The Cessna 560 (ICAO type C56X) is an aircraft of United States origin, certificated in the Transport category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 13,600 kg. It offers a maximum range of 2,500 nm, a cruise speed of 446 knots, a service ceiling of 47,000 ft and seating for up to 14 across its variants.

Cessna 560

C56X

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MTOW

13,600 kg

Range

2,500 nm

Seats

560

Cessna · 560

Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built: 1,986
Active: 1,963
Origin: United States

Certifying authorities

FAA

Market

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Marketplace

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

Variant	Engine	MTOW	Range	Cruise	Pax
560 560	—	7,200–13,600 kg	1,710–2,500 nm	305–446 kt	8–14
560XL 560XL	—	9,000 kg	2,080 nm	305 kt	9

Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A22CE · Rev 64 · issued 2008-10-01

Category: Transport
MTOW: 7,212 kg
MZFW: 5,080 kg
Seats: 2 crew · 11 passengers
Fuel: 1,629 L
Ceiling: 45,000 ft

Approved fuelJet AJet A-1Jet BJP-4JP-5JP-8

Certification basis

Part 25 of the Federal Aviation Regulations effective February 1, 1965, as amended by Amendments 25-1 through 25-17;

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Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Cessna 560 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Cessna 560 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

24 yearsmedian age

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Of the 1,374 registered Cessna 560 with a known build year (69% of the 1,986 we track), the median age is 24 years.

Registration activity

127changed registration in 12 months

127 of the 1,986 registered Cessna 560 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (6% of the fleet), across 127 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days

Aircraft seen flying: 606
Tracked flights: 2,179
Tracked flight hours: 6,379
Share of fleet flying: 31%

606 Cessna 560 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (31% of the registered fleet), across 2,179 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

For sale now

313Cessna 560 listed for sale

$3Kmedian $3.2M$23M

Asking prices from $3K to $23M, typically $1.6M–$5.4M — based on 110 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.

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Cessna 560 manuals & documents

50 documents for the Cessna 560 — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Maintenance Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Weight & Balance · Wiring Diagrams · Specifications · Other Documents · Model Guide · Service Bulletins · Performance Data · Airworthiness Directives · V Speeds Reference · Avionics Manual · Emergency Procedures. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview

Cessna Citation Excel Pilot's Operating Handbook · 1998

This document serves as the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) for the Cessna Citation Excel, a light business jet designed to combine the performance of a light jet with the comfort of a larger cabin. The Excel is based on the Citation V Ultra and features a unique design that incorporates elements from the Citation X. It offers a spacious cabin, advanced avionics, and impressive performance metrics, making it a popular choice among corporate operators and fractional ownership programs. The POH provides essential information for pilots, including operating procedures, performance data, and maintenance guidelines, ensuring safe and efficient operation of the aircraft.

Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW): 20,000 lbs
Cruise Speed: Mach 0.75
Range: 2,080 nm with 45-min reserve at Mach 0.70
Maximum Rate of Climb: 3,790 fpm
Cabin Volume: 400 cu ft

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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.

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Pilot's Operating Handbook

Checklist

Maintenance Manual

Systems Description

Parts Catalog

Operation & Service Manual
200721 pages · 996 KB · via proservaviation.com
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Weight & Balance

Cessna Citation XLS Gen2
20237 pages · 6.3 MB · via absoluteaviation.co.za
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Wiring Diagrams

Specifications

Model Guide

Service Bulletins

Performance Data

Airworthiness Directives

V Speeds Reference

Garmin Flight Deck Solutions and Technologies
201812 pages · 4.5 MB · via www8.garmin.com
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Avionics Manual

Emergency Procedures

Pilot Training
2 pages · 223 KB · via www.cae.com
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560 — frequently asked

What is the range of the Cessna 560?

The Cessna 560 has a maximum range of 2,500 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Cessna 560 carry?

The Cessna 560 seats up to 14 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Cessna 560?

The Cessna 560's maximum take-off weight is 13,600 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Cessna 560?

The Cessna 560's ICAO type designator is C56X.

How many Cessna 560 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 1,986 registered Cessna 560 airframes worldwide.

Registered 560 aircraft

Individual 560 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.

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