N6100

This article covers airframe N6100, an example of the Eclipse EA500 (Eclipse 500) built in 2007 with manufacturer serial 000046. The airframe is registered in the US and is owned by CONTRAILS LLC (an LLC based in Dover, DE, US), which appears as the principal operator/home base on the current registration. The airframe’s ownership is recorded to a single corporate owner rather than multiple private operators, and at the time of record its estimated market valuation is $1,200,000, reflecting condition and equipment fit typical of the type.

The specific airframe features a typical executive cabin laid out as 1+4 with a flexible 4–6 passenger executive cabin arrangement, allowing for single-pilot operation with a compact executive interior. Avionics are installed as Avio NG (IS&S), providing the integrated flightdeck suite associated with enhanced single-pilot capability and situational awareness on the platform. Typical mission profiles for this airframe would include short-to-medium range business travel within the aircraft’s 1,125 nm range and high-speed cruise capability at 375 kts, operating from the owner’s base in Dover, DE, US. Maintenance and operational considerations for this specific airframe follow the Eclipse EA500 program norms, with attention to twin-engine turbofan systems and avionics lifecycle management.

The Eclipse EA500 (Eclipse 500) occupies the very light jet niche with twin PW610F-A turbofan powerplants producing 900 lbf thrust each, offering high cruise speeds and a 41,000 ft service ceiling for efficient regional point-to-point trips. Competing models in the same market niche emphasize low operating costs and compact executive cabins; resale and maintenance considerations for this specific serial include avionics refresh cycles for the Avio NG (IS&S) suite and the general market demand for well-documented, corporately owned airframes. The recorded valuation of $1,200,000 provides a benchmark for comparable trades and charter entry decisions.