N496MC

This airframe, registered as N496MC, is a Boeing 747-47UF (BCF/converted freighter) built by The Boeing Company in 1999 with manufacturer serial number 29257. The airframe is recorded as owned by ATLAS AIR INC (Corporation) based in Purchase, NY, US, and is registered in the US. As a purpose-converted freighter, the airframe’s documented configuration and registry reflect its dedicated cargo role and corporate ownership; the conversion to a Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) marks a notable change from its original passenger configuration.

The aircraft is configured as a main-deck freighter with a side cargo door and lower-hold palletized stowage, reflecting its role as a fixed-wing multi-engine freighter optimized for palletized and containerized cargo. Operated under corporate ownership by ATLAS AIR INC from its Purchase, New York base, the 747-47UF’s long-range capability supports extended overwater and intercontinental cargo missions consistent with its 7,260 nm range and high cruise speed. As a Boeing Converted Freighter, maintenance and operational practices focus on freighter-specific systems and structures introduced or modified during conversion, including main-deck cargo handling provisions and reinforced lower-hold palletized stowage arrangements.

The Boeing 747-47UF airframe occupies the long-range, high-capacity cargo niche within the large freighter segment, combining four high-thrust GE CF6-80C2B5F engines and a high-altitude ceiling of 45,000 ft to support efficient, long-haul cargo operations. Its performance figures — 492 kts cruise and 7,260 nm range — underline suitability for intercontinental scheduled and charter freight services. Being a converted freighter (BCF) with documented corporate operation and US registration, the airframe is aligned with operators seeking mature, high-capacity lift with established freighter modifications and associated maintenance practices.