2021 CESSNA CITATION XLS+
Starts from the median asking price of 35 comparable Cessna Jet listings ($7,495,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time +1,536 hr vs comps -3.1%
- Engine time +1,436 hr vs comps -5.7%
- No ADS-B (60% of comps have one) -1.6%
- Market supply: 15 for sale of 136 FAA-registered -4.2%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna CITATION XLS+ |
|---|---|
| Type | Jet |
| Airframe time | 2,559 hrs |
| Engine time | 2,559 SNEW |
| Avionics / flight deck | COLLINS |
| Avionics / Transponder | King TDR-94D |
| Avionics / Terrain / EGPWS | TAWS, EGPWS |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | TCAS |
| Avionics / Flight management (FMS) | FMS-3000 |
| Annual | February 2025 |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Deliver w/ Fresh Hot Section Inspections! Jet 1 is pleased to present this no excuse 2021 Citation XLS+ SN 560-6299. Presenting an exceptional acquisition opportunity, this aircraft combines pedigree, performance, and turnkey readiness. Featuring a single U.S. owner since new, full enrollment on manufacturer programs, and recent inspections completed by Textron, it reflects meticulous care and operational excellence. Offered with professional management and an experienced crew in place, this aircraft is ideally suited for immediate, seamless entry into service for the most discerning buyer. Please see further highlights below: • One (1) U.S. Owner Since New • Engines Enrolled on Pratt & Whitney ESP Gold • APU Enrolled on Honeywell MSP Gold • Nine (9) Passenger Configuration • Desirable Forward Two (2) Place Divan • Collins Pro Line 21™ Integrated Avionics System • Gogo Biz® AVANCE™ L5 WiFi • Custom Two-Tone Split Paint Scheme • 1,000th 560XL Series Aircraft Delivered • Recent Doc 6 (48 Month) Inspection by Textron, Wichita • Fresh Doc 12 (60 Month) Inspection by Textron, Wichita • Turnkey Opportunity w/ Management & Crew To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Jet 1 Aviation today!
Modifications
• High Speed Internet: Gogo Biz® AVANCE™ L5 WiFi • SATPHONE: AirCell Axxess II Transceiver • Display Monitor: Forward Left-hand 10.6" Rosen LCD Bulkhead Monitor • Passenger Information System: RosenView® LX • Power Outlets: Six (6) Universal AC 115 VAC Power Outlets
Avionics
• Collins Aerospace Pro Line 21™ Integrated Avionics System • Dual PFD (Primary Flight Display): Collins Aerospace AFD-3310 Adaptive Flight Display • Dual MFD (Multifunction Flight Display): Collins Aerospace AFD-3320 Adaptive Flight Display • Dual DCP (Display Control Panel): Collins Aerospace DCP-3310 • Dual CCP (Cursor Control Panel): Collins Aerospace CCP-3310 • Single FGP (Flight Guidance Panel): Collins Aerospace FGP-3000 • Dual FGC (Flight Guidance Computer): Collins Aerospace FGC-3000 • Dual AHRS (Attitude Heading Reference System): Collins Aerospace AHC-3000 • Dual ADC (Air Data Computer): Collins Aerospace ADC-3000 • Single FSU (File Server Unit): Collins Aerospace FSU-5010 • Single DCU (Data Concentration Unit): Collins Aerospace DCU-5010 • Dual FMS (Flight Management System): Collins Aerospace FMS-3000 (WAAS/LPV Capable) • Dual DCU (Display Control Unit): Collins Aerospace CDU-3000 • Dual ECU (External Compensation Unit): Collins Aerospace ECU-3000 • Single DBU (Database Unit): Collins Aerospace DBU-5000 • Dual GPS (Global Positioning System): Collins Aerospace GPS-4000S 12-Channel Receiver • Single NAV (Navigation Receiver): Collins Aerospace NAV-4000 (VOR/ILS/MKR/ADF) • Single NAV (Navigation Receiver): Collins Aerospace NAV-4500 (VOR/ILS) • Dual DME (Distance Measuring