel with serial number 560-5324, manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation). The aircraft is registered in the US and is owned by WHEELS UP PARTNERS LLC of New York, NY, US; acquisition by WHEELS UP PARTNERS LLC is the most notable recorded ownership detail for this airframe. There are no additional publicly listed registry actions beyond its current registration. As a mid‑2000s super‑mid light business jet example, this airframe carries an estimated market valuation of $2,895,000 and reflects example-condition pricing for its model year and configuration.

The cabin of N504UP is outfitted in an eight‑passenger executive layout featuring a forward two‑place divan, a four‑place club seating area, aft two forward‑facing seats, a forward galley and an enclosed aft lavatory—configured for corporate shuttle, on‑demand charter, or owner/operator missions. Avionics are equipped with a Honeywell Primus 1000 suite including DU‑870 displays, UNS‑1E FMS with WAAS/LPV capability, TCAS and EGPWS, supporting precision navigation and common air carrier procedures. With a cruise speed of 423 kts and a practical range of 1,657 nm, typical operations for this airframe would include regional transcontinental trips and point‑to‑point business missions from its operator base in New York. Maintenance considerations follow the PW545A engine type common to the Citation Excel series and the avionics’ WAAS/LPV capability supports modern instrument procedures.

The Cessna 560XL Citation Excel family occupies a performance niche between light and midsize business jets, offering cabin comfort comparable to larger turbofan twins while maintaining efficient operating economics. Primary competitors include earlier generation midsize variants from Bombardier and Embraer, with buyer and charter demand influenced by seating layout, range and avionics fit—areas where this airframe’s eight‑passenger executive interior and WAAS/LPV‑capable Primus package are assets. Resale and maintenance considerations center on engine time on the PW545A pair and avionics upgrades, factors reflected in the aircraft’s approx. $2.9M valuation.