N500SX - 1999 Cessna 560XL Aircraft Registration

C56X

1999 CESSNA 560XL

Aircraft Description

N500SX is a 1999 Cessna 560XL, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Merlin Aviation LLC in Indianapolis, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 29, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on September 8, 2016. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a P&w Canada PW545A engine producing 3952 pounds of thrust, N500SX is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A63B96 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N500SX was last tracked by AviatorDB near Palm Beach International Airport (KPBI) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N500SX was last updated on September 2, 2023. 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 N500SX. 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
1999
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 29, 2003
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 8, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
MERLIN AVIATION LLC
Address
9001 N MERIDIAN ST
City
INDIANAPOLIS
State / Zip Code
Indiana46260-2333
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
P&W CANADA
Engine Model
PW545A
Thrust
3952 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
51435626
Mode S Code (Hex)
A63B96

Additional Details

Registration
N500SX
Serial Number
560-5018
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
13
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 2, 2023
Last Update Date
September 2, 2023
Unique ID
00039519

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 02:03:49)
Airport
Latitude
39.732422
Longitude
-86.287636

Data Source

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

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