N917SW

This entry covers airframe N917SW, a Bombardier CRJ-200LR built in 2002 with manufacturer's serial number 7641. The aircraft is owned and operated by SKYWEST AIRLINES INC, a corporation based in Saint George, UT, US, and it carries a United States registration. The airframe’s operational record is characterized by regional airline service under its current corporate owner, with routine registry and operator entries recorded under the SkyWest corporate account. Maintenance and condition notes are typical for a 2002-built regional jet with an active airline operator, and the airframe is maintained to meet operator and regulatory standards for high-utilization short-haul service.

The airframe is configured in a single-class high-density regional layout, carrying 55 passengers in an all-economy arrangement tailored to short-haul, high-frequency routes. Avionics fit for the type is documented as Rockwell Collins ProLine family equipment (ProLine 4/ProLine II variants common), supporting regional operational requirements and airline standardization. With a cruise speed of 424 kts and a mission range of 1,700 nm, this aircraft is typically employed on point-to-point regional sectors and feeder services from its operator’s base in Saint George, UT, US, and other SkyWest hubs. Maintenance considerations center on the CF34-3B1 turbofan pair and airframe age, with scheduled heavy checks and component overhauls aligned to an airline maintenance program for fleet commonality.

The Bombardier CRJ-200LR (CL-600-2B19) occupies the performance niche of early-generation regional jets optimized for short- to medium-range, high-frequency service, combining a 55-seat layout with economical turbofan propulsion. The type competes historically with regional jets and turboprops serving similar markets, where buyer demand emphasizes fleet commonality, crew training economies, and lower acquisition cost compared with newer regional types. Resale and maintenance considerations for this 2002-built airframe include ongoing support for CF34 engines and avionics common to ProLine-equipped CRJs, factors that influence economic life and secondary-market valuation.