N968BS

This airframe, registered as N968BS, is a 2001-built Cessna 560XL Citation Excel with serial number 560-5193, manufactured by Cessna (Textron Aviation). The aircraft is recorded as owned by INTERAIR LLC (an LLC) based in Sioux Center, IA, US, and appears in U.S. civil registration records. Registered to INTERAIR LLC in Sioux Center, Iowa, the airframe carries typical completion listings and a valuation consistent with its model year and equipment. The current market indicative value for this airframe is $5,495,000.

The cabin for this specific entry is recorded with a typical executive layout and multiple listing details: a forward refreshment center, mid‑club seating and an aft lavatory; listings show a 2 crew + 8 passenger typical completion while registry information indicates a 13‑seat configuration for this aircraft. Avionics fit for the airframe is the Honeywell Primus 1000 integrated suite augmented by dual Garmin GTN‑750 units, a common fit on this Excel airframe type. Typical mission profiles for this airframe would be short‑ to mid‑range executive and charter operations within its 1,847 nm range capability and cruise speeds around 429 kts, operating from the owner/operator base in Sioux Center, IA. Maintenance considerations follow the Citation Excel line practices, with systems and avionics consistent with active business aviation use.

The Cessna 560XL Citation Excel occupies the light-medium business jet niche, offering a balance of cabin comfort, runway performance and operating economy for regional executive transport. Competing models in the same market segment include other light-medium cabins with similar ranges and cruise profiles; buyer and charter demand has historically favored well-equipped XLS/Excel airframes with integrated avionics like Honeywell Primus 1000 and supplemental Garmin navigation. Maintenance and resale considerations for this specific serial and year reflect typical mid‑life inspections and avionics support, with value influenced by completion configuration, avionics upgrades and overall records consistent with its 2001 manufacture date.