N1EA

This entry covers airframe tail number N1EA, a 2008 build of the Eclipse 500 (EA500) with serial 000173, manufactured by Eclipse Aviation Corp. The airframe is registered in the United States and is owned by the corporation ECLIPSE N1EA LLC, based in La Vernia, TX, US, which is also its primary operator/home base. Registry records note its corporate ownership and a market valuation of $1,000,000, reflecting the aircraft’s condition and position in the light jet used market.

The specific cabin of N1EA is configured as an executive layout with a 4-place club seating and capability for up to 6 seats; typical configurations follow 1+4 or 1+5 arrangements. Avionics are provided by the Avio suite (IS&S / Avio NG variants), supporting the flightdeck systems and mission avionics common to the type. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include short to mid-range executive transport and on-demand charter flights within a U.S. regional footprint, leveraging its 1,125 nm range and 335 kt cruise speed. Corporate ownership by ECLIPSE N1EA LLC suggests use under a managed or owner-operated program based from La Vernia, Texas, with maintenance considerations aligned to the twin PW610F-A turbofan engines and Avio avionics supportability.

The Eclipse 500 (EA500) family occupies the very light jet segment, offering efficient short-to-medium range performance and single-pilot capability in many configurations. With a maximum ceiling of 41,000 ft and modest operating weights, the model competes against other VLJs and light jets in missions prioritizing low trip cost and point-to-point flexibility. Market demand for specific airframes like N1EA depends on service history, avionics standard, and engine support; the listed valuation of $1,000,000 reflects secondary-market pressures, owner/operator preferences, and anticipated maintenance or avionics upgrade cycles.