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2021 CESSNA CITATION XLS+

🕒 Listed 3 months ago
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fyiEstimate $6,278,500–$6,437,500 ⓘ How this estimate is built

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.

2021
2,559 hrs
N963AD ✈ Flight Tracking
Aug 26, 2026 (54 days ago)
560-6299
PRATT & WHITNEY PW545C
2
KAPF
★ 4.7 (58 Google reviews)
Dgcac Holding LLC
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)
📍 New Canaan, CT

Overview

Make / ModelCessna CITATION XLS+
TypeJet
Airframe time2,559 hrs
Engine time2,559 SNEW
Avionics / flight deckCOLLINS
Avionics / TransponderKing TDR-94D
Avionics / Terrain / EGPWSTAWS, EGPWS
Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS)TCAS
Avionics / Flight management (FMS)FMS-3000
AnnualFebruary 2025
AirworthyYes

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

Digital autopilot (Garmin GFC 600 / S-TEC 3100)

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.

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Garmin GTX 345 (ADS-B In/Out)

No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.

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Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.

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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 pct
5144,828This aircraft · 2,559

2,559 hours total (TTAF) · 46th percentile of 13 listings

Engine time (Engine 1)

50th pct
5144,828This aircraft · 2,559

2,559 hours since new · 50th percentile of 10 listings

Engine time (Engine 2)

60th pct
5144,624This aircraft · 2,559

2,559 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

Year2021
ManufacturerCESSNA
ModelCITATION XLS+
Serial Number560-6299
Registration #N963AD
ConditionUsed
Based atKAPF

Airframe

Total Time2,559
Total Landings1,703
Maintenance TrackingCESCOM

Engine 1

Engine 1 Make/ModelPRATT & WHITNEY PW545C
Engine 1 Serial NumberPCE-DF0609
Engine 1 Time2,559 SNEW
Engine 1 TBO5500
Engine 1 Cycles1,693

Engine 2

Engine 2 Make/ModelPRATT & WHITNEY PW545C
Engine 2 Serial NumberPCE-DF0610
Engine 2 Time2,559 SNEW
Engine 2 TBO5500
Engine 2 Cycles1,693

Avionics

Flight Deck Manufacturer/ModelCOLLINS
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

WifiYes
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 Interior2021
Number of Seats9
Galley ConfigurationForward

Exterior

Year Painted2021

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
AirworthyYes

Auxiliary Power Unit

APUYes
APU Time1,500
APU Maintenance ProgramMSP Gold

Engine Program

Engine Maintenance ProgramESP Gold

Operating costs & specifications — Cessna Citation Xls

Typical model-level figures for the Cessna Citation Xls (not this specific airframe).

$1,804,424annual budget · 325 hrs/yr
$3,646variable cost / hour
$8.48cost per nm
227.0gph fuel burn
$5,357,083avg pre-owned asking fyiEstimate  $6,278,500–$6,437,500

Annual cost breakdown

Low useHigh use
Hours / year200325
Fuel$326,880$531,180
Fixed$619,344$619,344
Variable$729,280$1,185,080
Total / hour$6,743$5,552

Performance & dimensions

Range1,900 nm
Cruise speed400 kts · 460 mph
Seating2 crew + 8 passengers
Cabin H × W × L5' 8" × 5' 6" × 18' 6"
Interior volume580 ft³
Takeoff / landing3900 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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