N838AW

The airframe bearing tail number N838AW is an Airbus narrow-body built in 2005, serial number 2615, configured as an Airbus A319-132. The airframe is U.S.-registered and held in trustee ownership by UMB BANK NA TRUSTEE, a corporate owner based in Salt Lake City, UT, US, which indicates financing or lease-backed custody rather than direct commercial operation. The record notes a post-2016 cabin reconfiguration to C8Y120 from an earlier C12Y112 layout, reflecting a change in passenger mix and likely operator requirements. As a fixed-wing multi-engine transport, the airframe’s registry and ownership entries emphasize financial stewardship and asset management rather than a single long-term airline operator.

The aircraft’s cabin was originally configured C12Y112 per operator configuration notes and was reconfigured post-2016 to C8Y120, indicating a shift toward fewer first/business-class seats with increased economy capacity or a different premium-economy mix. Typical mission profiles for this A319-132 airframe include short- to medium-haul trunk and regional mainline services within its 3,697 nm range and up to FL410 cruise ceilings, operated from U.S. bases consistent with its registration. Specific avionics fit, operator base, and unique onboard amenities are not published in the supplied data; maintenance considerations for this airframe follow standard A319-132 practice, with life-limited parts and V2500-series engine support central to continuing airworthiness.

The Airbus A319-132 is positioned in the A320 family as a short- to medium-range single-aisle jet suited for dense two-class or high-density single-class layouts; this airframe’s 179-seat arrangement reflects a high-density or hybrid configuration relative to typical A319 seating. It competes with smaller variants of the Boeing 737 family for airline and charter demand, with purchaser interest often driven by lease status and engine support—here the IAE V2524-A5 (V2500) powerplants are a common fleet type with established MRO lines. Resale and remarketing considerations for this specific serial include its trustee ownership and documented cabin change, both factors that influence transition time between operators and valuation in the secondary market.