Phenom Maintenance – An Overview of Calendar and Hourly Inspections

The Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 are some of the most successful light jets ever built. With single-pilot operation and low direct operating costs, both the Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 are excellent options for the first-time jet operator. The Phenom 300 has also been the best-selling light jet for nine years in a row. Compared with other airplanes in their class, the Phenom 100 and 300 are very low maintenance aircraft. The upgraded versions, the Phenom 100EV, and the Phenom 300E carry on the tradition of maintenance-friendly light jets.

Understanding both scheduled and unscheduled Phenom maintenance should be a goal of any Phenom operator. Knowing your maintenance options could increase the life of your Phenom 100 or 300 and bundling due items can reduce downtime. Both the Phenom 100 and 300 require staying current with both calendar and hourly-driven maintenance events. As these maintenance items can change, it is best to provide a duelist to your Phenom Authorized Service Center.

At Elliott Aviation, we’ve been a Phenom Authorized Service Center since 2006. Our one-stop shop in Moline, IL can also handle your other aircraft needs like avionics, paint, interior, and Prizm cabin lighting.

Calendar-Based Maintenance Events for the Phenom 300

Phenom 300 12-Month Inspection

During a 12-month maintenance package, a Phenom 300 typically gets an inspection on the following:

Servicing of VCS Refrigerant Fluid
Lubrication of Servo Actuators
Functional Check of Fuel Tanks for Microorganisms
Visual Check of Manifold/Reservoir
Servicing of Hydraulic Accumulator
Discard of Windshield Rain Repellent Coating
Functional Check of Rain Repellent Coating
Operational Check of CVDR
Functional Check of Rudder FDR RVDT
Functional Check of Elevator FDR RVDT
General Visual Inspection of Main Landing Gear
General Visual Inspection of Nose Landing Gear
Visual Check of Nose Landing Gear Shimmy Damper
General Visual Inspection of Main Door Rubber Seal

Phenom 300 24-Month Inspection

During a 24-month maintenance package, a Phenom 300 typically gets an inspection on the following:

Detailed Dimensional Inspection of Water Barrier
Lubrication of Rotary Ball Spline
Operational Check IASP Probe and Pitot Static Heating
Functional Check of Air Data System
Detailed Inspection of IASP
Detailed Inspection of Bleed Line Water Drains
External General Visual Inspection of Emergency Door Rubber Seal

Phenom 300 36-Month Inspection

During a 36-month maintenance package, a Phenom 300 typically gets an inspection on the following:

Detailed Inspection of Crew Goggles
Detailed Inspection of Passenger Oxygen- Masks Assembly

Phenom 300 48-Month Inspection

During a 48-month maintenance package, a Phenom 300 typically gets an inspection on the following:

Functional Check of Static Dischargers
Servicing of Pitch Trim Actuator Gear Boxes
Lubrication of Pitch Trim Actuator
Lubrication of Flap Actuators Ball Screws
Servicing of Flap Actuator Gear Boxes
Lubrication of Flap Flexible Shaft
Detailed Visual Inspection of Flap Flexible Shaft
Internal General Visual Inspection of Main Door Locking and Actuating Mechanism
Internal General Visual Inspection of Emergency Door Locking and Actuating Mechanism
General Visual Inspection of Forward Baggage Door Locking and Actuating Mechanism
General Visual Inspection of Aft Baggage Door Locking Actuating Mechanism

Phenom 300 60-Month Inspection

During a 60-month maintenance package, a Phenom 300 typically gets an inspection on the following:

