N8976E

This entry documents airframe N8976E, a Bombardier CRJ-200LR (CL-600-2B19) built in 2004 with manufacturer serial number 7976. The airframe is owned by Endeavor Air Inc. (a United States-based corporation) and is registered in the US; its operational control and base align with Endeavor Air's regional network. Maintenance and tracking records for this specific tail reflect typical regional jet utilization patterns for 50-seat CRJ-200LRs in the early 21st century. The airframe has operated in a single-class 50-seat configuration but was previously operated in a 44-seat CRJ440 layout on some leases.

The aircraft is outfitted in a single-class 50-seat regional layout (Y50) appropriate for high-frequency short-to-medium sector flying within a regional carrier network. Avionics fit for the airframe follows the Collins Pro Line family typical for airline CRJ-200 fitments, supporting standard airline navigation, communications, and flight management requirements. Typical mission profiles include short domestic sectors and frequency-driven regional services where seat capacity and quick turnaround are priorities; cruise performance of 424 kts and a ferry/mission range of 1,700 nm enable transregional schedules within a domestic market. Maintenance considerations reflect the dual-operator history, including periods where the airframe was configured as a 44-seat CRJ440 for lease operations, affecting cabin interior lifecycle and seating certification records.

The CRJ-200LR, represented here by serial 7976, occupies the 50-seat regional-jet niche providing efficient short-haul operations with two GE CF34-3B1 turbofans delivering 9,220 lbf each and service ceiling capability to 41,000 ft. Competing models during its service life included small regional jets and turboprops that trade lower seat count for operating economy; the CRJ-200 family has historically appealed to regional carriers requiring jet performance on short routes. Buyer and lease demand centers on regional airlines and corporate operators; resale and maintenance considerations for this 2004 airframe include airframe hours, cycles, interior reconfiguration costs, and avionics commonality with Collins Pro Line-equipped fleets.