N218JT

This entry covers airframe N218JT, a 2007-built Eclipse EA500 (Eclipse 500) light jet, serial number 000047, manufactured by Eclipse Aviation Corp. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is registered to AML Global Payments LLC, a corporate owner based in Albuquerque, NM, US, which serves as the operator/home base for the airframe. There are no additional publicized owner transfers or notable registry actions beyond that corporate registration; the airframe is described in records with a stated retail/value estimate of $1,398,000, reflecting its market position and condition for its model year and equipment fit.

The airplane is outfitted in a typical 1+4 executive cabin layout, described as Typical 1+4 executive layout (5–6 seats, small executive cabin with forward galley/baggage area), which supports short to medium business missions and light charter usage from its base in Albuquerque, NM, US. Avionics for this specific airframe are reported as the IS&S Avio integrated flight deck, with variants cited as (Avio/Avio NG / v2.x variants reported); this affects pilot interface, upgrade pathways, and compliance with avionics modernization programs. The compact executive cabin and forward galley/baggage area make the airframe suitable for light corporate transport, positioning flights, and regional hops within its quoted 1,125 nm range; maintenance considerations typically follow Pratt & Whitney Canada PW600-series engine programs and airframe-specific inspection intervals.

As an Eclipse EA500 (Eclipse 500), N218JT belongs to a family aimed at owner-operators and charter brokers seeking very light jet performance with relatively low operating costs. With a cruise speed of 335 kts and service ceiling of 41,000 ft, the type competes against other VLJs and light jets in point-to-point regional missions, offering lower acquisition price points relative to larger light jets. Market demand and resale value for this airframe are influenced by installed avionics (notably the IS&S Avio series), engine time on PW610F-A units, and the broader health of the VLJ secondary market; the listed valuation of $1,398,000 reflects these combined factors for a 2007 serial 000047 example.