N202EA2008 Eclipse 500

Overview

This airframe, registered as N202EA, is an Eclipse 500 (EA500) built in 2008 with serial number 000202. It is recorded as owned by Sierra Tango LLC, a corporation based in Madison, AL, US, and is registered in the US civil registry. The airframe history for this specific serial reflects corporate ownership rather than individual or fractional operation; valuation and detailed condition reporting are not published. The aircraft's manufacturer is listed as Eclipse Aviation Corp and it carries the fixed-wing multi-engine category designation.

Operations & Cabin

The aircraft is outfitted in a single-pilot executive layout with typical seating configurations described as 1 + 4 (5) or 1 + 5 (6), reflecting a flexible cabin that can accommodate five to six occupants including the pilot. Avionics are installed as IS&S Avio (Avio NG) / Avio suite, supporting the single-pilot IFR capabilities common to the type. Typical mission profiles for this airframe would emphasize short to mid-range executive transport given a maximum range of 1,125 nm and a cruise speed near 335 kts, operating from its Madison, Alabama-based owner/operator for regional business trips and repositioning flights. Maintenance considerations align with twin-engine light jet practices, with specific attention to the PW610F series engines and the integrated IS&S avionics architecture.

Model & Market Context

The Eclipse 500 (EA500) occupies a niche in the very light jet segment, offering low direct operating costs and point-to-point speed for owner-operators and small charter outfits. With modest range and a high service ceiling of 41,000 ft, it competes against other VLJs and light jets for short business hops and air taxi roles. Demand tends to be strongest among owners valuing single-pilot capability and efficient airport access; resale and maintenance considerations focus on engine time, avionics upgrades (notably the Avio suite), and the airframe’s logged hours and refurbishments.