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The Cessna Citation Excel, Model 560XL, is a turbofan-powered small-to-medium sized business jet built by the Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas. The Citation brand of business jets encompasses six distinct "families" of aircraft, and the Excel was the basis for one of these families. This family includes the Excel, the Citation XLS, the Citation XLS+ and the Citation Sovereign. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (2816x1972, 617 KB) Cessna 560XL Citation Excel of the Swiss Air Force (identifier T-784), taxiing at the Royal International Air Tattoo, RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, England. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (2816x1972, 617 KB) Cessna 560XL Citation Excel of the Swiss Air Force (identifier T-784), taxiing at the Royal International Air Tattoo, RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, England. ... The Swiss Air Force (Schweizer Luftwaffe) It was established on July 31 1914 but did not become a separate service until 1936. ... Cessna Aircraft Company, located in Wichita, Kansas, is a manufacturer of general aviation aircraft, from small two-seat, single-engine airplanes to business jets. ... It has been suggested that Fan (turbofan) be merged into this article or section. ... Business jet, private jet or, in slang, bizjet is a term describing a jet aircraft, usually of modest size, designed for transporting small groups of business people for commercial reasons at a time convenient to their business needs. ... Nickname: Air Capital Location in the state of Kansas County Sedgwick Mayor Carlos Mayans Area - City 359. ... Cessna Citation II The Cessna Citation includes a large family of jet-powered corporate aircraft. ...

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With the success and popularity of Cessna's high-end Citation X, the manufacturer saw a market potential for utilizing the X's features in an aircraft aimed at the traditional Citation market, where it chiefly competes with twin turboprop aircraft. Rather than being a direct variant of another Citation airframe, the Excel was a combination of technologies and designs. To produce the Excel, Cessna took the X's wide, stand-up cabin fuselage, shortened it by about 21 feet and mated it with an unswept wing utilizing a supercritical airfoil (based on the Citation V Ultra's wing} and a Citation V's tail. To power the aircraft, Cessna chose the a new Pratt & Whitney Canada turbofan, the PW545A. As a result, the Excel has the roomiest cabin in its class of light corporate jets and can seat up to 10 passengers (in high-density configuration; typically the number is six to eight in a corporate configuration), while being flown by a crew of two.^[1] The Cessna Citation X is a medium-sized business jet aircraft designed to fly at high subsonic speeds. ... A schematic diagram showing the operation of a turboprop engine. ... A Supercritical airfoil is an airfoil designed, primarily, to delay the onset of wave drag in the transonic speed range. ... Cessna Citation II The Cessna Citation includes a large family of jet-powered corporate aircraft. ... Cessna Citation II The Cessna Citation includes a large family of jet-powered corporate aircraft. ... Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) is a Canadian aircraft engine manufacturer. ... Pratt & Whitney Canada are developing the PW500 medium thrust turbofan series for small business jet applications. ...

The project was originally announced at the annual NBAA convention in October, 1994, and the prototype aircraft took off on its first flight on February 29, 1996. By the time FAA certification was in hand two years later, in April 1998, Cessna had over 200 orders for the aircraft on the books. By the time the 100th Excel was delivered in August 2000, the Wichita production line was producing an aircraft every three days.^[1] By the time the aircraft was superceded by the Citation XLS, a total of 308 had been built.^[2] The Excel has had an exceptional safety record, with only 5 accidents on record, none of which involved fatalities.^[3] National Business Aviation Association or NBAA, is a non-profit and nonpartisan 501(c)6 corporation based in Washington, DC. The Association has existed for over 55 years and as of this writing, represents more then 7,000 companies. ... February 29th, or bissextile day, is the 60th day of a leap year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 306 days remaining. ... This is a list of aviation-related events from 1996: Events February the T-6 Texan II is selected as the new primary trainer for the United States armed forces. ... FAA redirects here. ...

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Citation XLS

The Citation XLS was the first "makeover" that the Excel received. Besides a glass cockpit based on the Honeywell Primus 1000 EFIS avionics suite, the XLS featured the upgraded PW545B engines with increased performance.^[4] A Glass cockpit is an aircraft cockpit that features electronic instrument displays. ... Honeywell Heating Specialties Company Stock Certificate dated 1924 signed by Mark C. Honeywell - courtesy of Scripophily. ... An Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) is a type of electronic display (usually a CRT or LCD) fitted to the cockpit of an aircraft in order to display flight information. ...

Citation XLS+

Cessna upgraded the aircraft again to the Citation XLS+, or simply "Plus" configuration, with the inclusion of FADEC engine controls and improved PW545C engines.^[5] FADEC is the acronym for Full Authority Digital Engine Control. ...

