N957BJ

The airframe, registered as N957BJ, is a Cessna 560XL Citation Excel built in 2000 with serial number 560-5086. The jet is registered to EXCEL 957 HOLDINGS LLC, a corporate owner based in Indianapolis, IN, and carries a United States registration. Public records provided here do not document notable registry actions beyond its current corporate registration; maintenance and ownership history beyond the listed owner are not published. As a 2000-model Citation Excel, this airframe is presented with an estimated market value of $3,950,000, reflecting typical mid-life valuation for the model class given aircraft age and configuration.

The cabin of this airframe follows the typical executive layout for the Excel series, commonly fitted in a 7–9 club seating arrangement with a forward refreshment center and an enclosed lavatory; it is certificated for up to 13 occupants. Avionics fit is reported as the Honeywell Primus 1000 in the common Excel/XLS configuration, though some Excel airframes are known to be upgraded to Pro Line or Collins suites; specific upgrade status for this serial is not published. Mission profiles for this jet typically include short- to medium-haul corporate and charter flights from the owner’s home base in Indianapolis, IN, taking advantage of the aircraft’s high cruise speed and transcontinental range for point-to-point executive transport. Maintenance considerations for this airframe follow the Excel fleet norms, with attention to midsystem avionics and engine shop visit intervals for the PW545 series.

The Cessna 560XL Citation Excel occupies a niche between light and midsize business jets, offering cabin comfort comparable to midsize types while retaining efficient operating economics. With a cruise of 441 kts and a service ceiling of 45,000 ft, it competes with contemporaries such as the Learjet 60XR and the Hawker 800 series in charter and corporate markets. Demand for 2000-era Excels typically centers on cost-conscious buyers and charter operators seeking a balance of range and cabin, and resale values (here shown as $3,950,000) reflect lifecycle factors including avionics configuration, engine cycles on PW545s, and interior condition. Maintenance history, avionics upgrades, and engine shop visit status are major determinants of marketability and operating costs for this airframe.