Specifications
AI Description
- Model: ECLIPSE EA500
- Engine: (2) Pratt & Whitney PW610F-A, 900 lbs thrust each
- Engine Maintenance Program: BEI Gold
- 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) v2.9, dual FMS, 15” MFD, ADS-B “Out”, fully coupled autopilot
- Interior: Refurbished to 550-style in 2016, six seats, upgraded materials
- Exterior: Custom design, special edition paint scheme completed in 2016
- Additional Equipment: Anti-skid braking system, synthetic vision, upgraded weather radar, Class B TAWS, Skywatch HP TAS
- Inspection Status: 24-month and 48-month inspections completed in July 2024
- Features: RVSM compliant, equipped with dual flight management systems, freon air conditioning, USB power outlets
- Additional Services: Pilot training, pre-buy inspection, insurance, financing, engine program discounts offered by AEROCOR
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.