N246PS

This entry covers airframe N246PS, a 2004-built example of the Bombardier CL-600-2B19 (CRJ-200), serial number 7920. The aircraft is owned by SKYWEST AIRLINES INC, a corporate operator based in St George, UT, US, and is registered in the United States. As an operator-configured, 55-seat regional jet, N246PS has served in typical SkyWest short- to medium-haul regional networks and remains part of the carrier’s fleet roster; its build year and serial place it among later-production CRJ-200s with standard systems and avionics fit.

The aircraft is fitted in a regional single-class layout configured for 50–55 passengers with the operator-specific seating set at 55, reflecting typical SkyWest short-haul service densities. Avionics conform to the typical CRJ-200 fitment with Collins Pro Line 4, supporting regional flight crews with integrated navigation, flight management and communications suites. In service this airframe is commonly employed on thin, frequent-frequency routes and multi-segment sector operations where quick turnarounds and high daily utilization are standard; maintenance considerations include CF34-3B1 engine scheduled shop visits and airframe checks consistent with late-model CRJ-200 maintenance programs. Cabin amenities are typical of a regional single-class product and are operator-determined rather than unique to this tail number.

The Bombardier CL-600-2B19 (CRJ-200) occupies the regional jet performance niche for 50–60 seat markets, offering cruise speeds around 424 kts and transcontinental-limited range near 1,700 nm suitable for hub-feeder and thin-route economics. Primary competitors historically include 50-seat variants of the Embraer ERJ series and later regional jets with improved fuel efficiency. Market demand for CRJ-200 airframes centers on regional carriers and secondary markets; maintenance and resale considerations focus on CF34 engine lifecycle, airframe age-related inspections, and the operator-specific interior configuration when assessing value and transferability.