Cessna (Textron Aviation) / 2008
N573QS
Cessna 560XL Citation Excel
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Aircraft Overview
2008
Year Manufactured
N573QS
Registration Number
560-5827
Serial Number
13
Max Passengers
1847 NM
Range
433 MPH
Max Speed
4 Hours
Duration of Flight
45000 ft
Service Ceiling
12,500 to 19,999 lbs
Aircraft Class
NETJETS SALES INC
Ownership
Oklahoma City, OK, US
Location
A75AFD
Mode-S Code
US
Registration Country
Apr 2, 2020
Certificate Issued
Dec 30, 2008
Airworthiness Date
Apr 30, 2027
Reg. Expiration
History
Safety Record
N573QS
None found
| Date | From | To | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-08 | EEN Keene, NH | BTL Battle Creek, MI | 6:57 PM - 8:48 PM | Landed Landed 8:48 PM |
| 2025-11-08 | QSB Fernandina Beach, FL | EEN Keene, NH | 3:49 PM - 6:02 PM | Landed Landed 6:02 PM |
| 2025-11-07 | MIA Miami, FL | QSB Fernandina Beach, FL | 1:53 PM - 2:54 PM | Landed Landed 2:54 PM |
| 2025-11-07 | TLH Tallahassee, FL | MIA Miami, FL | 8:02 PM - 9:55 PM | Landed Landed 9:55 PM |
| 2025-11-07 | MRK Marco Island, FL | TLH Tallahassee, FL | 4:15 PM - 5:27 PM | Landed Landed 5:27 PM |
| 2025-11-06 | MSP Minneapolis, MN | MEM Memphis, TN | 6:53 PM - 8:38 PM | Landed Landed 8:38 PM |
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Cessna 560XL Citation Excel
Overview
Registered to NETJETS SALES INC (corporation). Certificate issued 2020-04-02; last FAA action 2023-01-22; registration expires 2027-04-30.
Specifications
- Engines: 2x PW545B (3991 lbf each)
- Range: 1847 nm
- Cruise: 433 kts
- Seats: 13
- Ceiling: 45000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Executive layout, typically 8–13 seats with forward galley and aft lavatory Executive seating, forward refreshment center, external baggage ~80 cu ft Avionics: Honeywell Primus-class avionics (typical Excel/XLS equip)
Model & Market Context
The airframe N573QS is a 2008-build Cessna 560XL Citation Excel, serial number 560-5827, manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation). The airframe is recorded as owned by NETJETS SALES INC, a corporate owner based in Oklahoma City, OK, US, and is registered in the US. There are no notable registry actions published for this specific airframe in the supplied data, and valuation or condition details are Not published. The frame’s lineage ties it to the NetJets fleet/ownership structure through the listed corporate owner.
This airframe carries an executive cabin layout, typically configured for 8–13 passengers with a forward galley and an aft lavatory, consistent with Citation Excel/XLS interiors; the supplied seat capacity for this specific airframe is 13. Avionics fit for the model is within the Honeywell Primus-class family as is typical for Excel/XLS-equipped airframes, supporting the aircraft’s operational use in corporate charter, fractional ownership repositioning, and business transportation missions. With a cruise speed of 433 kts and a range of 1,847 nm, common mission profiles for this airframe include medium-haul US transcontinental hops and point-to-point regional business travel from the operator’s base in Oklahoma City, OK. Maintenance and operational considerations reflect typical fleet-oriented practices for corporate-owned Citation Excels, emphasizing standardized avionics, two-engine PW545B supportability, and cabin turns for fractional or charter scheduling.
The Cessna 560XL Citation Excel occupies a light-medium business jet niche, offering a balance of cabin comfort and transcontinental capability with a 45,000 ft ceiling and PW545B engines producing 3,991 lbf each. Competing models in its class historically include late-model light midsize jets from other manufacturers, and buyer or charter demand for Excel-series aircraft often centers on fractional ownership and corporate fleets, markets in which a corporate owner such as NETJETS SALES INC is an active participant. Maintenance and resale considerations for this airframe reflect the benefits of fleet maintenance programs, common avionics architecture (Honeywell Primus-class), and the support ecosystem for Pratt & Whitney Canada PW500-series engines.