N640RL

This airframe, registered as N640RL, is a Boeing-built airliner converted to freighter specification and originally manufactured by Boeing in 1996 with manufacturer's serial number 27713. The airframe is listed as owned by Rostrum Leasing, a corporation based in Dublin, Ireland, and carries a United States registration. Public records specific to operators, historic operators, or detailed registry action dates are not published for this entry; the available dossier emphasizes its status as a Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) freighter airframe and its leasing ownership structure. Condition and valuation detail for this specific airframe are not published beyond its conversion configuration and basic performance capability.

The aircraft carries a Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) cabin layout with the main-deck reconfigured for cargo and passenger seating removed, reflecting a typical single-class freighter interior optimized for palletized and containerized unit load devices. Avionics fit is consistent with the 737-300 platform and the BCF conversion programme, prioritizing cargo handling systems and crew accommodations rather than passenger amenities. Typical mission profiles for this airframe involve short- to medium-range freight sectors within the stated range capability, operating from cargo hubs where main-deck loading and ground handling infrastructure support BCF-type operations. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe follow 737-300 and CFM56-3B1 common practices, with emphasis on structural and floor-strengthening inspections associated with freighter conversions.

As a member of the Boeing 737 Classic family, the Boeing 737-300 (BCF converted freighter) occupies a niche for cost-effective, short- to medium-haul freighter operations where lower acquisition cost and commonality with operator 737 fleets are advantages. Competing models in the used freighter market include older Boeing 737-200 freighters and early-generation regional freighters from other manufacturers; demand is driven by feeder and integrator services. Maintenance and resale considerations hinge on the airframe’s conversion status, remaining fatigue life, and the availability of CFM56-3B1 parts and support, while leasing ownership structures, such as that of Rostrum Leasing, affect deployment flexibility and remarketing strategies.