Citation Sovereign

In the late 1990s, Cessna saw the need for a high-performance jet midway between the Excel/XLS size and the Citation X. Initially, they looked at a clean-sheet design approach, but decided in the end to stretch the Excel's fuselage by almost five feet, and mate it with a new wing. The result is the Model 680 Citation Sovereign, powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306C turbofan engines with FADEC controls. With a typical cabin configuration, the Sovereing will seat eight passengers, with a maximum high-density capacity of 12, in addition to the crew of two. Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) is a Canadian aircraft engine manufacturer. ... The Pratt & Whitney Canada PW300 is a family of turbofan engines being developed specifically for business jet applications. ... It has been suggested that Fan (turbofan) be merged into this article or section. ... FADEC is the acronym for Full Authority Digital Engine Control. ...

First flight of the Sovereign took place in February, 2002, with FAA certification awarded in June, 2004. Customer deliveries began later that fall.^[6]^[7] This is a list of aviation-related events from 2002: Events American Airlines and British Airways drop plans to introduce codesharing on transatlantic flights after U.S. regulators demand that other American carriers be given access to London Heathrow Airport. ...

Specifications Cessna Citation Sovereign

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Single-engine: 120 · 140 · 150 · 152 · 165 · 170 · 172 · 175 · 177 · 180 · 182 · 185 · 188 · 190 · 195 · 205 · 206 · 207 · 208 · 210 · 305 Cessna Aircraft Company, located in Wichita, Kansas, is a manufacturer of general aviation aircraft, from small two-seat, single-engine airplanes to business jets. ... In the years just following the end of World War II, Cessna first began production of two-seat general aviation aircraft with the Cessna 120 and the Cessna 140. ... In the years just following the end of World War II, Cessna first began production of two-seat general aviation aircraft with the Cessna 120 and the Cessna 140. ... Cessna 150s produced before 1964, such as this 1962 Cessna 150B, had square fins and no rear window A 1965 Cessna 150E. The 1964 model 150D and the 150E had an Omni-Vision rear window, but retained the square fin of the earlier 150 1965 Cessna 150E 1967 Cessna F150G... 1985 Cessna 152 Cessna 152 panel The Cessna 152 is a two-seat, fixed tricycle gear general aviation airplane, primarily used for flight training. ... The Cessna 165 also known as the Cessna Airmaster or the C-34 is a single engine aircraft manufactured by the Cessna aircraft company. ... Cessna 170. ... Cessna 172RG Cessna 172 instrument panel 1964 Cessna 172E 1965 Cessna F172G 1971 Cessna 172 The early Cessna 172 Skyhawks had no rear window and featured a square fin design, like this 1957 model 1977 Cessna 172M Cessna 172R Panel of C-GLFC The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a four... A Cessna 175A Skylark lands at Carelton Place, Ontario, Airport 2004 The Cessna 175 Skylark was a four-seat, single-engine, high-wing airplane that was produced between 1958 and 1962. ... Cessna 177B Cardinal at Smiths Falls, Ontario 2004 Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG at the COPA Flight 33 Arnprior, Ontario Fly-in 10 July 2005 The Cardinal badge sported by many Cessna 177 and 177RG aircraft Cessna 177B Cardinal at the COPA Convention, Wetaskiwin, Alberta June 2005 The Cessna 177 Cardinal... The Cessna 180 is a four- or six-seat, fixed conventional gear general aviation airplane which was produced between 1953 and 1981. ... The Cessna 182, marketed under the name Skylane, is a four-seat, high performance, single-engine, light airplane. ... Cessna 185 (C-FFXO) Skywagon II at Cambridge Bay Airport, Nunavut, Canada The Cessna 185 also know as the Skywagon is a six seat, single engined, general aviation light aircraft. ... The Cessna 188 is a family of light agricultural airplanes produced between 1966 and 1983 by the Cessna Aircraft Company. ... 1951 Cessna 195 The Cessna 190 and 195 are light single engine general aviation aircraft which were manufactured by Cessna between 1947 and 1954. ... 1951 Cessna 195 The Cessna 190 and 195 are light single engine general aviation aircraft which were manufactured by Cessna between 1947 and 1954. ... The Cessna 205, 206, and 207, known variously as the Skywagon, Super Skywagon, and Stationair is a development of the popular Cessna line of high-wing, single-engine piston aircraft used for general aviation. ... The Cessna 205, 206, and 207, known variously as the Skywagon, Super Skywagon, and Stationair is a development of the popular Cessna line of high-wing, single-engine piston aircraft used for general aviation. ... The Cessna 205, 206, and 207, known variously as the Skywagon, Super Skywagon, and Stationair is a development of the popular Cessna line of high-wing, single-engine piston aircraft used for general aviation. ... The Cessna 208 Caravan, also known as the Cargomaster, is a single turboprop short-haul regional airliner and utility aircraft built in the USA by Cessna. ... Cessna 210 Centurion Cessna T210L A Cessna T210L shows the designs strutless cantilever wing The Cessna 210 Centurion (variants include the Cessna 210, turbocharged Cessna T210, and pressurized Cessna P210) is a 6 seat, high-performance, single-engine general aviation aircraft which was first flown January 1957. ... The Cessna L-19 Bird Dog is a military version of the Cessna 170 used by the United States Air Force, Army and Marines. ...

