Embraer’s Legacy 500 Executive Jet awarded Brazilian certification

SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil – The Brazilian Civil Aviation Agency (Agencia Nacional de Aviacao Civil – ANAC) today granted type certification for the Legacy 500 executive jet during a ceremony at the Latin American Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (LABACE), in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Embraer expects to receive certification from the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) in the upcoming weeks and certification by EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) thereafter.

“We are thrilled with the achievement of the Legacy 500 certification, a revolutionary jet that delivers true innovation to our customers,” said Frederico Fleury Curado, Embraer President and CEO. “I want to congratulate our teams for their passion and their dedication to bring to market this extraordinary aircraft.”

The flight test program comprised four prototype aircraft, which have carried out extensive function and reliability testing. The Legacy 500 test fleet completed over 1,800 flight hours. Over 20,000 hours of tests were conducted in laboratories with rigs for aircraft avionics, electrical, hydraulic, and environmental systems.

Production of the Legacy 500 has already begun and the first delivery is scheduled for September. Up to six aircraft will be produced in 2014, and production of the Legacy 500 will increase throughout 2015.

“We are very pleased to confirm that all Legacy 500 design goals have been achieved or exceeded” said Marco Tulio Pellegrini, President and CEO, Embraer Executive Jets. “This aircraft is a game changer! With greater range and better field performance than originally planned, the Legacy 500 sets a new standard for the midsize class.”

Legacy 500 main Characteristics

Specifications
Design Goals
Certified Legacy 500

Range (1)
3,000 nm / 5,556 km
3,125 nm / 5,788 km

Takeoff distance(2)
4,600 ft / 1,402 m
4,084 ft / 1,245 m

Unfactored landing distance(3)
2,400 ft / 732 m
2,122 ft / 647 m

Block fuel for 600nm @ M0.80(4)
2,610 lb / 1,184 kg
2,540 lb / 1,152 kg

Maximum operating altitude
45,000 ft / 13,716 m
45,000 ft / 13,716 m

Initial climb altitude(5)
43,000 ft / 13,106 m
43,000 ft / 13,106 m

Time to climb to initial climb altitude(5)
22 min
22 min

Maximum operating speed (MMO)
Mach 0.83
Mach 0.83

High speed cruise(6)
460 kt / 852 km/h
466 kt / 863 km/h

Maximum payload(7)
2,800 lb / 1,270 kg
2,800 lb / 1,270 kg

Payload full fuel(7)
1,600 lb / 726 kg
1,600 lb / 726 kg

Total baggage & stowage volume
150 ft3 / 4.25 m3
155 ft3 / 4.39 m3

External noise
Stage IV
23 EPNdB below stage IV

Engine thrust
6,540 lbf
7,036 lbf

Engine flat rating
ISA + 15 oC
ISA + 18 oC

(1)NBAA IFR reserves; 200 nm alternate; 4 pax @ 200 lbs each; baseline aircraft; LRC (Long Range Cruise)
(2)SL; ISA; MTOW
(3)SL; ISA ; 4 pax @ 200 lbs each; NBAA IFR reserves; 200 nm alternate; baseline aircraft
(4)NBAA IFR reserves; 200 nm alternate; 4 pax @ 200 lbs each; baseline aircraft
(5) From SL; @ MTOW; ISA
(6)Max cruise speed; FL430; ISA; 4 pax @ 200lbs each; half fuel tank; baseline aircraft
(7)Baseline aircraft