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In general, I feel like the further east you go in the system (read NYC flying) the 200's see more (by more I mean compared to planes in the DTW/MSP system) MEL's, simply because it appears that in NYC the mechanics aren't as familiar with some of the more common issues on the 200 as they are with the 900. As they spend more time out east, they should get better at fixing things quickly, but in any case, its not common to get a plane that has anything significant on an MEL anywhere on the 200.Originally Posted by 2dubs
It is rare to find, other than NEF items, yellow stickers on the 900's. Can't speak to the 200's record. As a lifer I can count on one hand with fingers missing the amount of times I have had big ticket items deferred (APU, FMS's Electrical ect.) If there is more than one yellow sticker on any aircraft more times than not they are related subsystems that are affected. Example last (not very productive)4 day trip 8 legs, 5 aircraft one yellow sticker. TCAS inop.