N550HD

This entry describes airframe N550HD, an Embraer Legacy 500 (EMB-550) completed in 2015 with construction number 55000024. The aircraft is manufactured by Embraer S.A. and is recorded as owned by SMTM AVIATION LLC, an LLC based in Wilmington, DE, US; its registration is listed as US. Ownership and registry are noted under a corporate operator in Wilmington, Delaware, and the airframe carries an approximate market valuation of $14,000,000 consistent with its midsize business-jet class and vintage.

Airframe N550HD typically features a standard executive cabin arranged for 8–12 passengers with options including a forward galley and an aft lavatory, reflecting the common executive interior packages for the Legacy 500. The avionics fit associated with this airframe is the Collins Pro Line Fusion suite as a typical installation on many Legacy 500 listings, supporting modern flight-deck capabilities and situational awareness for crew operations. With a long range of 3,125 nm and a high-speed cruise near 448 kts, the aircraft is suited to regional and transcontinental business missions, ad hoc charter, and corporate use out of its operator base in Wilmington. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe follow Honeywell HTF7500-family engine support and Embraer airframe program requirements; corporate ownership implies managed maintenance and recordkeeping consistent with private LLC operation.

The Embraer Legacy 500 (EMB-550) occupies the midsize, super-midsize niche with cabin comforts and performance that compete with aircraft in the 3,000–4,000 nm capability band. Its combination of a high cruise speed (448 kts), transcontinental range (3,125 nm), and a 12-seat executive layout makes it attractive to owner-operators and charter brokers seeking a balance of cabin size and operating economics. Market demand typically centers on corporate and charter buyers; resale and maintenance considerations hinge on engine program enrollment for the HONEYWELL AS907-3-1E engines and the completeness of the aircraft’s records under its registered owner, SMTM AVIATION LLC.