N230FR

This airframe, registered as N230FR, is an Airbus A320-214 built by AIRBUS in 2015 with manufacturer serial number 6773. The aircraft is held by UMB BANK NA TRUSTEE (corporation, Salt Lake City, UT, US) and is registered in the US; this trustee ownership indicates financing or leasing arrangements rather than direct airline ownership. The airframe has been operated in a high-density configuration for Frontier Airlines and its condition and valuation reflect a late-model narrowbody configured for short- to medium-haul, high-frequency low-cost operations.

The aircraft is fitted in a high-density single-class 182-seat configuration used by Frontier Airlines, optimized for maximum passenger capacity on domestic and near-international trunk routes. The flight deck is the Airbus A320 digital suite, featuring ECAM and standard Airbus flight deck systems, supporting typical short- to medium-range operations between hub and point-to-point markets. With twin CFM56-5B4/3 powerplants producing 27,000 lbf each, the type routinely operates at cruise speeds near 447 kts and up to a service ceiling of 41,000 ft, balancing fuel efficiency and block-time performance for airline schedules. Maintenance considerations for this particular frame reflect its 2015 build year and high-density interior utilization, with trustee ownership arrangements commonly associated with lessor-driven maintenance programs and record-keeping.

The Airbus A320-214 sits within the A320 family as a versatile single-aisle narrowbody suited to short- and medium-range sectors, with a typical range of 3,300 nm and cruise capability near 447 kts. Competing models in the same market niche include later A320neo series and Boeing 737 variants; aircraft like N230FR configured for 182 seats remain attractive to low-cost carriers seeking high seat-mile economics. Resale and lease considerations for a 2015 A320-214 with trustee ownership focus on engine shop visit histories, cabin refurbishment cycles for high-density layouts, and the broader market shift toward re-engined neo models.