N553TX

The airframe bearing registration N553TX is a Cessna 560XL Citation Excel built in 2004 with manufacturer serial number 560XL-5372. The aircraft is owned and operated by ORCHID ISLAND AVIATION INC, a corporation based in Daytona Beach, FL, US, and is registered in the US registry. The airframe is configured and maintained as a fixed‑wing multi‑engine business jet and, per available listings, carries a market value of $2,695,000. Maintenance and registry records specific to N553TX reflect the standard lifecycle for a 2004 Citation Excel series airframe operating in corporate/charter roles.

The cabin of N553TX is outfitted in a 7‑place executive center‑club layout consisting of six pedestal seats arranged in a club configuration plus one right‑forward side‑facing seat, providing a compact corporate interior suitable for short to mid‑range business missions. Avionics installed on this airframe are listed as the Honeywell Primus 1000 suite, supporting typical navigation, communication and flight management capabilities for the Citation Excel family. With a cruise speed of 429 kts and a range of 1,847 nm, the aircraft is typically employed on domestic and near‑overseas point‑to‑point corporate flights consistent with operations based out of Daytona Beach, FL. Routine maintenance considerations follow the twin‑engine Pratt & Whitney PW545A program and the established inspection schedule for the 560XL series.

The Cessna 560XL Citation Excel occupies the light‑to‑mid size business jet niche, offering cabin comfort and short‑field performance for owner/operators and charter fleets. With a service ceiling of 45,000 ft and a cruise near 429 kts, the platform competes with contemporary light midsize jets where buyers prioritize balanced operating costs and cabin utility. Resale and maintenance considerations for N553TX reflect age‑related inspection requirements for a 2004 airframe and lifecycle support tied to Pratt & Whitney PW545A engine programs and Honeywell avionics common to the fleet.