Aircraft
Certification Service Washington, DC U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration
CE-09-14
February 27, 2009
This is information only. Recommendations
aren’t mandatory.
Introduction
This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) advises you, the
owners and operators of Eclipse Model EA500 aircraft, of the current
status of Eclipse Aviation Corporation and requests that owners and
operators inform the FAA of any unsafe condition involving the EA500.
At this time, this airworthiness concern is not an unsafe condition
that would warrant AD action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal
Aviation Regulations (14 CFR) part 39.
Background
Eclipse Aircraft Corporation filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November
25, 2008. The creditors for Eclipse Aviation have now petitioned the
court to move from Chapter 11 to Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings. The
hearing is set for March 4, 2009. All Eclipse operations (including
certification, production, service centers, training centers and
dealers) are closed.
Recommendations
In the interim the FAA requests that owners and operators report to the
FAA all unsafe conditions that may exist on Eclipse EA500 Aircraft to
the Airplane Certification Office in Fort Worth, TX. For other
information regarding the EA500 please see attached frequently asked
questions.
For Further Information Contact
Alma Ramirez, Program Manager, ASW-150; phone: (817) 222-5147; fax: (817) 222-5960; e-mail: alma.l.ramirez@faa.gov.