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Cessna Citation 560XL

Lift typeFixed wing
Construction typeFactory-built
Control typePiloted
Engine typeTurbofan
ApplicationBusiness
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Business twin jet. Includes the variant Citation XLS Gen2 with updated cabin interior.

Type variants

Variant Launch/First flight Production end  
Cessna Citation Excel 1994 / 1996 2004 Baseline variant.
Cessna Citation XLS 2004 / 2004 2008 Upgraded variant, with a glass cockpit.
Cessna Citation XLS+ 2006 / 2007 Variant with extended nose section and different engines.
Cessna Citation XLS Gen2 2021 / 2022 Variant with elevated cabin experience.
Cessna Citation Ascend 2025 / 2025 Increased payload, increased range, PW545D engine and Garmin G5000 avionics.

Recent news

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Operations data

For detailed information about current charter operators, maintenance and training providers, and completions services for this aircraft, please consult our sister publication Business Air News: Citation 560XL

Supply chain

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Components Lighting (1) Valves (1)
Airframe Systems Cabin Interiors (1) Safety & Security Systems (1)
Avionics Communications (Airborne) (2) Flight and Data Management (4) Imaging and Visual Systems (1) Indicators and Instruments (3) Navigation Aids (Airborne) (1) Warning Systems (2)
Power Systems Auxiliary Power (1) Engine Components (2) Engines (1) Fuel Systems (1)
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Components / Lighting

Precise Flight Inc. Analysis Aircraft Exterior Lighting Systems: Pulselite 2401 system

Components / Valves

The Lee Company Analysis Solenoid Valves:

Airframe Systems / Cabin Interiors

Rosen Aviation LLC Analysis | News Inflight Entertainment: RosenView LX inflight entertainment system

Airframe Systems / Safety & Security Systems

ARTEX Analysis Emergency Locator Transmitters: C406-N ELT

Avionics / Communications (Airborne)

Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis | News Radio Communications Equipment: Dual VHF-4000 transceivers, CTL-23D remote VHF tuning head, dual TDR-94D Mode S transponders. Optional HF-9031A radio with Selcal
Gogo Business Aviation Analysis | News Airborne Communication Systems: Axxess II high-speed wireless internet as standard, ATG 4000 , ATG 5000 or SwiftBroadband options

Avionics / Flight and Data Management

Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis | News Avionics Management Systems: Pro Line 21 integrated avionics system; Flight Management Systems: FMS-3000 with integrated IDIS-5000 integrated flight information system
Garmin International Analysis Automatic Flight Control Systems: G5000 integrated flight deck
L3 Aviation Recorders Analysis Flight Recorders: FA2100 cockpit voice recorder
Universal Avionics Systems Corporation Analysis | News Flight Management Systems: UNS-1Espw Flight Management System

Avionics / Imaging and Visual Systems

Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis | News Weather Mapping Radar: TWR-850 Doppler weather radar

Avionics / Indicators and Instruments

AMETEK Aerospace & Defense Analysis Engine Indicator Instruments: N1/N2/ITT standby engine indicator
Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis | News Attitude and Heading Reference Systems: Dual AHC-3000 AHRSs; Air Data Computers: Dual ADC-3000 digital ADCs; Radar/Radio Altimeters: ALT-4000 radio altimeter; Electronic Flight Instrument Systems: IFIS-5000, including XM WX satellite weather data service (U.S.), and FSU-5010 file server unit
L3 Aviation Products Analysis Electronic Flight Instrument Systems: GH-3000 electronic standby system; EHSI-4000 electronic horizontal situation indicator

Avionics / Navigation Aids (Airborne)

Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis | News GPS: GPS-4000S WAAS-enabled; VOR (Omnirange) Receivers: Dual NAV-4500 receivers; Distance Measuring Equipment: DME-4000

Avionics / Warning Systems

Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis | News Collision Avoidance Systems/TCAS: TCAS-4000
Honeywell Aerospace Analysis Terrain Awareness and Warning Systems: Mark V EGPWS

Power Systems / Auxiliary Power

Honeywell Aerospace Analysis Auxiliary Power Units: RE100 APU

Power Systems / Fuel Systems

Triumph Integrated Systems - Electronics & Control - West Hartford Analysis Fuel Pumps: Engine fuel pumps & metering units
Information on this page is compiled from a variety of published sources, and links do not necessarily imply recommendation or confirmation by the airframe manufacturer.