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EMBRAER PRAETOR 500(2016)

Specifications

Year2016
Serial Number55010014
RegistrationN588KD
Total Hours1,423
LocationNORTH AMERICA + CANADA, UNITED STATES - OH
RegionNORTH AMERICA

Broker

Guardian Jet, LLC

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AI Description

  • Engines: Honeywell HTF7500E, enrolled in JSSI Platinum program.
  • APU: Honeywell GTCP36-150, enrolled in JSSI Platinum program.
  • Avionics: Rockwell Collins flight deck, equipped with CPDLC, ADS-C, dual Collins navigation radios, SATCOM, and weather radar.
  • Interior Configuration: 6-passenger capacity with a mid-cabin 4-place club seating arrangement, aft dual forward-facing executive seats, and two certified jump seats.
  • Galley: Fully equipped forward galley with stone countertops, microwave, coffee brewer, and operational sink with hot and cold water.
  • Lavatory: Aft vacuum belted lavatory with 18-liter capacity and operational sink.
  • Entertainment: Honeywell Ovation Select CMS, forward and aft 19-inch HD monitors.
  • Exterior: Original white with blue and brown accent stripes; touch-ups done in 2019.
  • Maintenance: Currently undergoing 120-month inspection, due completion in April 2026; no damage history.
  • Additional Features: Winglets, synthetic vision system, and high-power outlet options.

About this Model

Overview

The Embraer Praetor 500 is positioned as a long-range super-midsize offering designed to cover most North America and similar stage lengths with typical executive payloads. It combines high-speed cruise capability with strong short- to mid-field performance, and emphasizes cabin comfort through a low cabin altitude and a modern connectivity/IFE architecture. Buyers commonly compare it against other super-midsize models when they want near-large-cabin mission utility without moving into heavier, higher-operating-cost categories.

Mission Fit

In practical use, the Praetor 500 is optimized for longer legs than earlier midsize designs while retaining the flexibility to access a wider set of airports than many larger-cabin jets. Mission planning is most efficient when loads are kept within typical executive configurations and when reserves/alternate requirements are considered for weather and routing.

Cabin

The cabin is arranged for business travel with a flat floor, fully enclosed aft lavatory, and a baggage solution that supports longer trips. A key comfort differentiator is the aircraft’s low cabin altitude at cruise, which can reduce fatigue on longer flights. Connectivity and cabin management are designed around a modern, IP-based platform with options for high-speed satcom, enabling streaming, conferencing, and multi-device cabin control depending on the installed package.