Eclipse 500
1 model built 2006–2008 · 220 on the US register today
The Eclipse 500, built 2006-2008 and the aeroplane that named the very light jet category: 6,000 lb, four passenger seats, two small Pratt & Whitney turbofans burning about 60 gallons an hour. Eclipse Aviation collapsed in 2008 and the type was continued as the Eclipse 550 by Eclipse Aerospace.
The variants
| MODEL | YEARS | ACTIVE | TAILFAX SCORE | WHAT CHANGED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA500 | 2006–2008 | 220 | — | The original |
Family fleet, active
220
FAA registry
NTSB events / 1,000, 10 yrs
4.5
1 events over 220 active aircraft, pooled across the family
Data as of: FAA registry Sep 28 · NTSB Oct 2 · scores Sep 30