N496CA

The airframe bearing registration N496CA is a Bombardier CRJ-200ER built by Bombardier Aerospace in 2003, manufacturer serial number 7791. The aircraft is owned and operated by SkyWest Airlines, a United States corporation, and is registered in the US. The type is a fixed-wing multi-engine regional jet configured in a typical single-class layout and has been maintained to operator standards for regional airline service. No additional public registry events or valuation data were provided for this specific airframe.

This individual CRJ-200ER carries a typical 50-seat single-class regional economy layout consistent with its fixed-seat count, intended for short- to medium-haul point-to-point regional services. Avionics fitment follows the common CRJ-200 equipment standard with Collins Pro Line 4, supporting airline operational and navigation requirements. In service with SkyWest Airlines, the aircraft’s mission profile centers on high-frequency regional rotations between hub and spoke airports, exploiting the model’s quick turn capability and efficient seating density. Maintenance considerations for this airframe follow CF34-3B1 engine programme requirements and regional airline structural and interiors cycles typical of 50-seat jets of its vintage.

The Bombardier CRJ-200ER occupies the small regional jet performance niche, offering modest range and high cruise speed suitable for up to approximately 1,700 nm sectors at cruise near 424 kts, with a certified ceiling of 41,000 ft. Competing models in its class historically include other 50-seat regional jets and turboprops that prioritize frequency and lower trip costs; demand patterns tend to favor established regional operators for scheduled services. For buyers and operators, considerations include lifecycle maintenance of the CF34-3B1 engines, avionics commonality such as the Collins Pro Line 4, and the secondary market for 50-seat regional jets of this era.