N133UP

This article concerns airframe N133UP, an Airbus freighter constructed in 2001 with manufacturer serial number 816. The airframe is an Airbus A300F4-622R (A300-600F) built by Airbus / Airbus Industrie and recorded on the US registry as US-registered. Ownership is held by the corporation UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO, located in Louisville, KY, US, which has operated the type as part of its dedicated freight network; the airframe’s transfer into UPS corporate ownership and its US registration represent the principal recorded registry action for this unit. Condition and valuation notes specific to this airframe are not published beyond operator assignment and freighter configuration.

The airframe is outfitted in a Main-deck freight pallet configuration (freighter) tailored to unit load devices and palletized cargo typical of express logistics operators. Operated by UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO from its Louisville, Kentucky base, the aircraft’s typical mission profile includes medium- to long-range overnight cargo routes within continental and transcontinental networks, utilizing the A300-600F’s palletized main-deck capacity and two-engine efficiency. Avionics and specific cabin systems for this individual aircraft are not published in the provided data; maintenance considerations for this airframe align with heavy freighter scheduling and the two PW4158 engine overhaul cycles customary for the model. Unique amenities are not applicable given the freighter configuration.

The Airbus A300F4-622R (A300-600F) family occupies a niche as a widebody, twin-engine medium-to-long-range freighter offering substantial main-deck pallet capacity and competitive operating economics for larger express and cargo operators. With a cruise speed of 450 kts and a maximum practical range of 4,094 nm, it competes historically with older Boeing widebody freighters in markets where payload and main-deck volume are prioritized over newest-generation fuel efficiency. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect the aftermarket demand among cargo operators and the established support network for PW4000-series engines.