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2024 CESSNA CITATION XLS GEN 2
Overview
| Make / Model | Cessna CITATION XLS GEN 2 |
|---|---|
| Type | Jet |
| Airframe time | 2,258 hrs |
| Engine time | 2,258 SNEW |
| Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS) | TCAS- |
| Avionics / Flight management (FMS) | FMS-3000 |
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›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.
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General
| Year | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | CITATION XLS GEN 2 |
| Serial Number | 560-6356 |
| Registration # | N505WG |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 2,258 |
|---|---|
| Total Landings | 1,373 |
| Maintenance Tracking | CAMP |
Engine 1
| Engine 1 Time | 2,258 SNEW |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Cycles | 1,373 |
Engine 2
| Engine 2 Time | 2,258 SNEW |
|---|---|
| Engine 2 Cycles | 1,373 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Pro Line 21 CNS Radios – Collins Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) – Collins 2nd Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) – Collins FMS-3000 with GPS – Collins 2nd FMS-3000 – Collins FMS Performance Database – Collins IFIS-5000 – Collins HF-9031A High Frequency Communications w/Selcal – Collins VHF Datalink w/Graphical Weather – Collins VHF Datalink w/Textual Weather – Collins FA2100 Cockpit Recorder – L-3 Flight Data Recorder (ICAP Type 1A) – L-3 Collins TCAS-4100 w/ Change 7.1 Mark V-A w/RAAS – Honeywell C406-N ELT – Artex TWR-850 Turbulence Doppler – Collins Broadcast Weather – XM WX-1000E Lightning Detection EROS MLD20-505 Full-Face Oxygen Masks Pulselite 2401 System Interfaced to TCAS II 10 Person Life Raft |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Airshow/Monitors Airshow Wi-Fi GoGo Avance L3 Wi-Fi Sat Phone GoGo ST 4300 Interactive Moving Map Flightpath 3D |
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Auxiliary Power Unit
| APU | Yes |
|---|---|
| APU Time | 552.9 |
| APU Maintenance Program | JSSI |
Engine Program
| Engine Maintenance Program | JSSI |
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Operating costs & specifications — Cessna Citation Xls Gen2
Typical model-level figures for the Cessna Citation Xls Gen2 (not this specific airframe).
Annual cost breakdown
| Low use | High use | |
|---|---|---|
| Hours / year | 200 | 325 |
| Fuel | $326,880 | $531,180 |
| Fixed | $624,916 | $624,916 |
| Variable | $707,480 | $1,149,655 |
| Total / hour | $6,662 | $5,460 |
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 Gen2 has a variable operating cost of $3,017 per hour. It provides a range of 1,600 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 Gen2 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 modernized layout features upgraded seating, improved lighting, and enhanced cabin connectivity for a more comfortable and efficient travel experience. Requiring 3,900 feet for takeoff and 3,200 feet for landing, the Citation XLS Gen2 is ideal for accessing smaller airports while maintaining strong cruise performance. Get a Personalized Demo See AviaCost in action with a tailored walkthrough of Cessna Citation XLS Gen2's full ownership model — including trip costs, depreciation, and branded PDF reports.
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