Eclipse 500 airworthiness directives FAA ADs that may apply, with the official text
- In effect
- 8
- Recurring
- 0
- Superseded or removed1
- Latest2013-16-04
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IN EFFECT
8 Eclipse 500 ADs in effect, newest first
Informational only. These are FAA airworthiness directives whose published applicability names this make and model. Whether an AD applies to a particular aircraft depends on its serial number, installed engines, propellers, parts and modifications, and some ADs listed here will not apply. This list is not the official AD record and not a compliance determination: confirm applicability and compliance against the FAA’s Dynamic Regulatory System and the aircraft’s records with a certificated mechanic or inspector. Covers ADs published in the Federal Register since 1995, through Oct 1, 2026; older ADs, and engine, propeller and appliance ADs that do not name the aircraft, are not included.
- AD 2013-16-04 One-time
Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. Airplanes
This AD was prompted by a report of potential aircraft hardware failure in the autopilot control panel and the center switch panel.
Applicability, as the AD words it
This AD applies to the following Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. Model EA500 airplanes, all serial numbers, that are certificated in any category, and are equipped with: (1) Avio avionics suites; or (2) Avio with ETT avionics suites; or (3) Avio NG 1.0 avionics suites.
- AD 2011-06-06 One-time Engine
Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. Airplanes Equipped With Pratt & Whitney Canada, Corp. PW610F-A Engines
This AD was prompted by several incidents of engine surge.
Applicability, as the AD words it
This AD applies to Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. Model EA500 airplanes, all serial numbers, that are: (1) Equipped with Pratt & Whitney Canada, Corp. Model PW610F-A engines, all serial numbers up to and including serial number PCE- LA0583; and (2) Certificated in any category.
- AD 2010-20-24 One-time
Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. Model EA500 Airplanes
We are issuing this AD to correct faulty integration of hardware and software, which could result in unannunciated, uncommanded changes in communications radio frequency, transponder codes, and altitude preselect settings.
Applicability, as the AD words it
This AD applies to Model EA500 airplanes with the following serial numbers (SNs) that are certificated in any category: (1) SNs 000105 through 000112, 000116 through 000119, 000121 through 000122, and 000125 through 000260; (2) SNs 000039 through 000104, 000113 through 000115, 000120, and 000123 through 000124, that incorporate Avionics Upgrade to AVIO NG Configuration for ETT Configured Aircraft per any revision level of Eclipse SB 500-99-002; and (3) SNs 000001 through 000038, that incorporate Performance Enhancement & Drag Reduction Modification per any revision level of Eclipse SB 500-99-001 and Avionics Upgrade to AVIO NG Configuration for ETT Configured Aircraft per any revision level of Eclipse SB 500-99-002.
- AD 2008-24-07 One-time
Eclipse Aviation Corporation Model EA500 Airplanes
We are issuing this AD to prevent hard carbon buildup on the static vane, which could result in engine surges.
Applicability, as the AD words it
This AD applies to Model EA500 airplanes, all serial numbers, that are: (1) Equipped with a Pratt and Whitney Canada, Corp. PW610F-A engine; and (2) Certificated in any category.
- AD 2008-19-01 One-time Appliance
Harco Labs, Inc. Pitot/AOA Probes (Part Numbers 100435-39, 100435-39-001, 100435-40, and 100435-40-001)
We are issuing this AD to detect and correct improperly performing pitot/AOA probe heaters, which could result in blockage within the pitot/AOA system from condensation freezing with consequent incorrect indication of impact air pressure (airspeed/AOA).
Applicability, as the AD words it
This AD applies to Harco Labs, Inc. pitot/angle of attack (AOA) probe part numbers (P/Ns) 100435-39, 100435-39-001, 100435-40, and 100435-40-001; serial numbers 740000 through 799999; that are installed on, but not limited to Eclipse Aviation Company Model EA500 airplanes, certificated in any category, with: (1) A serial number in the range of 000001 through 000189 where the affected probe was installed at manufacture; or (2) Any serial number where an affected probe was installed in the field.
- AD 2008-16-15 One-time
Eclipse Aviation Corporation Model EA500 Airplanes
Applicability, as the AD words it
This AD affects Model EA500 airplanes, all serial numbers, that are certificated in any category.
- AD 2008-02-04 One-time
Eclipse Aviation Corporation Model EA500 Airplanes
We are issuing this AD to prevent long- term reliance on special operating limitations when a design change exists that would eliminate the need for the operating limitations.
Applicability, as the AD words it
This AD applies to Model EA500 airplanes, serial numbers 000001 through 000064, that are certificated in any category.
- AD 2007-24-12 One-time
Eclipse Aviation Corporation Model EA500 Airplanes
Applicability, as the AD words it
This AD applies to Model EA500 airplanes, serial numbers 000039 through 000062, that are certificated in any category.
1 superseded or removed AD
- AD 2007-13-11 Superseded by AD 2008-02-04
Eclipse Aviation Corporation Model EA500 Airplanes
We are issuing this AD to prevent an unsafe condition when Air Traffic Control's (ATC's) ability to maintain traffic separation is compromised because an airplane on an IFR flight plan cannot accept a flight plan into IMC.
Applicability, as the AD words it
This AD applies to Model EA500 airplanes, serial numbers 000001 and up, that are certificated in any category.
Radar reads the aircraft’s logbooks and ties each AD to the entries that show how and when it was complied with, with recurring ADs due by date and hours.
QUESTIONS
Eclipse 500 AD questions
Source: FAA final rules under 14 CFR part 39, from the Federal Register. The FAA’s Dynamic Regulatory System holds the official list.
How many airworthiness directives apply to the Eclipse 500?
9 FAA ADs published since 1995 name the Eclipse 500's type certificate model (EA500) in their applicability. 8 are still in effect as far as the Federal Register shows; the others were superseded by a later AD or removed. How many apply to one aircraft depends on its serial number, equipment and modifications.
Which Eclipse 500 ADs are recurring?
None of the ADs in effect here reads as requiring repetitive actions. One-time ADs are complied with once, but the compliance record stays with the aircraft.
What is the latest Eclipse 500 airworthiness directive?
AD 2013-16-04, effective Sep 20, 2013: Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. Airplanes. The list is refreshed from the Federal Register every weekday.
How do I know whether an AD applies to my Eclipse 500?
Read the AD's applicability paragraph, shown with each AD on this page, against the aircraft's serial number and its installed engines, propellers, parts and modifications. A certificated mechanic or inspector makes the determination and records the method of compliance in the maintenance records. The FAA's Dynamic Regulatory System holds the official list of ADs.
Why are engine and propeller ADs missing?
This page lists ADs whose applicability names the Eclipse 500 airframe, plus appliance ADs that list it among the aircraft they can be installed on. Engine and propeller ADs name the engine or propeller model rather than the aircraft, so check them by the installed engine and propeller models.
Every AD on your Eclipse 500, tied to the logbook entry that closed it.
Radar reads every logbook page, typed or handwritten, and builds one searchable record per tail: times, inspections, ADs and components, each tied to the page it came from.