N446SW

The airframe bearing tail number N446SW is a Bombardier CL-600-2B19 (CRJ-200ER) built in 2002 with manufacturer serial number 7666. It is operated and owned by SKYWEST AIRLINES INC, a corporation located in Saint George, UT, US, and is registered in the United States (US). This fixed-wing, multi-engine regional jet is noted in registry data for its continued service in a high-density configuration and its long-serving role within a scheduled regional operator’s fleet. Retained within SkyWest’s Saint George operating base, the airframe has remained on the U.S. registry without publicized major transfers since manufacture.

This specific CL-600-2B19 is outfitted in a 55-seat high-density regional configuration intended for short- to medium-haul scheduled passenger service. Typical mission profiles for N446SW include frequent turnarounds on regional routes within a 1,700 nm radius, operating at cruise speeds near 424 kts and utilizing the airframe’s maximum practical cruise altitudes up to 41,000 ft for air-traffic optimization. As part of SKYWEST AIRLINES INC’s fleet, the aircraft follows operator maintenance and scheduling practices common to high-utilization regional jets; engines are the twin GE CF34-3B1 powerplants, a standard installation for this model and a known focal point in heavy-check scheduling. Cabin amenities are aligned with a high-density commuter layout rather than premium long-haul fittings.

The Bombardier CL-600-2B19 (CRJ-200ER) family occupies the regional jet niche focused on 50–60 seat short-haul markets, offering operators like SKYWEST AIRLINES INC a balance of speed (424 kts) and range (1,700 nm) for dense regional networks. Competing types in the same segment have historically included the Embraer ERJ family; resale and maintenance considerations for a 2002-built CRJ-200ER center on airframe age, cycle counts, and the CF34 engine maintenance profile. For airframes such as N446SW (s/n 7666), buyer and lease-market interest is typically influenced by interior density, remaining airframe life, and the established support ecosystem for the CF34-3B1 powerplant.