ECLIPSE Service Bulletin

NUMBER: SB 500-31-026, Rev A Mandatory

MODEL: ECLIPSE EA500 www.ECLIPSE.aero

SUBJECT: Software Configuration Update

1. PLANNING INFORMATION

A. Effectivity

All Avidyne configured aircraft and all Avio NG 1.0 configured aircraft. (0001-0265 pre SB 500-99-005).

NOTE: The Eclipse / IS&S EFIS 1.7 and IFMS upgrades are not affected by this Bulletin since

they are build upon, and are later than, AvioNG 1.5.

B. Reason

The potential exists that a hardware failure could lead to dual engine shutdown in pre AvioNG 1.5 configurations.

C. Description

This Service Bulletin identifies configurations and provides a course of action to prevent a potential hardware failure

that may lead to dual engine shutdown in pre AvioNG 1.5 configurations.

D. Relevant Publications

SB 500-31-023 - Center Switch Panel (CSP) Inspection Replacement

SB 500-31-014 - Aircraft Computer System (ACS) Software Update to 4.6.04

SB 500-99-005 - Avionics Upgrade To Avio NG + 1.5 Configuration

AFM 06-122204 TR 016 - FWSOV disabling

E. Compliance

Eclipse Aerospace Inc. considers this to be a mandatory inspection that must be accomplished within 30 days

from the issue date of this Service Bulletin.

Avidyne Configured Aircraft: Complete Section 3A, Actions for Avidyne Configured Aircraft:

Avio NG 1.0/1.3 Configured Aircraft: Complete Section 3B, Actions for Avio NG 1.0/1.3 Configured Aircraft:

Avio NG 1.0/1.3 Configured Aircraft: Compliance with SB 500-99-005 - Avionics Upgrade To Avio NG + 1.5

Configuration or accomplishment of a to be determined software update will remove AFM TR 016 and the

requirement for the 30 day DSU download and analysis.

F. Approval

This Service Bulletin is based on engineering data that is FAA-approved, and the modification herein complies

with the applicable regulations.

G. Labor Requirements

The following information is for planning purposes only.

(1) Estimated labor hours to perform:

Suggested number of personnel: 1

Install AFM TR 016 "FWSOV disabling" in AFM 06-122204: 0.5 Hours

DSU Download & Analysis: 1.5 Hours

Total labor hours: 2.0

The above is an estimate based on properly equipped and experienced personnel complying

with this Service Bulletin. Actual labor hours may vary depending on workforce experience,

concurrent maintenance, discovery of other discrepancies, etc.

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(2) Qualification of personnel:

• A person properly authorized to perform aircraft maintenance under 14 CFR 43 or

equivalent approved by the Civil Aviation Authority having jurisdiction.

H. Weight and Balance Change

None

I. Electrical Load Data Change

None

J. Software Accomplishment Summary

Refer to SB 500-31-014 - Aircraft Computer System (ACS) Software Update to 4.6.04.

K. References

None

L. Publications Affected

AFM TR 016 - FWSOV disabling

2. MATERIAL INFORMATION

A. Materials

Aircraft Flight Manual Temporary Revision 016 - FWSOV disabling, P/N 06-122204-TR016 (For Avio NG 1.0/1.3

Configured Aircraft)

B. Interchangeability/Intermixability of Parts

N/A

C. Part Re-identification

N/A

3. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS

A. Actions for Avidyne Configured Aircraft:

(1) Complete SB 500-31-014 - Aircraft Computer System (ACS) Software Update to 4.6.04

within 30 days. No other actions are required.

B. Actions for Avio NG 1.0/1.3 Configured Aircraft

(1) Initial Actions:

(a) Install AFM TR 016 - FWSOV disabling in AFM 06-122204 within 30 days.

(b) Complete SB 500-31-023 Center Switch Panel (CSP) Inspection Replacement within

90 days.

(c) Perform DSU download and provide data to Eclipse Aerospace Service Engineering

for analysis of data for ACP or CSP faults. Refer to AMM - 31-30-00 - AIRCRAFT

RECORDERS - ADJUSTMENT/TEST.

(2) Recurring Actions:

(a) Perform DSU download and provide data to Eclipse Aerospace Service Engineering

for analysis of data every 30 days for ACP or CSP faults. Refer to AMM - 31-30-00 -

AIRCRAFT RECORDERS - ADJUSTMENT/TEST.

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(3) Actions to remove AFM TR 016 and the repetitive 30 day check:

(a) Compliance with SB 500-99-005 - Avionics Upgrade To Avio NG + 1.5 Configuration or

accomplishment of a to be determined software update will remove AFM TR 016 and

the requirement for the 30 day DSU download and analysis.

C. Limitations and Procedures

None for Avidyne configured aircraft (06-100106, 06-121654 AFMs)

Avio NG 1.0/1.3 Configured Aircraft: Install AFM TR 016 - FWSOV disabling in AFM 06-122204 within 30 days.

D. Cost

Contact Eclipse Aerospace Inc. for cost and availability.

4. RECORD OF COMPLIANCE

Upon completion of this Service Bulletin, make an appropriate maintenance-record entry specifying the Service

Bulletin number.

5. NOTIFYING ECLIPSE AEROSPACE

On completing this service bulletin, the operator/maintainer shall complete the attached Compliance Record and send

it to Eclipse Aerospace via regular mail, fax, or e-mail.

Mailing Address Eclipse Aerospace Inc.

ATTN: Customer Care

2503 Clark Carr Loop SE

Albuquerque, NM 87106

Fax 1-505-241-8802

E-mail sbcompliance@eclipse.aero

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SERVICE BULLETIN COMPLIANCE RECORD

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