N423AN

This airframe, registry N423AN, is an Airbus A321-253NX built in 2021 with manufacturer serial number 10329. It is owned by American Airlines, Inc. (a corporation based in Fort Worth, TX, USA) and carries a US registration. The aircraft’s listed two-class configuration and mid-life market value underpin its role within a large network carrier’s short- to medium-haul fleet. Valuation records cite a current book value of $22,132,000, reflecting typical market depreciation and configuration-specific equipment packages.

The cabin is configured as a two-class 196-seat layout (listed C20Y176), indicative of 20 business-class and 176 economy-class seats, tailored for high-density mainline operations. Operated from the owner’s base in Fort Worth, TX, the airframe’s mission profile centers on domestic and transcontinental routes within its 4,000 nm range and typical cruise of 470 kts, allowing efficient deployment on long domestic and near-international sectors. Maintenance considerations reflect the LEAP-1A powerplant and A321neo-series commonality, with operator-level heavy checks and component pools managed under American Airlines’ established MRO arrangements. Cabin amenities and specific retrofit details are those applied by the operator to the A321-253NX fleet rather than unique to this serial, with seating and galley/pantry fits aligning to the C20Y176 notation.

The Airbus A321-253NX belongs to the A321neo family, positioned for single-aisle, high-capacity missions where range and fuel efficiency are prioritized. With two CFM International LEAP-1A engines delivering 32,160 lbf each and a 4,000 nm range, it competes directly against stretched single-aisle variants and re-engined competitors in the 200–240 seat segment. Demand among mainline carriers remains strong for such high-utilization airframes, while resale and maintenance considerations hinge on engine life, interior density, and transferability of operator-specific modifications.