Specifications
AI Description
- Model: EMBRAER LEGACY 500
- Condition: Used
- Certification Authority: FAA
- Airworthiness Date: 12.16.15
- Engine: Honeywell HTF7000
- Engine 1 & 2 Time: 4,084 SNEW
- Engine 1 & 2 Cycles: 2,703
- Auxiliary Power Unit: Honeywell GTCP36-150(EMB)
- APU Time/Cycles: 4,794/4,977
- Avionics: Collins Pro Line Fusion
- ADS-B Equipped, FANS, WAAS, LPV, RNP, SVT, CPDLC, EVS
- Four 15.1” AMLCD Displays
- Dual Flight Management Systems
- Interior: Executive configuration for 9 passengers
- Premium seating with forward 4-place club, aft 3-place divan
- Forward galley with microwave and coffee provisions
- Exterior: Metallic silver fuselage with black and yellow stripes
- Additional Equipment: Wifi, Enhanced Vision System, Heads-Up Display, ACARS Over Iridium, Gogo AVANCE L5
- Inspection Status: Various inspections due between 2026 and 2028
- Features: Fly-By-Wire, Aft Lavatory, Belted Lav, Autothrottle, Synthetic Vision System, Multi-Scan Weather Radar
About this Model
Overview
The Embraer Legacy 500 (later evolved into the Praetor 500) is positioned as a super-midsize jet that blends a stand-up cabin with modern flight controls and strong short-field performance. It is typically chosen for North America transcontinental missions, mixed airport environments (including shorter runways), and operators who value a newer-generation cockpit and cabin systems over maximum range at this size.
Mission Fit
In typical business configurations, the Legacy 500 fits missions that combine speed, runway flexibility, and a cabin sized to keep passengers comfortable on longer legs. It is most effective when the trip profile includes a mix of major hubs and secondary airports, and when the operator wants modern systems without moving into larger-cabin operating footprints.
Cabin
The cabin is designed around a flat floor and stand-up height, with a club seating core and an aft zone that often supports an additional seating grouping or divan depending on configuration. Large windows and a comparatively wide cross-section for the class contribute to an open feel. Baggage access and total volume are generally suitable for multi-day trips for a typical business load, but exact usability depends on interior layout and occupancy.