Thu, May 08, 2003
Guarantees RVSM and Autothrottle as Standard Equipment
Eclipse Aviation Corporation announced at EBACE
that it has applied for certification of the Eclipse 500 jet with
the Joint Aviation Authority (JAA). The certification, under
JAR-23, is anticipated in 2006. Eclipse also revealed that Reduced
Vertical Separation Minimums (RVSM) capability and autothrottle
have been added to its guaranteed standard equipment list,
formalizing its long-standing plan to include these high-end
features as standard on the Eclipse 500.
Such high-line systems unusual on such a little jet: big
competitive advantage?
"Since the beginning, we have enjoyed tremendous interest and
strong sales in Europe, so formally initiating the JAA
certification process is the next logical step," said Vern Raburn,
president and CEO of Eclipse Aviation. "We have a great aircraft
for the European market. RVSM capability and 8.33 kHz radios, both
required in Europe, come as standard features in the Eclipse
500. Autothrottle, which along with RVSM, was recently added
to our guaranteed equipment list, is a vitally-important safety
feature for all of our customers worldwide."
Once
engaged, autothrottle automatically manages aircraft power to
maintain a pilot-selected speed. In addition to enhancing
safety, autothrottle improves engine and fuel management. The
company says, "The Eclipse 500 is the least-expensive aircraft to
utilize this technology."
Experienced team will make it happen
JAA certification requirements have been considered throughout
the development of the Eclipse 500 program, under the experienced
guidance of Dr. Oliver Masefield, vp of engineering and Randy
Griffith, director of certification. Dr. Masefield has driven
the successful European certification of the Pilatus PC-7, PC-9 and
PC-12, and has participated on many JAA leadership committees over
the past ten years. Randy Griffith worked for many years as
an FAA liaison to the JAA.
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