The Eclipse 500 has completed the airframe static testing required for its FAA certification. The FAA cleared the Eclipse for an initial 10,000 hour lifetime, significantly more than is typically approved so early. “All tests were completed successfully without failure, eliminating the need for any redesign or retesting,” company officials said.
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