N279AD

This airframe, registered as N279AD, is a Boeing 737-4Q8 built by Boeing in 1992 with manufacturer serial number 26279. The aircraft is owned and operated by the U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE, a government entity based in Oklahoma City, OK, US, and carries a US registration. The airframe’s service history reflects government utilization; acquisition by the U.S. Marshals Service and continued custody under federal registry are notable administrative events. Public market valuation figures are not published for this government-operated asset, and condition summaries are limited to internal maintenance records held by the operator.

The interior of this Boeing 737-4Q8 is configured for 149 seats, consistent with a high-density single-class layout used in tactical transport or passenger-movement missions. Avionics fit is that of the model baseline for early-1990s 737-400 variants, with typical government modification potential for mission communications and secure equipment installations; specific avionics listings are not publicly disclosed. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include short- to medium-range transport within its 2,060 nm range and domestic operations out of the operator’s base in Oklahoma City, OK, US, flying at its cruise speed of 439 kts and operational ceiling of 37,000 ft. Maintenance considerations reflect the twin CFM56-3C engine commonality, with government maintenance cycles and records governing heavy checks and parts provisioning.

The Boeing 737-4Q8 is a member of the 737 Classic family sized for short- to medium-haul operations and competes historically with narrow-body types serving similar sectors. Its performance—cruise of 439 kts, ceiling 37,000 ft, and range 2,060 nm—places it in a niche for efficient medium-range passenger and transport tasks. Demand in the commercial resale market for early-1990s 737 Classics is muted relative to newer types, making maintenance history and engine program status (here with CFM56-3C engines) key determinants of long-term operational viability and resale considerations.