N842A - 1999 Cessna 560XL Aircraft Registration

C56X

1999 CESSNA 560XL

Aircraft Description

N842A is a 1999 Cessna 560XL, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Astec Industries INC in Chattanooga, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 7, 2005. The registration certificate was issued on April 28, 2011. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a P&w Canada PW545 SER engine producing 3952 pounds of thrust, N842A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB8747 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N842A was last tracked by AviatorDB near Fort Wayne International Airport (KFWA) on March 18, 2026. The FAA registry record for N842A was last updated on October 20, 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 N842A. 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
October 7, 2005
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 28, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
ASTEC INDUSTRIES INC
Address
1725 SHEPHERD RD
City
CHATTANOOGA
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37421-2947
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)
52703507
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB8747

Additional Details

Registration
N842A
Serial Number
560-5042
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
13
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00545822

Last Known Position

Date
March 18, 2026 (UTC 20:17:03)
Airport
Latitude
35.032491
Longitude
-85.201607

Data Source

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

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