N590AK

Cessna 560XL Citation Excel

Cessna Aircraft Company

4 Hours

Duration of Flight

1847 NM

Range

441 MPH

Max Speed

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Aircraft Class
Aircraft Class
12,500-19,999lbs
Max passengers
Max passengers
13
Range
Range
1847 NM
Service Ceiling
Service Ceiling
45000 ft
Duration of Flight
Duration of Flight
4 Hours
Max Speed
Max Speed
441 MPH

Basic Information

Year Manufactured1999
LocationHouston, TX, US
Registration NumberN590AK
OwnershipK & B AVIATION GP LLC
Serial Number560-5038

Airframe

Data valid as of 2022-07-18
AFTT (hrs)
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N/A
Flight
N/A
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N/A
Landings/Cycles
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Nautical Miles
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N/A
Flight
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DateFromToFlight TimeStatus
2025-06-21N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed

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Cessna 560XL Citation Excel

Overview

1999 Cessna 560XL (MSN 560-5038) registered to K & B AVIATION GP LLC, Houston, TX. Airworthiness date 1999-09-24; certificate issue 2016-12-12; registration expires 2025-12-31.

Specifications

  • Engines: 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545 (3952 lbf each)
  • Range: 1847 nm
  • Cruise: 429 kts
  • Seats: 13
  • Ceiling: 45000 ft

Operations & Cabin

Operator-configured (FlightAware lists 13 seats); typical executive layout seats 8–10 Forward refreshment centre and aft lavatory noted in standard Excel layouts; specific interior refit status unknown Avionics: Honeywell Primus-series (typical Excel/XLS fit)

Model & Market Context

This airframe, registered as N590AK, is a 1999-built Cessna 560XL Citation Excel with serial number 560-5038. It is owned by K & B AVIATION GP LLC (a corporation based in Houston, TX, US), and is listed on the U.S. civil register. The airframe’s manufacturer is Cessna Aircraft Company, and current public records identify the corporate owner and Houston as the operator/home base. No additional notable registry actions or valuation specifics are published for this individual airframe in the provided dataset.

The cabin for N590AK is operator-configured; FlightAware records list 13 seats while typical executive layouts for the Excel/XLS family seat 8–10 passengers. Avionics for this airframe follow the common Excel/XLS fit with a Honeywell Primus-series installation. With a cruise speed of 429 kts and a range of 1,847 nm, this airframe is suited to medium-range corporate missions and charter work originating from its Houston base. Maintenance and interior fit are determined by the corporate owner/operator’s configuration choices; no unique amenity or maintenance events are provided in the supplied data.

The airframe belongs to the Cessna 560XL Citation Excel family, produced by Cessna Aircraft Company, which occupies a mid-size business jet niche characterized by transcontinental regional capability, moderate cabin capacity, and IFR high-altitude performance (service ceiling 45,000 ft). Powered by twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545 engines producing 3,952 lbf each, the model balances cruise speed (429 kts) and range (1,847 nm) for owner/operators seeking flexibility between short hops and longer city-pair missions. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe will reflect the standard Excel/XLS support ecosystem and the specific configuration and upkeep history held by K & B AVIATION GP LLC.

Aircraft Comparison

ParameterN590AKN103BZN111AF
Serial Number (MSN)560-5038560-0617550-0256
Year Manufactured199920021981
Duration of Flight4 Hours4 Hours5 Hours
Range1847 NM1760 NM1998 NM
Max Speed441 MPH430 MPH403 MPH
Aircraft Class12,500-19,999lbs12,500 to 20,000lbs12,500-19,999lbs
Service Ceiling45000 ft45000 ft43000 ft
Max Passengers1388
Cabin ComfortNo items found.No items found.No items found.

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