N78XL

This airframe, registered as N78XL, is a 2005-built Cessna 560XL Citation Excel with serial number 560-5578, manufactured by Cessna. The airframe is listed in the U.S. registry under the ownership of GARMIN INTERNATIONAL INC, a corporate owner located in Olathe, KS, US; this ownership is a primary identifying detail for the aircraft’s recent custodial history and maintenance oversight. The registration shows a standard corporate-operated configuration and the aircraft carries a reported market value of $3,800,000. As a 2005 model in the fixed-wing multi-engine category, the airframe’s condition and valuation reflect its age, installed equipment, and typical executive configuration.

The cabin is reported as a typical executive layout, commonly fitted with 8–9 executive seats while the registration lists up to 13 seats, allowing flexible interior arrangements for corporate transport or higher-density seating when required. Avionics on the type are commonly Honeywell Primus-series installations and this airframe is reported with Honeywell as the typical avionics fit, supporting advanced flight management and navigation for business operations. Operated under corporate ownership in the United States, the aircraft is suited to short- to medium-range executive missions consistent with its 1,858 nm range and high-speed cruise capability of 441 kts, frequently used for point-to-point business travel. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe will be managed under the corporate owner’s oversight and reflect Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545 engine support requirements and avionics lifecycle for Honeywell systems.

The Cessna 560XL Citation Excel family occupies the light-medium business jet niche, balancing cabin comfort and efficient cruise performance; this airframe’s 45,000 ft ceiling and near-jet cruise speed position it competitively among similar class types. Competing models typically include other light-medium business jets that prioritize short-field performance and executive interiors; buyer and charter demand for this type often centers on corporate operators seeking reliability and familiar avionics suites such as Honeywell Primus. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe hinge on engine program status for the PW545, the condition of the executive cabin configuration, and the airframe’s documented ownership and maintenance history under GARMIN INTERNATIONAL INC.