N20KS

This entry documents airframe N20KS, an Eclipse EA500 built in 2008 with serial number 000244. The aircraft is owned and operated by DC AIR LLC, a limited liability company based in Nampa, ID, US, and is registered in the US. The airframe is a late-2000s production EA500 with a single, traceable owner/operator on public file; acquisition by DC AIR LLC represents the primary known registry action. Valuation assessments list the airframe at $1,300,000, reflecting its configuration and age.

The airframe is fitted with an executive 5–6 place layout that is single-pilot capable and configured for business missions; seating capacity is listed as 6, accommodating an executive cabin arrangement. Avionics are the Avio suite with Avio NG (Avio Next Generation) fit, providing the panel baseline used across the model line. With a listed cruise of 335 kts and range of 1,125 nm, typical mission profiles for this aircraft include short to mid-range business trips and owner-flown transport from its base in Nampa, ID, US. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe reflect the twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW610F-A turbofan installation and the support environment for Avio-series avionics, and the aircraft’s estimated market value of $1,300,000 informs upkeep and component replacement planning.

The Eclipse EA500 occupies the very light jet segment, offering high cruise speeds and a relatively high maximum operating altitude of 41,000 ft for its class. Competing models in the niche emphasize owner-operator single-pilot capability and low operating cost tradeoffs versus light-cabin turbofan jets. Buyer and charter demand for airframes like N20KS typically focuses on private business use and owner-flown missions; resale and maintenance considerations center on engine support for the PW610F-A pair and availability of Avio/Avio NG avionics parts and updates.