N611BL

The airframe bearing registration N611BL is a 2009-built Cessna 560XL Citation XLS, serial number 560-5821, manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation). The airframe is recorded as owned by DELCO III LLC (an LLC based in Hickory, NC, US) and is U.S.-registered. Acquisition and any prior ownership history beyond the current LLC are not published. Registry actions and formal valuation or condition reports for this specific tail number are not published; publicly available technical attributes and typical mission profiles are used to characterize the asset.

The cabin of this airframe is configurable and, in practice, commonly fitted in an 8‑place executive club layout while remaining type-certificated up to 13 seats, matching the serial’s certification limits. Typical avionics fit for the XLS-series is the Collins Pro Line 21, with available upgrade paths; this airframe would therefore support modern navigation, communication and surveillance capabilities consistent with regional and domestic corporate transport. Operational employment for an asset registered to an LLC in Hickory, NC would typically include owner/operator corporate missions, ad hoc charter and point-to-point regional travel within the aircraft’s 2,100 nm range and high-speed cruise of 433 kts. Maintenance considerations follow the XLS-series pattern: twin PW545B engines with associated scheduled inspections and component life-limited items, while cabin configuration and avionics upgradeability influence downtime and modernization costs.

The Cessna 560XL Citation XLS occupies the light-medium business jet niche, offering transregional range, a 45,000 ft ceiling and efficient performance via Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545B powerplants. Competing models in this sector typically include similar midsize light jets from legacy airframe manufacturers; demand is driven by corporate and charter buyers seeking a flexible cabin and favorable runway performance. For resale and maintenance, the XLS-series benefits from a broad parts and service network through Textron Aviation, though engine and avionics upgrade histories materially affect market valuation and buyer interest.