Specifications
AI Description
- Passenger Capacity: 9 passengers
- Condition: Like new
- Engines: Honeywell AS907-3, both engines on condition
- Auxiliary Power Unit: Honeywell GTCP26
- Avionics: Collins ProLine Fusion, ADS-B Out capability
- Displays: Four 15.1" active-matrix LCD displays
- Internet Connectivity: Gogo L5 4G high-speed internet, Aviator 350 broadband
- Interior Features: Custom interior by Duncan Aviation (2022), multi-convertible seating, forward galley with microwave and espresso machine, VIP flushing lavatory
- Exterior Features: New specialized paint
- Maintenance Tracking: CAMP, EEC for airframe, MSP for engines
- Inspection Status: 12/24/72 month checks compliant until August 2025
- Additional Equipment: Winglets, enhanced vision system, traffic collision avoidance system, weather radar with turbulence detection
- Entertainment: High-resolution cabin monitors, HDMI/USB media center, multiple charging ports
- Lighting: Full LED interior/exterior lighting
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.