Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Avionics: Avio NG v1.7 Suite (upgraded to v1.9 with ADS-B “in/out”), dual primary flight displays, 15” multi-function display, FIKI capability, upgraded Garmin GTN-625 with WAAS, color weather radar, Jeppesen approach plates, XM satellite weather.
- Engines: (2) Pratt & Whitney PW610F-A engines, 900 lbs thrust each, 3,500 hour TBO, enrolled in BEI Gold Flex program.
- Performance: Cruise speeds up to 370 knots, operational ceiling of 41,000 feet, fuel burn less than 70 gallons per hour.
- Interior: Factory “Slate LX” interior, configured for 6 passengers, upgraded LX edition seating, plated metal finishes.
- Exterior: Custom paint scheme completed in December 2017, featuring blue top and silver stripe, polished window frames.
- Additional Equipment: Skywatch HP TAS, Class B TAWS, DME, ADF, dual communication and navigation radios, upgraded weather radar, oxygen tank with quick-don mask.
- Maintenance: RVSM certified, always hangared, recent 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.