Specifications
AI Description
- Model: Eclipse 500
- Avionics: IFMS v2.5 by IS&S (Safety Enhancement Package)
- Features: Two Primary Flight Displays, 15” Multi-Function Display, Color Weather Radar, Fully Coupled Autopilot, Geo-referenced Jeppesen Approach Plates, Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI)
- Engines: 2 x Pratt & Whitney PW610F-A (900 lbs thrust each), 3,500 hour TBO
- Engine Maintenance Program: BEI Gold
- Performance: Cruise speeds up to 370 knots, operational ceiling of 41,000 feet, fuel burn less than 70 gallons per hour
- Interior: Original Cayenne LX Edition, 5 seats, all-leather seating with armrests, wood laminate accent trim, 110-volt AC power outlets
- Exterior: LX-2 design with red and green stripes
- Maintenance: Complies with all Mandatory Service Bulletins, recent inspections completed
- Additional Equipment: FIKI, Commercial Operations Package, Class B TAWS, Skywatch HP TAS, ADS-B capable, anti-lock brakes, auto-throttle system
- Inspection Status: 24-month and 48-month inspections completed, next due dates noted
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.