N162DJ

This entry covers airframe N162DJ, an Eclipse EA500 built in 2007 with serial number 000079. The aircraft is owned by Delta Whiskey Bravo Inc, a corporation based in Wilmington, DE, and is registered in the US. The airframe’s registry record reflects its corporate ownership and continued US registration, and its market valuation is listed at $900,000, indicating its standing among later-production very light jets of its class.

The subject aircraft is fitted in an executive cabin configured 1+4 (5 standard) with an option for a sixth seat; the small club-style cabin measures approximately 12 ft in length. Typical avionics fit for this airframe is the IS&S Avio integrated flight displays (Avio/Avio NG), which is the typical EA500 installation for flight deck integration and situational awareness. Operated by a Wilmington, Delaware–based corporate owner, this airframe’s mission profile is consistent with short to medium-range executive transport, owner-flown or light charter hops within the continental United States. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe align with light-jet practices for Pratt & Whitney Canada PW610F-A engines and the EA500 systems architecture.

The Eclipse EA500 occupies the very light jet niche, offering single-pilot capability, high cruise speed, and modest range suited for regional executive missions. Competing models in this category typically emphasize low operating costs and smaller cabin footprints; the EA500’s cruise of 335 kts and ceiling of 41,000 ft reflect its performance positioning. Buyer and charter demand for late-2000s EA500s like N162DJ depends on maintenance history, avionics fit, and engine program status; resale value around $900,000 underscores secondary-market pricing pressures for older very light jets.