N487CA

This airframe, registered N487CA, is a 2003-built Bombardier CRJ-200ER (Canadair CL-600-2B19) bearing manufacturer serial number 7729. It is owned by United Express (operated by SkyWest Airlines) and is maintained in service under a United States registration (US), operating primarily from SkyWest/United Express bases in the USA. Operated by SkyWest Airlines on behalf of United Express, the aircraft represents a late-model CRJ-200ER example still employed in regional scheduled operations. No exceptional registry actions or public valuation events are published for this specific tail in the provided data.

The cabin is fitted in the typical regional layout for this type: a 50-seat, single-class coach arrangement with two-abreast seating each side (2–2), though some operator configurations may apply a 46+4 premium/comfort variation. Avionics for this airframe align with the series common fit, noted as Collins Pro Line systems (with ProLine 4 commonly fitted on CRJ-200 series examples), supporting regional airline operational requirements and crew workflows. With a range of 1,345 nm and cruise speed near 424 kts, the aircraft is optimized for short-to-medium regional routes linking regional hubs and spoke cities; its two General Electric CF34-3B1 turbofans are widely serviced on such fleets, informing routine maintenance cycles and engine shop visits specific to this airframe.

The CRJ-200ER is positioned in the 50-seat regional jet niche, offering high cruise performance (approx. 424 kts) and an operational ceiling up to 41,000 ft, suited to short regional sectors and high-frequency shuttle markets. Its direct-operating characteristics and configuration make it a logical fit for legacy regional networks and capacity-restrained markets where 50 seats remain appropriate. Market considerations for this airframe type emphasize CF34 engine support, avionics commonality (Collins Pro Line families), and fleet commonality for operators; these factors drive demand among regional carriers and influence maintenance and resale timelines for similar serial-numbered aircraft.