Eclipse 500 User Manual

Section 7. Fuel Eclipse 5OO Systems Manual
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Version 2.0 April 2007 131
7.6 Normal Operations
7.6.1 Fueling
Fueling is accomplished through over wing fuel ports at each tip tank. When the fuel
level approaches the top of the tank, fuel is visible in time to shut off the refueling
nozzle. There is no automatic shutoff. If the tank is over-filled, fuel will overflow onto
the top of the wing.
Figure 84. Over wing Fuel Port-Right Wing
The sump tanks fill first due to the positive wing dihedral. However, if fueling is
stopped before the sump tanks are full, gravity feed may not fill the tanks. In this
situation, the transfer ejector pumps will fill the sump tanks once the engines are
started. A L (R) FUEL QTY LOW warning message may be displayed briefly until the
sump tanks are full. The fuel gauging system is accurate during this time.

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