Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Engines: Honeywell HTF7500E, enrolled on MSP
- Total hours: 4,402
- Total cycles: 2,769
- Auxiliary Power Unit: Honeywell 36-150, total time 3,247 hours
- Passenger configuration: 9 + 1
- Cabin configuration: Forward - 4-place club, Aft - 2-place club opposite a 3-place divan
- Galley location: Forward
- Lavatory: Aft (belted lav)
- Last interior refurbishment: 2023
- Last exterior paint: 2023, base color grey with red stripes
- Equipped with Swift Broadband internet and FANS 1/A
- 120-month inspection last performed, next due November 2027
- Enhanced features: ADS-B capable, Terrain Awareness & Warning System, Traffic Collision Avoidance System, Weather Radar
- Interior refurbished in 2023 with modern amenities
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.