N590AK
Cessna 560XL Citation Excel
Cessna Aircraft Company
4 Hours
Duration of Flight
1847 NM
Range
441 MPH
Max Speed

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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2022-07-18| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-21 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
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
| Parameter | N590AK | N103BZ | N111AF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 560-5038 | 560-0617 | 550-0256 |
| Year Manufactured | 1999 | 2002 | 1981 |
| Duration of Flight | 4 Hours | 4 Hours | 5 Hours |
| Range | 1847 NM | 1760 NM | 1998 NM |
| Max Speed | 441 MPH | 430 MPH | 403 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | 12,500-19,999lbs | 12,500 to 20,000lbs | 12,500-19,999lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 45000 ft | 45000 ft | 43000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 13 | 8 | 8 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |