N78285

This airframe, registered as N78285, is a Boeing-built 737-800 Next Generation completed in 2004 with manufacturer's serial number 33452. The airframe is owned by UMB BANK N A TRUSTEE, a corporate trustee based in Salt Lake City, UT, US, and has operated in a mixed commercial leasing and airline-operator environment consistent with United Airlines single-aisle fleet configurations. The airframe carries a United-style interior and registration under the US registry; notable ownership is the corporate trustee holding for leasing arrangements, reflecting typical financing and asset-management structures for late-model 737-800s. Condition and valuation notes specific to this tail are not published beyond its seating configuration and role in active passenger service.

The aircraft features a mixed-class single-aisle layout carrying 149 seats in the United configuration, optimized for short- to medium-haul trunk and transcontinental routes. Typical mission profiles exploit the type’s 3,115 nm range and 440-knot cruise speed, enabling high-frequency turns on domestic network sectors and thin long-range flights where a single-aisle economics is preferred. Avionics and systems are standard for the 737-800 Next Generation series, supporting common pilot training and maintenance practices among operators; maintenance considerations align with fleet-common CFM56-7B engine support and the aftermarket supply chain for 2004-built airframes. As a trustee-owned asset, the airframe often undergoes scheduled heavy checks under lessor supervision to preserve lease value and ensure transferability between operators.

The Boeing 737-824 (737-800 Next Generation) sits in the single-aisle medium-haul niche, offering competitive seat-mile economics and commonality advantages within 737 Classic/NG fleets. It competes primarily with Airbus A320-family types for airline and lessor demand, with the CFM56-7B powerplant delivering established reliability and widespread MRO support. For buyers and lessors, 2004-build examples like this one balance remaining structural and engine life against high utilization histories; resale and lease prospects are buoyed by the 737-800’s broad market acceptance but require attention to engine shop visit scheduling and cabin refurbishment to maintain yield.