N715CK

This airframe, registered as N715CK, is a Boeing-built freighter delivered in 2002 with manufacturer serial number 32809. It is a Boeing 747-4B5F (747-400F SCD) freighter owned by KALITTA AIR LLC, a corporation based in Ypsilanti, MI, US, and carries a US registration. The configuration for this airframe is a main-deck freighter with a large side cargo door and no passenger main-deck windows, reflecting its dedicated cargo role throughout the documented ownership. As a 2002-built 747-400F, the airframe’s age and freighter conversion features are principal factors in valuation and maintenance planning for the operator.

The cabin on this airframe is arranged in a main-deck freighter configuration with a large side cargo door (SCD) and no passenger main-deck windows, optimized for palletized and bulk cargo operations. Operated by KALITTA AIR LLC from its base in Ypsilanti, MI, US, the aircraft is typically employed on long-range, high-capacity freight missions that leverage its intercontinental range and high cruise speed. The lack of main-deck windows and the presence of the SCD reflect dedicated cargo handling workflows and ground handling equipment requirements specific to this airframe. Routine maintenance considerations for this model include lifecycle management of four high-thrust turbofans and structural inspections appropriate to a 2002-built widebody freighter.

The airframe belongs to the 747-400 freighter family, a high-capacity, long-range fixed-wing multi-engine freighter platform designed to carry large payloads over extended distances, as evidenced by its 4,445 nm range and 493 kts cruise. With four Pratt & Whitney PW4056 engines producing 56,750 lbf each, the type targets operators needing significant thrust and payload capability. Age (built 2002) and main-deck freighter configuration are key factors affecting maintenance scheduling and resale positioning for operators and lessors handling late-model 747-400 freighters.