N502TX

This entry describes airframe N502TX, an Embraer EMB-500 Phenom 100 built in 2019 with serial number 50000413. The aircraft is owned by the government entity State of Texas, based in Austin, TX, US, and is registered in the US registry. As a relatively recent build it reflects late-series equipment and configuration choices typical of post-2015 Phenom 100s; ownership by a state government distinguishes its operational profile from private or charter-operated examples. No other prior ownership transfers or notable registry actions are published beyond the current government registration.

The cabin of N502TX is outfitted in an executive configuration described as a 4–6 place club layout with a belted lavatory; the aircraft carries a typical government-friendly fit of a 4-place club plus a belted aft seat, though government configuration may vary. Avionics fit for late-production Phenom 100 airframes is typically an Embraer Prodigy Touch or Garmin G3000 suite, providing integrated flight management, touchscreen displays and enhanced situational awareness for single-pilot or two-pilot operation. Operationally, the airplane is well suited to short to mid-range state government missions such as executive transport, long-day multi-stop schedules within regional boundaries, and point-to-point hops between state facilities; its cabin and belted lavatory support repeated short-leg missions with brief ground turn times. Maintenance and mission planning reflect the common considerations for turbine light business jets: adherence to Pratt & Whitney Canada engine support programs and airframe inspection intervals consistent with Embraer Executive Aircraft recommendations.

The Embraer EMB-500 Phenom 100 occupies the very light jet segment, offering a balance of speed, efficiency and low operating costs for short- to mid-range missions. With a cruise near 333 kts and a max ceiling of 41,000 ft, it competes against other VLJs and light jets in missions where compact cabin size and runway performance are priorities. For government and institutional buyers, the Phenom 100’s modern avionics and modest operating economics make it attractive for rapid regional transport; resale and maintenance considerations emphasize engine program enrollment and avionics updates consistent with the late-series 2019 build.