N179TD
Eclipse EA500 (Eclipse 500)
Eclipse Aviation Corporation
3 Hours
Duration of Flight
1125 NM
Range
375 MPH
Max Speed
Gallery
Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2023-07-28No flight history available
Flight records for this aircraft have not been tracked yet.
AI Summary
Eclipse EA500 (Eclipse 500)
Overview
US registration N179TD — 2007 Eclipse EA500 (MSN 000074). Registered to ELM GROVE PIPELINE LLC (Alpine, WY). Certificate issue 2022-04-18; airworthiness 2007-10-28; Mode S A13C49. (See FAA-derived public records/listings.)
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Pratt & Whitney Canada PW610F-A (900 lbf each)
- Range: 1125 nm
- Cruise: 370 kts
- Seats: 6
- Ceiling: 41000 ft
Operations & Cabin
6-place executive layout (LX-3 style; 1+4 cockpit/passenger arrangement and 6 occupant max noted). Upgraded '550-style' interior by Hill Aero (installed 2016) — leather seating, USB power outlets, upgraded window shades, polished window frames; LX-3 color scheme (orange & grey accents). Avionics: Integrated Flight Management System (IFMS) v2.8 by IS&S (Plus package) with dual PFDs and 15" MFD (per sale listing).
Model & Market Context
N179TD is a 2007 Eclipse EA500 (MSN 000074) registered to ELM GROVE PIPELINE LLC of Alpine, WY. The airframe carries Pratt & Whitney Canada PW610F-A turbofan engines (900 lbf each) and is listed on FAA-derived public records with Mode S hex A13C49; the current FAA/registry-derived certificate issue date is 2022-04-18 and the original airworthiness date is 2007-10-28.
The aircraft is marketed as a Special-Edition / refurbished EA500 with an IFMS v2.8 (IS&S) avionics fit and a 6-place LX-style executive interior (550-style Hill Aero refurbishment noted in listings). Recent sale/listing material states total time ~1,071.7 hours and cycles ~889, with completed 24-month/300-hr and 48-month/1,200-hr inspections in 2024.
The Eclipse EA500 is a very-light twin-jet optimized for high cruise speed (high‑speed cruise ~370–375 ktas) and NBAA/IFR missions out to roughly 1,100–1,300 nm at FL410. It competes as an entry-level light jet with low fuel burn and relatively low acquisition cost on the used market; used EA500s commonly trade in the low‑to‑mid single‑million dollar range depending on options, hours, and upgrades. Key technical limits: service ceiling 41,000 ft, fuel capacity ~250–254 USG, and two PW610F-A engines (900 lbf each).
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N179TD | N100PA | N113JD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 000074 | 000132 | 000081 |
| Year Manufactured | 2007 | 2008 | 2007 |
| Duration of Flight | 3 Hours | 3 Hours | 3 Hours |
| Range | 1125 NM | 1125 NM | 1125 NM |
| Max Speed | 375 MPH | 375 MPH | 375 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Under 12,500lbs | Under 12,500lbs | Under 12,500lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 41000 ft | 41000 ft | 41000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |