N865UT

This entry covers a single Cessna 560XL Citation XLS airframe, bearing U.S. registration N865UT, built in 2004 with manufacturer serial number 560-5517. The aircraft is manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation) and is owned by UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, a government entity based in Alcoa, TN, US; the registry lists the operator-configured complement as 13 seats. Notable registry and ownership history includes its public-sector ownership by the university, reflecting a non-commercial operator profile and an operator base in Alcoa, Tennessee. Valuation data for this airframe is listed at $4,000,000, which provides a snapshot of its market standing and likely condition relative to comparable XLS-series aircraft.

The cabin of this specific Citation XLS is reported in a typical executive layout with a forward galley, club seating in the mid-cabin, and an aft lavatory; the registry lists a total of 13 seats reflecting operator configuration rather than a single standardized interior. Avionics fit is recorded as Honeywell Primus 1000 typical to the XLS-series, supplemented with TCAS II and EGPWS (model-dependent), supporting both short-field operational flexibility and modern airspace requirements. Operationally, the airframe’s 2,100 nm range and 422-knot cruise speed align it with regional to transcontinental public-entity missions such as personnel transport, outreach flights, and administrative travel for the university. Maintenance considerations for this airframe center on twin PW545B engine upkeep and XLS-series avionics commonality for parts and service access.

The Cessna 560XL Citation XLS occupies a mid-size light business jet niche, blending a 13-seat executive-capable cabin with transcontinental range and 45,000 ft service ceiling—characteristics reflected in this airframe’s specifications. Competing models in the same segment typically include other midsize cabin-class jets offering similar speed and range; buyers frequently prioritize cabin flexibility and operating economics. For this university-owned airframe, resale and maintenance considerations will hinge on age (built 2004), avionics fit, and the documented value of $4,000,000, with PW545B engine maintenance cycles and XLS-series component commonality influencing lifecycle costs and marketability.