N338RS

This airframe, registered as N338RS, is a Boeing 737-8 MAX built in 2018 with manufacturer serial number 44458. The airframe is owned by WILMINGTON TRUST CO TRUSTEE, a corporate trustee based in Wilmington, DE, and is registered in the US. Operated in typical American Airlines service patterns, the aircraft is a late-model MAX delivery valued at approximately $52,000,000 and maintained to mainline carrier standards. Its custody under a corporate trustee arrangement has implications for leasing, finance, and title transfer processes; it has been held in trust by Wilmington Trust Co. during its operational tenure.

This airframe typically operates in American Airlines two-class configurations and the cabin fit for this specific aircraft is described as an American Airlines typical two-class layout (approximately 16 Business / 24 Economy Comfort / 132 Economy — ~172 total in many AA configs), while the registered seating capability is 175. The aircraft’s avionics and systems conform to Boeing 737 MAX line-fit standards, including the LEAP-1B engines shared across the MAX 8 fleet, supporting short- to medium-haul high-frequency mainline operations. With a cruise speed of 430 kts and a range of 3,500 nm, the airframe is commonly deployed on domestic transcontinental and near-international routes; maintenance is conducted under airline heavy- and line-maintenance cycles customary for mainline operators, with special attention to MAX-specific airworthiness directives and software/MCAS-related service bulletins.

The Boeing 737-8 MAX family occupies the single-aisle, medium-range market niche providing improved fuel efficiency and range over previous Next Generation 737 variants. Its primary competitors include Airbus A320neo-family types. Given its 2018 build year and current configuration, this airframe appeals to carriers seeking commonality with MAX fleets; resale and leasing markets consider factors such as engine type (LEAP-1B), interior configuration, and trustee ownership when assessing liquidity. Maintenance and regulatory history for MAX-series aircraft remain important determinants of value and operator demand in secondary markets.