N475UP

This airframe, registered as N475UP, is a Boeing-built freighter completed in 1999 with manufacturer serial number 28845. It is a conversion/freighter variant listed as a Boeing 757-24APF and is operated and owned by United Parcel Service Co, a corporation based in Louisville, KY, US. The aircraft bears a U.S. registration (US) and has been maintained in main-deck freighter configuration for parcel and cargo transport since delivery. Notable events include its long-term assignment to UPS operations and continued use on the carrier’s intra-continental cargo network, reflecting sustained operational utility rather than frequent ownership changes.

The cabin is arranged in a main-deck freighter configuration (cargo), adapted to carry unit load devices and bulk packages rather than passenger accommodations; original passenger seating capacity is recorded as 178 but is not applicable to current mission payloads. Typical missions for this airframe include medium-range cargo flights within North America, operated from UPS’s Louisville hub and regional bases, supporting scheduled parcel delivery networks. Avionics and cargo systems are configured to UPS specifications for freighter operations; regular maintenance is aligned with corporate heavy-check cycles and cargo-role airworthiness requirements, with emphasis on main-deck cargo handling systems and structural inspections peculiar to freighter conversions.

The Boeing 757-24APF sits in the narrow-body freighter niche offering a blend of transcontinental range (3,900 nm) and high cruise speed (458 kts) suitable for express cargo operators. Competing models in the same mission space include other 737 and A321 freighter conversions and older 727 freighters, with the 757 prized for higher payload and range. Market considerations for this airframe include demand from integrators for reliable mid-size freighters, RB211 engine maintenance cycles, and residual value tied to conversion status and remaining structural life.