N561PG

This entry covers airframe N561PG, a 2017-built Cessna 560XL Citation XLS Plus, serial number 560-6225, manufactured by TEXTRON AVIATION INC. The airframe is owned and operated by TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY, a government entity based in Chattanooga, TN, US, and is registered in the US registry. The aircraft is certified and registered for 13 seats and carries a reported market valuation of $9,500,000; its condition and specific maintenance status are reflected by continued government operation and standard registry actions for public-entity fixed-wing assets. Notable administrative history includes its placement into service with TVA and continued government operation from its Chattanooga base.

The cabin of N561PG is registered and certified for 13 seats, indicating a full passenger configuration suitable for government transport, official travel, or multi-mission utility within the Tennessee Valley Authority’s operational needs. Avionics fit is not published in the provided data, but the Citation XLS Plus type typically supports modern integrated flight decks suitable for high-utilization operations; this airframe’s use by a government operator implies recurring scheduled maintenance and mission readiness cycles. Typical missions for this airframe profile include medium-range executive transport, personnel movement across regional bases, and administrative flights along routes commensurate with its 2,100 nm range and 441 kt cruise speed from its Chattanooga home base. Maintenance considerations for this aircraft would focus on twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545C engine support and adherence to public entity maintenance regimes.

The Cessna 560XL Citation XLS Plus occupies a mid-size business jet niche, offering transcontinental regional capability with a high single-pilot or two-pilot operational flexibility and a maximum certified ceiling of 45,000 ft. Competing models in the market include light-medium jets that balance cabin capacity and range; demand from government and charter buyers favors reliability, cabin versatility for up to 13 seats, and cost-of-ownership factors tied to engine support for the PW545C. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe are influenced by its 2017 build year, government ownership history, and the reported valuation of $9,500,000, which together affect depreciation, service records’ transparency, and buyer perception in secondary markets.