A new lease on life is always welcome. One Aviation said last week the FAA had granted it just that by extending the structural life limit on the Eclipse 500 and 550 from 10,000 to 20,000 flight hours or 20,000 cycles, whichever occurs first.
FAA Approves Structural Life Limit Increase for Eclipse 500/550
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA has doubled the structural life limit for Eclipse 500 and 550 jets, extending it from 10,000 to 20,000 flight hours or cycles.
- This extension applies to virtually all Eclipse aircraft equipped with the extended tip tank modification and is automatically effective for U.S. "N" registered jets.
- The updated life limit stems from extensive fatigue and damage tolerance testing and requires no additional action from owners beyond continuing standard structural inspections.
- One Aviation is actively working with aviation authorities in other regions to secure similar life extensions for Eclipse aircraft worldwide.
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