N116DK2011 Embraer Phenom 300

Overview

This airframe, registered as N116DK, is an Embraer Phenom 300 (EMB-505) manufactured by Embraer S.A. in 2011 with serial number 50500067. The jet is recorded as owned by Beta Fleet LLC, an LLC based in South Burlington, VT, US, and is operated from that region as its primary base. No subsequent ownership transfers or notable registry encumbrances are recorded in the supplied data.

Operations & Cabin

The cabin of this specific EMB-505 conforms to the model-typical executive layout accommodating a typical 7-9 passenger configuration with a forward galley and belted lavatory, suited to corporate or charter missions. Avionics aboard follow Embraer’s Prodigy Flight Deck architecture, a Garmin G3000/G1000-based integrated flight deck typical for the Phenom 300, supporting modern situational awareness and avionics capabilities for single-pilot or two-pilot operation. With a design cruise of 383 kts and a maximum operating ceiling of 45,000 ft, this airframe is typically employed on short- to medium-range point-to-point corporate hops, city-to-city charters, and owner-operator transportation from its South Burlington, VT base. Routine maintenance considerations align with light-jet PW535E engine schedules and Phenom airframe service bulletins.

Model & Market Context

The Embraer Phenom 300 family occupies the light business jet segment, prized for speed, cabin comfort, and runway performance relative to contemporaries. Competing models include Cessna Citation series and Learjet derivatives, with the Phenom 300 often favored for its Garmin-based Prodigy suite and efficient PW535E engines.