N708MB

The airframe bearing tail number N708MB is a Boeing-built freighter completed in 2001 with manufacturer serial number 30878. It is a converted passenger-to-freighter variant listed as Boeing 737-86J(SF) and is owned by DHL Holdings (a corporation). The airframe carries a United States registration (US) and has been outfitted as a main-deck freighter through a documented 737-800SF conversion. Valuation records for this specific airframe list an estimated market value of $14,350,000, reflecting its age, conversion status, and configuration for palletized main-deck cargo operations.

The aircraft’s cabin is configured as a main-deck freighter following the 737-800SF conversion, featuring a large forward main-deck cargo door and a palletized main-deck cargo layout optimized for unit load devices and bulk pallets. Typical mission profiles for this airframe are short- to medium-range cargo sectors within the listed 3,115 nm range and operated at cruise speeds around 440 kts up to a service ceiling of 41,000 ft. As an aircraft under ownership of DHL Holdings, it is used in scheduled or contracted air cargo operations consistent with the operator’s logistics network; maintenance considerations for this specific airframe reflect the converted freighter airframe and the dual CFM56-7B27 engine type, which governs shop visit cycles and parts provisioning. The forward main-deck door and palletized layout also impose specific loading equipment and structural inspection regimes distinct to freighter conversions.

The Boeing 737-86J(SF) airframe occupies the narrow-body freighter niche suited to high-frequency short- to medium-haul cargo routes where quick turnarounds and main-deck pallet capacity are prioritized. Competing types in this segment typically include other converted 737-800SFs and smaller freighter derivatives from rival manufacturers; demand is primarily from integrators and express parcel operators. From a resale and maintenance standpoint, the aircraft’s 2001 build year, standard CFM56-7B27 engines, and documented freighter conversion are key determinants of remaining economic life and marketability, factors that are directly reflected in its listed value of $14,350,000.