N988BC

This entry documents airframe N988BC, an Embraer-built light business jet completed in 2010 with manufacturer serial 50000139. The airframe is a factory-built Embraer EMB-500 Phenom 100 produced by Embraer S.A. and is registered in the United States to N988BC LLC, an LLC based in Vienna, VA, US. The airframe's primary ownership record shows registration to a single LLC operator in Vienna, Virginia, and publicly noted valuation places the jet at approximately $4,100,000, reflecting its condition and market position for a 2010 Phenom 100.

The subject airframe carries an executive interior in an executive layout typically configured for four to six passengers and is single‑pilot capable; this specific airframe is listed as a 6-seat configuration. Avionics are installed as the manufacturer-provided Embraer Prodigy Touch (Garmin G3000-based) suite, supporting advanced flight management, touchscreen interfaces and integrated situational awareness for single‑pilot operations. Typical missions for this airframe profile include short to medium‑range business travel within its approximately 1,178 nm range and high‑speed cruise at about 390 kts, operating from the owner/operator’s US base. Maintenance considerations for this serial include standard fleet schedules for the Phenom 100 family and powerplant upkeep for the twin PW617F-E engines.

The Embraer EMB-500 Phenom 100 occupies the very light jet niche, offering a blend of higher cruise speed and modern avionics versus older entry-level light jets. Competing models in the segment include other VLJs and light business jets that emphasize single‑pilot capability and low operating costs. Demand for late‑model Phenom 100s remains steady among owner‑operators and charter brokers seeking compact executive cabins and Garmin G3000‑class avionics; resale and maintenance considerations center on engine time, avionics upgrades and completion condition, which are primary value drivers for a 2010 airframe with this serial and configuration.