Equipment): Collins Aerospace DME-4000 • Single RADALT (Radar Altimeter): Collins Aerospace ALT-4000 • Dual VHF COMM (Very High Freq. Comms.): Collins Aerospace VHF-4000 • Single HF COMM (High Freq. Comms.): Collins Aerospace HF-9000 • Dual RIU (Radio Interface Unit): Collins Aerospace RIU-4110 w/ SELCAL • Dual XPNDR (Transponder): Collins Aerospace TDR-94D Mode A, C, & S • Single TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System): Collins Aerospace TTR-4100 TCAS-II • Single TAWS (Terrain Avoidance Warning System): Honeywell Mark V EGPWS Class A • Single WXRAD (Weather Radar): Collins Aerospace RTA-852 Turbulence Doppler • Single XMWR (Satellite Weather): Collins Aerospace XMWR-1000 • Single ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter): Artex C406-N Three Frequency w/ Nav Interface • Single CVR (Cockpit Voice Recorder): L3 Communications FA2100 • Single QAR (Quick Access Recorder): L3Harris® Micro QAR • Single MDC (Maintenance Diagnostic Computer): Collins Aerospace MDC-3110
Recommended avionics upgrades
No autopilot is listed — a GFC 600 or S-TEC 3100 digital autopilot is a major capability and value add, subject to STC approval for this model.
Shop options ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Cessna CITATION XLS+ lands versus other Cessna CITATION XLS+ listings on fyiAero.
Airframe time
46th pct2,559 hours total (TTAF) · 46th percentile of 13 listings
Engine time (Engine 1)
50th pct2,559 hours since new · 50th percentile of 10 listings
Engine time (Engine 2)
60th pct2,559 hours since new · 60th percentile of 10 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | CITATION XLS+ |
| Serial Number | 560-6299 |
| Registration # | N963AD |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | KAPF |
Airframe
| Total Time | 2,559 |
|---|---|
| Total Landings | 1,703 |
| Maintenance Tracking | CESCOM |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY PW545C |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Serial Number | PCE-DF0609 |
| Engine 1 Time | 2,559 SNEW |
| Engine 1 TBO | 5500 |
| Engine 1 Cycles | 1,693 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Make/Model | PRATT & WHITNEY PW545C |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Serial Number | PCE-DF0610 |
| Engine 2 Time | 2,559 SNEW |
| Engine 2 TBO | 5500 |
| Engine 2 Cycles | 1,693 |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | COLLINS |
|---|---|
| Avionics/Radios | • Collins Aerospace Pro Line 21™ Integrated Avionics System • Dual PFD (Primary Flight Display): Collins Aerospace AFD-3310 Adaptive Flight Display • Dual MFD (Multifunction Flight Display): Collins Aerospace AFD-3320 Adaptive Flight Display • Dual DCP (Display Control Panel): Collins Aerospace DCP-3310 • Dual CCP (Cursor Control Panel): Collins Aerospace CCP-3310 • Single FGP (Flight Guidance Panel): Collins Aerospace FGP-3000 • Dual FGC (Flight Guidance Computer): Collins Aerospace FGC-3000 • Dual AHRS (Attitude Heading Reference System): Collins Aerospace AHC-3000 • Dual ADC (Air Data Computer): Collins Aerospace ADC-3000 • Single FSU (File Server Unit): Collins Aerospace FSU-5010 • Single DCU (Data Concentration Unit): Collins Aerospace DCU-5010 • Dual FMS (Flight Management System): Collins Aerospace FMS-3000 (WAAS/LPV Capable) • Dual DCU (Display Control Unit): Collins Aerospace CDU-3000 • Dual ECU (External Compensation Unit): Collins Aerospace ECU-3000 • Single DBU (Database Unit): Collins Aerospace DBU-5000 • Dual GPS (Global Positioning System): Collins Aerospace GPS-4000S 12-Channel Receiver • Single NAV (Navigation Receiver): Collins