N859JS

The airframe bearing tail number N859JS is a 2004-built Cessna 560XL Citation XLS, serial 560-5528, registered in the United States. The airframe is registered to MF EQUIPMENT LLC, a corporate owner based in Wilmington, Delaware, and has remained under corporate registration rather than public airline or individual private ownership. There are no public records of notable incidents or registry actions attached to this serial in the provided data; the airframe is valued at $4,746,154, reflecting a market position consistent with mid‑2000s light midsize business jets of this configuration. The aircraft’s registration and owner location suggest U.S.-based operation and maintenance oversight.

The cabin is a typical executive layout for the type, configured for 8–9 passenger club seating with a forward galley and an enclosed lavatory, supporting corporate and charter missions focused on comfort for short to medium transcontinental sectors. Avionics are the Honeywell Primus 1000 in the typical XLS configuration, providing integrated flight management, navigation and flight displays suited to single‑pilot or two‑pilot operations under instrument flight rules. With a 2,110 nm range and a cruise speed of 433 knots, the airframe is well suited to point‑to‑point corporate transport, on‑demand charter, and private owner use; routine maintenance considerations follow Pratt & Whitney Canada engine programs and Textron/Cessna component inspection cycles common to Citation XLS-series aircraft.

The Cessna 560XL Citation XLS family occupies the light midsize business jet niche, balancing cabin comfort with efficient long‑cruise capability and a 45,000 ft service ceiling. Competing models in its era include other light midsize jets from manufacturers such as Bombardier and Embraer; the XLS’s value proposition emphasizes operating economy and a well‑established support network through Textron Aviation. For buyers and operators, typical resale and maintenance considerations include airframe HOURS/CYCLES tracking, Pratt & Whitney PW545B engine maintenance programs, avionics upgrade paths from Honeywell Primus 1000, and market demand tied to corporate and charter operators seeking 8–9‑seat executive layouts.