N337CK

This airframe, registered as N337CK, is a Boeing 737-3Y0 (737-300, BDSF freighter) built in 1991 with manufacturer serial number 25173. The airframe is recorded as owned by KALITTA CHARTERS II LLC (an LLC based in Ypsilanti, MI, US) and operates on a US civil registration. The aircraft carries an IAI/Bedek BDSF main-deck palletized freighter conversion and is typically used in cargo and charter freight roles; its current book valuation is $6,000,000. Ownership and operation under KALITTA CHARTERS II LLC frames its operational base around the owner’s Michigan location and typical North American freight networks.

The aircraft is configured with an IAI/Bedek BDSF main-deck palletized freighter conversion; the typical 737-300 freighter main-deck pallet/ULD capacity is approximately eight ULDs, enabling dense short- to medium-haul freight missions. Although originally a passenger variant with a certified seating capacity of 149, the BDSF conversion repurposes the main deck for palletized cargo while retaining cockpit and operational avionics suitable for commercial cargo operations. Mission profiles for this airframe include domestic and transborder freight runs within a nominal range of 2,376 nm at cruise speeds near 430 kts, operating from the owner’s Michigan base and other regional cargo hubs. Maintenance considerations include line-item servicing of legacy CFM56-3C1 engines and BDSF conversion structures, with records typically focused on freighter-cycle airframe wear and pallet-handling equipment upkeep.

The 737-300 BDSF occupies a niche as a short- to medium-range freighter derived from a reliable passenger platform; its performance—cruise 430 kts, ceiling 37,000 ft, and modest range—suits feeder and point-to-point cargo services. Competing models include older narrowbody freighters such as the Airbus A320 family (conversion variants) and other 737 Classic freighters; demand is largely driven by cost-conscious operators seeking low acquisition cost and proven supportability. Resale and maintenance considerations for this 1991 airframe include age-related corrosion and structural inspections, life-limited component replacements for CFM56-3C1 engines, and market sensitivity to remaining structural and conversion service life against a valuation of $6,000,000.