N317DN

The airframe bearing tail number N317DN is an Airbus-built narrow-body delivered in 2017, manufacturer serial number 7373, and is registered in the US. It is recorded as held by WELLS FARGO TRUST CO NA, Trustee, a trust/corporation based in Salt Lake City, UT, USA, which has been listed as the registered owner. The airframe is a contemporary A321-200 variant with winglets and, as recorded, operates in a high-density Delta mainline configuration; its recorded market valuation for this specific airframe is $30,000,000. Registry and ownership records identify the trustee ownership structure rather than an airline holding title, while operational control appears linked to a Delta mainline seat configuration.

This specific airframe is configured in a High-density single-aisle Delta mainline layout and is commonly set up with 199 seats in a two-class/high-density domestic configuration, reflecting a short- to medium-haul domestic mission profile. With a cruise speed of 450 kts and a range of 3,200 nm, the aircraft is optimized for dense domestic and transcontinental sectors where seat density and frequency are prioritized. The propulsion is provided by 2 × CFM56-5B2 engines (each rated at 31,000 lbf), which informs routine maintenance cycles, spare-part considerations, and engine shop visit planning specific to this installation. The ownership by a trustee entity suggests centralized asset management and lease/operational arrangements typical for mainline fleet deployment.

As an Airbus SAS A321-211 (A321-200 with winglets), this airframe sits within the A321 family niche as a high-capacity, single-aisle medium-range type capable of carrying up to 199 passengers for dense domestic routes. Its specifications—range 3,200 nm, cruise 450 kts, ceiling 39,000 ft—support use in point-to-point and high-frequency trunk markets. The presence of CFM56-5B2 powerplants and a trustee ownership model affect maintenance planning and residual value dynamics; the recorded modern-age build year (2017) and a stated market value of $30,000,000 are relevant factors for prospective operators, lessors, and secondary-market buyers.