N278XL - 2002 Cessna 560XL Aircraft Registration

C56X

2002 CESSNA 560XL

Aircraft Description

N278XL is a 2002 Cessna 560XL, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to 560XL LLC in Newark, DE. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 12, 2002. The registration certificate was issued on December 17, 2020. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a P&w Canada PW545 SER engine producing 3952 pounds of thrust, N278XL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2C64C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N278XL was last tracked by AviatorDB near Dallas Love Field (KDAL) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N278XL was last updated on February 7, 2024. 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 N278XL. 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
September 12, 2002
Classification
Experimental 1 Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 17, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
560XL LLC
Address
40 E MAIN ST STE 980
City
NEWARK
State / Zip Code
Delaware19711-4639
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)
50543114
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2C64C

Additional Details

Registration
N278XL
Serial Number
560-5278
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
13
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
February 7, 2024
Last Update Date
February 7, 2024
Unique ID
00304147

Last Known Position

Date
April 5, 2026 (UTC 23:01:47)
Airport
Latitude
32.845537
Longitude
-96.843193

Data Source

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

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