N806DS

This airframe, registration N806DS, is a Boeing P-8A Poseidon (commercial designation 737-8FV / 737-800A) completed in 2023 with manufacturer serial number 67020. The airframe is owned by BOEING CO (a corporation based in Renton, WA, US) and carries a United States registration. The build and ownership record for this specific airframe reflect a direct manufacturer-to-corporation linkage; the airframe was registered to BOEING CO in Renton, WA upon delivery. No further operator handovers or secondary ownership entries are recorded in the supplied data.

The cabin of N806DS is arranged for military-mission fit: flight crew of 2 plus mission crew accommodations for up to 7, with mission racks and sonobuoy/weapons stowage occupying the space that would otherwise be commercial seating. Avionics fitted to this airframe include the Raytheon AN/APY-10 multi-mission radar together with integrated P-8 mission systems, reflecting a sensor and mission-management suite optimized for maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare and overwater surveillance. Typical operational profiles for this configuration emphasize long-range patrol sorties within the aircraft’s 4,500 nm radius and sustained cruise at 440 kt, operating from the owner/operator base in the United States. Maintenance considerations for this airframe follow the multi-role conversion layout—airframe and systems support must cover both commercial 737-800 pedigree elements and mission-specific hardware.

The Boeing P-8A Poseidon airframe is derived from the 737-800 platform, positioning it in a niche that trades commercial transport capacity for maritime surveillance capability; N806DS exemplifies this by retaining a 189-seat baseline datum while configured for mission systems. Competing platforms occupy adjacent roles in maritime patrol and multi-mission fixed-wing markets, where buyers weigh endurance (here, 4,500 nm) and established airframe commonality against the cost and logistics of mission-system integration. Resale and maintenance considerations for this specific airframe hinge on the dual nature of its pedigree—the wide availability of 737-800 support contrasted with specialized avionics and weapons/sonobuoy stowage that can limit civilian conversion without removal of mission equipment.