N187EA2008 Eclipse 500

Overview

This entry covers airframe N187EA, an Eclipse Aviation-built Eclipse 500 (EA500) with manufacturer serial 000187, delivered in 2008. The aircraft is U.S.-registered (US) and carries the specific construction and equipment set associated with early EA500 production runs. Ownership timeline and detailed operator history are Not published in the supplied data; notable registry actions beyond national registration are Not published. Condition and valuation highlights are limited to factory configuration and common EA500 attributes rather than an independent appraisal.

Operations & Cabin

The fitted cabin follows a typical 5-6 place executive layout accommodating a single-pilot plus up to five passengers, with a small forward galley and limited baggage volume consistent with the EA500 type. Avionics aboard this airframe are from the Avio / AvioNG family (IS&S), reflecting the common Avio-series installations fitted to EA500s; individual fit and capabilities can vary with subsequent refurbishments or upgrades. Typical mission profiles for an airframe with these performance figures emphasize short to medium-range executive transport, point-to-point regional hops and light business travel, leveraging the aircraft’s high single-pilot capability and efficient twin-engine thrust. Operator base and specific route records for this tail number are Not published in the provided dataset; maintenance considerations follow EA500 norms given the compact cabin and limited baggage capacity.

Model & Market Context

The Eclipse 500 (EA500) occupies the very light jet niche within the fixed-wing multi-engine category, offering high cruise speed (around 370 kts) and transcontinental-feasible single-leg range near 1,125 nm for light executive missions. Competing models in the VLJ category have historically included similar twin- or single-engine small jets focused on owner-operators and charter operators seeking economy and speed on short sectors. Buyer and charter demand tends to emphasize low operating cost, single-pilot capability and airport accessibility; resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect the PW610F-A engine commonality, Avio-series avionics support, and the limited baggage/cabin volume that constrain some mission flexibility.