N242JS

This entry covers airframe N242JS, a regional jet built in 2004 with manufacturer's serial number 7911. The airframe is a Bombardier CRJ-200ER (CL-600-2B19) produced by Bombardier Aerospace and is registered in the US. Ownership is held by Bank Of Utah Trustee, a trust based in Salt Lake County, UT, US, an ownership detail that has defined the aircraft's custodial status; specific operator or commercial deployment records are not published. Registry actions are limited to the available US registration and trustee ownership; valuation and detailed condition reports are not published.

The aircraft carries a 50-passenger single-class regional layout cabin consistent with its 50-seat certification and regional-jet role; seating is configured for short to medium stage lengths typical of commuter and regional airline operations. With a certified ceiling of 41,000 ft and a cruise speed near 424 kts, the airframe is capable of typical regional missions such as high-frequency short-haul services and charter operations within the continental United States. The two GE CF34-3B1 turbofan engines provide the thrust rating of 8,720 lbf each, supporting the aircraft's performance and range profile of 1,305 nm. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe are governed by its 2004 build year and trustee ownership, with further maintenance history and avionics fit not published.

The Bombardier CRJ-200ER (CL-600-2B19) belongs to a family of 50-seat regional jets that filled the high-frequency, short-haul niche for operators replacing turboprops and supplementing larger narrowbodies. Competing models in the same era included older regional jets and larger turboprops for similar mission profiles; the CRJ-200ER's combination of speed (424 kts) and range (1,305 nm) made it attractive for short-to-medium regional sectors. Buyer and charter demand for individual airframes like N242JS is influenced by age, maintenance status, and ownership encumbrances such as trustee-held titles. Resale and long-term maintenance planning typically reference the aircraft's 2004 serial 7911 and engine type GE CF34-3B1 for parts commonality and overhaul scheduling.