N306AL

This entry describes the specific airframe bearing registration N306AL, a Boeing 737-2T4C(Adv) completed in 1983 with manufacturer serial number 23066. The airframe is owned by TRANS EXECUTIVE AIRLINES OF HAWAII INC DBA, a corporation based in Honolulu, HI, US, and is U.S.-registered. The airframe’s configuration and registry record reflect service as a combi/freighter conversion noted for Transair operations, and the operator base has been centered in Honolulu for the type’s inter-island and Pacific missions. No separate commercial valuation is published here; condition highlights include the long-service Pratt & Whitney JT8D powerplant pedigree and the aircraft’s continued use in combi cargo-passenger roles.

The airframe is configured as a 737-200C combi/cargo layout with a combi/freighter conversion noted for Transair operations, enabling flexible mixed passenger and freight carriage on the main deck. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include short to medium-range inter-island and regional transoceanic sectors where mixed payload flexibility and rugged field performance are required. Avionics fit is in line with Boeing 737-200 series standards of the era, with operator-specific modifications likely applied during the combi conversion and for compliance with U.S. registry requirements. Maintenance considerations for this specific aircraft emphasize JT8D hot-section and accessory upkeep, structural checks around combi door installations, and the continued availability of legacy spares for 1980s production-series airframes.

The Boeing 737-2T4C(Adv) represented an earlier-generation short-to-medium-haul jet platform tailored to high-frequency regional routes and combi operations; with a cruise of 420 kts and a range of 2,600 nm, it occupied a niche for operators needing mixed pax/cargo capability. Competing models historically included regional jets and turbofan narrowbodies offering improved fuel efficiency, but the 737-200 combi retained appeal where payload flexibility and robust field performance outweighed fuel burn considerations. Market demand for this specific airframe type is driven by niche cargo, charter and remote-route operators; resale and maintenance considerations hinge on airframe hours, JT8D supportability, and the condition of combi conversion modifications.