N560ZS

Cessna 560 Citation Ultra (Ultra)

Cessna (Textron Aviation)

4 Hours

Duration of Flight

1524 NM

Range

433 MPH

Max Speed

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Aircraft Class
Aircraft Class
12,500-19,999lbs
Max passengers
Max passengers
11
Range
Range
1524 NM
Service Ceiling
Service Ceiling
45000 ft
Duration of Flight
Duration of Flight
4 Hours
Max Speed
Max Speed
433 MPH

Basic Information

Year Manufactured1994
LocationGreenville, SC, US
Registration NumberN560ZS
OwnershipSpecial Services Corporation
Serial Number560-0281

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Cessna 560 Citation Ultra (Ultra)

Overview

US-registered Cessna 560 Citation Ultra (MSN 560-0281). Operated/owned by Special Services Corporation at time of loss; destroyed in Greeneville Downtown Airport hangar fire on 2023-11-13.

Specifications

  • Engines: 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5D (3045 lbf each)
  • Range: 1524 nm
  • Cruise: 374 kts
  • Seats: 11
  • Ceiling: 45000 ft

Operations & Cabin

Executive layout; typical 7–11 passenger seating (common Ultra configuration: 7 pax executive) Executive club seating, forward galley and aft baggage; typical Ultra cabin ~310 cu ft, nominal cabin height ~4.8 ft and length ~17.3 ft (model family figures). Avionics: Honeywell Primus-style integrated flight deck (typical for Ultra-series examples)

Model & Market Context

The airframe bearing tail number N560ZS is a 1994-built Cessna 560 Citation Ultra, serial number 560-0281, manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation). It is registered in the US and is owned by Special Services Corporation, a corporation based in Greenville, SC, US. The airframe's public record shows no additional published registry actions beyond its current ownership and US registration. Valuation and condition reports for this specific airframe are not published.

This airframe is configured in an executive cabin layout with typical seating for 7–11 passengers, and the common Ultra-series configuration for executive missions is a 7-passenger executive arrangement. Avionics for Ultra-series examples of this model typically feature a Honeywell Primus-style integrated flight deck, which is cited for this airframe as the expected fit. Operated from its owner’s base in Greenville, SC, the aircraft is suited to short- to mid-range business and executive transport missions within its 1,524 nm range and cruise speed of 374 kts. Specific unique amenities or maintenance records for this individual aircraft are not published.

The Cessna 560 Citation Ultra occupies a light business jet niche, offering trans-regional capability with relatively high cruise speeds and a 45,000 ft service ceiling. Powered by twin Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5D engines, the model competes with contemporary light jets in terms of range and cabin flexibility, appealing to corporate owners and charter operators seeking executive layouts for 7–11 passengers. Buyer and charter demand generally reflects the model’s balance of cruise performance and operating economics; resale and maintenance considerations often focus on engine time, avionics upgrades (such as Honeywell Primus-style retrofits), and overall airframe cycles, though specific assessments for N560ZS are not published.

Aircraft Comparison

ParameterN560ZS23NGN100AR
Serial Number (MSN)560-0281680-0527560-5241
Year Manufactured199420142002
Duration of Flight4 Hours7 Hours4 Hours
Range1524 NM3190 NM1839 NM
Max Speed433 MPH460 MPH433 MPH
Aircraft Class12,500-19,999lbsOver 20,000lbs12,500-19,999lbs
Service Ceiling45000 ft47000 ft45000 ft
Max Passengers11913
Cabin ComfortNo items found.No items found.No items found.

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