Restoration (Cleaning) of Shunt Generator
Special Detailed Inspection of RVSM Critical Region (Skin) for Waviness
Functional Check of Crew Oxygen Pressure Indication
Internal Detailed Visual Inspection of Main Door Structure
External Detailed Visual Inspection of Main Door Structure
Detailed Inspection of Fuselage Drains
External General Visual Inspection of Nose Landing Gear Wheelwell Structure
External General Visual Inspection of Main Door Cutout Structure
External Detailed Inspection of Pylon Main Box and Leading Edge
Special Detailed Inspection (Borescope Method) of Horizontal-Stabilizer Spars and Ribs
External Detailed Visual Inspection on Horizontal-Stabilizer-to-Elevator Hinge Fitting
External General Visual Inspection of Vertical Stabilzer-to-Horizontal Stabilizer Attachments
Special Detailed Inspection (Borescope Method) on Horizontal-Stabilizer Upper and Lower Skin
External General Visual Inspection of Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator Support Fittings
External Detailed Visual Inspection of Vertical Stabilizer-to-Aft Fuselage Attachments on Vertical Stabilizer
Special Detailed Inspection (Borescope Method) of Vertical-to-Fuselage Attachments on Vertical Stabilizer
Internal Detailed Visual Inspection of Vertical Stabilizer-to-Horizontal Stabilizer Attachments on Vertical Stabilizer
External Detailed Visual Inspection of Vertical Stabilizer-to-Rudder Hinge Fitting
Internal Detailed Visual Inspection of Horizontal-Stabilizer Actuator Support Fitting on Vertical Stabilizer
External General Visual Inspection of Side Window
External General Visual Inspection of the Passenger Window Panels
External Detailed Visual Inspection of Wing Root Spar
External Detailed Visual Inspection of Wing Lower Panel
External Detailed Visual Inspection of Wing Center Splice
External Detailed Visual Inspection of Wing Trailing-Edge Torque Box and Control Surfaces Fittings
External Detailed Visual Inspection of Wing Trailing Edge MLG Trunnion, Actuator Fittings and Uplock
External Detailed Visual Inspection of the Inboard Flap
External Detailed Visual Inspection of the Outboard Flap
Special Detailed Inspection (Borescope Method) of Aileron and Tab
Internal Detailed Visual Inspection of Aileron Mass-Balance Weights and Attachments
External Detailed Visual Inspection of Spoiler Hinge Fittings
Internal Detailed Inspection of Engine/Pylon Interface Connectors and Bonding Jumpers
External General Visual Inspection of Main Landing Gear and Main Landing Gear Bay Bonding Jumpers and Connectors
External General Visual Inspection of Nose Landing Gear and Nose Landing Gear Bay Bonding Jumpers and Connectors
External Detailed Visual Inspection of WOW Sensors Electrical Bonding
External General Visual Inspection of the Forward Fuselage Cockpit Section
External General Visual Inspection of the Center Fuselage Front Section
Internal General Visual Inspection of the Center Fuselage Rear Section
External General Visual Inspection of the Horizontal Stabilizer
External General Visual Inspection of the Wings
Internal General Visual Inspection of the Wings
External General Visual Inspection of the Main Landing Gear Bay

Hourly-Driven Maintenance Events for the Phenom 300

Phenom 300 800-Hour Inspection

During an 800-hour maintenance package, a Phenom 300 typically gets an inspection on the following:

Operational Check of Ram Air Valve Actuation
Operational Check of Manual Pressurization Control Mode
Operational Check of Emergency Cabin Decompression (Auto Mode)
Functional Check of Compressor Belt Tension
General Visual Inspection of Evaporator Modules
Operational Check of Manual Temperature Control System
Operational Check of Engine Fire Detector
Special Detailed Inspection of Fuel Vent NACA
Operational Check of Windshield Heating System
General Visual Inspection of Main Landing Gear Polyurethane Films
Operational Check of Bleed Manual Shut-Off Function
Operational Check of Cross-Bleed Manual Shut-Off Function
Functional Check of Main-Door Internal Handle Strength
Discard of Main Door Balancing Mechanism Cable
General Visual Inspection of Fuselage Polyurethane Films
General Visual Inspection of Pylon Polyurethane Films
General Visual Inspection of Stabilizer Polyurethane Films
General Visual Inspection of Winglet Polyurethane Films

