N685QS

The airframe bearing registration N685QS is a 2006-built Cessna 560XL Citation Excel / XLS with manufacturer's serial number 560-5650. The airframe is owned by NETJETS SALES INC (a corporate entity based in Oklahoma City, OK, US) and is registered for U.S. operations. As a 2006-model Citation Excel/XLS variant, the airframe is configured and maintained to meet fractional ownership operating norms; its listed market valuation is $6,100,000, reflecting airframe age, configuration, and typical XLS-series market factors. Registry status and routine transfer actions are consistent with corporate/fractional operator management under U.S. civil aviation records.

The cabin follows an executive layout typical of fractional aircraft: a four-place club configuration complemented by forward and rear belted seating, a forward galley/refreshment center and an enclosed aft lavatory, with configurable capacity commonly ranging from 8–13 passengers. Avionics aboard this airframe are representative of XLS-series installations, typically fitted from the Honeywell Primus family (Primus 1000 / Primus II variants common in XLS-series units). Operationally the aircraft suits short- to medium-range corporate and fractional missions, providing high productivity for point-to-point business travel and ad hoc charter legs within its 1,847 nm performance envelope. Maintenance and cabin reconfiguration workflows reflect fractional-operator standards and the aircraft’s corporate ownership base in Oklahoma City, OK, US.

The Cessna 560XL Citation Excel / XLS occupies the light-medium business jet niche between turbofan light jets and midsize cabins, offering competitive cruise speed (429 kts) and a service ceiling near 45,000 ft. Typical competitors include comparable light-to-midsize jets offering similar range and cabin flexibility; demand remains driven by fractional ownership and charter operators who value reliability and cabin utility. For a 2006 airframe with twin PW545B engines, maintenance and resale considerations focus on engine program status, avionics commonality (Honeywell Primus variants) and cabin refurbishment potential, factors reflected in the $6,100,000 valuation.