N85SM

This entry covers airframe N85SM, an Eclipse EA500 built in 2008 with serial number 000151. The aircraft is registered in the United States and is listed as owned by DIAMOND CLOUD LLC, an LLC based in Millcreek, UT. Registry records show a single primary owner on file and a market valuation at the time of record of $1,057,430, reflecting typical mid-life values for light very light jets of this type. The airframe’s condition and equipment fit—particularly the IS&S Avio NG avionics suite—are notable elements influencing its operational role and resale profile.

The cabin layout for N85SM is configured in an executive arrangement typically shown as Executive 1 + 4 (typical), 5–6 seats, with an approximate cabin length of ~12 ft 4 in, width of ~4 ft 8 in, and height of ~4 ft 2 in, supporting short business hops and owner-flown missions. Avionics are fitted with the IS&S Avio (Avio NG) suite, which supports single-pilot IFR operations common to the Eclipse EA500 mission set. Typical usage patterns for this airframe would include regional point-to-point travel within its 1,125 nm range at cruise speeds around 335 kts, operating from the owner’s home base in Millcreek, UT and similar hubs. Maintenance considerations center on twin PW610F-A turbofan support and the aircraft’s composite-structural and system-specific servicing requirements for a 2008 EA500.

The Eclipse EA500 occupies the very light jet niche, offering light multi-engine performance with a high cruise speed relative to turboprops and lower acquisition and operating costs than larger light jets. With twin PW610F-A engines producing 900 lbf thrust each, it competes with other VLJs and light jets in owner-flown and charter markets where short to mid-range regional speed and single-pilot certification are valued. Buyer demand and resale considerations for this serial-production era EA500 emphasize avionics upgrades (such as the Avio NG fit), verified maintenance history, and engine program status; the recorded valuation of $1,057,430 reflects these marketplace forces for a 2008 airframe.