N904AR

This airframe, registered as N904AR, is a Boeing 747-428F/ER/SCD built in 2005 with manufacturer's serial number 33097. Owned by UMB BANK NA TRUSTEE, a corporation based in Salt Lake City, UT, US, the aircraft is recorded on the US civil register and has been appraised at $25,000,000. Notable registry actions include its operation as a US-registered main-deck freighter and its fitment with a side cargo door certification pertinent to palletized cargo operations. The airframe’s configuration and valuation reflect its role in heavy cargo service and the residual-market status of large freighter variants from the mid-2000s.

The airframe is configured as a main-deck freighter with palletized stowage and a certified side cargo door (SCD), complemented by lower-hold ULD capacity for containers and bulk cargo; seating is limited to 3 crew positions appropriate for long-haul freighter operations. Typical mission profiles for this configuration include medium- to long-range cargo sectors within the aircraft’s 4,045 nm range at a cruise of 498 kts, leveraging the four GE CF6-80C2B5F powerplants for sustained heavy-lift performance. Maintenance considerations specific to this aircraft include lifecycle management of the CF6 series engines and structural inspections associated with main-deck freighter conversions; its US registration and ownership by a trustee corporation suggest use in commercial cargo operations, lease arrangements, or asset-backed financing structures.

The Boeing 747-400-derived freighter family occupies a niche for high-capacity, long-range cargo missions where main-deck palletization and lower-hold ULD complement large-volume demand. In the used freighter market, aircraft like this Boeing 747-428F/ER/SCD compete with other heavy freighters for operators seeking widebody payload capability; buyers weigh acquisition price, remaining structural life, and engine shop visit schedules. Resale and maintenance economics are heavily influenced by the airframe’s age (built 2005), engine type (CF6-80C2B5F), and its documented US registry and trustee ownership, all factors that affect lease opportunities and conversion or continued freighter utilization.