N709CK

This airframe, registered as N709CK, is a Boeing-built freighter originally completed in 1992 with manufacturer serial number 26396. Currently owned by Kalitta Air LLC, a corporation based in Ypsilanti, MI, US, the airframe operates on a United States registration and is maintained in Kalitta’s global cargo fleet. Its configuration as a Boeing 747-400(BCF) reflects a conversion to a Boeing Converted Freighter role, and registry actions are recorded under the US civil register. Valuation and public condition assessments: Not published.

As a Boeing 747-400(BCF) freighter conversion, this airframe’s cabin has been adapted for all-cargo operations with main deck freight fittings and a reinforced floor; original passenger accommodations have been removed and are not applicable. Avionics fit typically follows the 747-400 standard suite tailored for freight operations, supporting long-range navigation and airline cargo dispatch systems. Operated from Kalitta Air’s base of operations in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the aircraft is used on international and domestic long-haul cargo missions consistent with a global express freight carrier, exploiting its transcontinental range and high cruise speed. Maintenance considerations focus on the high-cycle freighter environment, with attention to converted-floor integrity, freighter door systems, and the PW4056 engine shop visit intervals.

The Boeing 747-400(BCF) sits in the large-cargo, long-range niche, offering substantial main-deck volume and intercontinental capability with a service ceiling of 43,000 ft and a cruise of 504 kts. Competing aircraft include other heavy freighters such as the Airbus A330-200F in smaller payload segments and older 747-400 variants; demand is driven by cargo carriers needing large bulk capacity. Market considerations for this airframe include the economics of operating four PW4056 engines, support availability for a 1992-build serial 26396, and typical resale or part-out activity as the platform ages.