N452SN

This airframe, registered as N452SN, is a Boeing 747-48E(BDSF) built by Boeing in 1991 with manufacturer serial number 25452. The aircraft is owned by ATARES FUNDING LLC, a corporation based in Fisher Island, FL, US, and carries a United States registration. The airframe has been operated in a freighter configuration following a Boeing Converted Freighter (BDSF) main-deck cargo conversion, reflecting its adaptation from passenger to cargo service. Public valuation and detailed condition reports are not published for this specific registration.

The cabin has been converted to a freighter layout under the BDSF program, with the main deck dedicated to cargo carriage and a typical lower-deck bulk cargo arrangement consistent with that conversion standard. Avionics fitment for this airframe follows the BDSF conversion baseline and legacy 747 systems; specific avionics suite configurations for N452SN are not published. Typical mission profiles for this aircraft are long-range cargo operations well within its 7,260 nm range and at cruise speeds near 493 kts, supporting transcontinental and intercontinental freight routes. Based on ownership and U.S. registration, operations and heavy maintenance would be coordinated from U.S.-based heavy maintenance facilities and operator logistics hubs.

The Boeing 747-48E(BDSF) belongs to the 747-400 series derivative niche adapted for freighter use, offering significant main-deck volume and four-engine redundancy for long-range cargo missions. Its GE CF6-80C2 family engines and 45,000 ft ceiling deliver a performance profile suited to heavy cargo operators competing with other large freighters such as passenger-to-freighter conversions of the Airbus A330 and other 747 freighters. Market considerations for this airframe type center on maintenance of four older CF6 engines, airframe cycle life given a 1991 build year, and demand among operators seeking large-payload, long-range capability; resale and financing prospects are influenced by these lifecycle and operational cost factors.