N3518J

The airframe bearing registration and tail number N3518J is a Boeing 737-800 converted freighter delivered in 2008 with manufacturer serial number 35108. Built by Boeing Commercial Airplanes (The Boeing Company), the aircraft is listed as owned by the corporation Jetran and is registered in the US. The airframe’s operational record for this specific ship has no publicly documented changes in operator or home base beyond its corporate ownership; no notable registry actions are published. Current valuation and detailed condition reports are Not published.

This airframe was delivered as a Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) and operates in a cargo configuration, with the cabin modified to carry palletized freight and bulk cargo in lieu of a passenger seating layout. Typical mission profiles for this individual ship align with medium-haul freight operations up to its published range of 3,115 nm, serving point-to-point cargo routes where rapid turnaround and mainline runway performance are required. Avionics and systems are consistent with the 737-800 platform as modified in the BCF program; routine heavy maintenance considerations center on freighter-specific structural inspections and cargo door integrity for this conversion. The operator base for this specific tail is Not published, and no unique cabin amenities beyond the standard freighter fit are documented.

The Boeing 737-800 (BCF) occupies a strong niche as a narrowbody freighter offering mainline payload with favorable operating economics and a widely supported supply chain. Competing models in the converted narrowbody freighter market include A320-family freighters and older 737 Classic conversions; demand tends to favor late-model 737-800 conversions for their balance of range (3,115 nm) and cruise performance (460 kts). Maintenance and resale considerations for this airframe reflect its conversion status and age since 2008, with ongoing demand for parts and lifecycle support influenced by operator networks and the commonality of the CFM56-7B engine type.