N8986B

This airframe, registered as N8986B, is a Bombardier CRJ-200LR (CL-600-2B19) built in 2004 with manufacturer serial number 7986. The aircraft is owned by SLATE CRJ ACQUISITIONS 1 LLC, an LLC based in Johnstown, PA, US, and is registered in the US. Acquired into the Slate portfolio as a regional CRJ asset, the airframe’s documented history centers on its role as a typical 50–55 seat regional passenger jet; specific valuation and detailed condition reports are not published. Notable registry actions are limited to its US registration and ownership transfer into the named LLC.

The cabin is configured in a typical single-class regional layout accommodating 50–55 passengers, with this airframe listed at 55 seats, matching common CRJ-200LR operator fits. Avionics are in line with the series’ standard fit of the Collins Pro Line 4 suite, providing conventional regional-jet navigation, communication and flight-management capabilities. Mission profiles for this aircraft are consistent with short- to medium-range regional operations — high-frequency point-to-point services, thin trunk routes and quick-turn schedules within a roughly 1,700 nm ferry range and cruise speed near 424 kts. Maintenance considerations typical to the type include CF34 engine support and airframe-time management consistent with regional usage patterns; no unique amenities or modifications are documented for this specific airframe.

The CRJ-200LR variant occupies the regional jet niche optimized for short-haul, higher-frequency markets where 50–55 seat capacity and efficient stage lengths are demanded. Its twin GE CF34-3B1 engines deliver moderate single-engine-out capabilities and reliability comparable to competing regional types of its era. Competing models in the segment include Embraer ERJ/145 family and early 50-seat regional jets, with buyer and leasing demand driven by economics of utilization, retrofit/avionics status and remaining structural/engine calendar life. For this airframe, resale and continued operation considerations will hinge on CF34 engine cycles, avionics modernization state (Collins Pro Line 4), and the maintenance records maintained under its current ownership.