N851AS

This entry covers airframe N851AS, an Airbus A321-200 delivered in 2000 with manufacturer serial number 1185. The airframe is recorded as being owned by Aero Capital Solutions / AerSale, a US-based corporation, and is registered in the US. The airframe is noted in records as an Airbus A321-200 that underwent a passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion, and its corporate ownership ties it to the US leasing and asset management market; other operator or home base details are not published.

The airframe's cabin has been reconfigured to a Passenger-to-freighter (P2F) cargo configuration, reflecting its role in cargo carriage following conversion from passenger service. Avionics fitment specifics and seating layouts prior to conversion are not published; post-conversion the cabin is dedicated to freight operations with structural and systems modifications typical of P2F conversions. Typical mission profiles for this configuration emphasize medium-range cargo sectors within the aircraft's 2,650 nm range and cruise speed of 447 kts, suitable for domestic and regional freight routes. Maintenance considerations reflect P2F conversion standards and the continued use of the twin CFM56-5B3 powerplants; detailed condition and valuation data are not published.

The Airbus A321-200 airframe occupies a performance niche as a single-aisle, medium-range jet capable of being repurposed into freighter roles via P2F programs. Competing models in the converted narrowbody freighter market include other A320 family variants and converted Boeing 737 Classics/NGs depending on payload and range requirements. Buyers and lessors value converted A321-200s for their commonality with A320-family fleets and favorable payload-range balance; resale and maintenance considerations center on airframe hours, the integrity of the P2F modification, and continued support for CFM56-5B3 engines.