Phenom 300 1600-Hour Inspection

During a 1600-hour maintenance package, a Phenom 300 typically gets an inspection on the following:

General Visual Inspection of Ground Cooling Fan
General Visual Inspection of VCS Condenser
Detailed Visual Inspection of Engine Fire Detector
Operational Check of Spring Loaded Rudder Boost System
Operational Check of Pusher Cutout Switch
Functional Check of Brake Pedal Transducer
Operational Check of Inertial Switch

Phenom 300 2400-Hour Inspection

During a 2400-hour maintenance package, a Phenom 300 typically gets an inspection on the following:

Detailed Visual Inspection of Cockpit Seats
Detailed Visual Inspection of Cockpit Seat Belts
Detailed Inspection of Passenger Seats
Detailed Inspection of Passenger Seat Belts
Operational Check of Temperature Compensated Pressure Switch (TCPS)
Detailed Visual Inspection of Engine Fire Extinguishing Discharge Piping
Detailed Inspection of Engine Anti-Ice Ducts
General Visual Inspection of Navigation Lights
General Visual Inspection of Strobe Lights
Restoration (Cleaning) of Bleed Pressure Regulating Shutoff Valve (PRSOV) Filter
Restoration (Cleaning) of Fan-Air Valve (FAV) Filter
Detailed Inspection of Pylon Firewall Seal

Phenom 300 3200-Hour Inspection

During a 3200-hour maintenance package, a Phenom 300 typically gets an inspection on the following:

Detailed Inspection of Autopilot Servo Cable
General Visual Inspection of Aileron Actuating System Mechanical Components
Detailed Inspection of Aileron Control Cables
General Visual Inspection of Rudder Actuating System Mechanical Components
Detailed Inspection of Rudder Control Cables
General Visual Inspection of Elevator Actuating System Mechanical Components
Detailed Inspection of Elevator Control Cables
Operational Check of Airborne Audio System Fail-Safe Mode
Detailed Inspection of Divan
Detailed Inspection of Divan Seat Belts
Detailed Visual Inspection of Belted Toilet Unit
Detailed Visual Inspection of Belted Toilet Seat Belt
General Visual Inspection of Pressure Refueling Adapter
Operational Check of Flight Display System
Discard of Main Door Balancing Mechanism Cables

Phenom 300 5600-Hour Inspection

During a 5600-hour maintenance package, a Phenom 300 typically gets an inspection on the following:

Operational Check of ECMU-To-Avionics Digital and Discrete Signals
Operational Check of ECMU-To-Avionics Analog Signal
Operational Check of Negative Pressure Relief Valve
Functional Check of Pressure Relief Valve
Functional Check of Pitch Trim Electrical Stop
Functional Check of Pitch Trim Actuation Time Limiter
Functional Check of Roll/Yaw Trim Actuation Time Limiter
Functional Check of Roll/Yaw Trim Tabs Electrical Stop
Functional Check of Elevator Auto-Trim Backlash
Detailed Inspection of Elevator Auto-Tab Mechanism
Functional Check of Pitch Trim Actuator Mechanical Stop
Operational Check of EDP Check Valve
Functional Check of Differential Pressure Indicator, Return Filter Bypass Valve and HP Relief Valve
Borescope Inspection of Piccolo Tube
Functional Check of Main Brake System
Functional Check of Emergency/Parking Brake System
General Visual Inspection of Emergency/Parking Brake System
Discard of Main Door Balancing Mechanism Gear Sector
Discard of Main Door Balancing Mechanism Pinion Shaft
General Visual Inspection of Upper Mid Cowl

Phenom 300 6400-Hour Inspection

During a 6400-hour maintenance package, a Phenom 300 typically gets an inspection on the following:

Operational Check of Inlet Air Check Valve
Operational Check of Ram Air Valve
Operational Check of Ram Air Check Valves
Operational Check of IFE/CMS Cooling Fan
Operational Check of E-Bay Overtemperature Sensor
Operational Check of Battery Current Sensor (HB2)
Functional Check of Multifunction Spoiler System
General Visual Inspection of Multifunction Spoiler Power Control Unit (PCU)
Operational Check of Float Vent Valve
Functional Check of Fuel Temperature Sensor
Operational Check of Wing/H-Stab Anti-Icing System
Functional Check of Wing/H-Stab Anti-Icing Valve Pressure Transducers
Functional Check of Wing Tip Anti-Icing Pressure Transducers
Functional Check of Horizontal Stabilizer Anti-Icing Pressure Transducers
Operational Check of HSDB Switch Reversion
Operational Check of Brake Pedal Transducer
Restoration (Cleaning) of Cross-Bleed Valve (XBV) Filter
Functional Check of Bleed Air Temperature Sensors

Calendar-Based Maintenance Events for the Phenom 100

Phenom 100 12-Month Inspection

During a 12-month maintenance package, a Phenom 100 typically gets an inspection on the following:

Servicing of VCS Refrigerant Fluid
Lubrication of Servo Actuators
Lubrication of Flap Actuators Ball Screws
Functional Check of Fuel Tanks for Microorganisms
Visual Check of Hydraulic System Filter Differential Pressure Indicator (DPI)
General Visual Inspection of Wing De-Icer Boots
General Visual Inspection of Horizontal Stabilizer De-Icer Boots
Discard of Windshield Rain Repellent Coating (RRC)
Functional Check of Rain Repellent Coating (RRC) layer on Windshield Surface
Operational Check of Cockpit Voice and Data Recorder System
General Visual Inspection of Main Landing Gear
General Visual Inspection of Nose Landing Gear
Visual Check of Nose Landing Gear Shimmy Damper
General Visual Inspection of Main Door Rubber Seal
Lubrication of Main Door Latch Pins
Visual Check of Engine Maintenance Page for Engine Dispatch and Exceedance Information

Phenom 100 24-Month Inspection

During a 24-month maintenance package, a Phenom 100 typically gets an inspection on the following:

Detailed Dimensional Inspection of Water Barrier
Lubrication of Rotary Ball Spline
Operational Check of Pitot, Static, AOA and PStatic Heating
Functional Check of Emergency Extension System
Special Detailed Inspection of Static Port Surrounding Plate for Flushness
Restoration (Cleaning) of Pitot Probe
DET – Detailed Inspection of Bleed Line Water Drains
General Visual Inspection of Emergency Door Rubber Seal
External General Visual Inspection of Nose Landing Gear Wheelwell Metallic Structure
External Detailed Visual Inspection of Windshield and Cockpit Side Window Frames and Fasteners

Phenom 100 36-Month Inspection

During a 36-month maintenance package, a Phenom 100 typically gets an inspection on the following:

Detailed Inspection of Crew Goggles
Detailed Inspection of Passenger Oxygen- Masks Assembly

Phenom 100 48-Month Inspection

During a 48-month maintenance package, a Phenom 100 typically gets an inspection on the following:

Functional Check of Static Discharger
General Visual Inspection of Main Door Locking and Actuating Mechanism
General Visual Inspection of Emergency Door Locking and Actuating Mechanism
General Visual Inspection of Forward Baggage Door Locking and Actuating Mechanism
General Visual Inspection of Aft Baggage Door Locking Actuating Mechanism

Phenom 100 60-Month Inspection

During a 60-month maintenance package, a Phenom 100 typically gets an inspection on the following:

Restoration (Cleaning) of Shunt Generator
General Visual Inspection of Emergency Extension System Linkages
Special Detailed Inspection of RVSM Critical Region (SKIN) for Waviness
Functional Check of Crew Oxygen Pressure Indication
External General Visual Inspection of Main Door Structure
Detailed Visual Inspection of Fuselage Drains
External General Visual Inspection of Main Door Cutout Structure
External General Visual Inspection of Emergency Door Cutout Structure
Internal Detailed Visual Inspection of Aft Fuselage Baggage Door Cutout Structure
Internal Detailed Visual Inspection of Aft Fuselage Upper Frames 29 to 32
External Detailed Visual Inspection of Pylon Yokes
Internal Detailed Visual Inspection of Aft Mount Fittings
Special Detailed Inspection (Borescope Method) of Horizontal-Stabilizer Main Box
External General Visual Inspection of Vertical-to-Horizontal Stabilizer Attachments
Internal Detailed Visual Inspection of Trim-Tab Support Fittings
External Detailed Inspection of Elevator Fittings and Torque-Tube Attachments
Special Detailed Inspection (Borescope Method) of Fin-to-Rear Fuselage Connections at Vertical Stabilizer
Special Detailed Inspection (Borescope Method) of Fin-to-Horizontal Stabilizer Connections on Vertical Stabilizer
External Detailed Visual Inspection of Vertical Stabilizer-to-Rudder Fitting
External General Visual Inspection of Cockpit Side-Windows
External General Visual Inspection of Passenger Cabin Windows
Internal Detailed Visual Inspection of Wing Middle and Rear Spars
External Detailed Visual Inspection of Wing Lower Panel
External Detailed Visual Inspection of Wing Trailing-Edge Inboard and Outboard Torque Boxes
External Detailed Visual Inspection of Wing Trailing Edge Aileron Hinge Fittings
External Detailed Visual Inspection of Flap Track Fittings and Actuator Fitting
External General Visual Inspection of Aileron Actuator Fitting, Hinge Fittings and Pins
Internal Detailed Inspection of Engine/Pylon Interface Connectors and Bonding Jumpers
External General Visual Inspection of Main Landing Gear and Main Landing Gear Bay Bonding Jumpers and Connectors
External General Visual Inspection of Nose Landing Gear and Nose Landing Gear Bay Bonding Jumpers and Connectors
External General Visual Inspection of the Forward Fuselage Cockpit Section
External General Visual Inspection of the Center Fuselage Front Section
Internal General Visual Inspection of the Center Fuselage Rear Section
External General Visual Inspection of the Vertical Stabilizer
External General Visual Inspection of the Horizontal Stabilizer
External General Visual Inspection of the Wings
Internal General Visual Inspection of the Wings
External General Visual Inspection of the Main Landing Gear Bay

Phenom 100 120-Month Inspection

The 120-month inspection for a Phenom 100 is a major inspection and involves extra downtime. You can find out more about what to expect during a 120-month inspection here.

During a 120-month maintenance package, a Phenom 100 typically gets an inspection on the following:

Internal General Visual Inspection of Nose Landing Gear Wheelwell Composite Structure
External Detailed Visual Inspection of Aft Fuselage Machined Frame 32
External Detailed Inspection of Horizontal-Stabilizer Spars
Special Detailed Inspection (Borescope Method) of Horizontal-Stabilizer Leading Edge
External General Visual Inspection on Horizontal-Stabilizer Hinge Fittings
Special Detailed Inspection (Borescope Method) of Elevator Main Box
External General Visual Inspection of Elevator Tab Piano Hinge
External General Visual Inspection of Vertical Stabilizer to Aft Fuselage Connections at Vertical Stabilizer
Special Detailed Inspection (Borescope Method) of Vertical Stabilizer Main Box
External General Visual Inspection of Rudder Assembly
Special Detailed Inspection (Borescope Method) of Rudder Assembly
External General Visual Inspection of Rudder Hinge Fittings
External Detailed Visual Inspection of Rudder Torque-Tube Assembly
External Detailed Visual Inspection of Wing Upper Panel
External Detailed Visual Inspection of Aileron Assembly and Aileron Tab Box
Special Detailed Inspection (Borescope Method) of Aileron Main Box
Internal General Visual Inspection of Interface Connectors in the Rear Center Fuselage
Internal General Visual Inspection of Pitch Trim Actuator Electrical Bonding
External General Visual Inspection of the Forward Fuselage Nose Section
Internal General Visual Inspection of the Forward Fuselage Nose Section
Internal General Visual Inspection of the Forward Fuselage Cockpit Section
Internal General Visual Inspection of the Center Fuselage Front Section
External General Visual Inspection of the Center Fuselage Rear Section
External General Visual Inspection of the Aft Fuselage Front Section
Internal General Visual Inspection of the Aft Fuselage Front Section
External General Visual Inspection of the Aft Fuselage Rear Section
Internal General Visual Inspection of the Aft Fuselage Rear Section
Internal General Visual Inspection of the Vertical Stabilizer
Internal General Visual Inspection of the Horizontal Stabilizer
External General Visual Inspection of the Pylon
Internal General Visual Inspection of the Pylon
External General Visual Inspection of the Nacelle
Internal General Visual Inspection of the Nacelle