Aerospace NAV-4000 (VOR/ILS/MKR/ADF) • Single NAV (Navigation Receiver): Collins Aerospace NAV-4500 (VOR/ILS) • Dual DME (Distance Measuring Equipment): Collins Aerospace DME-4000 • Single RADALT (Radar Altimeter): Collins Aerospace ALT-4000 • Dual VHF COMM (Very High Freq. Comms.): Collins Aerospace VHF-4000 • Single HF COMM (High Freq. Comms.): Collins Aerospace HF-9000 • Dual RIU (Radio Interface Unit): Collins Aerospace RIU-4110 w/ SELCAL • Dual XPNDR (Transponder): Collins Aerospace TDR-94D Mode A, C, & S • Single TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System): Collins Aerospace TTR-4100 TCAS-II • Single TAWS (Terrain Avoidance Warning System): Honeywell Mark V EGPWS Class A • Single WXRAD (Weather Radar): Collins Aerospace RTA-852 Turbulence Doppler • Single XMWR (Satellite Weather): Collins Aerospace XMWR-1000 • Single ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter): Artex C406-N Three Frequency w/ Nav Interface • Single CVR (Cockpit Voice Recorder): L3 Communications FA2100 • Single QAR (Quick Access Recorder): L3Harris® Micro QAR • Single MDC (Maintenance Diagnostic Computer): Collins Aerospace MDC-3110 |
Additional Equipment
| Wifi | Yes |
|---|---|
| Additional Equipment | • High Speed Internet: Gogo Biz® AVANCE™ L5 WiFi • SATPHONE: AirCell Axxess II Transceiver • Display Monitor: Forward Left-hand 10.6" Rosen LCD Bulkhead Monitor • Passenger Information System: RosenView® LX • Power Outlets: Six (6) Universal AC 115 VAC Power Outlets |
Interior
| Year Interior | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 9 |
| Galley Configuration | Forward |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2021 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | • Doc 1 (12 Month): C/W Feb. 2026 • Doc 3 (24 Month): C/W February 2025 • Doc 6 (48 Month): C/W Feb. 2025 • Doc 12 (60 Month): C/W Feb. 2026 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Auxiliary Power Unit
| APU | Yes |
|---|---|
| APU Time | 1,500 |
| APU Maintenance Program | MSP Gold |
Engine Program
| Engine Maintenance Program | ESP Gold |
|---|
Operating costs & specifications — Cessna Citation Xls
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna Citation Xls (not this specific airframe).
Annual cost breakdown
| Low use | High use | |
|---|---|---|
| Hours / year | 200 | 325 |
| Fuel | $326,880 | $531,180 |
| Fixed | $619,344 | $619,344 |
| Variable | $729,280 | $1,185,080 |
| Total / hour | $6,743 | $5,552 |
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 1,900 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 400 kts · 460 mph |
| Seating | 2 crew + 8 passengers |
| Cabin H × W × L | 5' 8" × 5' 6" × 18' 6" |
| Interior volume | 580 ft³ |
| Takeoff / landing | 3900 ft / 3200 ft |
About this plane
The Cessna Citation XLS has a variable operating cost of $3,110 per hour. It provides a range of 1,500 nautical miles and cruises at a normal speed of 430 knots (495 mph), with an average fuel burn of 227 gallons per hour. The cabin of the Citation XLS measures 5'8" high, 5'6" wide, and 18'6" long, offering 580 cubic feet of interior space. Designed to accommodate up to 9 passengers, the luxurious and ergonomic layout is ideal for both business and leisure travel. Requiring 3,900 feet for takeoff and 3,200 feet for landing, the Citation XLS is capable of operating from smaller airports while maintaining excellent cruise performance. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Cessna Citation XLS's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.
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