2008 Cessna XLS
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2008 Cessna XLS

Midsize Jet

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Location Raleigh, NC
Total Time 5,108 hrs
Engine SMOH 4,937 hrs
Seats 9
Serial # 560-5781
Cruise 433 kts (802 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Fully Enrolled on Programs FDR, WAAS / LPV & FMS Dual 9 Passenger Configuration

Interior

Number of Passengers Eight (8) + One (1) Galley Location Fwd Fwd Cabin Configuration Double (2) Place Divan Mid Cabin Configuration Four (4) Place Club Aft Cabin Configuration Two (2) Fwd Facing Seats Lavatory Location(s) Aft (Belted Lav)

Exterior

Base Paint Color(s) White Stripe Color(s) Dark Blue & Grey

Inspection

Inspection Last Performed Next Due 48 Month March 2022 December 2025

Modifications / STCs

FDR

WAAS / LPV

FMS Dual

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Cessna XLS

This 2008 Cessna XLS is a 9-seat midsize jet with 5,108 hours on the airframe. There are currently 22 XLS aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $4,200,000 to $15,295,000.

The XLS cruises at 433 kts (802 km/h) with a range of 1,796 nm (3,326 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 45,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 185 GPH (700 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $1018/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $2,400/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $350,000. With 5,108 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (4,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 5,108 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (4,500 hrs)
Budget $2,775 for pre-purchase inspection

Cessna XLS — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
9
Cruise Speed
433 kts (802 km/h)
Max Speed
441 kts (817 km/h)
Range
1,796 nm (3,326 km)
Ceiling
45,000 ft (13,716 m)
Max Weight
20,200 lbs (9,163 kg)
Fuel Burn
185 GPH (700 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
4,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

CESSNA XLS

Fuel Burn
185.0 GPH
~$1202/hr
Variable Cost
$2,400/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$350,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$400,000
every 4,500 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the CESSNA XLS. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Raleigh, NC

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

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