N140U 1999 Cessna Citation Excel

Overview

This article describes the specific airframe bearing tail number N140U, a 1999-built Cessna 560XL Citation Excel with serial number 560-5032. The airframe is registered in the United States and is owned by Cosmos Holdings Group LLC, an LLC based in Newark, DE, US, which appears as the current registered proprietor. No other ownership transfers or notable registry actions beyond the current recorded owner are published in the supplied data.

Operations & Cabin

The airframe is equipped with a typical executive cabin arrangement for the model: a club-style seating plan configured for seven to nine passengers, complemented by a forward galley and an aft baggage compartment, while the registry notes certification for up to 13 seats. Avionics for this airframe are listed as a Honeywell Primus-series (Primus 1000 family) fit, consistent with common Excel installations and supporting modern navigation and flight management tasks for business transport. Mission profiles for this airframe align with the Citation Excel’s role as a short- to medium-range corporate jet, operating point-to-point executive travel within the aircraft’s 1,678 nm range and cruising at approximately 423 kts, typically from the operator’s home base near Newark, DE, US. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe follow standard Excel practices, including PW545 engine support and avionics lifecycle planning tied to Primus-series components.

Model & Market Context

The Cessna 560XL Citation Excel occupies the midsize turbofan business jet niche, offering a balance of cabin comfort, range and operating economics that appeals to owner-operators and charter fleets. With dual Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545 engines producing about 3,804 lbf each, the Excel provides performance to FL450 and cruise speeds near 423 kts, positioning it competitively against light-midsize rivals of its era.