ECLIPSE 550 Model Guide
ECLIPSE 550 · Model Guide
Overview
The ECLIPSE 550 is a jet made by Eclipse Aerospace Incorporated of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The documents supplied give no range, speed, weight or seating figures. This guide therefore covers ownership: service life limits, the anti-skid brakes, and bulletins to check in the records.
- Certified life is 10 years, 10,000 flight hours or 10,000 cycles. A Life Extension Program can raise it to 20,000 hours or cycles.
- Anti-skid braking (eABS) is standard equipment on the Eclipse 550. IFMS 2.08 software is required for the eABS installation.
- SB 550-32-001, a mandatory wheel speed transducer connector inspection, applies to listed serials and is due at the next 300 hour/24 month inspection.
- The supplied documents contain no performance or weight figures. Get those from the Airplane Flight Manual.
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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 45 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
How long can an ECLIPSE 550 be flown?
The ECLIPSE 550 was certified for 10 years, 10,000 flight hours or 10,000 cycles. Enrolling in the Life Extension Program can extend this to 20,000 flight hours or 20,000 cycles, whichever comes first.
Does the ECLIPSE 550 have anti-skid brakes?
Yes. The Advent eABS anti-skid system is standard equipment on the ECLIPSE 550. It does not operate in anti-skid mode below 10 knots. It is maintained on-condition.
What should I check in the records of an ECLIPSE 550?
For the ECLIPSE 550, check compliance with SB 550-32-001 (WST connector inspection) on listed serials, and the 1200 hour/48 month inspection with its fuel tank inspection. Also check life extension enrollment and the IFMS software status.
What is the ECLIPSE 550 Model Guide?
The ECLIPSE 550 Model Guide is a model guide for the ECLIPSE 550, dated 2026.
What year was the ECLIPSE 550 Model Guide published?
The ECLIPSE 550 Model Guide — the ECLIPSE 550 model guide on file — is dated 2026.
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the ECLIPSE 550.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
More ECLIPSE 550manuals & documents
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Service life and extension
Eligible aircraft can join the voluntary Life Extension Program at their next 1200 flight hour/48 month inspection. The maximum extended life is 20,000 flight hours or 20,000 cycles, whichever comes first. Enrollment transfers to a new owner if the aircraft is fully compliant and the owner signs an addendum. Prerequisites include SB 550-24-002 Rev B or later and the 48-month fuel tank inspection.
Anti-skid brakes (eABS)
The Advent eABS brings anti-skid braking to manual brake systems. It was certified for the Eclipse 500/550 in 2013 and is standard on the Eclipse 550. It does not work in anti-skid mode below 10 knots. Wheel speed must reach at least 85% of aircraft speed before the brakes operate. It weighs 38 pounds and is maintained on-condition, with a visual inspection at 1500 flight hours.
Records and bulletins to check
SB 550-32-001 Rev B (mandatory) covers serials 550-0263 to 550-0265, 550-0268 to 550-0280 and 550-0282 to 550-0284. Estimated labor is 1.0 hour to inspect and 2.0 hours to replace parts if needed. MB 500-31-009 upgrades IFMS 2.06 to 2.08 at an authorized service center, but it lists EA500 serials. Confirm with Eclipse whether it applies to a given 550.
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Safety notes
- The WST connector inspection checks pin crimps against IPC-WHMA-A-620 Class 2. Ask for proof it was done on any listed serial number.
- Aircraft with non-Eclipse modifications or repairs may need extra inspection before they qualify for life extension.
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Full document text
ECLIPSE 550 Model Guide The ECLIPSE 550 is a jet made by Eclipse Aerospace Incorporated of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The documents supplied give no range, speed, weight or seating figures. This guide therefore covers ownership: service life limits, the anti-skid brakes, and bulletins to check in the records. • Certified life is 10 years, 10,000 flight hours or 10,000 cycles. A Life Extension Program can raise it to 20,000 hours or cycles. • Anti-skid braking (eABS) is standard equipment on the Eclipse 550. IFMS 2.08 software is required for the eABS installation. • SB 550-32-001, a mandatory wheel speed transducer connector inspection, applies to listed serials and is due at the next 300 hour/24 month inspection. • The supplied documents contain no performance or weight figures. Get those from the Airplane Flight Manual. Service life and extension Eligible aircraft can join the voluntary Life Extension Program at their next 1200 flight hour/48 month inspection. The maximum extended life is 20,000 flight hours or 20,000 cycles, whichever comes first. Enrollment transfers to a new owner if the aircraft is fully compliant and the owner signs an addendum. Prerequisites include SB 550-24-002 Rev B or later and the 48-month fuel tank inspection. Anti-skid brakes (eABS) The Advent eABS brings anti-skid braking to manual brake systems. It was certified for the Eclipse 500/550 in 2013 and is standard on the Eclipse 550. It does not work in anti-skid mode below 10 knots. Wheel speed must reach at least 85% of aircraft speed before the brakes operate. It weighs 38 pounds and is maintained on-condition, with a visual inspection at 1500 flight hours. Records and bulletins to check SB 550-32-001 Rev B (mandatory) covers serials 550-0263 to 550-0265, 550-0268 to 550-0280 and 550-0282 to 550-0284. Estimated labor is 1.0 hour to inspect and 2.0 hours to replace parts if needed. MB 500-31-009 upgrades IFMS 2.06 to 2.08 at an authorized service center, but it lists EA500 serials. Confirm with Eclipse whether it applies to a given 550. Safety notes: • The WST connector inspection checks pin crimps against IPC-WHMA-A-620 Class 2. Ask for proof it was done on any listed serial number. • Aircraft with non-Eclipse modifications or repairs may need extra inspection before they qualify for life extension.