N552SC

This entry covers airframe N552SC, a 2001-built Cessna Citation Excel 560XL with manufacturer listed as Cessna (Textron Aviation) and serial number 560-5144. The airframe is registered to PTC AVIATION LLC, an Alabama-based limited liability company, with the operator/home base recorded as Northport, AL, US. FAA registry information notably documents a 13-seat certification even though the aircraft is commonly reported in an 8-passenger executive cabin configuration. There are no published valuation or condition figures in the provided data.

This specific airframe is reported to have a desirable executive cabin fit with an 8‑passenger layout featuring a forward galley and club seating, while the FAA registry formally lists 13 seats, indicating alternate or certified seating arrangements. Avionics are reported as Honeywell Primus-series (Primus 1000 / Primus II reported) with dual FMS and WAAS/LPV capability, supporting precise RNAV approaches and typical business-jet enroute navigation. Typical missions for this airframe would include short- to mid-range corporate travel up to its 1,847 nm range and high-speed cruise of 429 kts, operating from the owner’s base in Northport, Alabama. Maintenance considerations would reflect PW545 engine support and avionics commonality with Honeywell Primus-equipped Citation fleets.

The Cessna Citation Excel 560XL sits in the light-to-midsize business jet niche, offering cabin comfort and transcontinental mission flexibility without the operating costs of larger heavy jets. Competitors in its class include other light/midsize entries that trade cabin size, speed, and range, and prospective buyers or charter operators evaluate examples like N552SC on factors such as engine hours, avionics upgrades (WAAS/LPV), and certified seating configurations for resale or fractional use. Maintenance and resale considerations for this airframe specifically hinge on PW545 support, the airframe’s avionics fit, and the documented dual seating configurations between the reported executive interior and the FAA-listed 13-seat certification.