N163SY2016 Embraer E175LR

Overview

This airframe, N163SY, is an Embraer E175LR (EMB-175-200LR) built in 2016 with serial number 17000577. It is recorded as owned by Skywest Airlines Inc, a corporation based in St George, UT, US, and is registered in the US. Operated within a regional airline fleet and maintained to network carrier standards, the aircraft’s registry and ownership reflect typical single-operator stewardship rather than frequent resale.

Operations & Cabin

The registry lists 88-seat high-density cabin seating for N163SY, though operator layouts vary and comparable United Express dual-class installations commonly seat 76 passengers; specific in-service layout is operator-dependent. Avionics fit on this E175LR follows the E-Jet family lineage with Honeywell Primus Epic / Honeywell NGFMS, supporting regional airline operational requirements and integrated flight-management functionality. Typical missions for this airframe include short-to-medium stage-length regional operations connecting spoke airports to hub airports within the aircraft’s 2,200 nm range and operating cruise at approximately 447 kts up to a service ceiling of 41,000 ft. Maintenance considerations reflect fleet-based scheduling under a corporate operator, with components and engine support structured around the General Electric CF34-8E5 type rating and spare pool planning.

Model & Market Context

The Embraer E175LR occupies the regional jet performance niche for 70-90 seat markets, offering extended-range capability relative to shorter-range E175 variants; N163SY represents the longer-range LR specification in the family. Competing models in the same market segment include other regional jets with similar seating and range, and buyer demand typically favors aircraft with established operator support and common avionics like Honeywell Primus Epic. Resale and maintenance considerations for this specific airframe hinge on fleet continuity with Skywest Airlines Inc, engine support for the CF34-8E5, and the aircraft’s documented high-density configuration when marketed to other regional operators.