Lord Corp., on Embraer Phenom 300

Fluidlastic engine mounts designed by LORD Corporation — a leader in the management of vibration, noise and motion control — are an integral part of  the performance of the new Embraer Phenom 300 light jet.  Certified late last year, the new jet is currently operating in Africa, Brazil, Europe and the United States.

Building on a long relationship with Embraer as well as extensive engine mount experience in the business jet market, LORD was selected to provide engine mounts for the Phenom 300.  These mounts, which feature LORD Corporation’s patented Fluidlastic technology, provide optimal performance, weight and service life in a compact package.

“As business jet customers have become more discriminating, it has become even more important to minimize engine noise in the cabin,” said Kris Burson, Market Manager for LORD Corporation’s fixed-wing aerospace business.  “LORD is proud to be a partner in making Embraer’s aircraft among the quietest in the market.”

Earlier designs of the Fluidlastic technology have been proven through more than 90 million hours of operation on aircraft such as the Cessna Citation Bravo and Excel, Raytheon Model 400A and the Embraer ERJ 145 regional jets family.  Elastomeric components have been sized for a design life goal of 6,000 flight hours, which minimizes the need for replacement. In addition, both forward and aft isolators can be overhauled and reused in order to allow for reduced maintenance cost.

“We believe the technology’s performance on the ERJ 145 jets and the Phenom 300 will lead to even more applications of our Fluidlastic technology,” said John Smid, LORD Corporation’s Fixed Wing Engineering Manager.

The Phenom 300 accommodates up to ten occupants in a spacious and pleasant interior, designed in partnership with BMW Group DesignworksUSA. Swept wings, with winglets, and modern onboard systems were developed with outstanding flight performance in mind. A single refueling port, an externally serviced lavatory, and excellent cabin pressurization are some of the jet’s distinctive features. The Phenom 300 is one of the fastest aircraft in the light jet category, reaching 521 mph (839 km/h, or 453 knots – KTAS), and can fly at an altitude of up to 45,000 feet (13,716 meters). Its range of 1,971 nautical miles (3,650 km), including NBAA IFR fuel reserves, means the aircraft is capable of flying nonstop from New York to Dallas