N726US

This airframe, registered as N726US, is a Boeing-built freighter first manufactured in 1981 with manufacturer's serial number 22469. The airframe is owned by USA JET AIRLINES INC, a corporation based in Belleville, MI, US, which operates the aircraft in an all-cargo configuration. The aircraft carries a US registration (US) and has undergone an all-cargo conversion to serve freight operations rather than passenger service. The transfer into the USA JET AIRLINES fleet and the airframe's conversion to freighter configuration mark the principal recorded changes in its operational status.

The cabin of this specific Boeing 727-223(Adv)(F) is fitted as a freighter following an all-cargo conversion, removing typical passenger furnishings to maximize cargo volume and payload capability. Avionics fitment for this airframe is consistent with freighter conversions on the 727-200 Advanced platform, emphasizing cargo handling systems, reinforced flooring and loading provisions rather than passenger cabin amenities. Typical mission profiles for N726US include short- to medium-range domestic and regional freight routes leveraging a cruise speed of 495 kts and a range of 2,600 nm, operating from the owner's base in Belleville, Michigan. Maintenance considerations for this airframe center on aging JT8D-17 powerplants and airframe corrosion control common to early 1980s builds, together with the logistics of sustaining older avionics and parts common to the 727 fleet.

The Boeing 727-223(Adv)(F) embodies the late-stage 727 family improvements offering higher weight capability and improved performance over earlier 727 variants. In the freighter market it occupies a niche for operators seeking robust short- to medium-haul cargo performance with three-engine redundancy, competing historically with later twinjets converted to freighter use. Buyer and charter demand for this class typically focuses on operators able to support older JT8D engines and specialized maintenance programs; resale considerations include the impact of fuel efficiency, noise regulations, and availability of conversion logistics for airframes built in 1981.