Embraer Melbourne Facility

Less than two years after its initial opening, Phenom 100 and 300 assembly at Embraer's Melbourne facility is alive and well.

The Phenom 300 will move to Station 200 next, where the wing is mated to the fuselage, and the cockpit and nose landing gear are installed. **
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Patriotic reminders of the international partnership overlook the Embraer Melbourne assembly line. **
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Fuel pressurization, empennage mating and avionics installation will take place at Station 300. Several areas along the assembly line are marked as FOD sensitive zones, meaning workers need to account for every tool and object present in order to prevent foreign object debris. **
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Engine mating, systems interface testing and flight controls adjustment is next at Station 400. **
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A Pratt & Whitney PW617F-E ready for mating to a Phenom 100. **
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At Station 500 the Phenoms receive furnishings, interior paneling and decals and placards. **
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A Phenom 100 receiving finishing touches at the paint facility. **
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Phenom 100s being readied for delivery. **
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