N8541D

This entry profiles airframe N8541D, a Bombardier CRJ-200LR built by Bombardier Aerospace in 2001 with manufacturer serial number 7541. The airframe is owned by corporation Pinnacle Airlines and carries a US registration; public records indicate it has been associated with Pinnacle for its primary commercial operations. Entered Pinnacle Airlines' fleet upon delivery is the principal recorded ownership event for this airframe. The registry shows typical regional configuration and systems for a CRJ-200LR of its vintage; detailed valuation and current condition reports are not published in the supplied data.

The aircraft is outfitted in a single-class regional layout consistent with a standard 50-seat regional seating plan; stated cabin capacity is 50 seats though CRJ-200 variants commonly operate in the ~44–50 range. Avionics fit is the Collins Pro Line series typical to CRJ-200 fleets, supporting regional airline navigation, communication, and flight management needs. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include short- to medium-range regional sectors—point-to-point hops and hub-feeder services—leveraging the 1,700 nm ferry or sector range and cruise speed near 437 kts. As a 2001-built CRJ-200LR, maintenance considerations mirror the family: attention to aging-system inspections, engine hot-section monitoring on the GE CF34-3B1 powerplants, and adherence to regional operator airworthiness directive compliance cycles.

The CRJ-200LR occupies the regional jet performance niche for 50-seat operations, offering fleet commonality, relatively high cruise speed, and elevated service ceiling (41,000 ft) versus turboprops. Competing models historically include regional jets from Embraer and smaller turbofan conversions; buyer and charter demand for 50-seat used CRJs depends on route economics, scope-clause constraints, and retrofit potential. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe focus on remaining component life, CF34 engine hours, avionics relevance (Collins Pro Line), and the availability of operator support for a 2001 airframe.