N771DG

This airframe, registered as N771DG, is a 2016-built Cessna 560XL (Citation XLS+) with manufacturer's designation by Textron Aviation Inc. and construction serial 560-6207. The aircraft is recorded as owned by FUNERAL DIRECTORS LIFE INSURANCE CO (a corporation) based in Abilene, TX, US, and is registered in the US. Ownership has remained with the corporate owner on public registry records, and the airframe carries a reported market value of $9,013,681 reflecting its late-model status and factory-equipped specification.

The cabin of N771DG is described as a typical executive layout accommodating 8–9 passengers in a club configuration with a forward galley and an aft lavatory, noting that the installed arrangement is operator-specific. Avionics are fitted with a Collins Pro Line 21 suite, with a Collins FMS-3000 typically installed for flight management and navigation. Operationally the airframe suits corporate and charter missions within a transcontinental range profile, supporting high-speed cruise and high-altitude flight to frequent business routes; maintenance considerations align with twin-engine turbofan schedules for Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545C powerplants. The owner’s base in Abilene, TX, US suggests regional corporate use combined with occasional longer-range missions enabled by the aircraft’s performance.

The Cessna 560XL (Citation XLS+) sits in the light-medium business jet segment, offering a balance of cabin comfort, runway performance, and operating economy. With a cruise speed of 441 kts and a ceiling of 45,000 ft, it competes with aircraft such as the Embraer Legacy 450 and the Bombardier Challenger 300 in missions demanding short-field access and efficient regional-to-transcontinental capability. Buyer and charter demand typically favors late-production models like this 2016 airframe, contributing to stronger resale value; maintenance and resale considerations focus on PW545C engine cycles, Pro Line 21 avionics upkeep, and documented operator-specific cabin refurbishment.