N572MA

This airframe, registered as N572MA, is a Boeing-built Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker originally manufactured in 1959 with USAF serial 59-1454. The aircraft is held in corporate trust as WILMINGTON TRUST CO TRUSTEE, a corporate owner located in Wilmington, DE, US, and is recorded on the US civil register. Notable registry actions for this airframe include its civil registration under a US registration and retention of an institutional trustee owner rather than an individual operator, reflecting a legal/financial ownership posture rather than an active commercial operator listing. Condition and valuation highlights are limited to the factual record of conversion and equipment fitment; detailed appraisal or maintenance status is not published in the supplied data.

The interior of this KC-135R-configured airframe accommodates 83 seats, consistent with large tanker/transport layouts adapted from the original military configuration; specifics of cabin zoning, cargo conversions, or passenger amenities are not published in the supplied data. Typical mission profiles for KC-135R airframes include extended-range aerial refueling and long-haul transport, enabled here by a range of 9,579 nm and a high operating ceiling of 50,000 ft, with cruise speeds near 461 kts. Avionics fitment is implied by the CFM56 (F108) re-engining standard for the KC-135R conversion, but precise avionics package, operator base, and unique onboard amenities or maintenance records for this specific tail are not provided.

The Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker family occupies a niche as dedicated aerial refueling and long-endurance transport platforms, with re-engined KC-135R examples notable for improved fuel efficiency and thrust due to the CFM56 (F108) installations. Competing types in the refueling and strategic transport markets include modern tanker derivatives and converted widebodies, but the KC-135R remains distinct for its operational ceiling and endurance. Market considerations for this particular airframe include age (built 1959) and the institutional ownership structure, which can influence maintenance regimes, resale prospects, and the regulatory pathways for civilian adaptation or export.