N238SM - 2002 Cessna 560XL Aircraft Registration

C56X

2002 CESSNA 560XL

Aircraft Description

N238SM is a 2002 Cessna 560XL, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Excel Leasing LLC in Excelsior, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 17, 2002. The registration certificate was issued on February 9, 2018. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a P&w Canada PW545 SER engine producing 3952 pounds of thrust, N238SM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A227D4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N238SM was last tracked by AviatorDB near Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (KBZN) on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N238SM was last updated on May 29, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna Citation XLS represents one of the most successful midsize business jets in aviation history, combining cabin comfort with light jet operational flexibility. First flown on February 29, 1996, it is a low-wing twin-turbofan aircraft that seats up to eight passengers in a 461-cubic-foot cabin. With a maximum speed of 441 mph and the ability to operate from 4,000-foot runways, the aircraft measures 58.7 feet in length with a 56-foot wingspan. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company, now owned by Textron. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C56X.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N238SM. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
2002
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
560XL
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C56X560XL Citation XLS
Weight Class
12,500–19,999 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 17, 2002
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 9, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
EXCEL LEASING LLC
Address
26640 EDGEWOOD RD
City
EXCELSIOR
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55331-8339
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
P&W CANADA
Engine Model
PW545 SER
Thrust
3952 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
50423724
Mode S Code (Hex)
A227D4

Additional Details

Registration
N238SM
Serial Number
560-5238
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
13
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
May 29, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00024137

Last Known Position

Date
April 5, 2026 (UTC 18:19:45)
Airport
Latitude
44.824882
Longitude
-93.465098

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC