Brazil's National Civil Aviation Authority Awards Embraer Phenom 100 Type Certificate
Released on Tuesday, December 09, 2008
São José dos Campos, December 9, 2008 –
Embraer’s Phenom 100 entry level
executive jet received its Type Certificate
from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation
Authority (Agência Nacional de Aviação
Civil – ANAC), in a ceremony held today at
Embraer headquarters, in São José dos
Campos, Brazil.
“In 2005, we promised to design and build a
revolutionary jet with premium comfort,
outstanding performance, docile flying
qualities, and a low operating cost,” said
Luís Carlos Affonso, Embraer Executive Vice
President, Executive Jets. “We have
relentlessly pursued these design goals and,
now, I am thrilled to announce that the
Phenom 100 has not only met all original
specification targets, but has also surpassed
several performance goals.”
“This certification makes all of us at Embraer very proud. The Phenom 100 was conceived,
developed, and certified in less than four years, which is very noteworthy,” said Emilio
Matsuo, Embraer's Senior Vice President, Engineering. “Furthermore, the performance
figures obtained demonstrate the product's excellent design.”
The Phenom 100’s maximum range, originally projected to be 1,160 nautical miles (2,148
kilometers or 1,335 miles), has been extended to 1,178 nautical miles (2,182 kilometers or
1,356 miles) with four occupants and NBAA IFR reserves. An optional enhanced take-off
performance package was included in the aircraft certification, resulting in a 3,125 feet take-off
field length at maximum take-off weight. The standard take-off field length is 3,400 feet as
initially specified. For departures from airports with restrictions due to high temperatures or
high elevations, or both, take-off climb performance has also surpassed the design target,
providing up to 300 nautical miles extra range. Another performance improvement was
achieved with the landing distance, verified to be only 2,699 feet at maximum landing weight,
301 feet shorter than initially specified. Powered by two fuel-efficient Pratt & Whitney Canada
PW617F-E engines, the Phenom 100’s fuel consumption is confirmed to be better than originally
estimated, saving as much as 3.6% on longer trips.
The flight test campaign also validated the Phenom 100’s top speed of 390 knots (true air
speed), 10 knots faster than initially projected. The aircraft is capable of climbing directly to its
maximum cruise altitude of 41,000 feet, even at maximum take-off weight. Certified without
restrictions, the Phenom 100 is able to fly under Visual and Instrument Flight Rules conditions,
day or night, and into known or forecasted icing conditions. The aircraft also operates well
within Stage IV external noise requirements, establishing by International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO), having been certified with a cumulative margin of 33 EPNdB.
The highly intuitive Phenom100 man-machine interface, based on a quiet and dark cockpit
philosophy that offers full situational awareness and automation for a low workload, enabled
the certification for single-pilot operation. The Phenom 100’s Prodigy® flight deck, based on
the acclaimed Garmin G1000 avionics suite, was also certified.
The interior of the Phenom 100 was certified with its innovative features and collections of
finishing materials. The Oval Lite cross-section benefits passengers with greater space and
comfort, enhanced by an abundance of natural light from the largest windows in the entry level
category. In addition, the forward wardrobe and private rear lavatory with storage space add
convenience for a premium travel experience.
“We congratulate all Embraer teams and our
partners, who made this best-in-class jet a
reality, in such record-breaking time,” said
Affonso. “Embraer’s hundreds of employees
involved in the Phenom 100 program can be
proud of having achieved, and even
surpassed, the jet’s challenging design goals.
This achievement goes well beyond the
certification of an aircraft. It represents a
major building block for the future of
Embraer Business Aviation.”
Embraer’s Executive Jets Customer Support and Services organization is ready for the Phenom
100 to enter service. Four new Embraer Executive Jets service centers were recently
inaugurated in the U.S. and Europe. The entire network will be comprised of seven whollyowned
and 38 authorized service centers, worldwide
The first Phenom 100 customers have already been trained by the Embraer CAE Training
Services joint venture, and service center professionals have received training to perform
technical and mechanical services on the Phenom 100.
A newly-implemented customer contact center is operational, ready and standing by to provide
customers with complete and timely assistance for operational, technical and maintenance needs.
Embraer’s new parts distribution center, operated by UPS Supply Chain Solutions in
Louisville, Ky., in the U.S., is certified, operational and stocked with a complete inventory of
repairable, expendable and structural parts for the Phenom jets.
Certification of the Phenom 100 by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is expected
soon. Both the Brazilian and the U.S. certifications will enable the Phenom 100 deliveries to begin
in the coming weeks.
As of January 5, 2009, the Phenom 100 will be priced at US$ 3.18 million for FAA certification,
and US$ 3.25 million for ANAC certification, both based on January 2005 economic conditions for
a baseline configuration. Brought to January 2009 economic conditions, the price will be US$ 3.6
million for FAA certification and US$ 3.68 million for ANAC and EASA certifications, subject to
escalation until delivery.
The following tables present the aircraft’s performance data and basic structural and
operational weights.
Source: EMBRAER’S PHENOM 100 EXECUTIVE JET IS CERTIFIED BY BRAZIL’S ANAC
Resources
EASA - European Aviation Safety Agency
Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A.
EPNdB - Effective Perceived Noise in Decibels
FAA - Federal Aviation Administration
ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization
NBAA - National Business Aviation Association
US - United States
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