N96BL
Cessna 560 Citation Ultra (Ultra)
Cessna (Textron Aviation Inc.)
5 Hours
Duration of Flight
1960 NM
Range
430 MPH
Max Speed

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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2025-11-26No flight history available
Flight records for this aircraft have not been tracked yet.
AI Summary
Cessna 560 Citation Ultra (Ultra)
Overview
U.S. registration (N96BL) cross-references indicate assignment to a Cessna 560 Citation Ultra (MSN 560-0342). Automated FAA lookup did not return full current owner/certificate dates during this run; historic uses of the N96BL mark include an unrelated Douglas C-118/DC-6 in 1990.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5D (3045 lbf each)
- Range: 1960 nm
- Cruise: 430 kts
- Seats: 7
- Ceiling: 45000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical 7-place executive layout (four-place club + divan/belts; belted lav seat), refreshment center Executive seating for 7–8, private lavatory, refreshment center; specific interior refit status unknown Avionics: Honeywell Primus-series EFIS (typical for production Ultras; specific fit for this airframe not confirmed)
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N96BL, is a 1998-built Cessna 560 Citation Ultra with manufacturer's serial number 560-0342. It is US-registered and listed in public records under the United States registry; detailed historic ownership and operator lineage are Not published. No specific notable registry actions or major incident history for this individual airframe have been documented in the supplied data, and condition- or valuation-specific listings are Not published. The airframe is identified as a fixed-wing multi-engine business jet produced by Cessna (Textron Aviation Inc.), remaining typical of late-1990s Citation Ultra production examples.
The cabin of this specific Citation Ultra is outfitted in a typical seven-place executive layout with a four-place club, a divan with belted seating and a belted lav seat, plus a refreshment center for inflight service. Avionics for production Ultras commonly employ Honeywell Primus-series EFIS equipment, though the precise avionics fit for N96BL is not confirmed in the supplied data. Typical mission profiles for this airframe type include short-to-medium intercity executive transport and on-demand charter flights within the aircraft’s roughly 1,960 nm range and high cruise speed of 430 kts, operating comfortably up to its 45,000 ft ceiling. Operator base and routine route structure for this registration are Not published, and any unique amenities or maintenance deviations specific to this registration are also Not published.
The Cessna 560 Citation Ultra sits in the light-cabin, high-performance segment of turbofan business jets, offering fast cruise speeds and transcontinental capability for its class. Its competitors include other late-1990s light-cabin business jets that prioritize speed, runway performance and single-pilot capability; demand historically centers on owner-operators and small charter operators seeking efficient short- to mid-range capability. From a maintenance and resale perspective, common considerations for Ultras include JT15D engine support and avionics modernization (many examples receive updated EFIS or FMS suites over their service lives); specifics for N96BL on these points are Not published.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N96BL | N100WP | N100YB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 560-0342 | 560-0073 | 560-5136 |
| Year Manufactured | 1998 | 1990 | 2000 |
| Duration of Flight | 5 Hours | 5 Hours | 4 Hours |
| Range | 1960 NM | 1960 NM | 1847 NM |
| Max Speed | 430 MPH | 430 MPH | 429 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | 12,500 to 20,000lbs | Class 2 (12,500 - 19,999 lbs) | 12,500-19,999lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 45000 ft | 45000 ft | 45000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 7 | 11 | 13 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |