N512MB

This entry covers airframe N512MB, an Eclipse Aviation EA500 built in 2008 with serial number 000175. The aircraft is registered in the US and is owned by REED BART TAYLOR TRUSTEE of Norman, OK, US, recorded as an individual trustee ownership. The airframe’s operator/home base is noted in the owner location; no further operator changes are published. The airframe’s assessed market valuation is $1,057,430, reflecting its condition and equipment fit typical of late-production Eclipse 500s.

The cabin of N512MB is configured for single-pilot operation with a compact executive interior that supports a 1 pilot + 4–5 passenger executive club / 5–6 place executive layout and includes a small galley and forward baggage space of approximately 16 cu ft. Avionics are listed as Avio NG (IS&S Avio / Avio Next Generation era typical), providing the integrated flightdeck typical for the Avio-equipped Eclipse 500 fleet. Typical missions for this airframe align with the EA500’s light-jet role — short to medium regional hops within the aircraft’s 1,125 nm range at cruise speeds near 335 kts, frequently operated from smaller business airports; the owner’s Norman, Oklahoma location suggests regional usage across the central United States. Maintenance considerations follow the twin-engine turbofan configuration with two PW610F-A powerplants and the Avio avionics suite standard to the type.

The Eclipse Aviation EA500 family occupies the very light jet niche, offering compact executive transport with jet speed and practical short-field capability. Competing models in the period include other VLJs and light-cabin jets that trade cabin size for operating efficiency; the EA500’s 335 kts cruise and 41,000 ft ceiling positioned it competitively for fast point-to-point regional travel. Buyer and charter demand for this airframe class typically centers on owner-operators and small charter operators; resale value and marketability for N512MB will reflect its Avio NG avionics fit, maintenance history, and the assessed value of $1,057,430. Maintenance and overhaul cycles for the PW610F-A engines and avionics upgrades are primary considerations for long-term operation and resale.