Embraer Converts Legacy 450 into a Praetor 500 in Brazil

Embraer has completed the first conversion in Brazil of a Legacy 450 to a Praetor 500 jet, and delivered the aircraft to an undisclosed customer.

The conversion was performed at Embraer’s Service Center in Sorocaba, Brazil.

With this delivery, Embraer has converted a total of 20 Legacy 450s into Praetor 500s in Europe, North America and now in Brazil.

In order to bridge the gap between the Legacy 450’s 2,904 nm range and the Praetor 500’s range of 3,340 nautical miles (6,186 km) with four passengers and NBAA IFR Reserves, several key modifications were made.

The level-sensing wiring in the fuel tanks was replaced, the over-wing gravity fueling ports were moved outboard, the fuel-measurement system was relocated, and the wing ribs were reinforced to hold additional weight.

Those adjustments entailed updates to the flight control systems, including a new avionics load for the acclaimed Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion flight deck.

Most noticeably, the iconic, swept winglets of the Praetor were installed, while the placards and logos were replaced to officially convert the Legacy 450 into a Praetor 500.

With the Praetor 500 comes an impressive blend of technology, comfort, and performance. In terms of technology, the Praetor 500 features E2VS ― a head-up display that combines synthetic and enhanced vision. It is also the only midsize business jet with full fly-by-wire flight controls and turbulence reduction capability.

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