N697EC

This entry covers airframe N697EC, a 2008-built Cessna 560XL (Citation XLS) with serial number 560-5809. The aircraft is registered to EAGLE CARPORTS INC, a corporation based in Mount Airy, North Carolina, US, which is listed as the owner/operator and home-base interest for this airframe. Registry records for this airframe show a certificated seating capacity of 13 and reflect standard U.S. registration actions associated with corporate multi-engine fixed-wing assets. The airframe’s market valuation is listed at $5,995,000, and condition highlights reflect a typical mid‑fleet Citation XLS offering for corporate transport operations.

The aircraft’s cabin is described as executive club seating typically configured for 7–9 passengers in the operator layout, while registry entries show the airframe is certificated for 13 seats, allowing flexibility for differing operator configurations or charter arrangements. Avionics are listed in the typical XLS fit as a Primus-style EFIS / Honeywell-derived suite, with the caveat that operator-specific fit and updates are possible and may affect avionics capabilities and currency. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include corporate regional to transcontinental point-to-point transport within its 2,110 nm range at cruise speeds near 431 kts, operating from and returning to Mount Airy, NC-based corporate facilities. Maintenance considerations align with mid‑2000s Citation XLS examples driven by Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545B turbine powerplants and corporate usage cycles.

The Cessna 560XL (Citation XLS) family occupies a midsize light-medium business jet niche balancing runway performance, cabin comfort, and operating economics; N697EC represents a 2008 example within that cohort. Competing models in the segment typically include earlier Challenger, Hawker 700/800 variants and light-cabin Falcons and Globals at higher price points; demand for Citation XLS airframes remains steady among corporate owners and charter operators seeking short‑to‑mid‑range efficiency. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe center on PW545B engine program status, airframe hours, avionics retrofits from the Primus/Honeywell baseline, and the documented 13-seat certification that can enhance flexibility for prospective buyers or lessees.