N363UP

This entry covers airframe N363UP, a Boeing-built transport delivered in 2003 with manufacturer serial number 33494. The airframe is a converted freighter listed as Boeing 767-346(ER)(BCF) and is registered in the US; its current owner is UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO of Louisville, KY, US. The airframe has been reconfigured from its original passenger layout to a main-deck cargo configuration, and its operational life is characterized by airline-cargo service under UPS; registration and conversion actions are notable events in the aircraft’s history. The airframe’s condition and operational valuation are typical of late-model widebody freighters used in network cargo operations.

The airframe operates in a converted freighter configuration (BCF) with the original passenger seating removed and the main deck fitted for cargo pallets and containers, reflecting its mission as a network freighter for UNITED PARCEL SERVICE CO based in Louisville. Typical missions emphasize medium- to long-range cargo sectors within the operator’s global and domestic route structure, leveraging the extended-range capabilities of the 767-300ER platform. The avionics fit and systems generally reflect line-replaceable items suitable for airline operations, with maintenance considerations centered on freighter duty cycles, main-deck cargo handling gear, and structural fatigue management typical of high-utilization cargo operators. Crew accommodations remain per regulatory requirements for two-crew operations in a widebody freighter.

The Boeing 767-346(ER)(BCF) falls within the medium widebody freighter niche, offering efficient twin-engine transcontinental and transoceanic capability with extended-range performance. Competing models in similar roles include converted 757s for shorter sectors and larger 777 freighters for higher payload and range; the 767 family is valued for its balance of payload, range, and operating economics. Buyer demand for converted 767 freighters has historically been steady among integrators and cargo operators, with resale and maintenance considerations driven by airframe hours, conversion standard, and the health of the CF6 engine fleet.