Specifications
AI Description
- Model: Eclipse 500
- Avionics: IFMS v2.08 by IS&S, dual Primary Flight Displays, 15” Multi-Function Display, color weather radar, XM satellite weather, geo-referenced approach plates, fully coupled autopilot, FIKI capability.
- Engines: 2 x Pratt & Whitney PW610F-A, 900 lbs thrust each, enrolled in BEI Gold maintenance program, 3,500 hour TBO.
- Performance: Cruise speed up to 370 knots, operational ceiling of 41,000 feet, fuel burn less than 70 gallons per hour.
- Interior: Upgraded "550 Style" interior from Hill Aero, configured for 5 passengers, seamless headliner, custom wood inlay, upgraded seating materials.
- Exterior: Custom Total Eclipse paint scheme, silk screened labels.
- Additional Equipment: Commercial Operations Package, Class B TAWS, Skywatch HP TAS, ADS-B out, upgraded weather radar, various Tamagawa actuator upgrades, Iridium satellite phone provisions.
- Maintenance: Complies with all mandatory service bulletins, recent 24-month and 48-month inspections completed.
About this Model
Overview
The Eclipse EA500 is a compact, pressurized twin-engine jet built around the very light jet concept: modest cabin volume, low fuel burn relative to larger business jets, and systems intended to reduce workload for single-pilot operations. It is typically used for point-to-point regional travel where runway access and operating efficiency matter more than cabin space or long-range capability.
Mission Fit
The EA500 fits missions where time savings over piston/turboprop travel is important but typical passenger counts remain low. It works best when the trip profile avoids regular near-maximum payload, and when operators value jet cruise speeds and IFR capability in a small-aircraft footprint.
Cabin
Cabin volume is comparable to other VLJs: seating is typically arranged in a tight club configuration with limited ability for passengers to move around in flight. The environment is pressurized and climate-controlled, but comfort is most aligned with shorter flights and smaller groups rather than extended time aloft with frequent movement or extensive carry-on luggage.