N703CK

This airframe, registered as N703CK, is a Boeing 747-412 (BCF) built by Boeing in 1990 with manufacturer serial number 24226. The aircraft is owned by KALITTA AIR LLC, a corporation based in Ypsilanti, MI, US, and is registered in the US. Its identity as a 747-412 (BCF) and sustained corporate ownership indicate continued use in heavy cargo operations under the current operator; registration and ownership have remained tied to a US-based cargo operator in the available record.

As a Boeing 747-412 (BCF) conversion, this specific aircraft, N703CK, is configured for freighter operations rather than passenger service; the cabin layout is therefore optimized for cargo carriage and large pallet or containerized loads. Typical mission profiles for this airframe focus on long-range, high-capacity freight routes within the aircraft’s 4,455 nm range and cruise speed of 504 kts, operating from the owner/operator base in Ypsilanti, MI. Avionics fit and maintenance practices align with heavy freighter operations and the four Pratt & Whitney PW4056 engine installation, and routine maintenance considerations emphasize structural and high-cycle inspections typical of late-model 747 airframes in commercial cargo service.

The Boeing 747-412 (BCF) occupies a performance niche for transcontinental and intercontinental cargo movements, combining the 747-400 pedigree with a freighter conversion to maximize payload and volume. With four PW4056 engines producing 56,750 lbf each and a service ceiling of 43,000 ft, the type competes in markets requiring high-capacity, long-range capability against other large freighters. Buyers and operators evaluate these airframes on airframe hours, maintenance status, and conversion pedigree; resale and continuing-operational considerations for this 1990-built serial 24226 focus on remaining structural life, systems obsolescence, and the economics of operating a four-engine heavy freighter in current cargo markets.