Eclipse 500 User Manual

Section 8. Engines & Fire Protection Eclipse 5OO Systems Manual
Copyright © — Eclipse Aviation Corporation
146 Version 2.0 April 2007
8.3.4 Oil Quantity
Total Oil Capacity ...................................................................... 1.62 US GAL (6.48 qts)
Minimum Before Engine Start .................................................................................. MIN
NOTE:
An oil quantity check of the sight gauge on each engine is required before engine
start. Oil level must be between MIN and MAX.
8.3.5 Oil Temperature For Engine Start
Minimum oil temperature for engine start ............................................................. -40°C
8.3.6 Fuel
Table 14. Fuel Temperature
Fuel Temp °C
(a)
Operating Condition Time Limit (Min)
Min Max
START N/A -40
(a)
121
GROUND IDLE Continuous -40
(a)
121
FLIGHT IDLE Continuous 18
(a)
121
TAKEOFF 5 minutes
(a)
18 121
APR 10 minutes 18 121
MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS Continuous 18
(a)
121
(a) Minimum fuel temperature limit is not applicable to ground operation.
8.3.7 Fuel Temperature Limits for Engine Start
Maximum engine fuel temperature for engine start ..............................................121°C
8.3.8 Engine Start
Maximum Crosswind Limit ................................................................................ 30 knots
Maximum Tailwind Limit .................................................................................... 25 knots
Maximum Tailwind Limit N1>75% ..................................................................... 15 knots
8.3.9 Cold Day Operation Temperature Limits (Ground)
Engine starting at temperatures between -20°C (-4°F) and 5°C (41°F) must be
accomplished with an external Ground Power Unit (GPU) connected and supplying
electrical power.
Engine starts are not permitted at a temperature less than -20°C/-4°F.

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