N771DE

This entry covers airframe N771DE, a Cessna 560XL Citation XLS built in 2005 with manufacturer serial number 560-5591. The airframe is owned by DHB AVIATION LLC (a corporation based in Smithfield, NC, US) and is registered in the US. The aircraft is typically described in listings with an executive interior and avionics fit common to the XLS fleet; recorded ownership is through DHB AVIATION LLC, reflecting the current corporate operator/home base in Smithfield, North Carolina. No public record of other registry actions is provided beyond the current corporate registration.

The cabin of N771DE is commonly listed in an executive 8-passenger club configuration — typically six pedestal club seats plus a forward side-facing seat and an aft non-belted lavatory — with a forward refreshment center and closet. The installed avionics are typically a Honeywell Primus 1000 suite in listings, with Garmin G5000 available as an upgrade option, aligning this airframe with usual Citation XLS avionics combinations. Operationally, the aircraft suits mid- to long-range business missions from its home base in Smithfield, NC, covering typical regional and transcontinental legs within its 2,100 nm range at a cruise of 422 kts and operating up to 45,000 ft; maintenance considerations follow Pratt & Whitney PW545 series engine support and Citation XLS airframe schedules.

The Cessna 560XL Citation XLS occupies a mid-light business jet niche, offering higher cabin comfort and payload than light jets while retaining ramp access and operating economics attractive to charter and corporate owners. Powered by the Pratt & Whitney PW545 series and capable of cruise speeds around 422 kts with a 45,000 ft ceiling, the type competes with models such as the Embraer Legacy 450/500 and some late-model Learjet derivatives in the used market. Buyer demand typically favors well-documented maintenance and upgraded avionics (e.g., Garmin G5000), factors that materially affect resale and charter value for an airframe like N771DE.