N393UP

The airframe with registration N393UP is a Boeing-produced widebody built in 1998, manufacturer's serial number 29228, carrying the model designation Boeing 767-316(ER)(BDSF). The airframe is owned by CARGO AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT INC, a corporation based in Wilmington, OH, US, and is registered in the US civil registry. The airframe was delivered as a passenger variant and later underwent a main-deck conversion to a freighter configuration (BDSF), a notable modification that defines its current role and value profile. Registry entries emphasize its fixed-wing multi-engine category and the conversion to a dedicated cargo layout, which has governed subsequent maintenance and operational oversight.

N393UP operates in a converted freighter configuration with a main-deck cargo layout as denoted by the BDSF conversion; this defines its primary mission as medium- to long-range cargo carriage rather than passenger transport. Typical operations for this airframe include transcontinental and international freight routes taking advantage of its nearly 6,000 nm range and high cruise speed, often flown from the owner’s operational base and contract hubs in the United States. The avionics fit generally follows Boeing 767 common-type standards post-conversion, with modifications to systems and interior structure to support palletized cargo, reinforced floors, and a large forward cargo door. Maintenance considerations specific to this airframe include life-limited part tracking tied to its 1998 build year and the inspection regimes associated with conversion and high-utilization freighter service.

The Boeing 767-300ER family occupies a niche for operators needing a capable twin-engine widebody freighter with long range and efficient fuel burn relative to older four-engine types. Competing models include the Airbus A310/A330 freighter derivatives and older 757 freighters for narrower mission sets; the 767-300ER(BDSF) strikes a balance between payload and range for long-haul cargo operators. Resale and maintenance considerations emphasize the airframe’s conversion status, original serial 29228 heritage, and the CF6-80C2 engine type—factors that influence aftermarket demand, maintenance cost profile, and operator interest in the cargo-to-passenger market segment.