N227CY

This airframe, registered as N227CY, is a Boeing 767-316(ER) converted freighter (BDSF) built by The Boeing Company in 1996 with manufacturer serial number 26327. The aircraft's ownership is recorded to CARGO AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT INC (a corporation based in Wilmington, Ohio, US), which is listed as the current owner and manager of the type-converted main-deck cargo configuration. The airframe operates on a US registration and retains the extended-range structural and systems provisions associated with the -316(ER) variant. Maintenance and registry activity for this frame centers on freighter conversion oversight and continuing airworthiness management by the corporate owner; no other ownership transfers or notable registry actions are published for this specific tail.

This specific 767 operates as a main-deck cargo freighter following a Boeing Converted Freighter (BDSF) program, with the passenger cabin module removed and reconfigured for palletized and bulk cargo operations. Typical mission profiles for N227CY emphasize medium- to long-range freight sectors within its published radius, exploiting the extended-range fuel capacity and high-thrust CF6 engines for transcontinental and near-intercontinental hops. The airframe's operator base under CARGO AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT INC in Wilmington, Ohio, supports scheduled and ad hoc cargo contracts; maintenance considerations focus on freighter structural reinforcements, main-deck cargo-handling systems, and cycle-related inspections tied to high-utilization freighter duty. Avionics fitment follows the conversion standard for BDSF freighters, retaining transport-category navigation and communication suites appropriate for IFR freight operations.

The Boeing 767-300ER freighter conversions occupy a mid-to-large widebody cargo niche, offering substantial payload-range capability while being more economical than larger four-engine types. With two CF6-80C2B6F engines producing 60,030 lbf each and a cruise of 460 kts, the type competes with converted Airbus A310/A330 freighters and older 767 variants in demand from integrators and cargo operators. Market considerations for this airframe include lifecycle maintenance of high-thrust engines, freighter conversion structural integrity, and resale potential tied to remaining fatigue life and the continued demand for narrow widebody freighters on transcontinental and international freight routes.