N31019

This specific airframe, registered as N31019, is a Lockheed-built widebody completed in 1974 with manufacturer serial 193B-1066. It is owned by SAVE A CONNIE INC DBA (a corporation located in Kansas City, MO, US) and carries a US registration. The airframe has shifted from its original commercial passenger role to being configured/displayed as a museum exhibit, reflecting its preserved condition rather than active airline service.

The cabin of this airframe was originally a two-aisle widebody high-density passenger layout capable of accommodating up to 358 seats; it is currently presented as a museum exhibit rather than in revenue passenger service. Operational performance for the type is governed by its three-engine RB211 propulsion, enabling a typical cruise of 520 kts and a service ceiling around 42,000 ft, with a long-range capability of 4,250 nm. The aircraft’s maintenance and operating considerations for this specific airframe are influenced by the vintage Rolls-Royce RB211-22B-02 engines and its 1974 build year, factors that have contributed to its preservation and non-operational display status at its Kansas City base.

As a Lockheed L-1011-385-1 TriStar 50 built by Lockheed Corporation, this airframe represents the TriStar family’s role as a widebody, medium-to-long-range tri-jet designed for high-capacity trunk routes, matching its original high-density seating. The combination of three RB211 engines, substantial passenger capacity, and extended range defined its performance niche. In secondary markets, examples of this age and configuration are frequently directed toward preservation or specialized non-flying roles, with resale and maintenance considerations strongly affected by the airframe’s 1974 manufacture date and the specialized support needs of the RB211 engine type.