Cessna Citation Excel Aircraft in Arizona

Arizona is favoured for aircraft long-term storage and preservation due to its dry desert climate. Major aviation infrastructure in Phoenix, Tucson, Prescott. The state hosts significant aircraft boneyards (Davis-Monthan) and a strong aircraft restoration/refurbishment industry. Phoenix is a major aircraft transaction hub.

The Citation Excel (560XL), and successors XLS and XLS+, are the popular mid-size Citations — a flat-floor stand-up cabin seating up to 9, twin Pratt & Whitney PW545A/B engines, cruise ~430 knots, range ~1,800-2,100 nm. The most successful mid-size business jet ever, with thousands flying. The XLS+ is the current production version.

Cessna Citation Excel aircraft for sale

2 used Cessna Citation Excel aircraft for sale in Arizona · 9-seat · $700,000–$3,850,000 · market reference $4,300,000 · updated 2 days ago

Cessna Citation Excel Specifications

Model spec

The Cessna Citation Excel is a 9-seat midsize jet with a cruise speed of 410–441 kt (759–817 km/h), a range of 1,796–2,100 nm (3,326–3,889 km), and a useful load of 5,100–6,000 lbs (2,313–2,722 kg).

Performance
Cruise410–441 kt (759–817 km/h)
Max Speed441 kt (817 km/h)
Range1,796–2,100 nm (3,326–3,889 km)
Service Ceiling45,000 ft (13,716 m)
Engine & Fuel
EnginePRATT & WHITNEY PW545A
Fuel Capacity580.0–950.0 gal (2,195–3,596 L)
Fuel Burn170.0–185.0 GPH (643–700 L/h)
TBO4,000–4,500 hrs
ICAO TypeC56X
Weights & Seats
Seats9
Max Gross Weight20,200 lbs (9,163 kg)
Useful Load5,100–6,000 lbs (2,313–2,722 kg)
Production1998–2009

Cessna Citation Excel for Sale

Cessna Citation Excel asking prices range from $700,000 to $3,850,000, with a median of $2,950,000 (market reference $4,300,000).

2020 Cessna Citation XLS+

2020 Cessna Citation XLS+ for sale below typical asking range
$12,895,000
For Sale
Total Time 680
Reg# N1007E US
Location Scottsdale, AZ
Via Tenacious Aircraft Sales
Multiple sources

2016 Cessna Citation XLS+

2016 Cessna Citation XLS+ for sale
Contact for Price
On Request
Total Time 1,555
Location AZ
Via jetAVIVA

Cessna Citation Excel Variants

Variant Years Seats Cruise Range Useful load Price range Best for Listings for sale
Citation XLS 2003–2025 9 433 kts (802 km/h) 1,796 nm (3,326 km) 6,000 lbs (2,722 kg) $1.8M – $7.5M The best-selling midsize Citation on the used market — a stand-up cabin and transcontinental range with light-jet economics and runway flexibility. 5
Citation XLS+ 2008–2023 9 441 kts (817 km/h) 2,100 nm (3,889 km) — $6.5M – $15.3M Choose the Citation XLS+ for the newest, best-equipped 560XL midsize jet - FADEC engines and modern avionics with a stand-up cabin. 7

Compare Cessna Citation Excel

See how the Cessna Citation Excel stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.

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Cessna Citation Excel Price & Cost

How much does a Cessna Citation Excel cost? Used Citation Excel prices: $700K – $3.9M, average $3M (median $3M); market reference $4.3M, across 6 priced of 2 active listings.

Cessna Citation Excel Price Guide

Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.

Cessna Citation Excel Cost of Ownership estimate
Fuel (170.0 GPH × $6.20, 100 hrs)$105,400/yr
Annual Fixed (hangar, insurance, annual)$320,000/yr
Variable (per hour)$2,200/hr
Engine Overhaul (every 4,000 hrs)$350,000
Estimates at 100 flight hours/year. Actual costs vary by usage, location and insurance.

The Excel burns approximately 170 gph - midsize-category fuel burn. Annual inspection, engine program, and avionics maintenance costs are proportionally higher than the light jet family, and most operations use a two-pilot crew. Engine overhaul programs and airframe inspection intervals are the primary annual cost items. Used Excels warrant careful avionics-currency assessment; glass-cockpit upgrades on older examples add cost but significantly improve capability.

