EMBRAER - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A. / 2008
N127HQ
Embraer ERJ 170-200LR (E175LR) (LR)
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Aircraft Overview
2008
Year Manufactured
N127HQ
Registration Number
17000206
Serial Number
80
Max Passengers
2200 NM
Range
480 MPH
Max Speed
5 Hours
Duration of Flight
41000 ft
Service Ceiling
Over 20,000lbs
Aircraft Class
REPUBLIC AIRWAYS INC
Ownership
Indianapolis, IN, US
Location
A06E71
Mode-S Code
US
Registration Country
Feb 14, 2008
Certificate Issued
Feb 15, 2008
Airworthiness Date
Jul 31, 2029
Reg. Expiration
History
Safety Record
N127HQ
2025-11-10: In-flight windshield crack on flight AA4435 (operated by Republic Airways for American Eagle) resulted in diversion to Columbus (CMH). Aircraft landed safely and was inspected; returned to service after maintenance (reported by multiple industry news outlets).
History
Ownership History
- RUCurrent Owner2023-08-18
REPUBLIC AIRWAYS INC: FAA registration last-action administrative update.
- RR2013-12-01
Republic Airlines / American Eagle (operational): Operator change/assignment in December 2013 to operate services for American Airlines (American Eagle) while registered to Republic.
- RR2008-02-14
Republic Airline / Republic Airways Inc: Delivered and registered in U.S.; certificate issued 2008-02-14 (delivery to Republic).
Intelligence
AI Summary
Embraer ERJ 170-200LR (E175LR) (LR)
Overview
2008 Embraer ERJ 170-200LR (MSN 17000206) registered to Republic Airways Inc, Indianapolis, IN. Certificate issued 2008-02-14; airworthiness 2008-02-15; Mode S A06E71; registration valid (expiration 2029-07-31).
Specifications
- Engines: 2x GE CF34-8E5 (14510 lbf each)
- Range: 2200 nm
- Cruise: 447 kts
- Seats: 80
- Ceiling: 41000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Typical dual-class 76 seats (12/64); single-class 78–88 seats depending on layout (model typical capacities per manufacturer specs).
Model & Market Context
The airframe N127HQ is an Embraer regional jet built in 2008, serial number 17000206, manufactured by EMBRAER - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A.. This specific airframe is recorded as owned by REPUBLIC AIRWAYS INC (a corporation based in Indianapolis, IN, US) and carries a United States registration. Its operational history centers on service under Republic Airways, with routine registry upkeep and maintenance retained under the corporate owner in Indianapolis. The aircraft is a fixed-wing multi-engine regional jet in typical line condition for its age, having a configuration and maintenance profile consistent with airline regional operations.
The airframe conforms to Embraer model cabin options, with the manufacturer's typical dual-class layout noted as 76 seats (12/64) and single-class capacities ranging 78–88 seats depending on interior layout choices; this particular entry lists 80 seats, indicative of a higher-density regional configuration. Avionics for the ERJ 170-200LR family are airline-standard for the type, supporting regional point-to-point operations and frequent short-haul cycles. Typical mission profiles for N127HQ under REPUBLIC AIRWAYS INC would include high-frequency regional routes feeding mainline hubs, operating out of Indianapolis and other Midwest bases. Maintenance considerations for this airframe align with CF34-8E5 engine support programs and airframe checks consistent with regional jet utilization rates.
The Embraer ERJ 170-200LR (E175LR) occupies the regional jet performance niche, offering transcontinental regional range and higher seat density compared with smaller regional turbofans. It competes with similarly sized regional jets and re-engined variants from competing manufacturers and remains in demand by regional carriers for its combination of range (2,200 nm), cruise speed (447 kts), and 80-seat capability. Resale and maintenance considerations reflect the CF34 engine support network and typical component life limits for a 2008-built airframe, with buyer interest focused on fleet commonality and utilization profile.