Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Model: Eclipse 500
- Engine: (2) Pratt & Whitney PW610F-A, 900 lbs thrust each
- Engine Maintenance Program: Enrolled in BEI Gold (fully paid, no deferrals)
- Cruise Speed: Up to 370 knots
- Operational Ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Fuel Burn: Less than 70 gallons per hour
- Avionics: Integrated Flight Management System (IFMS) v2.08, dual Primary Flight Displays, 15” Multi-Function Display, Color Weather Radar, Fully Coupled Autopilot, Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI)
- Interior: Upgraded "550 Style" from Hill Aero, configured for 5 seats, seamless headliner, custom wood inlay, sheepskin-covered crew seats
- Exterior: Custom Total Eclipse paint scheme from Hill Aero, silk screened labels
- Additional Equipment: Commercial Operations Package, Class B TAWS, Skywatch HP TAS, ADS-B “out”, upgraded weather radar, Iridium satellite telephone provisions
- Inspection Status: Complies with all mandatory service bulletins, recent inspections completed in December 2022
- Weight: Basic Empty Weight = 3,807 lbs
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.