N385FX

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.