Cessna Citation Excel Value by Model Year

Median asking price by year of manufacture. Newer airframes command a premium; value falls with age then plateaus on older models.

$6995K $5198K $3400K
$3400K
$4200K
$6995K
$6895K
’01
’09

Lowest around $3,400,000 (2001 models) · highest around $6,995,000 (2009). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.

Buying guides: Buyer's Guide | Financing Guide | Pre-Buy Inspection

Buying a Used Cessna Citation Excel

Buying a Cessna Citation Excel comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:

What to check before buying

The Cessna Citation Excel is a nine-seat midsize business jet - two turbofan engines, approximately 410 knots cruise, 1,858 nm range, and an FL450 ceiling. Its defining feature is a stand-up, flat-floor cabin in a midsize airframe: the Excel brought the large-cabin walk-around interior to the midsize class, a fundamentally different proposition from the smaller CJ family.

Stand-up cabin: the Excel's market rationale. The Excel (Model 560XL) was built around a full stand-up cabin when midsize jets typically required stooping in the aisle. For passengers spending three to four hours aloft, the stand-up interior changes the experience. Its 1,858 nm range connects US coast-to-coast pairs with favorable winds and reaches Northern Europe transatlantic with a stop.

Excel versus XLS and XLS+. The later Citation XLS and XLS+ derivatives offer higher cruise speed and refinements on the same 560XL airframe, at a step up in cost. Buyers choosing among Excel, XLS, and XLS+ mainly choose by condition, avionics configuration, and price within the family.

Buy it if you need a stand-up-cabin midsize jet in the nine-seat, 1,850 nm class - and the Excel's acquisition cost is the right value versus newer XLS and XLS+ examples for your mission and budget.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cessna Citation Excel

About the Cessna Citation Excel
The Cessna Citation Excel (Model 560XL) is a mid-size cabin Citation produced from 1998, continuing as the XLS (from approximately 2004) and the XLS+ (from approximately 2008). It uses Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545A engines (PW545B/C on the XLS/XLS+), cruising at approximately 430 kt. The Excel/XLS family bridges the gap between the CJ-family light jets and larger mid-size Citations — it requires a two-pilot crew (not single-pilot certified) and offers stand-up cabin comfort (approximately 5.7 ft cabin height) at speeds competitive with much larger aircraft.
Excel vs XLS vs XLS+ — what changed?
The Excel was succeeded by the Citation XLS, which introduced PW545B engines with higher thrust and improved avionics; the XLS+ added PW545C engines and further refined the cabin and systems. The XLS and XLS+ are the preferred variants for most buyers — better engines, more refined systems, and stronger factory support than the original Excel.
Who is the Citation Excel / XLS for?
Owner-operators and fractional fleets who need a stand-up cabin for four-to-seven passengers on missions of 1,000–2,000 nm, at speeds that compete with much larger jets. The Excel/XLS sits above the CJ family in cabin comfort and range, and below the Citation Sovereign and X in capability and cost. It is the mid-size sweet spot for operators who have outgrown the CJ range or cabin.
What should I inspect on a used Citation Excel or XLS?
PW545 engine maintenance-program enrollment (enrolled aircraft command a premium and have predictable overhaul cost); avionics generation and mandate compliance (ADS-B Out, FANS/CPDLC); airframe inspection intervals and any outstanding ADs; and avionics software version. A pre-buy by a Textron Aviation Citation authorized service center is recommended.
How does the Citation Excel compare to the CJ3 and CJ4?
The Excel/XLS has a much larger stand-up cabin (approximately 5.7 ft height versus the CJ's sit-down cabin) and flies faster and farther than the CJ3. The CJ family is more economical to operate and acquire; the Excel/XLS step-up is specifically for operators who need the stand-up cabin. The CJ4 approaches the Excel/XLS in speed but not in cabin stand-up capability.

Cessna Citation Excel Inventory by Country

United States85
Brazil3
Canada2
Philippines1
Paraguay1
Sweden1

Cessna Citation Excel by Decade

2010s1
2020s1

Recently Sold Cessna Citation Excel

2001 Citation Excel$1,525,000
2007 Citation XLS$6,695,000
2024 Citation XLS$15,995,000

Cessna Citation Excel Safety Record

No NTSB events on record for the Cessna Citation Excel. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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