Eclipse 500 User Manual

Table of Contents Eclipse 5OO Systems Manual
Copyright © — Eclipse Aviation Corporation
Version 2.0 April 2007 xi
List of Figures
1. Aircraft Overview.......................................................................................................................1
Figure 1.Eclipse 500 .....................................................................................................2
Figure 2.Aircraft Dimensions.........................................................................................3
Figure 3.Cabin Dimensions...........................................................................................3
Figure 4.Standard Five Seat Configuration...................................................................4
Figure 5.Six Seat Configuration ....................................................................................4
Figure 6.Four Seat Configuration..................................................................................5
Figure 7.Fire Extinguisher...........................................................................................10
Figure 8.Emergency Exit............................................................................................. 11
Figure 9.Passenger Oxygen .......................................................................................12
2. Avio Avionics Suite.................................................................................................................15
Figure 10.Cockpit Layout ............................................................................................15
Figure 11.Avionics Architecture...................................................................................16
Figure 12.Center Switch Panel ...................................................................................21
Figure 13.Engine Start Switch Panel ..........................................................................22
Figure 14.Autopilot Control Panel...............................................................................22
Figure 15.Sidestick......................................................................................................23
Figure 16.Left (Essential) Switch Panel ......................................................................24
Figure 17.Right Switch Panel......................................................................................25
Figure 18.Keyboard.....................................................................................................26
Figure 19.Throttle Quadrant........................................................................................27
Figure 20.Line Select Key...........................................................................................28
Figure 21.Rocker Key .................................................................................................28
Figure 22.Primary Function Keys................................................................................29
Figure 23.Concentric Knobs .......................................................................................30
Figure 24.Single Rotary Knob.....................................................................................31
3. Flight Controls.........................................................................................................................35
Figure 25.Flight Controls Schematic...........................................................................35
Figure 26.ACS-Flap Interface .....................................................................................36
Figure 27.ACS-Trim Interface .....................................................................................37
Figure 28.Sidestick......................................................................................................39
Figure 29.Throttle Quadrant........................................................................................40
Figure 30.FLCS Synoptic Flight Controls....................................................................41
Figure 31.Flap Position (Normal) ................................................................................43
Figure 32.In Transit to T/O Position ............................................................................43
Figure 33.Flap Position Display (T/O Position)...........................................................43
Figure 34.Rudder Pedals ............................................................................................45
Figure 35.Rudder Pedal Adjustment...........................................................................45
4. Landing Gear and Brakes.......................................................................................................53
Figure 36.Landing Gear Schematic ............................................................................53
Figure 37.Landing Gear-ACS Interface ......................................................................54
Figure 38.Gear Handle Location.................................................................................56
Figure 39.Emergency Gear Release Handle Location ...............................................56
Figure 40.Landing Gear Position Annunciation ..........................................................57
Figure 41.Main Landing Gear .....................................................................................60
Figure 42.Nose Landing Gear.....................................................................................61
Figure 43. Brake Wear Indicators ...............................................................................63
Figure 44.Nose Gear Hard Landing Indicator.............................................................64
Figure 45.Main Gear Hard Landing Indicator .............................................................64

Eclipse 500 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Eclipse Aerospace
Model	Eclipse 500
Type	Very Light Jet
Engines	2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW610F turbofans
Thrust per engine	900 lbf (4.0 kN)
Wingspan	37.9 ft (11.6 m)
Height	11.0 ft (3.4 m)
Avionics	Avio NG
First Flight	August 26, 2002
Maximum Speed	430 mph
Range	1, 125 nautical miles
Service Ceiling	41, 000 ft (12, 500 m)
Crew	1 or 2
Max Takeoff Weight	6, 000 pounds
Seating Capacity	4-6
Length	33 feet 6 inches
Empty Weight	3, 550 pounds
Payload	Varies with configuration and fuel load