Anti-Skid Braking System for the Eclipse 500/550
ECLIPSE 550 · Service Bulletins
Overview
This document is a service bulletin for the anti-skid braking system (eABS) designed for the Eclipse 500 and 550 aircraft. It outlines the system's performance benefits, installation requirements, and customer support information.
- eABS improves directional control and reduces stopping distance on contaminated runways.
- The system prevents flat-spotted and blown tires during aggressive braking.
- It provides tactile feedback through brake pedal resistance during operation.
- eABS will not engage below 10 knots and requires wheel speed to reach 85% of aircraft speed before operation.
- The system is lightweight at 38 pounds and does not require modifications to existing components.
- eABS is standard on the Eclipse 550 and available as a service bulletin for the Eclipse 500.
- Installation requires IFMS 2.08 software and has a two-year warranty.
- The system is certified for use in all countries that have certified the Eclipse 500/550.
Document
Source
Originally published by aircraftsystems.aero. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type ·
- Service Bulletins
- Year ·
- 2013
- File size ·
- 320 KB
- Publisher ·
- aircraftsystems.aero
- Language ·
- en
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Weight (lb) ·
- 38
What is the Anti-Skid Braking System for the Eclipse 500/550?
The Anti-Skid Braking System for the Eclipse 500/550 is a service bulletins for the ECLIPSE 550, dated 2013.
Where does the Anti-Skid Braking System for the Eclipse 500/550 come from?
This copy of the Anti-Skid Braking System for the Eclipse 500/550 was originally published by aircraftsystems.aero and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.
What year was the Anti-Skid Braking System for the Eclipse 500/550 published?
The Anti-Skid Braking System for the Eclipse 500/550 — the ECLIPSE 550 service bulletins on file — is dated 2013.
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- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
System Performance
The eABS enhances directional control and reduces stopping distances on contaminated runways.
Tire Protection
The system eliminates tire issues during aggressive stopping on various runway conditions.
Installation and Requirements
Installation requires IFMS 2.08 software and is straightforward, needing minimal downtime.
Customer Support
Eclipse technical support is available, and all new eABS components come with a two-year warranty.
Certification
The eABS installation is certified in all countries that have certified the Eclipse 500/550.
User Testimonials
Users report significant improvements in braking performance under various conditions.
Safety notes
- The system will not operate in anti-skid mode below 10 knots.
- Wheel speed must reach 85% of aircraft speed before brakes will engage.
Full document text
Anti-Skid Braking System for the Eclipse 500/550 Developed by: Eclipse Aerospace (505) 245-7555 Advent Aircraft Systems (918) 388-5940 For eABS installation and technical support for your Eclipse 500/550, contact: Go Ahead. Stand on the Brakes System Performance - Better directional control and reduced stopping distance on runways contaminated with debris, water, ice and snow. Tire Protection - Eliminates flat-spotted and blown tires during aggressive stopping on dry or contaminated run- ways. Tactile Feedback - During anti-skid operation, the brake pedal pushes back, annunciating its operation. This fea- ture will aid the pilot in knowing the braking limits of the airplane. Low-Speed Cut-out - The system will not operate, in anti- skid mode, when aircraft speed is below 10 knots. Touchdown Protection - Wheel speed must spin up to at least 85% of aircraft speed before brakes will operate. Customer Service & Warranty - Eclipse technical support, backed by Advent Aircraft Systems, is available on call or in the field. All new eABS components are covered by a two year warranty. ABS Simplicity The patented Advent eABS system consists of left and right Brake Control Modules, left and right Wheel-Speed Transducers, a Digital Electronic Control Unit and a cockpit Control Switch and Annunciator. Introducing the breakthrough technology Advent eABS™, which brings anti-skid braking for the first time to aircraft with manual braking systems. Certified for the Eclipse 500/550 in 2013, with over 130 aircraft equipped to date, the proven Advent eABS enables worry- free, effective and performance-enhancing anti-skid braking in all runway conditions. The lightweight system optimizes the landing performance and braking/stopping capabilities of the Eclipse, allowing the pilot to immediately apply full braking on all surfaces, safely and reliably, with full directional control and tactile feedback from the pedals. Weighing only 38 pounds, the easily-installed system does not require modification to the existing landing gear or master cylinders. IFMS 2.08 software is required for installa- tion. “This system has exceeded our performance expectations, while experiencing no flat- spotting, skidding or tire failure during ag- gressive ABS ground and flight testing.” Cary Winter, CEO - Resurgent Aviation Former Senior VP Engineering Eclipse Aerospace “eABS in our plane has been flawless and a great peace-of-mind component. We know it’s there when we might need it. Landed one time at dusk with a runway we didn’t know was half iced up. eABS did a great job.” Shawn Chaney Owner EA500 N941CM “My home airport is often snow covered. What a difference my eABS brakes make when landing on snow! I just push hard on the brakes, and the pedals do a little dance almost all the way. Well worth the price!” Jeff Rubenstein Owner EA500 N800JR Certified The eABS installation is certified in all countries which have certified the Eclipse 500/550. The eABS has MEL relief. LRU maintenance is On-Condition, thanks to a completed 20,000 flight cycle test, with a visual inspection at 1500 flight hours. Convenient and Affordable The eABS is standard equipment on the Eclipse 550 and available as a Service Bulletin exclusively through Eclipse Aerospace. The easy-to-install Service Bulletin requires minimal downtime.