Specifications
Broker
Aircraft Details
• Maintained under FAR Part 91, upgraded with Total Eclipse Package in 2013, certified for known ice (FIKI)
• Recent maintenance: 48-Month Inspection (due 11/2027), 48-Month Fuel Bay Inspection (due 11/2027), 24-Month Inspection (due 6/2028), all service bulletins complied with
• Engines: PW610F-A, both with 1583 hours since new, on BEI Gold maintenance program
• Avionics: Triple AHRS, fully-coupled autopilot, dual/redundant FMS (IFMS v2.8 Plus), 2-tube EFIS, 15-inch MFD, Stormscope, TAWS Class B, TCAS (Skywatch HP), Bendix/King RDR-2000 color weather radar, IFR flight rules
• Features: Flight Data Recorder, ADS-B Out, LPV, XM weather, autothrottles, anti-skid brakes, upgraded windshields, 40 cu ft oxygen tank, upgraded combustion liners, ice protection, commercial ops package, RAS battery mods
• Interior: Executive 5-passenger layout, Diablo leather, sheepskin crew seats, fully refurbished in 2013, three AC outlets, plated finishes, custom trim
• Exterior: Total Eclipse scheme by First Class Aerospace (2020), white with red & blue stripes, silk screened labels
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.