N989RF

This entry covers airframe N989RF, an Eclipse EA500 built in 2008 with serial number 000238 by Eclipse Aviation Corp. The airframe is registered in the US and is owned by MV AVIATION LLC, an LLC based in Kodak, TN, US; the current public record lists this entity as the operator/home base. Acquired and maintained under corporate ownership by MV AVIATION LLC, the jet is valued at approximately $1,850,000, reflecting market conditions for late-model very light jets with intact factory powerplants and typical avionics fitment. No additional notable registry actions are published beyond its US registration and current ownership listing.

The airframe is configured with a 5-6 place executive cabin, consistent with Eclipse EA500 interiors that prioritize compact executive transport for small corporate teams or owner-operators. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include short to medium-range cross-country trips within the continental US, leveraging a cruise speed of 335 kts and a practical mission range near 1,125 nm. Avionics are listed as Avio NG / Avio Next Generation (typical EA500 fitment), supporting modern flight management and single-pilot IFR capability common to the type. As a corporately owned aircraft based in Kodak, TN, US, maintenance considerations center on the PW610F-A turbofans and periodic avionics lifecycle updates to retain dispatch reliability and resale value.

The Eclipse EA500 occupies the very light jet niche as a light, twin-engine, fixed-wing multi-engine executive jet with efficiency-oriented performance such as a 41,000 ft ceiling and high cruise for its class. Competing models in the market historically include other VLJs and small light jets offering similar seat counts and mission radii; buyers seeking minimal operating crews and short-field capability have shown interest in the platform. Resale and maintenance considerations for this particular airframe include aging avionics upgrades despite the typical Avio NG fitment and lifecycle management for the dual Pratt & Whitney Canada PW610F-A engines, factors reflected in the aircraft’s assessed value of $1,850,000.