eclipse 500 problems
Hi there,
To keep with the eclipse 500, this was published by the EASA this summer:
'The Eclipse 500 has an unusual design feature with respect to engine control. The engines FADEC’s are electrically powered by the aircraft electrical system instead of a dedicated and independent electrical source on each engine. This means that in case of total electrical failure the engines will maintain the power setting that was present at the moment of the failure. This failure also leads to the loss of shut-off capability'
It looks like this specific problem is causing the delay in easa certification, which was originally intended for the end of this year, and now it is said to be early 2008. I wonder how come they got FAA certification with such an issue.
Do any of you know anything about this?