N566NC

This airframe, registered as N566NC, is a Boeing-built freighter constructed in 2000 with manufacturer serial number 30566. It is a converted main-deck freighter of the Boeing 767 family, type-designated Boeing 767-3BG(ER)(BCF), and carries a US registration. Ownership is recorded as Aloha Air Cargo (operated by Northern Air Cargo), reflecting a corporate owner based in the United States; the operational arrangement is notable as Aloha Air Cargo retains ownership while Northern Air Cargo conducts flight operations. The airframe has been configured through a Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) program to serve dedicated cargo missions and has been maintained to line-fit standards appropriate for extended-range operations.

The aircraft operates as a main-deck freighter following its BCF conversion, which replaces passenger accommodations with a cargo-carrying main deck and large forward and aft cargo doors to support pallet and containerized freight. Typical mission profiles leverage its extended-range capability to perform medium- to long-haul transcontinental and transoceanic cargo services within the operator’s network, with bases and routing centered on the United States. Avionics and specific flight-deck fit are maintained to commercial cargo operator standards; maintenance considerations focus on freighter-specific wear items such as main-deck flooring, cargo handling systems, and reinforced structures added during the conversion. The two high-thrust turbofan engines support heavy payload cruise segments and high-altitude cruise operations up to the certified ceiling.

The Boeing 767-3BG(ER)(BCF) occupies a niche as a medium-widebody, long-range freighter suited to operators needing main-deck capacity without the operating costs of larger four-engine types. It competes with converted freighter variants of narrow- and widebody types in cargo markets where range around 3,265 nm and main-deck volume are prioritized. Demand among cargo carriers favors airframes with robust PW4000-series engines for reliability and parts commonality; resale and maintenance markets emphasize records of freighter conversion, structural modifications, and operator maintenance programs when assessing lifecycle value and prospective acquisition.