N15SL

Overview

This entry documents the specific airframe N15SL, a 1994-built Cessna Citation Ultra (560) carrying serial number 560-0272. The aircraft is registered in the United States and owned by CP Ultra LLC, an LLC based in Sacramento, CA, US. Operator and maintenance activity are typical of a corporate-registered light business jet operating from its Sacramento home base.

Operations & Cabin

The airframe is configured with an executive cabin layout supporting the typical 7-11 passenger arrangements; broker listings specifically cite the refurbished interior completed 2024, indicating recent cosmetic and likely systems refresh. Avionics fit includes a Honeywell Primus 1000 with a three-tube EFIS, Collins radios, a Garmin GMX-200 MFD, KGP-860 EGPWS, and TCAS I, supporting mixed IFR corporate and charter operations. With a maximum cruise near 430 kts and a range of 1,960 nm, the aircraft suits short- to mid-range point-to-point corporate missions and private charters from its Sacramento base. Maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect typical JT15D-5D engine programs and aging-system upgrades; recent interior work suggests attention to marketability and passenger comfort.

Model & Market Context

The Cessna Citation Ultra (560) occupies the light-medium business jet niche, prized for runway performance, efficient twin JT15D engines, and a high-altitude capability to 45,000 ft. Competing models in the same mission envelope historically include small-cabin jets from Learjet and older Falcon and Hawker variants. Buyer and charter demand for late-1990s Citation Ultras is influenced by avionics fit, interior condition, and engine program status; the combination of a Honeywell Primus 1000 EFIS suite and a 2024-refurbished cabin supports resale and charter appeal despite the airframe’s age. Maintenance and resale considerations for N15SL will hinge on continued avionics modernization, engine TBO status, and documented maintenance history.