Hourly-Driven Maintenance Events for the Phenom 100

Phenom 100 800-Hour Inspection

During an 800-hour maintenance package, a Phenom 100 typically gets an inspection on the following:

Operational Check of Ram Air Valve Actuation
Operational Check of Manual Pressurization Control Mode
Operational Check of Emergency Cabin Decompression (Auto Mode)
Functional Check of Compressor Belt Tension
General Visual Inspection of Evaporator Modules
Operational Check of Manual Temperature Control System
Operational Check of Angle-of-Attack (AOA) Sensor
Special Detailed Inspection of Fuel Vent NACA
Discard of Ground-Spoiler Actuator Hoses
Operational Check of Powerpack Ventilation Fan
Operational Check of Pneumatic De-Icing System
Operational Check of Windshield Heating System
General Visual Inspection of Main Landing Gear Polyurethane Films
Functional Check of Emergency/Parking Brake System
General Visual Inspection of Emergency/Parking Brake System
Operational Check of Bleed Shut-Off Function
Discard of Main Door Balancing Mechanism Cable
General Visual Inspection of Fuselage Polyurethane Films
General Visual Inspection of Pylon Polyurethane Films
General Visual Inspection of Stabilizer Polyurethane Films
General Visual Inspection of Wing Polyurethane Films

Phenom 100 1600-Hour Inspection

During a 1600-hour maintenance package, a Phenom 100 typically gets an inspection on the following:

General Visual Inspection of Ground Cooling Fan
General Visual Inspection of Heat Exchanger Pack
Detailed Visual Inspection of Engine Fire Detector
Operational Check of SPWS Cut-Out Switch
Operational Check of Fuel Transfer Valve

Phenom 100 2400-Hour Inspection

During a 2400-hour maintenance package, a Phenom 100 typically gets an inspection on the following:

Detailed Visual Inspection of Cockpit Seats
Detailed Visual Inspection of Cockpit Seat Belts
Detailed Visual Inspection of Passenger Seats
Detailed Visual Inspection of Passenger Seat Belts
Detailed Inspection of Fifth Seat
Detailed Visual Inspection of Engine Fire Extinguishing Discharge Piping
Detailed Visual Inspection of Engine Anti-Ice Ducts
General Visual Inspection of Navigation/Strobe Lights
Detailed Visual Inspection of Pylon Firewall Seal

Phenom 100 3200-Hour Inspection

During a 3200-hour maintenance package, a Phenom 100 typically gets an inspection on the following:

Operational Check of Airborne Audio System Fail-Safe Mode
Detailed Visual Inspection of Belted Toilet Unit
Detailed Visual Inspection of Belted Toilet Seat Belt
Operational Check of Flight Display System (Manual and Automatic Reversion Mode)

Phenom 100 5600-Hour Inspection

During a 5600-hour maintenance package, a Phenom 100 typically gets an inspection on the following: