New In The BAS Turbine Disassembly Hangar June 25, 2025

Big news from the BAS Turbine Disassembly Hangar—we just brought in a Cessna Citation 560 Ultra for teardown. This iconic light jet, once hailed as Flying Magazine’s Best Business Jet, is packed with premium parts ready for a second life. From its powerful JT15D-5D engines to its sleek glass cockpit, the Ultra is a goldmine for high-demand turbine components. Follow along as we crack it open and get its best parts back into the sky.

Cessna Citation 560 Ultra

The Citation 560 Ultra in the BAS Disassembly Hangar...

was acquired directly from its previous owner, who opted to sell rather than invest in the costly engine inspections and overhauls it was due for. The aircraft arrived complete and was flown straight into our facility in Greeley...making this a rare opportunity for a full teardown with virtually every component intact.

Disassembly is already underway, and parts will be hitting our website soon. With complete logbooks in hand and full traceability available, we’re ready to provide all the details you need. If you're after specific parts, we highly recommend reaching out early - inventory moves fast, and once it’s gone, it’s gone.

We will recover parts and components from EVERY system on this airplane...

• Avionics & Cockpit
• Electrical Systems
• Hydraulic Systems
• Pneumatics
• Environmentals
• Fuel System
• Flight Controls
• Landing Gear
• Ice & Rain Protection
• And so much more!

Some items will sell very quickly, so we suggest reaching out ASAP if you need...

• Pratt & Whitney JT15D-5D Engines - SOLD
• Landing Gear components or whole assemblies
• Wheels and brakes
• Avionics & Instruments
• Honeywell FMS
• Flight Displays & Multifunction Display
• Symbol Generators and Display Control Units
• GPS, Comms, and Radios
• Weather Radar
• Honeywell Primus 1000 Autopilot
• Control yokes
• Pilot and co-pilot seats
• Cabin seats
• Ailerons, Elevators, Rudder, Flaps, Trim Tabs, etc.
• Actuators, cables, pulleys, and bellcranks

970-313-4823 • sales@baspartsales.com

🛩 A Brief History of the Cessna Citation 560 Series

Origins and Design Evolution

The Cessna Citation 560, originally known as the Citation V, is a twin-engine light business jet developed from the Citation S/II. It made its first flight in August 1987 and received certification on December 9, 1988, with deliveries beginning in April 1989. It marked a significant step up in performance and space from its predecessors, featuring:

• A 1.5-foot fuselage stretch over the Citation S/II.
• A recontoured cabin interior offering 17.3 feet of cabin length and seven windows per side.
• A maximum seating capacity of 11, including a belted lavatory seat.
• JT15D-5A turbofans from Pratt & Whitney Canada, providing 2,900 lbf of thrust each.

The Citation V introduced electronic flight instrumentation (EFIS) - standard for the first time in a Citation, albeit only on the captain’s side.

Performance Enhancements

The airframe retained the supercritical airfoil and swept wing roots of the S/II but improved aerodynamic efficiency and maintenance ease. Pneumatic deicing boots replaced the older fluid system, and the horizontal stabilizer span was extended to account for greater engine thrust. The V cruised at 425 knots and reached a service ceiling of 45,000 ft, though its range was slightly lower than its predecessor due to increased fuel consumption.

Production and Variants

Between 1989 and 2011, 774 aircraft were produced:

• Citation V: 262 units
• Ultra: 279 units
• Encore: 168 units
• Encore+: 65 units

Military variants include the UC-35A/B/C/D and OT-47B Tracker, with specialized roles in executive transport and drug interdiction.

✈ The Citation Ultra Variant (Model 560 Ultra)

Technical and Performance Upgrades

The Citation Ultra, announced in September 1993 and certified in June 1994, was a significant evolution of the Citation V. It introduced:

• New JT15D-5D engines with 3,045 lbf of thrust—featuring redesigned compressors and turbines, and machined fan disks.
• These engine upgrades allowed the Ultra to become the first straight-wing Citation to exceed critical Mach in level flight.
• A full Honeywell Primus 1000 glass cockpit, replacing the partial EFIS system with modernized pilot avionics.

Performance remained impressive with a cruise speed around 420–430 knots, a service ceiling of FL450, and a range of 1,960 nautical miles.

Reception and Legacy

• The Ultra was named Flying Magazine’s "Best Business Jet" of 1994.
• It remained in production until 1999, with a total of 279 aircraft delivered.
• It is commonly used by the U.S. Army (UC-35A) and Marine Corps (UC-35C) for high-priority transport missions.