Embraer S.A. / 2021

N385FX

Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300

At a glance

Aircraft Overview

2021

Year Manufactured

N385FX

Registration Number

50500630

Serial Number

8

Max Passengers

2010 NM

Range

464 MPH

Max Speed

4 Hours

Duration of Flight

45000 ft

Service Ceiling

12,500 to 20,000lbs

Aircraft Class

University of Notre Dame

Ownership

South Bend, IN, US

Location

A46E70

Mode-S Code

US

Registration Country

History

Safety Record

N385FX

None found

4 recent flights
DateFromToDurationStatus
2024-10-25

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Landed

Landed

2021-09-17

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Cleveland, OH

Landed

Photographed at KCLE Sep 17, 2021

2025-02-15

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Toronto, ON, Canada

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Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Landed 1:31 PM

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Landed

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Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300

Overview

U.S. registration N385FX, Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300 (MSN 50500630). Listed in public ADS-B/spotting sources as operated for University of Notre Dame; earlier photography shows Flexjet association.

Specifications

  • Engines: 2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E (3360 lbf each)
  • Range: 2010 nm
  • Cruise: 453 kts
  • Seats: 8
  • Ceiling: 45000 ft

Operations & Cabin

Typical 6–8 place executive layout Executive seating, forward refreshment/galley and enclosed aft lavatory typical for the model Avionics: Embraer Prodigy Touch (based on Garmin G3000)

Model & Market Context

This entry covers airframe N385FX, an Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300 manufactured by Embraer S.A. in 2021 with serial number 50500630. The jet is owned by University of Notre Dame, an organization based in South Bend, IN, US, and is registered in the US; the current record reflects institutional ownership rather than private or commercial lease operation. The airframe’s valuation is listed at $10,847,500, and its configuration and equipment reflect a contemporary executive light jet delivered in the early 2020s. Registration and ownership as a university-operated aircraft are the principal notable administrative markers in this airframe’s timeline.

The cabin for N385FX follows the typical 6–8 place executive layout, supporting corporate transport, short-group missions, and institutional travel patterns consistent with university use. Avionics are fitted with the Embraer Prodigy Touch (based on Garmin G3000) suite, providing integrated flight, navigation, and automation features suited to single-pilot or two-pilot operations depending on operator procedures. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include regional point-to-point flights within the aircraft’s 2,010 nm range and high-speed segments that exploit its 453 kts cruise performance and 45,000 ft service ceiling. Maintenance considerations for this specific aircraft reflect the standard Phenom 300 program supported by Embraer and Pratt & Whitney Canada, with institutional operators often emphasizing predictable dispatch reliability and centralized maintenance planning.

The Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300 occupies the light jet niche for high-performance, short-to-medium-range executive transport, balancing speed and range for regional missions. Competitors in this segment include other light-cabin jets offering similar cruise speeds and payload/range profiles; demand typically comes from corporate, charter, and institutional buyers seeking fast point-to-point capability. Resale and maintenance considerations for a 2021 airframe like N385FX include adherence to factory-recommended inspections for the PW535E engines and the avionics lifecycle for the Prodigy Touch/G3000 suite, factors that influence retention of value around the documented $10,847,500 estimate.