N816KD

This airframe, registered as N816KD, is a 2006 production example of the Eclipse Aviation EA500 (Eclipse 500) with serial number 000003, making it one of the earliest production units of the type. The aircraft is currently owned and registered to THESE COINS ARE COOL LLC, an LLC based in Meadow Vista, CA, US, and operates on a United States registration. As a fixed-wing multi engine aircraft, N816KD has a reported market valuation of $1,100,000, reflecting its age, configuration and the niche market for very light jets of this vintage. Notable registry details include its continuous U.S. registration and identification as an early-build airframe, serial 000003 being significant to collectors and operators interested in early production examples.

The cabin of N816KD is configured in an executive layout with 4–6 place club seating, complemented by a small aft galley and baggage area; the type is typically flown single-pilot. Avionics fit for this airframe aligns with the common installation of Avio NG, with an Avio IFMS retrofit available for operators seeking enhanced flight management and systems integration. Typical mission profiles for this EA500 include short to mid-range corporate hops and personal transport within the aircraft’s 1,125 nm range at cruise speeds near 335 kts, operating from the owner’s home base in the U.S. Maintenance considerations for an early serial example include lifecycle management of the airframe and engines and potential avionics modernization to maintain operational capability and regulatory compliance.

The Eclipse Aviation EA500 (Eclipse 500) occupies the very light jet niche, offering high-speed cruise and high-altitude capability—41,000 ft service ceiling—at relatively low acquisition costs compared with larger light jets. Competing models in the same mission envelope have historically included other VLJs and light jets that emphasize single-pilot operations, efficiency and lower operating costs. Demand in the owner/operator and small charter markets tends to favor examples with updated avionics and well-documented maintenance histories; for early-production examples such as serial 000003, resale and maintenance considerations often hinge on engine program status, avionics retrofits like the Avio IFMS option, and the aircraft’s total time and maintenance records.