N747SN

This entry describes airframe N747SN, a Boeing 747-8B5 built in 2015 with manufacturer serial number 40907. The airframe is owned by Sierra Nevada Company LLC (a corporation based in Sparks, NV, US) and carries a US registration. The aircraft’s known operational history includes its 2015 build and subsequent change of possession to Sierra Nevada Company LLC, a notable corporate owner based in Nevada. Condition and valuation details for this specific airframe have not been published.

This airframe is configured for a three-class passenger layout when operated by Korean Air, reported as 6 First / 48 Business / 314 Economy = 368 total. The cabin arrangement reflects a full-length widebody passenger fit consistent with long-range operations. Typical mission profiles for this specific 747-8B5 airframe would be long-haul, high-capacity passenger or corporate transport consistent with its 8,000 nm range and high-capacity seating, although current use under corporate ownership may differ from its commercial cabin fit. Maintenance considerations for this airframe center on its four GEnx-2B67 turbofan engines and widebody systems heritage; specific avionics fit and unique amenities for this serial are not published.

The Boeing 747-8B5 family occupies a long-range, high-capacity niche within the large four-engine airliner segment, and this airframe’s specifications—particularly its 495 kt cruise and 43,000 ft service ceiling—align with transoceanic operations. Competing models in the broad market niche are generally other large widebodies, and buyer or charter demand for individual 747-8s is influenced by high operating and maintenance costs associated with four-engine designs. Resale and maintenance considerations for N747SN will reflect its 2015 manufacture, GEnx powerplants, and any conversion or role changes under Sierra Nevada Company LLC.