N863DN

The airframe bearing tail number N863DN is a Boeing 737-932ER, serial number 31975, completed in 2016 by Boeing Commercial Airplanes and owned by the corporation Delta Air Lines of the United States. This specific airframe entered the U.S. registry and has been operated in Delta’s mainline fleet since delivery, with its registration US reflecting continual domestic registry status. Notable administrative actions include its initial certification and entry into service in 2016; the aircraft has remained under corporate ownership rather than transferring to third-party lessors or sellers. Condition highlights reflect a mainline-configured airframe maintained to operator standards for a high-utilization short- to medium-haul mainline jet.

The cabin is outfitted in a typical Delta mainline 2-class/180-seat layout with a configuration summarized as C20/Y160 (Business + Economy Comfort + Economy), supporting a mixed premium and high-density economy mission set. In operational terms this airframe is deployed on short- to medium-range routes consistent with its 3,235 nm range and 470 kt cruise speed, enabling efficient domestic and transcontinental missions within Delta’s network. Maintenance considerations follow mainline program practices for the Boeing 737NG family, driven by the twin CFM56-7B27 engines and the airframe’s high-utilization profile; specifics of avionics fit and supplemental service items are held to operator standards and are not published here.

As a member of the Boeing 737 Next Generation family, the Boeing 737-932ER variant occupies a performance niche focused on high-capacity, medium-range operations where reliability and turnaround efficiency are prioritized. Competing models in the market niche include later-generation narrowbodies from rival manufacturers and earlier 737 derivatives; demand among mainline carriers remains strong for configured airframes like this one due to their proven operational record. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe hinge on life-limited components, engine shop visit status for the CFM56-7B27 units, and continued alignment with Delta’s fleet modernization and lifecycle strategy.