N920UP

This airframe, registered as N920UP, is a Boeing-built Boeing 727-200C (converted freighter) completed in 1968 with manufacturer serial number 19873. The airframe has been listed under the ownership of United Parcel Service Co. (a corporation based in Louisville, KY, US), a change that defines its long-term mission as a dedicated cargo transport. The aircraft's registration is US, and its configuration has been modified from passenger service into a converted freighter cabin to support palletized cargo operations. Condition and valuation specifics are not published in the supplied data, but the combination of age, conversion status and continued corporate ownership indicates ongoing operational use rather than retirement.

The aircraft operates in a converted freighter (cargo) configuration with a cabin reworked to accommodate cargo pallets and containers rather than passenger seating; exact cargo capacity figures are not published in the provided data. Typical mission profiles for this airframe reflect short- to medium-range freight lanes consistent with its 2,600 nm range and a cruise speed near 450 kts, supporting intrastate, regional and transcontinental rotations within the operator’s network. Avionics fit and specific interior handling equipment are not detailed in the supplied information, though maintenance considerations for this single airframe would prioritize older airframe corrosion inspections and the lifecycle management of the three TAY 651-54 turbofan engines. Based at the owner’s Louisville location in a corporate freight environment, the airframe’s operational tempo is shaped by UPS scheduling and cargo demand.

The Boeing 727-200C (converted freighter) sits within a family of tri-jet narrow-body transports adapted for cargo work, occupying a niche for operators who require robust short- to medium-range payload performance. Competing options in the market typically include other converted narrow-body freighters; buyer and charter demand for such an aged, converted 727 is heavily influenced by available maintenance records and the cost of keeping legacy three-engine systems airworthy. Resale and maintenance considerations for this specific serial (19873) emphasize engine life, structural integrity after decades of service, and the economics of operating a small fleet element within a large corporate operator.