N786CK

This airframe, registered as N786CK, is a Boeing-built freighter delivered in 1998 with manufacturer serial number 26407. The airframe is a Boeing 747-4B5 configured and operated as a freighter by KALITTA AIR LLC, an LLC headquartered in Ypsilanti, MI, US, and carries a United States registration. The aircraft’s ownership and operational life have been associated with cargo operations under Kalitta Air; notable registry actions and transactional history beyond the current owner are not published in the provided data. The freighter configuration and service entry date place this airframe in the later production years of the 747-400 series, with condition and valuation driven by its high-utilization cargo role and age-related maintenance needs.

The aircraft is configured in a freighter (cargo) cabin layout, reflecting its primary mission of heavy air freight carriage rather than passenger transport. The listed seating of 495 corresponds to the model baseline rather than a typical operator fit for cargo service; in practice the cabin is arranged for palletized cargo and container systems, with avionics and operational fit typical of late-model 747-400 family freighters. Typical missions for this airframe type include long-haul, intercontinental freight routes within the aircraft’s 7,260 nm range envelope, operating from Kalitta Air’s base in Ypsilanti, MI, US and other international cargo hubs. Maintenance considerations for this specific 1998-built airframe center on aging-structure inspections, engine shop visits for Pratt & Whitney PW4056 modules, and freighter‑specific systems such as large cargo door maintenance and cargo handling equipment.

The Boeing 747-4B5 occupies a niche as a high-capacity, long-range freighter within the large widebody cargo market, offering significant payload and volume compared with twin-engine competitors. Competing types in the heavy freighter market include older 747 variants, converted 747-400Fs, and newer widebody twins for many operators; demand for four‑engine freighters like this airframe is driven by payload need and airport operating constraints. Resale and maintenance considerations for a 1998-built 747-4B5 operated by a cargo specialist include the economics of heavy maintenance checks, airframe hours/cycles, and the continued market for large-payload aircraft in global logistics networks.