Eclipse 500 User Manual

Section 2. Avio Avionics Suite Eclipse 5OO Systems Manual
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2.4 Pilot Controls
In addition to the PFD and MFD, there are several switch/control panels that allow
direct pilot inputs to the aircraft.
a. Center Switch Panel
The Center Switch Panel serves as both a pilot control interface to aircraft
systems and as a means of routing commands from other pilot control
interfaces to the ACS’.
Direct pilot controls include:
• Landing Light
• Taxi/Recognition Lights
• Landing Gear
• Strobe/Beacon Lights
• Ice Protection- (Engine Anti-Ice & Wing Deice)
• Ice Inspection Light
• Cabin Lights
• Dome Light
• Footwell Lights (Optional)
• Cockpit Dimming
• Night/Day Switch
Command Routing
• Autopilot Control Panel
• Engine Start Switch Panel
• Left and Right Sidesticks
• Center Pedestal (Rudder Trim Switch and Flap Selector Inputs)
Figure 12. Center Switch Panel

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