Cessna Citation XLS+ Aircraft in Illinois

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The Cessna Citation XLS+ (Model 560XLS+) is an enhanced Citation Excel featuring upgraded Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545C engines, Garmin G5000 avionics, and improved range. Produced from 2008 to 2023.

Cessna Citation XLS+ aircraft for sale

· 9-seat · Used median asking $6,995,000 · updated recently

Cessna Citation XLS+ Specifications

Model spec

The Cessna Citation XLS+ 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 PW545C
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
Weights & Seats
Seats9
Max Gross Weight20,200 lbs (9,163 kg)
Useful Load5,100–6,000 lbs (2,313–2,722 kg)
Production2008–2023

Cessna Citation XLS+ for Sale

Cessna Citation XLS+ asking prices range from $6,500,000 to $15,295,000, with a median of $6,995,000.

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Cessna Citation XLS+ Variants

Variant Years Seats Cruise Range Useful load Price range Best for Listings for sale
Citation Excel 1998–2009 9 410 kts (759 km/h) 1,858 nm (3,441 km) 5,100 lbs (2,313 kg) $700K – $3.9M Choose the original Excel for the lowest-cost entry into this best-selling midsize line. Choose the XLS for more efficient engines and updated avionics. Choose the XLS+ / XLS Gen2 for FADEC engines, the newest flight deck and (with the Gen2) a new aircraft — the version most buyers prefer if budget allows. 6
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

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Cessna Citation XLS+ Price & Cost

How much does a Cessna Citation XLS+ cost? Used Citation XLS+ prices: $6.5M – $15.3M, average $7M (median $7M), across 7 priced of 0 active listings.

Cessna Citation XLS+ 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.

The XLS+ burns in the range typical of the upper-midsize category, with FADEC engine control aiding efficiency over the earlier XLS. Operating costs include a two-pilot crew for most operations, engine program enrollment, avionics maintenance, and hangar and insurance at the midsize level. Engine hot-section and overhaul programs are the dominant maintenance variables. As a newer 560XL, the XLS+ typically carries more current avionics and fewer deferred items than an older Excel or XLS, which can offset its higher acquisition cost over time.

Cessna Citation XLS+ 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 XLS+

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

What to check before buying

The Cessna Citation XLS+ is the most refined member of the 560XL midsize family - a nine-seat midsize business jet cruising around 441 knots with about 2,100 nm range and a stand-up, flat-floor cabin. Introduced in 2008, it updated the XLS with FADEC-controlled engines and modern avionics, making it the newest and most capable of the Excel/XLS/XLS+ line.

What the "+" adds over the XLS. The XLS+ brought FADEC (full-authority digital engine control) for smoother, more efficient engine management and an updated Collins avionics suite over the base XLS, along with detail aerodynamic and systems refinements. The result is modestly better cruise and range and a more modern flight deck - the reasons an XLS+ commands a premium over an earlier XLS.

Stand-up cabin, midsize mission. Like the Excel and XLS, the XLS+ carries a full stand-up cabin for up to nine passengers. At around 2,100 nm it covers the great majority of US coast-to-coast pairs and remains one of the most popular midsize jets in charter and corporate fleets.

Buy it if you want the newest, best-equipped 560XL midsize jet with FADEC engines and modern avionics - and the premium over an earlier Excel or XLS is justified by the updated systems and improved cruise and range.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cessna Citation XLS+

About the Cessna Citation XLS+
The Citation XLS+ is the most refined 560XL midsize jet - nine seats, around 441 knots cruise, roughly 2,100 nm range, and a stand-up flat-floor cabin. Introduced in 2008, it updated the XLS with FADEC-controlled engines and modern avionics, making it the newest and most popular of the Excel/XLS/XLS+ line.
How is the XLS+ different from the XLS?
The XLS+ added FADEC (full-authority digital engine control) for smoother, more efficient engine management, an updated avionics suite, and detail aerodynamic refinements over the base XLS - giving modestly better cruise and range and a more modern flight deck. It commands a premium over an earlier XLS accordingly.
What missions does the XLS+ suit?
At around 2,100 nm it covers the great majority of US coast-to-coast pairs with a stand-up cabin for up to nine passengers, which makes it one of the most popular midsize jets in charter and corporate fleets. It typically operates with a two-pilot crew.
What should I check when buying an XLS+?
Engine hot-section and program status on both engines, avionics currency, pressurization integrity, and airframe and landing-gear condition appropriate to total time and cycles. As a newer 560XL, an XLS+ usually carries more current avionics and fewer deferred items than an older Excel or XLS.

Cessna Citation XLS+ Inventory by Country

United States23
Brazil2
Canada1
Philippines1

Cessna Citation XLS+ Safety Record

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

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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