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What a Eclipse 500 costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep

PlaneFox tracks 7 Eclipse 500 aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.

How far can a Eclipse 500 fly?

A Eclipse 500 flies about 1,125 nm, roughly 2,084 km, which is about 3 h 2 min in still air at typical cruise.

More questions about the Eclipse 500

How much does a Eclipse 500 cost?
Used Eclipse 500 prices vary depending on year of manufacture, airframe hours, avionics and overall condition. Browse the current Eclipse 500 listings on PlaneFox to see real-time asking prices from European brokers and private sellers.
What is the price range for a used Eclipse 500?
Eclipse 500 prices depend heavily on year, airframe hours, engine time since overhaul and equipment level. Check the live Eclipse 500 listings on PlaneFox to see the current asking-price range from brokers and private sellers.
How many Eclipse 500 aircraft are for sale right now?
PlaneFox lists 7 Eclipse 500 aircraft for sale right now, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it watches. The count moves through the week as those sources are re-read. Because PlaneFox reads the same listings repeatedly over time, it also shows which have cut their asking price and which have sold.
Where can I find a Eclipse 500 for sale?
Every Eclipse 500 PlaneFox can see is on this page — 7 of them, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it re-reads continuously. Most are listed in United States (2). Each listing links straight through to the seller, so a Eclipse 500 in another country is worth considering rather than filtering out.
What should I check when buying a used Eclipse 500?
On a used Eclipse 500, check airframe hours, engine time since overhaul, avionics generation and damage history before anything else. PlaneFox recommends a pre-purchase inspection by an EASA Part-145 shop that knows the type, which typically costs EUR 1,500 to EUR 3,500. Under 1,500 airframe hours is low-time and above 3,500 means budgeting for higher maintenance; most piston engines run a 2,000-hour TBO, so past 1,500 to 1,700 hours since overhaul expect the overhaul within one to three years at EUR 25,000 to EUR 45,000. Read the full logbook history for prop strikes, gear-up landings and structural repair, and confirm ADs and SBs are complied with.

About the Eclipse 500

Aircraft overview

The Eclipse 500 is a very light jet developed by Eclipse Aviation in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The prototype first flew in 2002, with customer deliveries beginning after FAA type certification in 2006. Original production ran until Eclipse Aviation’s bankruptcy in 2008, with about 260 aircraft built. The model matters because it helped define the VLJ category: a pressurized, twin-engine jet intended to offer jet performance with operating costs closer to high-end turboprops and piston twins.

Performance & specifications

The Eclipse 500 is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW610F turbofans, each rated at about 900 lbf of thrust. Typical high-speed cruise is around 370 knots, with a service ceiling of 41,000 feet. Published NBAA IFR range is commonly cited at about 1,100 nautical miles, though real-world range depends strongly on payload, reserves, winds, and climb profile. Useful load varies by aircraft configuration and equipment, so individual weight-and-balance records are important when comparing examples.

Cabin & avionics

The cabin is compact and typically arranged for one pilot and up to four or five passengers, depending on interior layout. It is best suited to short- and medium-stage trips where speed and altitude capability matter more than cabin volume or baggage capacity. Avionics are specific to the Eclipse 500: early aircraft used the original Avio integrated cockpit, while many were later upgraded to Avio NG or Avio IFMS standards. The model is not a Garmin G1000 or Garmin Perspective aircraft, although some units may have added third-party navigation, ADS-B, weather, or cabin equipment upgrades.

Buying & value

Used Eclipse 500 pricing is closely tied to upgrade status, maintenance history, and supportability. Buyers should verify avionics standard, autopilot capability, known-icing approval where applicable, engine status, inspection compliance, service bulletins, logbook continuity, and parts availability. Common market distinctions include early Avio aircraft, Avio NG-upgraded examples, and aircraft that received factory or factory-style refurbishment packages such as “Total Eclipse” configurations. In the used market, the Eclipse 500 generally sits as an entry point into twin-jet ownership: faster and higher-flying than turboprops, but with less cabin space, payload flexibility, and range than larger light jets.

7 Eclipse 500 aircraft are for sale on PlaneFox today.

See all 7 listings