N96TE

This entry covers airframe N96TE, a 1999-built midsize business jet with manufacturer serial 560-5029. The aircraft is a Cessna 560XL Citation Excel produced by Cessna (Textron Aviation) and is registered in the US. Owned by Thor Aviation LLC, the airframe appears in broker listings with a noted retail valuation of $2,700,000; operator/base details and specific registry action history are not published in the supplied data.

The cabin is listed in broker configuration as a 6‑passenger executive single‑club layout with a right‑hand side two‑place couch, a forward galley and an aft lavatory, indicating an interior optimized for executive shuttle and private business missions. Avionics fit for this specific airframe combines a Honeywell Primus 1000 (P-1000) suite with modern GPS units GTN 750 & 650, a UNS‑1 FMS, dual GTX 3000 transponders, TCAS II, and EGPWS, supporting IFR long-range cross‑country operations and typical corporate charter missions. With a 1,847 nm range and a cruise near 429 knots, the airframe is suited to regional and transcontinental trips within continental limits; specific operating base, maintenance history and utilization rates for this tail number are not published in the provided data.

The Cessna 560XL Citation Excel occupies the midsize cabin, light‑to‑midsize market niche offering a blend of cabin comfort and runway/airport flexibility. Competing types in this performance bracket historically include other Citation family members and mid‑size jets from manufacturers such as Embraer and Learjet. Buyer and charter demand for 1990s‑vintage XLS/Excel airframes centers on total time, engine TBO status and avionics fit; this airframe’s installed P‑1000/GTN avionics and TCAS/EGPWS enhance its resale and charter appeal. Maintenance and resale considerations for this serial year typically hinge on engine shop visits for PW545A units and documented refurbishment of the broker‑listed cabin configuration.