N8506C

This entry concerns airframe N8506C, a Bombardier CRJ-200ER built in 2001 by Bombardier Aerospace (Canadair) bearing serial number 7506. The aircraft is owned and operated by Pinnacle Airlines (corporation) and is registered in the US. No notable registry actions or public record of ownership changes have been published for this specific tail number. Condition and valuation details are not published for this airframe; maintenance and operational status are governed by the owning operator’s regional fleet practices.

The single-class, 50-seat regional cabin of N8506C is configured for economy seating consistent with the CRJ-200ER series; amenities follow a standard regional-jet fit rather than bespoke enhancements. The airframe is fitted with the Collins Pro Line avionics suite common to CRJ-200 operators, supporting regional schedules and precision approaches typical of feeder services. With a 1,700 nm range and a cruise speed near 424 kts, this airframe is optimized for short- to medium-range regional routes, high-frequency point-to-point sectors, and slot-constrained short-haul operations. Routine maintenance considerations follow CRJ-200 network patterns, focusing on CF34 engine care, frame aging inspections, and avionics support consistent with Collins Pro Line commonality.

The Bombardier CRJ-200ER occupies the regional jet niche for 50-seat market segments, offering efficient twin-engine operation with a high regional cruise and a service ceiling of 41,000 ft. Competing models historically include other 50-seat regional jets and turboprops adapted for short-haul economics; demand is driven by regional airlines and capacity-constraint markets. For operators and purchasers of airframes like N8506C, key resale and maintenance considerations include CF34 engine lifecycle, structural fatigue from high-frequency cycles, avionics commonality (Collins Pro Line) and the regulatory environment for 50-seat regional operations.