N982FH

This write-up describes the specific airframe bearing tail number N982FH, a 2001-built example of the Cessna 560XL Citation Excel with serial number 560-5160. The aircraft is recorded as owned by ZIPPIDY AIR LLC, an LLC based in Birmingham, AL, US, and appears on the US registry with a 13-place listing that differs from the typical executive layout. The airframe’s airworthiness and market position are reflected in an estimated valuation of $2,500,000, and registry entries indicate operator-specific configuration and possible avionics upgrades consistent with Excel/XLS-series practice. No other ownership transfers or notable registry actions are published in the provided data.

The airframe is listed with an executive cabin profile typical of the Excel/XLS-series but is specifically recorded in the registry as a 13-place configuration; typical operator executions for this model place a 7–10 passenger main cabin with executive appointments. Avionics are noted as Honeywell Primus-series equipment as is conventional for Excel/XLS models, though operator-specific upgrades are possible and commonly performed to tailor mission avionics and functionality. Operationally the aircraft’s combination of range and speed supports short to mid-range corporate transport and on-demand charter missions out of the owner’s base in Birmingham, Alabama, with performance parameters allowing high-altitude cruise and efficient regional point-to-point travel. Maintenance considerations for this airframe would align with Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545A engine care cycles and the Excel-series airframe inspection schedules.

The Cessna 560XL Citation Excel occupies the light-medium business jet segment, offering a balance of cabin comfort, runway performance, and operating economics that has historically attracted corporate and charter buyers. With a cruise near 429 kts and a practical range of 1,847 nm to intermediate destinations, it competes against aircraft such as early-generation Embraer Legacy models and midsize Falcons in private and charter markets. Resale and maintenance factors for this 2001 airframe include engine time on PW545A units, avionics vintage (Honeywell Primus-series) and any documented operator upgrades, all of which influence marketability and retained value relative to the stated appraisal of $2,500,000.