N838AE

This airframe, registered as N838AE, is an Embraer-built regional jet completed in 2002 with manufacturer serial number 145651. The airframe is an Embraer ERJ-140LR variant listed as Embraer ERJ-140LR (EMB-135KL) and was manufactured by Embraer. Ownership is recorded under BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE, a corporate owner located in Salt Lake City, UT, US, and the aircraft carries a United States registration. The aircraft’s corporate trust ownership and U.S. registration indicate typical finance- or lease-related custody rather than direct airline operation, and no separate operator or transfer events are published in the supplied data.

The cabin for this specific airframe is configured in a single-aisle regional layout with three-abreast seating and a total of 37 passenger seats; the layout is noted as operator-specific but is recorded here as a 37-seat regional configuration. Typical operational use for an ERJ-140LR of this specification would emphasize short- to medium-range regional sectors within the aircraft’s 1,650 nm capability and cruise at approximately 450 kts, operating to a maximum certified altitude of 37,000 ft. As this airframe is held by a corporate trustee, its missions are likely defined by leasing or franchise arrangements rather than direct corporate flight operations; maintenance considerations align with twin-engine regional jet patterns requiring AE 3007A-series engine support and line-maintenance infrastructure compatible with Embraer regional types.

The Embraer ERJ-140LR sits in the regional jet niche as a short-to-medium-haul, 37-seat platform derived from the ERJ family, offering operator appeal through a balanced range of 1,650 nm and cruise speeds near 450 kts. Competing models in the market space include other regional jets and high-capacity turbofan-configured commuter types; buyer and leasing demand historically focuses on regional carriers and specialized corporate or charter operations. Maintenance and resale considerations for this serial and year emphasize airframe hours, AE 3007A-series engine life limits, and the typical market for used ERJ-family aircraft under trust or lease ownership.