Eclipse Aviation Corp. / 2007
N117EA
Eclipse EA500 (Eclipse 500) (EA500)
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Aircraft Overview
2007
Year Manufactured
N117EA
Registration Number
104
Serial Number
6
Max Passengers
1125 NM
Range
375 MPH
Max Speed
3 Hours
Duration of Flight
41000 ft
Service Ceiling
Under 12,500lbs
Aircraft Class
Cordite Inc Trustee
Ownership
Wilmington, DE, US
Location
A04699
Mode-S Code
US
Registration Country
Jan 25, 2008
Certificate Issued
May 31, 2025
Reg. Expiration
History
Safety Record
N117EA
Historic note: the registration N117EA was previously assigned to a Cessna 441 Conquest II involved in a ground collision and fire on 1986-11-30 (airframe destroyed). The current EA500 airframe (MSN 000104) has no recent accident history found.
History
Ownership History
- CDCurrent Owner2008-01-25
Cordite Inc Trustee: FAA certificate issued; registration assigned to Cordite Inc Trustee (Wilmington, DE).
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AI Summary
Eclipse EA500 (Eclipse 500) (EA500)
Overview
U.S. registration (N117EA); certificate issued 2008-01-25; Mode S A04699; registered to Cordite Inc Trustee (Wilmington, DE).
Specifications
- Engines: 2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW610F-A (900 lbf each)
- Range: 1125 nm
- Cruise: 335 kts
- Seats: 6
- Ceiling: 41000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical 4–6 place executive layout (forward club/side-facing seating); specific interior for N117EA not published Not publicly documented for this registration; EA500s commonly have small baggage compartment and basic executive appointments Avionics: Avio NG / IFMS commonly fitted to EA500-series (specific fit for N117EA not published)
Model & Market Context
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. The airframe’s documented civilian valuation stands at $1,300,000, reflecting its age and configuration as of the latest registry data. No published record of additional operators or interior-specific modifications is provided in the available data.
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.
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. Secondary-market considerations for N117EA include airframe age (built 2007) and the reported valuation of $1,300,000, factors that influence maintenance investment, parts availability, and resale dynamics for owners and trustees.