N917NK

This article describes the individual airframe bearing tail number N917NK, a member of the Airbus A320neo family delivered in 2019 with manufacturer serial number 9179. The airframe is owned by the corporate trustee BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE, based in Salt Lake City, UT, US, and remains registered in the US. As a 2019-built A320-271N, this specific aircraft carries a high-density, airline-configured cabin and is representative of late-2010s A320neo production standards. No operator change history or notable registry actions beyond US registration are provided in the available data.

The airframe carries a high-density single-class 190-seat layout configured by an airline, aligning it with short- to medium-haul high-capacity operations. Typical mission profiles for this configuration favor dense domestic or regional trunk routes where seat-mile economics and quick turnaround are prioritized. The powerplant pairing of 2× Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM engines supports fuel-efficient cruise performance at approximately 447 kts and a service ceiling near 39,800 ft, factors important for airline scheduling and route flexibility. Maintenance considerations for this specific aircraft follow A320neo program practices, with airline-configured cabin equipment and high-utilization seating arrangements influencing line maintenance and cabin refurbishment cycles.

The airframe is an example of the Airbus A320-271N, a member of the A320neo family that targets the single-aisle, high-density market by combining updated Pratt & Whitney geared turbofans with improved aerodynamics. With a range of 3,400 nm and seating for 190, it competes in the same market niche as high-density A320ceo/neo variants and competing narrowbodies from other manufacturers. Buyer and charter demand for such an airframe is driven by low unit costs per seat and route density; resale and maintenance considerations reflect adoption of neo-specific engine maintenance programs and the market preference for late-production frames with modern engine types.