N86WU

This entry covers airframe N86WU, a 2001-built Cessna 560XL Citation Excel with serial number 560-5198. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is recorded as owned in a co-ownership arrangement by UMPHREY AIR LLC based in Beaumont, TX, US. The FAA listing for this airframe notes a transport-configured complement of 13 certificated seats while typical executive interiors for the 560XL are 7–10 places. Current market valuation for this specific airframe is listed at $4,050,000.

The airframe operates in the fixed-wing multi-engine category and is typically outfitted with a conventional executive cabin layout for the 560XL family; however, the FAA registry documents this individual aircraft with 13 certificated seats, indicating a transport or high-density configuration option. Avionics installed are representative of the 560XL line and are commonly Honeywell Primus-class / Honeywell avionics in typical installations for this model, supporting modern flight management, navigation and communication capabilities. With a long range of 1,847 nm and cruise speeds near 429 kts, N86WU is suited to regional business missions and multi-leg charter operations from its Beaumont, Texas operator base. Maintenance considerations for this airframe align with mid-sized corporate jets powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PW500-series turbofans, and resale condition will reflect engine cycles, avionics currency, and cabin configuration.

The Cessna 560XL Citation Excel occupies a performance niche between light and super-midsize business jets, offering a balance of cabin comfort, runway performance and operating economy. Equipped with two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545A engines producing 3,804 lbf each, the platform competes with similarly sized jets in charter and owner-flown markets where range around 1,847 nm and a 45,000 ft service ceiling are valued. Buyer demand for a 2001 airframe like 560-5198 depends on documented maintenance history, avionics fit (Honeywell-class systems are market-acceptable), and whether the interior is configured for executive transport or a higher-density 13-seat layout as recorded on the FAA listing. Resale and maintenance considerations hinge on engine time, inspection compliance, and potential costs to reconfigure the cabin to owner preferences.