N87BE

This entry covers airframe N87BE, a 2011-built Cessna Citation XLS+ with serial number 560-6087. The aircraft is registered in the United States and ownership is recorded to ORION AVIATION LLC, an LLC based in Jeffersonville, IN, US. The airframe is a factory-built Cessna (Textron Aviation) model powered by twin Pratt & Whitney Canada turbofans; current valuation is listed at $6,730,000, reflecting its model year and configuration. Maintenance and registry status are tied to its U.S. registration and the listed LLC operator.

The cabin of this specific Citation XLS+ is laid out for up to 13 seats, consistent with the model’s flexible corporate and charter configurations; typical internal arrangements pair club seating and divans for mixed passenger and light-freight missions. Operated from its owner’s base in Jeffersonville, IN, US, the aircraft’s performance—particularly its 1,793 nm range and 422 kt cruise—supports regional to transcontinental point-to-point flights in the continental U.S. While detailed avionics and interior refresh history are not published in the dataset provided, the twin PW545C engines and 45,000 ft ceiling emphasize operational capability for business charter, owner-operator missions, and corporate travel; maintenance considerations focus on typical mid-life component inspections and engine hot-section monitoring for a 2011 airframe.

The Cessna Citation XLS+ (560XL) occupies the light-medium business jet niche, offering a balance of short-field capability, cabin comfort and efficient cruise. With twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545C engines producing 4,119 lbf each, the model competes with similar-class aircraft offering 1,500–2,000 nm ranges and high single‑engine reliability expectations. Buyer and charter demand for XLS+ airframes often centers on private operators and charter companies seeking moderate acquisition cost against cabin size and performance; resale and maintenance considerations for this 2011 airframe are influenced by its recorded valuation of $6,730,000 and the continued support network from Textron Aviation.