N613NK

This entry describes airframe N613NK, an Airbus-built narrowbody delivered in 2012 with manufacturer serial number 5042. The type is a Airbus A320-232, registered in the US and documented as owned by the corporate trustee BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE based in Salt Lake City, UT. The aircraft has been recorded under that corporate ownership with no public record here of commercial operator changes or long-term lessee; ownership is held by a financial trustee rather than an airline operator. Valuation records list the airframe at approximately $18,000,000, reflecting its market position as a used higher-density A320 configured for dense short- to medium-haul operations.

This specific A320 is fitted in a high-density single-class cabin consistent with a Spirit-style layout, listed as accommodating approximately 176–200 economy seats, with the entry-data seat count at 200. Typical mission profiles for this airframe reflect short- to medium-range point-to-point or high-frequency trunk routes enabled by a maximum range of 3,300 nm and cruise speed near 470 kts, allowing transcontinental U.S. sectors when utilized efficiently. Maintenance and operational considerations for this aircraft center on the twin IAE V2527-A5 turbofans, whose support and shop visits factor into lease and asset-management decisions for a trustee-owned airframe. Based in the owner’s Salt Lake City, UT location for registry purposes, the airframe may be placed with carrier operators under lease arrangements or stored pending remarketing.

The Airbus A320-232 variant sits within the A320 family niche as a single-aisle, medium-capacity transport competing directly with later-generation narrowbodies and older Boeing 737 Classic/NG types for short- and medium-haul market share. Its combination of a 200-seat high-density cabin, cruise performance, and a 39,000 ft ceiling makes it attractive for airlines seeking high-seat-count configurations on dense routes. In the resale and leasing market, aircraft like N613NK—owner-held by a financial trustee—are evaluated on remaining structural life, engine shop visit status, and configured cabin density; these factors drive demand among low-cost carriers and ACMI operators while influencing maintenance reserves and remarketing timelines.