N898CA

This airframe bears the registration N898CA and is an Airbus A330-243 built in 2011 with manufacturer serial number 1208. The airframe is recorded as owned by AC SPE 14 LLC and is registered in the US; beyond that listed ownership, no further operator or home-base changes are published for this specific airframe. It appears in contemporary records as a commercially certificated widebody subject to lease or asset-holding arrangements typical of special-purpose entities. There are no separate published valuation or condition notes tied uniquely to this serial in the supplied data.

The cabin is configured in a two-class layout of C30/Y222 (30 business, 222 economy), providing capacity for 252 passengers in typical medium- to long-haul airline service. Avionics fit for this specific airframe is Not published in the provided data; operationally, the A330-243 platform normally serves transcontinental and long overwater routes consistent with the listed 8,150 nm range and cruise speed of 470 kts. As recorded, the airframe’s maintenance and operational considerations would follow Airbus A330-series programs and the engine manufacturer’s service directives for the Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 powerplants; no bespoke amenities or unique equipment are detailed in the supplied information.

The Airbus A330-243 sits within the A330 family as a medium- to long-range widebody designed for high-capacity trunk and transoceanic routes, offering a blend of range and efficiency aligned with the listed specifications. Competing models in its market niche include various A330 variants and older-generation widebodies from competing manufacturers offering similar seat counts and range capabilities. Buyer and charter demand for A330-200-series types often reflects operator needs for 250–300 seat two-class configurations and lifecycle costs tied to airframe age (this example: 2011) and engine maintenance status. Resale and maintenance considerations for this serial would therefore depend on airframe hours, cycles, and the established support arrangements for the Trent 772B-60 engines.