N551UW

This airframe, registered as N551UW, is an Airbus A321-231 built by Airbus in 2011 with manufacturer serial number 4940. The aircraft is operated by American Airlines Inc. and is registered in the United States, with the registrant listed as UMB Bank N.A., Trustee based in Fort Worth, TX, US, reflecting a common airline financing structure where a trustee holds title while the carrier operates the type. The aircraft’s configuration and registry indicate active commercial service with a mainline US carrier; notable registry actions include the trustee registration arrangement and operator listing under American Airlines. Condition and valuation specifics are not published in the provided data.

The cabin on N551UW is laid out as C20Y170 (20 first class and 170 economy seats), reflecting a high-density single-aisle mainline configuration used for domestic and short- to medium-haul international routes. Typical mission profiles for this fitted A321-231 include transcontinental and high-demand trunk routes where the combination of 190 seats and a 2,650 nm range offers flexibility for busy sectors. Avionics fit and any unique cabin amenities for this specific airframe are not published in the supplied data; maintenance considerations follow standard A321 fleet practices but are influenced by the aircraft’s age (built 2011) and operator maintenance program.

The Airbus A321-231 sits in the stretched single-aisle segment of the A320 family, offering higher seating density and range versus A320 variants, and competes with high-capacity versions of the Boeing 737 family. The installation of IAE V2533-A5 engines with 31,600 lbf thrust supports the aircraft’s higher payload/range capability, making it attractive for carriers seeking dense single-aisle capacity. Resale and maintenance outlooks for a 2011-build A321 depend on airframe cycles, engine shop visit status, and lease/finance arrangements such as the trustee registration reflected by UMB Bank N.A., Trustee.