N501PR

This entry covers airframe N501PR, a Bombardier-built regional jet completed in 2002 as a Bombardier CRJ-200ER (CL-600-2B19) with manufacturer serial number 7584. The airframe is recorded in corporate ownership by PENSKE CORP of Bloomfield Hills, MI, US, and is registered in the US. Operator records note a VIP executive cabin conversion reported in operator records, and the aircraft's assessed market value is $6,995,000, reflecting its conversion status and equipment fit. Avionics records specific to this manufacturer serial number document a supplemental type certificate installation of a Collins GPS-4000.

The airframe carries a reported VIP executive cabin layout following the conversion noted in operator records, indicating a reduced seating density compared with standard regional airline interiors while retaining a certified 55-seat type rating as-built. Avionics enhancements specific to this MSN include the Collins GPS-4000 STC installation, which supports modern navigation and flight-planning capabilities appropriate for business and corporate operations. Typical missions for this airframe type and configuration include medium-range corporate transport and executive shuttle duties within the aircraft's approximately 1,700 nm range and cruise of about 424 kts, operating from the owner/operator base region in the United States. Maintenance and operational considerations for this particular airframe reflect its corporate ownership and VIP outfitting, which can drive different inspection scheduling, cabin refurbishment cycles, and component selection versus airline-configured counterparts.

The Bombardier CRJ-200ER (CL-600-2B19) family occupies the regional jet performance niche with relatively high cruise speed and a service ceiling of 41,000 ft, powered by twin General Electric CF34 engines. Competing models in the light regional/corporate converted market include older regional jets adapted for executive transport; demand is generally driven by buyers seeking higher cruise speed and longer range than turboprops while balancing acquisition cost—here reflected in the assessed value of $6,995,000. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe center on airframe hours, engine cycles, and the implications of a VIP conversion on marketability to operators preferring standard passenger layouts.