N287WM

This entry describes airframe N287WM, an Eclipse EA500 built in 2008 with manufacturer serial number 000247 and United States registration US. Specific ownership timeline and operator history are not publicly detailed for this airframe; ownership timeline not published. Registry entries confirm the airworthiness and US civil registration status for this serial, and available records indicate it retains its original factory configuration from Eclipse Aviation Corp production runs. Condition and valuation notes are not published for this individual airframe.

The cabin of N287WM is fitted in a 5–6 place executive club layout with club seating and an optional single belted lav/seat configuration, providing flexible accommodation for business missions and light charter work. Typical avionics for this serial conform to the EA500 standard, installed with the Avio NG (Avio Next Generation) / Avio Avionics suite as a typical EA500 fit, supporting modern flight management, synthetic vision options, and integrated systems monitoring. With its short- to medium-range capability and high cruise speed, operations for this airframe would commonly include cross-country business trips and regional point-to-point missions from a US-based operator; specific operator base is not published. Maintenance considerations align with twin turbofan light-jet practices, emphasizing PW610F-A engine shop intervals and avionics software/backup system currency.

The Eclipse EA500 occupies a niche as a very light twin-engine turbofan that prioritizes high cruise speed and efficient short- to medium-range performance for six occupants. With a cruise of 335 kts, range of 1,125 nm and service ceiling of 41,000 ft, it competes in the owner-flown and small charter sectors against other light jets that balance operating economy and speed. Buyer and charter demand tends to emphasize proven engine reliability (two PW610F-A turbofans at 900 lbf thrust each) and avionics modernity (Avio NG), while resale and maintenance considerations focus on engine time, composite/airframe inspections, and the availability of legacy Eclipse support.