Cessna Citation XLS Model Guide
Cessna Citation XLS · Model Guide
Overview
The Cessna Citation XLS is a twin-turbofan business jet built from 2004 to 2008. It seats 8 to 12 and uses two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545B engines with a Honeywell Primus 1000 avionics suite. The registry family (560 and 560XL) reaches up to 2500 nm range and 446 kt cruise. Those are family maxima, not XLS-specific figures.
- Production ran 2004 to 2008; seating is 8 to 12, and one listed example has an 8-passenger executive interior.
- Two PW545B turbofans, each rated at 4095 lbs static thrust for takeoff at 59°F.
- Avionics are Honeywell Primus 1000; the listed example has three DU-870 displays and dual UNS-1Espw FMS.
- Check engine and APU program enrollment, cycles, and inspection due dates; listing specs are preliminary until inspected.
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 49 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Engine thrust each (lb) ·
- 4,095
Performance
- Family max range (nm) ·
- 2,500
- Family max cruise speed (kt) ·
- 446
- Family max service ceiling (ft) ·
- 47,000
How many people does the Cessna Citation XLS seat?
The Cessna Citation XLS seats 8 to 12 according to the model record. One listed 2008 example is set up for 8 passengers, with a divan, a club seating group and two aft forward-facing seats.
What engines power the Cessna Citation XLS?
The Cessna Citation XLS uses two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545B turbofans. Each is rated at 4095 lbs static thrust for takeoff at 59°F, with a 3.8 to 1 bypass ratio.
What range and speed does the Cessna Citation XLS have?
The documents give no figures specific to the Cessna Citation XLS. The registry family (560 and 560XL) reaches up to 2500 nm, 446 kt cruise and 47000 ft. Treat these as family maxima and confirm the XLS figures in the flight manual.
What should I check on a used Cessna Citation XLS?
On a Cessna Citation XLS, check total hours and landings, engine and APU cycles, and enrollment in engine and APU programs. Check inspection due dates, interior and paint dates, and avionics. Verify all of it against the records.
What is the Cessna Citation XLS Model Guide?
The Cessna Citation XLS Model Guide is a model guide for the Cessna Citation XLS, dated 2026.
What year was the Cessna Citation XLS Model Guide published?
The Cessna Citation XLS Model Guide — the Cessna Citation XLS model guide on file — is dated 2026.
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- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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- 2008 CESSNA CITATION XLSSystems Description
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- Cessna Citation XLS - Environmental & Temperature ControlSystems Description
- Cessna Citation XLS - EnginesService Manual
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In this document
Engines and systems
The PW545B is a turbofan with a 3.8 to 1 bypass ratio. About 80% of the airflow bypasses the core. An electronic engine control runs in AUTO mode and drops to MANUAL on a major fault. Ground idle engages eight seconds after landing to save brake life. A tailcone-mounted ECU supplies cabin cooling and pressurization air.
What a used example looks like
One listed 2008 example shows 8068.7 airframe hours and 4612 landings. Its engines have 7361.7 and 7910.2 hours, and its APU is a Honeywell RE-100 (XL). It has engines on PowerAdvantage+, APU on AuxAdvantage, an interior refurbished in July 2018, and Gogo ATG 5000 internet. Its inspection schedule runs from 12 to 96 months.
Training and support
A 2007 European operational evaluation (JOEB process) covers type rating and operations for the Citation C560XL/XLS. For maintenance, CAE lists an initial PW545 engine course of 60 hours over 10 days. Budget for pilot type-rating training and technicians who know the type.
Safety notes
- An ACM over-temperature above 420°F closes the tailcone valves and opens the emergency pressurization valve. EMERG PRESS ON and ACM O'HEAT lights come on.
- Turn windshield heat on before descending from altitude, so the glass clears for descent into high humidity.
- If the engine control faults, it reverts to MANUAL mode, and automatic engine synchronization is then unavailable.
Full document text
Cessna Citation XLS Model Guide The Cessna Citation XLS is a twin-turbofan business jet built from 2004 to 2008. It seats 8 to 12 and uses two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545B engines with a Honeywell Primus 1000 avionics suite. The registry family (560 and 560XL) reaches up to 2500 nm range and 446 kt cruise. Those are family maxima, not XLS-specific figures. • Production ran 2004 to 2008; seating is 8 to 12, and one listed example has an 8-passenger executive interior. • Two PW545B turbofans, each rated at 4095 lbs static thrust for takeoff at 59°F. • Avionics are Honeywell Primus 1000; the listed example has three DU-870 displays and dual UNS-1Espw FMS. • Check engine and APU program enrollment, cycles, and inspection due dates; listing specs are preliminary until inspected. Engines and systems The PW545B is a turbofan with a 3.8 to 1 bypass ratio. About 80% of the airflow bypasses the core. An electronic engine control runs in AUTO mode and drops to MANUAL on a major fault. Ground idle engages eight seconds after landing to save brake life. A tailcone-mounted ECU supplies cabin cooling and pressurization air. What a used example looks like One listed 2008 example shows 8068.7 airframe hours and 4612 landings. Its engines have 7361.7 and 7910.2 hours, and its APU is a Honeywell RE-100 (XL). It has engines on PowerAdvantage+, APU on AuxAdvantage, an interior refurbished in July 2018, and Gogo ATG 5000 internet. Its inspection schedule runs from 12 to 96 months. Training and support A 2007 European operational evaluation (JOEB process) covers type rating and operations for the Citation C560XL/XLS. For maintenance, CAE lists an initial PW545 engine course of 60 hours over 10 days. Budget for pilot type-rating training and technicians who know the type. Safety notes: • An ACM over-temperature above 420°F closes the tailcone valves and opens the emergency pressurization valve. EMERG PRESS ON and ACM O'HEAT lights come on. • Turn windshield heat on before descending from altitude, so the glass clears for descent into high humidity. • If the engine control faults, it reverts to MANUAL mode, and automatic engine synchronization is then unavailable.