Twin-engine: T-50 · 303 · 310 · 320 · 336 · 337 · 340 · 401 · 402 · 404 · 406 · 411 · 414 · 421 · 425 · 441 The Cessna AT-17 Bobcat was a twin-engined advanced trainer aircraft used by the United States during World War II to bridge the gap between single-engine trainers and twin-engine combat aircraft. ... Cessna T303 Crusader (N11FV) The Cessna 303, also called the Crusader, is a six-place light twin aircraft. ... 1968 Cessna 310N The Cessna 310 was the first twin-engine aircraft design from Cessna to enter production after World War II. The 310 first flew on January 3, 1953 with deliveries starting in late 1954. ... 1968 Cessna 310N The Cessna 310 was the first twin-engine aircraft design from Cessna to enter production after World War II. The 310 first flew on January 3, 1953 with deliveries starting in late 1954. ... A Cessna 337 Super Skymaster The Cessna Skymaster is a twin-engine civil utility aircraft built in a push-pull configuration. ... A Cessna 337 Super Skymaster The Cessna Skymaster is a twin-engine civil utility aircraft built in a push-pull configuration. ... The Cessna 340 is a twin piston engine pressurized business aircraft that was manufactured by Cessna. ... The Cessna 402 is a 6 to 10 place light twin piston engine aircraft. ... The Cessna 402 is a 6 to 10 place light twin piston engine aircraft. ... Cessna Model 404 Titan II is a twin engined, propeller driven light aircraft that first flew in 1977. ... Reims-Cessna 406 Caravan II The Reims-Cessna 406 Caravan II is a twin turboprop aircraft manufactured and designed by Reims Aviation in France in cooperation with Cessna. ... The Cessna 414 is a light, twin-engine personal transport aircraft built by Cessna from 1968 until the mid 1980s, when decreased demand across the general aviation industry forced nearly all manufacturers to cut down on production models. ... The Cessna 421 Golden Eagle is a development of the earlier Cessna 414 light, twin-engine personal transport aircraft. ... The Cessna 425 or Conquest I is an 8 seat pressurised turbine aircraft. ... The Cessna 441 Conquest was the first turboprop designed by Cessna and was meant to fill the gap between their jets and piston-engined aircraft. ...

Citation series: I-I/SP · II-II/SP-SII · III-VI-VII · V-Ultra-Encore · Excel-XLS-Sovereign · CJ/CJ1 · CJ2 · CJ3 · CJ4 · Mustang · X Cessna Citation II The Cessna Citation includes a large family of jet-powered corporate aircraft. ... Cessna Citation II The Cessna Citation includes a large family of jet-powered corporate aircraft. ... Cessna Citation II The Cessna Citation includes a large family of jet-powered corporate aircraft. ... Cessna Citation II The Cessna Citation includes a large family of jet-powered corporate aircraft. ... Cessna Citation II The Cessna Citation includes a large family of jet-powered corporate aircraft. ... Cessna Citation II The Cessna Citation includes a large family of jet-powered corporate aircraft. ... Cessna Citation II The Cessna Citation includes a large family of jet-powered corporate aircraft. ... The Cessna 510 Citation Mustang is a business jet with two cockpit seats, four cabin seats and a toilet. ... The Cessna Citation X is a medium-sized business jet aircraft designed to fly at high subsonic speeds. ...

Military AT-17 · L-19 · O-2 · A-37 · T-37 · T-47A The Cessna AT-17 Bobcat was a twin-engined advanced trainer aircraft used by the United States during World War II to bridge the gap between single-engine trainers and twin-engine combat aircraft. ... The Cessna L-19 Bird Dog is a military version of the Cessna 170 used by the United States Air Force, Army and Marines. ... The O-2 Skymaster is a military version of the Cessna 337 Super Skymaster. ... One of the most prominent of the trainer-attack type aircraft is the Cessna T-37/A-37, known in various forms as the Tweety Bird, Tweet, Dragonfly, or Super Tweet. ... One of the most prominent of the trainer-attack type aircraft is the Cessna T-37/A-37, known in various forms as the Tweety Bird, Tweet, Dragonfly, or Super Tweet. ... Cessna Citation II The Cessna Citation includes a large family of jet-powered corporate aircraft. ...

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Variants

Citation XLS

Citation XLS+

Citation Sovereign

Specifications Cessna Citation Sovereign

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