N28252

This entry covers airframe N28252, a 2002-built Boeing 737-800 with manufacturer serial number 28252. The airframe is recorded as being owned by U S MARSHALL SERV JUSTICE & ALIEN TRANS SYS (JPATS), a government operator based in Oklahoma City, OK, US, and is registered under the US registry. Notable registry and ownership information includes the aircraft’s use within a federal government transport program and valuation estimates that place the airframe at approximately $35,000,000 in market terms. As a government-operated airframe configured for high-capacity missions, its condition and maintenance status are managed to meet operational and regulatory requirements relevant to public-service fleets.

The cabin of N28252 is arranged for a high-density seating layout with 189 passenger seats, reflecting a configuration optimized for transport missions rather than premium passenger comforts. Typical mission profiles for this airframe under its government owner include medium- to long-range transport tasks across the continental United States and territories, making use of its 3,115 nm range and cruise speed near 444 kts. The airframe is maintained to government operational standards, which can include specialized maintenance cycles and record-keeping distinct from commercial airline practices. Avionics and cabin fit are aligned with Boeing 737-800 specifications as delivered in 2002, supporting the operational ceiling of 41,000 ft and enabling routine use on domestic and international operational sectors appropriate to its range and seating capacity.

The Boeing 737-800 family occupies the single-aisle, short- to medium-haul market niche, offering a blend of capacity and operating efficiency suitable for high-density routes; N28252 exemplifies this by pairing 189 seats with the reliable CFM56-7B26 powerplant. Competing models in the market space include later-generation narrowbodies and earlier 737 classics; resale and maintenance considerations for a 2002-built 737-800 like N28252 typically focus on engine life, structural hours cycles, and avionics upgrade status. Government ownership and the aircraft’s valuation at $35,000,000 influence demand dynamics, often limiting commercial market availability and shaping maintenance regimes toward longevity and mission readiness.