N209TR

This airframe, registered as N209TR, is a Boeing-built freighter conversion of the 727 family identified as Boeing 727-223(Adv)(F). The airframe was manufactured in 1976 and carries manufacturer serial number 20994. It is recorded as owned by CAREER AVIATION CO INC, a corporate owner based in Wilmington, DE, US, and is entered on the US civil register. Notable administrative action for this specific airframe includes the main-deck cargo conversion from the original passenger certificate, changing its certification from the original 134-seat passenger layout to a freighter role.

N209TR operates as a converted freighter with a main-deck cargo configuration while retaining its original certification basis of 134-seat passenger layout on file; the documented cabin status is therefore a freighter conversion of that original passenger certificate. Typical mission profiles for this airframe type and configuration emphasize short- to medium-range cargo sectors within the stated 2,400 nm range and frequent cycle operations rather than point-to-point passenger service. The owner’s base in Wilmington, DE, US suggests regional positioning for east-coast or continental U.S. freight work. Maintenance considerations for this specific aircraft focus on aging-system support consistent with a 1976 build and three JT8D-9 engines, and the main-deck conversion requires continued adherence to cargo-handling and structural inspection regimes.

The Boeing 727-200 Advanced freighter conversions fill a niche for legacy short- to medium-range cargo demand where runway performance and a rear airstair/cargo-door legacy can be advantageous. Competing types in the secondary market are other narrow-body conversions; buyer interest is typically from cargo operators seeking low-capital aircraft for dense-route operations rather than modern fuel efficiency. For this airframe, resale and maintenance considerations are influenced by its 1976 manufacture date, serial 20994, and the presence of three JT8D-9 engines, which affect operating economics and parts availability relative to newer turbofan types.