N740CK

This airframe, registered as N740CK, is a Boeing-built freighter originally completed in 1989 with manufacturer serial number 24405. The aircraft is a factory-built 747-400 series airframe that has been operated and owned by KALITTA AIR LLC, a corporate operator based in Ypsilanti, MI, US, and carries a United States registration. The airframe has been operated in a cargo configuration as a Boeing Converted Freighter and its recorded market valuation is $15,610,000; registry and ownership records indicate corporate operation from its base in Michigan with standard freight operator maintenance regimes. Notable registry actions include its conversion to a dedicated freighter configuration and continued operation in the global cargo fleet under the same corporate owner.

This aircraft is outfitted as a Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF), with the main deck arranged for palletized cargo and the lower deck configured for containerized loads; there is no passenger cabin. Typical mission profiles for this airframe are long-range, high-capacity freight routes making full use of the 7,285 nm ferry capability and a cruise speed near 504 kts, flown to and from global cargo hubs. Avionics fitment follows the 747-400/BCF standard for extended-range cargo operations, and operator maintenance considerations focus on heavy structural inspections and engine shop visits for the four CF6-80C2 powerplants. The aircraft’s seating figure of 660 reflects the original passenger certification layout and is retained in records despite the dedicated freighter fit.

The Boeing 747-4H6 (747-400BCF) sits in the high-capacity, long-range freighter niche, prized for main-deck pallet capacity and intercontinental range. Competing types occupy adjacent market segments but the 747-400BCF remains a workhorse for large-volume air freight demanding high payload and range. Buyers and operators consider the CF6-80 series engine maintenance cycles, airframe hours, and conversion history when assessing resale value; with a recorded valuation of $15,610,000, this airframe reflects the economics of older large freighters where lifecycle maintenance and aftermarket demand determine marketability.