N430TB

This entry covers airframe N430TB, an Embraer EMB-500 Phenom 100 built in 2009 with manufacturer's serial number 50000052 by Embraer S.A. The jet is registered in the US and is owned by corporation BERNSTEIN AIR LLC, based in Hudson Oaks, Texas, US. The airframe’s civilian registry and corporate ownership reflect typical US-based light jet utilization and its assessed asset value is noted at $2,595,000. Maintenance and ownership records beyond basic registry and valuation are not published here.

The cabin of N430TB is configured with a forward four-place club layout, mid-cabin seating, a forward refreshment cabinet/galley and an aft lavatory; the published complement is two crew plus up to four–six passengers depending on outfitting. Avionics fit for this airframe is listed as Garmin G1000/Prodigy with three 12.4" displays, Garmin GFC-700 autopilot, SVS, WAAS/LPV and a typical GWX‑68 radar upgrade, supporting single-pilot operations in many mission profiles. Typical missions for this light twin-engine very light jet include short to medium-range corporate transport, owner-operated business flights and on-demand charter within the aircraft’s 1,178 nm range and executive seating capacity. Based in Hudson Oaks, TX, the operator’s routing would commonly include regional business hops and repositioning flights into central and southern U.S. airports; maintenance considerations center on turbine engine inspections for the two PW617F-E powerplants and avionics/software currency for the G1000/Prodigy suite.

The Embraer EMB-500 Phenom 100 family occupies the very light jet niche, offering owner-operators and small-cabin charter operators a compact, high-speed option with a typical cruise around 390 kts and high-altitude capability to 41,000 ft. Competing models in the category include other VLJs and entry-level light jets that prioritize cabin economy, operating efficiency and lower acquisition cost; resale demand is influenced by engine-time status and avionics equipage such as the Garmin G1000/Prodigy and radar upgrades present on this airframe. For buyers and operators, maintenance on the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW617F-E engines and airframe hours relative to the 2009 build year are primary considerations affecting operational availability and valuation.