N560LS

This article documents airframe N560LS, a factory-built Cessna 560XL Citation XLS completed in 2006 with manufacturer serial 560-5660. The airframe is listed on the U.S. registry and is owned by IBC HOSPITALITY LLC, an LLC based in Newport Beach, CA, US, which serves as the operator/home base for the airframe. The fleet record for this specific airframe shows standard XLS-era configuration and certification options; the aircraft’s declared market valuation is $4,200,000, reflecting typical condition and equipment for a 2006 Citation XLS in business-service use. No other notable registry actions are published beyond its current ownership and U.S. registration.

The cabin of N560LS is configured in the typical 8–9-place executive club layout with a forward galley/refreshment area and an enclosed aft lavatory, while the FAA registry also lists a 13-seat certification option that permits higher-density operation when required. Avionics fit for this XLS-era build follows the common Honeywell Primus 1000 suite, providing integrated flight management, navigation, and flight director capabilities suitable for regional and transcontinental business missions. Typical operations for this airframe include point-to-point corporate and charter services within a long-range light-medium business jet profile, leveraging a cruise speed of 433 kts and a maximum certified ceiling of 45,000 ft for efficient higher-altitude routing. Maintenance considerations align with Pratt & Whitney PW545B engine support programs and standard Citation XLS airframe inspection cycles.

The Cessna 560XL Citation XLS occupies the light-medium business jet niche between entry-level Citations and larger midsize heavy jets, offering a balance of cabin comfort, runway performance, and operating economics. Competing models in its era include the Embraer Legacy 400/450 derivatives and older Gulfstream/Gulfstream-shrunken offerings in charter and owner-operator markets. Demand for XLS airframes typically favors corporate operators and charter companies seeking a short- to mid-range platform with relatively low hourly operating costs; resale and maintenance considerations for this 2006 airframe revolve around engine program status, avionics upgrades from the Honeywell Primus 1000 baseline, and the market impact of the listed $4,200,000 valuation.