Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A. / 2008
N132HQ
Embraer 175LR (ERJ-170-200LR) (175LR)
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Aircraft Overview
2008
Year Manufactured
N132HQ
Registration Number
17000216
Serial Number
80
Max Passengers
2000 NM
Range
470 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
A0835D
Mode-S Code
US
Registration Country
Mar 28, 2008
Certificate Issued
Mar 28, 2008
Airworthiness Date
Nov 30, 2029
Reg. Expiration
History
Safety Record
N132HQ
Bird strike on 2017-04-26 during climb from KDCA (AA4411 operated by Republic/American Eagle); aircraft diverted and landed safely with minor damage.
History
Ownership History
- RACurrent Owner2023-09-15
REPUBLIC AIRWAYS INC: Administrative FAA registry action (last recorded FAA action).
- RE2008-03-28
REPUBLIC AIRWAYS INC: Entered U.S. registry / delivery to Republic Airways (operated for American Eagle).
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AI Summary
Embraer 175LR (ERJ-170-200LR) (175LR)
Overview
Transport-category Embraer 175LR (MSN 17000216) registered to REPUBLIC AIRWAYS INC, Indianapolis, IN. Certificate issued 2008-03-28; airworthiness dated 2008-03-28; last FAA registry action 2023-09-15; registration expiration 2029-11-30.
Specifications
- Engines: 2x CF34-8E5 (14510 lbf each)
- Range: 2000 nm
- Cruise: 430 kts
- Seats: 80
- Ceiling: 41000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Approx. 80-seat single-class regional passenger layout (operator configuration)
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N132HQ, is an Embraer regional jet built in 2008 with manufacturer serial number 17000216. The airframe was produced by Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A. as an Embraer 175LR (ERJ-170-200LR) variant and is recorded in US civil registration. Owned by REPUBLIC AIRWAYS INC, a corporation based in Indianapolis, IN, US, the aircraft has been operated in a regional airline configuration throughout its service life. Registry records and operator assignment indicate continuous revenue service under the current corporate owner with standard regional fleet maintenance and utilization patterns for an airframe of its vintage.
The aircraft is outfitted in an approximate 80-seat single-class regional passenger layout per operator configuration, optimized for short- to medium-haul high-frequency routes. Typical mission profiles for this airframe involve shuttle and regional trunk routes where quick turnarounds and high seat density are prioritized, operated from the owner’s base in Indianapolis and other hubs served by the operator. Avionics, while not itemized in the data provided, reflect the standard Embraer regional jet fit for the 175LR family, supporting airline operational requirements and typical ETOPS-independent regional operations. Maintenance considerations follow corporate regional carrier programs, emphasizing component life limits for the CF34-8E5 engines and airframe checks aligned to an aircraft placed into service in 2008.
The Embraer 175LR (ERJ-170-200LR) sits in the regional jet niche, offering a balance of 70–88 seat capacity with a long-range option suited to 1,500–2,000 nm sectors, positioning it against variants from the Bombardier/De Havilland Q400 and smaller narrowbodies in certain mission sets. Demand in the owner/operator segment favors this model for its fuel efficiency and airport performance on high-frequency regional schedules. Resale and maintenance considerations for a 2008-build LR involve monitoring CF34-8E5 engine shop visits and airframe fatigue life; fleet buyers typically evaluate complete records, current maintenance status, and seat layout when assessing mid-life Embraer 175LR examples.