N472EV

The airframe bearing registration N472EV is a Boeing-built 747 freighter variant recorded as a Boeing 747-131(SF), constructed in 1970 with manufacturer serial number 20320. The airframe is listed in the United States registry and is owned by FLETCHER AVIATION SERVICES LLC, an LLC based in Bismarck, ND, US, which serves as the operator/home base for this particular airframe. The airframe has been modified into a converted freighter (SF) configuration and carries the US registration N472EV; acquisition by FLETCHER AVIATION SERVICES LLC is the principal noted ownership action. Valuation and current condition highlights: Not published.

This airframe is recorded as a converted freighter (SF) cabin configuration, reflecting a role focused on cargo operations rather than passenger service while retaining its original certification and airframe identity. The listed seating capacity of 495 reflects the factory passenger arrangement prior to conversion and provides context for the scale of the original cabin before freighter modification. Operator and base activity are tied to FLETCHER AVIATION SERVICES LLC in Bismarck, ND, US, indicating regional operational oversight from that location. Specific avionics fit, typical route pairings, unique onboard amenities, and detailed maintenance status for this individual aircraft: Not published.

The airframe is a member of the early-production 747 family as a Boeing 747-131(SF), a large four-engine, long-range fixed-wing multi-engine category aircraft designed by Boeing and delivered in 1970, with performance parameters including a 5,300 nm range, 500 kts cruise, and a 45,000 ft ceiling powered by four Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7AH engines at 46,500 lbf thrust each. These characteristics place the airframe in the heavy freighter performance niche for transcontinental and intercontinental cargo missions. Buyer demand dynamics, charter interest, and specific resale or maintenance considerations for this exact serial and conversion status: Not published.