N398QS

This article covers airframe N398QS, an Embraer Phenom 300 (EMB-505) completed in 2016 with manufacturer listed as EMBRAER EXECUTIVE AIRCRAFT INC and serial number 50500371. The aircraft is registered in the United States as N398QS and is recorded in registry summaries in an eight-seat configuration. Ownership timeline and specific operator or home base details are Not published in the supplied data; likewise, notable registry actions beyond the registration and configuration listing are Not published. The airframe is valued at $8,000,000 in the provided data, indicating its market position among late-model light business jets.

The registry summary identifies this specific airframe as equipped in an 8-seat executive layout, consistent with a typical Phenom 300 interior arrangement that supports six- to eight-passenger executive missions. Avionics fit is not itemized in the provided dataset, and specific route logs or operator mission histories are Not published; however, the aircraft’s range of 2,010 nm and cruise of 453 kts align with short- to medium-range business travel profiles, including domestic U.S. point-to-point and regional international hops. Maintenance considerations for this airframe would follow Embraer and Pratt & Whitney Canada PW535E programme requirements, though no individual maintenance records or unique cabin amenities for N398QS are provided in the source data.

The Embraer Phenom 300 (EMB-505) family occupies the light jet performance niche, offering high cruise speeds and transcontinental capability for its class; this airframe’s 453 kts cruise and 45,000 ft ceiling exemplify that performance. Competing models in the segment include other light-to-light-medium business jets that emphasize cabin comfort and speed; resale value for a 2016 Phenom 300 such as N398QS is reflected by the listed $8,000,000 valuation. Buyer and charter demand typically favor well-equipped Phenom 300 airframes with up-to-date avionics and documented maintenance, factors not detailed in the supplied registry summary for this specific serial 50500371.