N871AS

The airframe bearing tail number N871AS is a Bombardier CRJ-200ER (CL-600-2B19) built by Bombardier Aerospace in 2001, serial number 7537. The airframe has been operated and owned by ExpressJet Airlines, an airline based in the United States, and is registered in the US. Maintenance and operational records for this specific airframe indicate standard regional-jet utilization under a single commercial operator; registered and operated in the United States as part of ExpressJet's regional fleet. No additional ownership transfers or major reconfiguration events are provided for this airframe.

The aircraft carries a typical regional single-class cabin configured for 50 passengers, with seating and cabin fit described as a typical 50-seat regional layout (carrier-config dependent). Specific avionics fit and cabin modifications for this serial are Not published. In service with ExpressJet Airlines, the CRJ-200ER is employed on short- to medium-haul regional feeder routes, connecting smaller markets to larger hubs and operating high-frequency rotations. As a 2001-build regional jet, operational considerations for this airframe include continued component life-cycle management for its CF34-3B1 engines and airframe avionics/structural inspections typical of early-2000s regional jets.

The Bombardier CRJ-200ER is a member of the CRJ family designed for 50-seat regional operations, optimized for quick turnarounds and dense short-haul schedules. With a cruise speed of 424 kts and a range of 1,305 nm, the type competes with other regional jets and turboprops in the feeder-market niche. Buyer and charter demand for airframes like N871AS is influenced by seating capacity limitations, lifecycle maintenance of the CF34 engine series, and the secondary-market availability of 50-seat regional jets for replacement or regional service requirements. Resale and maintenance considerations typically center on airframe hours, engine cycles, and compliance with regulatory inspection programs.