N87NS

The airframe bearing registration N87NS is a 2001-built Cessna 560XL Citation Excel, serial number 560-5213, manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company (Textron Aviation). The aircraft is owned by SEAMAN CORPORATION, a corporate entity based in Wooster, OH, US, and is registered in the United States. Registry entries indicate typical corporate operation from its owner’s home area; registration and ownership records list the corporate owner in Wooster, Ohio. Current public valuation places this specific airframe at approximately $3,000,000, reflecting age, configuration, and market factors for early-2000s Citation Excel examples.

The registry lists a maximum of 13 seats for this airframe, with typical executive interiors for the Cessna 560XL series usually arranged for 7–9 passengers; this airframe’s documentation notes the factory certification for 13 seats while corporate operation generally favors reduced executive layouts. Avionics fitment is reported as the series-typical Honeywell Primus 1000, though specific fitment may vary on the individual airframe; operators commonly configure the cockpit to support corporate IFR missions and single-PIB dispatcher requirements. Operated by a Wooster, Ohio–based corporation, mission profiles for this aircraft would typically include regional business travel, transcontinental ferry legs within the aircraft’s 1,847 nm range, and point-to-point charters. Maintenance considerations for this airframe follow standard 560XL practices, with attention to PW545A engine lifecycle items and avionics upgrades that owners commonly address to retain market value.

The Cessna 560XL Citation Excel family occupies the light-medium business jet niche, offering a balance of short-field capability, comfortable cabin size, and efficient cruise near 429 kts with a service ceiling to 45,000 ft. Competing models in its era include light-medium jets from manufacturers such as Bombardier and Embraer, with buyer demand focused on corporate owners and charter operators seeking rugged reliability and low-to-moderate acquisition cost—reflected by the cited $3,000,000 valuation for this 2001 airframe. Resale and maintenance considerations for this serial include PW545A engine support, airframe aging items typical of early 2000s builds, and potential avionics modernization from the Honeywell Primus 1000 baseline to preserve utility and marketability.