Airbus / 2003
N152UP
Airbus A300F4-622R (A300-600F) (F4-622R)
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Aircraft Overview
2003
Year Manufactured
N152UP
Registration Number
835
Serial Number
2620 NM
Range
473 MPH
Max Speed
6 Hours
Duration of Flight
40000 ft
Service Ceiling
Over 20,000lbs
Aircraft Class
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO
Ownership
Louisville, KY, US
Location
A0D36D
Mode-S Code
US
Registration Country
Jul 24, 2003
Certificate Issued
Sep 30, 2003
Airworthiness Date
Nov 30, 2027
Reg. Expiration
History
Safety Record
N152UP
No public incidents or hull losses found in searched photographic and flight-history sources
History
Ownership History
- URCurrent Owner2003-07-24
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO: Delivered and registered to United Parcel Service (delivery/registration).
- AC2003-04-07
Airbus (factory completion): Manufacture / first flight date (airframe built and completed).
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AI Summary
Airbus A300F4-622R (A300-600F) (F4-622R)
Overview
U.S. registration N152UP assigned to UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO (Louisville, KY). Certificate issued 2003-07-24; airworthiness date 2003-09-30; registration last action 2023-04-01; expiration 2027-11-30. Mode S hex A0D36D.
Specifications
- Engines: 2x PW4158 (58000 lbf each)
- Range: 2620 nm
- Cruise: 450 kts
- Ceiling: 40000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Main-deck palletised freighter; typical A300-600F layout supporting ~15–21 main-deck pallet positions depending on operator fit Freighter conversion / factory freighter layout — main-deck cargo handling system, no passenger cabin (crew seating only)
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N152UP, is an Airbus freighter built in 2003 with manufacturer serial number 835. It is an Airbus A300F4-622R (A300-600F) originally assembled by Airbus and is recorded on the U.S. registry (US) under corporate ownership of UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO, located in Louisville, KY, US. Delivered in 2003 to UPS, the aircraft has remained in cargo service with that operator and has been maintained to airline freighter standards under the carrier’s continuing maintenance program. Registry entries and operator base records indicate continuous commercial freighter operations rather than conversion or storage events.
The airframe is equipped in a main-deck palletised freighter configuration consistent with the A300-600F family, supporting ~15–21 main-deck pallet positions depending on operator fit and restraint systems. Typical mission profiles for this registration under UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO include medium-haul cargo routes originating from its Louisville hub, optimized for high-density freight lanes within the carrier’s network. Avionics and systems fit are those standard to the A300-600F series as operated by large integrators, and maintenance considerations emphasize freighter loading cycles, main-deck floor reinforcement, and life-limited component tracking. The aircraft’s registered status in the United States and corporate ownership imply continued adherence to FAA airworthiness directives and scheduled heavy checks.
The Airbus A300F4-622R (A300-600F) occupies a niche as a widebody, medium-range freighter offering robust main-deck pallet capacity and twin-engine efficiency relative to older four-engine types. With a range of 2,620 nm and cruise of 450 kts, it competes in operations with other widebody freighters for regional and transcontinental feeder work. Market demand among integrators remains focused on reliability and payload-floor capability; resale considerations for this airframe include remaining structural fatigue life, maintenance status under UPS stewardship, and the availability of replacement PW4158 engines and parts.