N961SW

This airframe, registered as N961SW, is a 2003-built Bombardier CRJ-200ER (CL-600-2B19) with manufacturer serial number 7857, constructed by Bombardier Aerospace. The airframe is owned and operated by SkyWest Airlines, Inc. of the United States, carrying US registration. Its service history is characterized by regional airline operations under SkyWest’s fleet management; no separate private or third-party registries are recorded in the provided data. The aircraft’s condition and valuation details are not published here, but as a high-utilization regional jet its configuration and systems reflect typical airline maintenance practices for 50-seat short-haul operations.

The aircraft is outfitted in a high-density single-class 50-seat passenger layout noted as Y50, suited to short- to medium-range regional missions. Avionics are listed as Collins ProLine, recognizing that fit can vary by operator but that many CRJ-200s employ this suite; the fit supports standard regional airline navigation, communications, and flight management needs. Typical operations for this airframe under SkyWest include frequent daily rotations on short-haul routes, feeder services to major hubs, and block times optimized for high-utilization scheduling. Maintenance considerations for this specific ship center on CF34-3B1 engine support and airframe checks consistent with a 2003-build CRJ-200ER in commercial service, with emphasis on line maintenance turnaround efficiency and scheduled heavy checks per the operator’s maintenance program.

The Bombardier CRJ-200ER (CL-600-2B19) occupies the regional jet performance niche of 50-seat, twin-engine regional transports, offering operators an efficient platform for high-frequency short-haul routes. Competing models historically include smaller regional jets and turboprops that prioritize lower operating costs or higher capacity; however, the CRJ-200ER’s speed and altitude capabilities (notably 424 kts cruise and 41,000 ft ceiling) provided a performance advantage on certain sectors. Buyer and charter demand for 50-seat regional jets has shifted over time toward larger regional aircraft and more modern, fuel-efficient types, making maintenance, parts availability, and resale considerations important for 2003-build airframes like N961SW, particularly regarding CF34 engine overhauls and avionics modernization.