Eclipse 500 User Manual

Table of Contents Eclipse 5OO Systems Manual
Copyright © — Eclipse Aviation Corporation
Version 2.0 April 2007 vii
10.6.2 Engine Start.........................................................................................................234
10.7 ABNORMAL PROCEDURES ........................................................................................236
10.7.1 One Generator Inoperative..................................................................................236
10.7.2 Both Generators Inoperative ...............................................................................236
10.7.3 Load Shedding ....................................................................................................236
10.7.4 Electrical Smoke Clearing ...................................................................................236
10.8 CREW ALERTING SYSTEM MESSAGES ....................................................................238
10.9 ELECTRICAL REVIEW QUESTIONS ...........................................................................239
11. Interior Lighting...................................................................................................................243
11.1 GENERAL .....................................................................................................................243
11.2 AIRCRAFT COMPUTER SYSTEM (ACS) INTERFACES .............................................244
11.3 LIMITATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................245
11.4 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ...................................................................................246
11.5 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..............................................................................................247
11.5.1 Start Battery Contactor / Lighting Controller .........................................................247
11.5.2 Cockpit Dome Lighting .......................................................................................247
11.5.3 Cockpit Foot Well Lighting (Optional) ..................................................................248
11.5.4 Map Lights...........................................................................................................249
11.5.5 Upper Cabin Wash Lighting.................................................................................250
11.5.6 Lower Cabin Wash Lighting (Optional) ................................................................252
11.5.7 Cabin Reading Lights ..........................................................................................253
11.5.8 Baggage Compartment Lights.............................................................................254
11.6 NORMAL OPERATIONS................................................................................................255
11.6.1 Cabin Override Switch.........................................................................................255
11.7 ABNORMAL PROCEDURES ........................................................................................256
11.8 CREW ALERTING SYSTEM MESSAGES ....................................................................257
11.9 INTERIOR LIGHTING REVIEW QUESTIONS ..............................................................258
12. Exterior Lighting..................................................................................................................260
12.1 GENERAL .....................................................................................................................260
12.2 AIRCRAFT COMPUTER SYSTEM (ACS) INTERFACES .............................................262
12.3 LIMITATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................264
12.4 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ...................................................................................265
12.4.1 Center SWITCH Panel- Standard........................................................................265
12.5 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..............................................................................................266
12.5.1 Landing Lights .....................................................................................................266
12.5.2 Position /Anti-Collision Lights ..............................................................................266
12.5.3 Wing Inspection Light ..........................................................................................266
12.5.4 Flashing Beacon..................................................................................................267
12.5.5 Taxi/Recognition Lights .......................................................................................267
12.6 NORMAL OPERATIONS...............................................................................................268
12.7 ABNORMAL PROCEDURES ........................................................................................269
12.7.1 Battery Only Load Shed ......................................................................................269
12.8 CREW ALERTING SYSTEM MESSAGES ....................................................................270
12.9 EXTERIOR LIGHTING REVIEW QUESTIONS .............................................................271
13. Air Data.................................................................................................................................274
13.1 GENERAL .....................................................................................................................274
13.2 AIRCRAFT COMPUTER SYSTEM (ACS) INTERFACES .............................................275
13.3 LIMITATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................278

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