N986SW

This entry describes airframe N986SW, a Bombardier CL-600-2B19 (CRJ-200ER) built in 2004 with manufacturer serial number 7967. The airframe is owned by SKYWEST AIRLINES INC (a corporation based in Saint George, UT, US) and is registered in the US; this reflects an operator-centric ownership and typical regional airline deployment. The airframe's operational history centers on regional passenger service under SkyWest's corporate fleet stewardship, and no separate valuation or public condition report has been published for this specific airframe. No additional registry actions or transfers are documented in the provided data.

N986SW is configured in a single-aisle regional layout described as a Y configuration accommodating approximately 50–55 passengers, with the listed seating specified at 55. The typical mission profile for this CRJ-200ER centers on short- to medium-haul regional routes where its specified range of 1,700 nm and cruise speed of 424 kts enable frequent rotations between hub-and-spoke markets. Avionics common to operator CRJ-200 fleets, notably the Collins Pro Line 4 suite, are reported as the fitment for this type and are likely installed on this airframe, supporting airline-standard navigation, communication, and flight management tasks. Maintenance considerations for this specific aircraft align with typical CRJ-200ER practices, emphasizing CF34-3B1 engine overhauls and regional aircraft structural checks given its 2004 build year.

The Bombardier CL-600-2B19 (CRJ-200ER) occupies a niche as a high-utilization regional jet offering nominal 50–55 seat capacity and efficient short-stage performance; with a ceiling of 41,000 ft and reliable CF34 powerplants, it has been widely used by regional carriers. Competing models historically included older regional jets and turboprops in the same capacity class; resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe type typically focus on engine life, airframe cycles, and avionics modernization such as Pro Line 4 upgrades when present. Buyer demand for used CRJ-200ERs is driven by regional operators and secondary markets that value proven operational economics and commonality with existing fleet types.