N5147A

The airframe bearing tail number N5147A is a Boeing-built freighter, a Boeing 737-83N (BCF) manufactured in 2002 with manufacturer serial number 32882. The airframe is registered in the United States and is owned by and held in trust by BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE of Salt Lake City, Utah. Originally delivered as a passenger-configured 737NG derivative, this airframe underwent a Boeing Converted Freighter modification and is presently documented with a main-deck cargo configuration and no passenger cabin. Notable registry details include its corporate trust ownership structure and conversion from passenger to freighter service, reflecting its role in cargo operations rather than conventional passenger service.

This airframe operates as a main-deck freighter following a Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) modification; the cabin contains no passenger accommodations and is laid out for cargo containers or pallets on the main deck. Typical mission profiles for this configuration include medium-haul cargo routes where the airframe’s range of 3,060 nm and cruise speed of 440 kts balance payload and stage length efficiently. With twin CFM56-7B24 turbofans, the aircraft supports common 737NG maintenance programs and parts pools, though freighter conversion introduces specific sustainment needs such as reinforced floor structures, cargo handling systems, and specialized certification records. The trustee ownership by BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE suggests the aircraft may be leased or held as collateral, influencing operational deployment and maintenance oversight.

The Boeing 737-83N (BCF) is part of the 737 Next Generation family, filling the short- to medium-range narrowbody freighter niche with economy of operations and high commonality with passenger 737NG types. It competes with converted narrowbody freighters such as Airbus A320P2F and older 737 Classics in secondary freighter markets. Demand is driven by e-commerce and regional cargo operators seeking lower acquisition cost through conversions; resale and remarketing considerations for this 2002-build airframe include remaining fatigue life, maintenance status of the CFM56-7B24 engines, and the condition of the freighter conversion modifications.