Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Model: Eclipse 500
- Avionics: IFMS v2.08 by IS&S, ADF, DME, dual PFDs, 15” MFD, color weather radar, XM satellite weather, geo-referenced approach plates, fully coupled autopilot, FIKI certified.
- Engines: 2 x Pratt & Whitney PW610F-A (900 lbs thrust each), enrolled in BEI Silver Lite 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: Factory “Diablo LX” with leather seating for 6, equipped with adjustable lumbar support, downwash lighting, and 110-volt outlets.
- Exterior: LX-4 design, white with dark blue and light blue stripes.
- Additional Equipment: Commercial Operations Package, upgraded weather radar, TAWS, Skywatch HP TAS, ADS-B capable, upgraded combustion liners, new brakes installed January 2024.
- Maintenance: Excellent history, recent inspections completed, RVSM certified, one owner since new.
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.