N873AS

This article concerns airframe N873AS, a regional jet built as a Bombardier CRJ-200LR (CL-600-2B19) by Bombardier Inc in 2001, manufacturer serial number 7549. The aircraft is registered in the US and is owned by SKYWEST AIRLINES INC, a corporation based in St George, UT, US, which has operated the type in a single-class regional configuration. The airframe’s long-service assignment with SkyWest distinguishes its operational history as a high-utilization regional shuttle asset. No public record of significant registry actions beyond standard transfer to the named corporate owner is provided in the supplied data.

This airframe is outfitted in a 55-seat single-class high-density regional configuration, reflecting typical high-frequency short-haul operations. The installed avionics are the Rockwell Collins ProLine suite, a common fit for in-service CRJ-200s that supports regional airline operational needs and regulatory compliance. Operated by SKYWEST AIRLINES INC from its St. George, Utah corporate base, the aircraft’s mission profile is consistent with short-to-medium stage-length regional routes where high cycle rates and quick turnarounds are standard. Maintenance considerations for this specific aircraft align with the CRJ-200LR’s legacy support environment, emphasizing CF34 engine overhauls and airframe cycle-life monitoring in a high-utilization airline setting.

The Bombardier CRJ-200LR (CL-600-2B19) family occupies the regional jet niche for 50–60 seat markets, offering modest range and cruise performance suitable for regional connectivity. The aircraft’s performance figures—424 kts cruise and a service ceiling of 41,000 ft—place it competitively against contemporaries in the era such as early Embraer ERJ family types. Market demand for used CRJ-200 airframes is driven by regional carriers and secondary operators focused on lower capital cost and commonality with existing fleets; resale and long-term maintenance considerations center on CF34 engine lifecycle, avionics upgrade needs, and airframe cycle accumulation.