N117EA2007 Eclipse 500

Overview

The airframe bearing tail number N117EA is an Eclipse EA500 built in 2007 with serial number 000104. It is recorded as owned by Cordite Inc Trustee, a corporation based in Wilmington, DE, US, and is registered in the US. No published record of additional operators or interior-specific modifications is provided in the available data.

Operations & Cabin

The cabin for this airframe follows the Eclipse EA500 family practice of a typical 4-6 place executive layout with forward club and side-facing seating; the specific interior fit for N117EA is not published. Avionics commonly fitted to the EA500 series include the Avio NG / IFMS suite, although the exact avionics fit for N117EA is not published. With a range of 1,125 nm and cruise speed of 335 kts, the aircraft is suited to short- to mid-range business missions and regional point-to-point travel from its owner’s base in Wilmington, DE, US. Maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect twin-engine turbine operation with certified Pratt & Whitney Canada powerplants and the typical upkeep cycles associated with executive cabin configurations.

Model & Market Context

The Eclipse EA500 airframe represented a light, multi-engine executive option with a relatively high cruise speed and service ceiling of 41,000 ft, positioning it for efficient regional business travel. With twin PW610F-A engines producing 900 lbf each, the type filled a niche for operators seeking compact performance combined with six-seat cabin flexibility.