N254UP

This entry concerns the specific McDonnell Douglas MD-11F airframe bearing tail number N254UP, constructor serial 48406, built in 1993. The aircraft is owned by UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO (a corporation based in Louisville, KY, US) and is registered in the US; its operational basing and ownership have been tied to Louisville as the operator's home. Throughout its service life this airframe has been maintained in cargo configuration under the control of its corporate owner. Public valuation or condition summaries are Not published.

This airframe is outfitted in a Main-deck freighter (MD-11F) configuration designed for unit load device and bulk cargo operations; passenger accommodations are limited to 7 seats for crew and jumpseat personnel. The flight deck is equipped with the Honeywell VIA 2000 (MD-11 two-crew CRT-based flight deck) avionics suite, supporting two-crew operations consistent with MD-11 freighter practice. Typical mission profiles for this aircraft emphasize medium- to long-range cargo sectors enabled by its 3,950 nm range and cruise speed of 473 kts, operating from the owner's Louisville base under corporate logistics scheduling. Maintenance considerations for this airframe center on tri-jet engine access and freighter-specific structures and systems inherent to the MD-11F build.

As a member of the McDonnell Douglas MD-11 family, this airframe represents the tri-jet freighter niche with long-range capability and a high operational ceiling of 43,000 ft. Its three General Electric CF6-80C2D1F engines and main-deck freighter layout position it for dedicated cargo operators requiring intercontinental stage lengths up to the aircraft’s published range. Market and resale considerations for this MD-11F are influenced by its age (built 1993), corporate ownership traceable to UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO, and the specialized freighter configuration, factors that typically affect potential operators’ maintenance planning and residual value.