N560XL

This airframe, N560XL, is a Cessna 560XL Citation Excel built in 1995 with serial number 706. It is manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation Inc.) and is owned and operated by TEXTRON AVIATION INC, a corporation based in Wichita, KS, US. The aircraft is registered in the US, with the registry specifically listing a 13-seat configuration for this airframe; the operator record and corporate ownership have remained with the manufacturer’s corporate entity. Current valuation for the airframe is noted at $2,800,000.

The cabin for this airframe is reported as a typical executive club layout accommodating 8–9 passengers in practice, while the registry lists a 13-seat configuration; this dual characterization reflects operational flexibility between executive transport and higher-density corporate shuttle roles. Avionics typical of early Excel installations are the Honeywell Primus-series, supporting standard corporate navigation, communications and flight management tasks for regional and transcontinental missions. Operated and maintained under TEXTRON AVIATION INC in Wichita, KS, the aircraft’s mission profile is consistent with short- to mid-range corporate transport, frequently employed on routes within its 1,847 nm range and at cruise speeds near 423 kts. Maintenance considerations follow Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545C engine programs and manufacturer-recommended scheduled inspections for the Excel lineage.

The Cessna 560XL Citation Excel occupies the light-medium business jet niche, offering a balance of cabin comfort, runway performance and operating economics relative to peers. Competing models in its era included other mid-size citat ions and light-medium jets that targeted charter and corporate buyers seeking transcontinental capability without super-midsize operating costs. Buyer and charter demand for Excel airframes often hinges on well-documented maintenance history, avionics fit (such as Honeywell Primus-series installations), and engine cycles on PW545C powerplants; these factors also strongly influence resale value reflected in the noted $2,800,000 estimate.