The Embraer EMB-550 (ICAO type E550) is an aircraft of Brazil origin, certificated in the Transport category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 17,400 kg. It offers a maximum range of 3,100 nm, a cruise speed of 460 knots, a service ceiling of 45,000 ft and seating for up to 14 across its variants.

Embraer EMB-550

E550

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MTOW

17,400 kg

Range

3,100 nm

Seats

EMB-550

Embraer · EMB-550

Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built: 362
Active: 356
Origin: Brazil

Certifying authorities

FAA

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

Variant	Engine	MTOW	Range	Cruise	Pax
EMB-550 EMB-550	—	17,400 kg	3,100 nm	460 kt	12

Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS TC00062IB · Rev 14 · issued 2021-11-03

Category: Transport Category
MTOW: 17,400 kg
MZFW: 12,020 kg
Seats: 2 crew · 12 passengers
Fuel: 49,400 L
Ceiling: 45,000 ft

Approved fuelJET AJET A1MIL-DTL-83133 Turbine Fuels, Aviation, Kerosene Types, NATO F-34 (JP-8)NATO F-35JP-8+100Brazilian Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuels CNP08 or superseding specification QAV-1No. 3 Jet Fuel (Peoples Republic of China Specification GB6537-94 or superseding specification)Defense Standard DEF STAN 91-91 AVTUR

Engine

Two Honeywell AS907-3-1E

Certification basis

14 CFR part 25, effective February 1, 1965, including Amendments 25-1 through 25-129 in their entirety.

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Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Embraer EMB-550 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Embraer EMB-550 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

5 yearsmedian age

10s

20s

Of the 185 registered Embraer EMB-550 with a known build year (51% of the 362 we track), the median age is 5 years.

Registration activity

24changed registration in 12 months

24 of the 362 registered Embraer EMB-550 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (7% of the fleet), across 24 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days

Aircraft seen flying: 92
Tracked flights: 305
Tracked flight hours: 632
Share of fleet flying: 25%

92 Embraer EMB-550 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (25% of the registered fleet), across 305 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

For sale now

22Embraer EMB-550 listed for sale

$5Kmedian $2.3M$22M

Asking prices from $5K to $22M, typically $8K–$19M — based on 11 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.

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Embraer EMB-550 manuals & documents

3 documents for the Embraer EMB-550 — Maintenance Manual · Service Bulletins · Model Guide. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview

LEGACY' 52-71-21 - Regulations.gov · 2024

This document is the maintenance manual for the Embraer Legacy 500 aircraft, specifically detailing the lubrication procedure for the main-door sensors mechanism. It includes necessary tools, materials, and safety precautions to ensure proper maintenance.

Lubrication is required for the main-door sensors mechanism.
Approved grease for lubrication is MOLIKOTE DC-33 LIGHT.
Maintenance technicians must be certified in Mechanical Systems.
The procedure includes multiple sub-tasks for safety and effectiveness.
The document references various AMM tasks for related procedures.
Safety procedures must be followed to prevent injury and equipment damage.
The lubrication process involves cleaning excess grease after application.
The manual includes specific figures for guidance on lubrication points.

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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.

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EMB-550 — frequently asked

What is the range of the Embraer EMB-550?

The Embraer EMB-550 has a maximum range of 3,100 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Embraer EMB-550 carry?

The Embraer EMB-550 seats up to 14 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Embraer EMB-550?

The Embraer EMB-550's maximum take-off weight is 17,400 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Embraer EMB-550?

The Embraer EMB-550's ICAO type designator is E550.

How many Embraer EMB-550 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 362 registered Embraer EMB-550 airframes worldwide.

Registered EMB-550 aircraft

Individual EMB-550 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.

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