Boeing / 1991

N936CA

Boeing 747-446 (BCF converted freighter) (BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter))

At a glance

Aircraft Overview

1991

Year Manufactured

N936CA

Registration Number

25308

Serial Number

490

Max Passengers

7260 NM

Range

504 MPH

Max Speed

15 Hours

Duration of Flight

45000 ft

Service Ceiling

Over 20,000lbs

Aircraft Class

AC SPE 8 LLC

Ownership

Orlando, FL, US

Location

ACFC26

Mode-S Code

US

Registration Country

Jul 14, 2021

Certificate Issued

Sep 7, 2016

Airworthiness Date

Jul 31, 2028

Reg. Expiration

History

Safety Record

N936CA

None found

History

Ownership History

10 Records
  1. AA
    Current Owner2021-11-04

    AC SPE 8 LLC: Last FAA registration action listing AC SPE 8 LLC as registered owner; U.S. registration active.

  2. NP
    2021-09-24

    National Airlines: Returned to service/entered National Airlines fleet (took N936CA registration around this period).

  3. GO
    2016-01-14

    Global SuperTanker Services: Acquired converted 747 and outfitted as Supertanker (registered N744ST for firefighting operations).

  4. EN
    2012-02-23

    Evergreen International Airlines: Delivered as a Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) and operated in cargo role (registration N492EV).

  5. JC
    1991-11-11

    Japan Airlines: Delivered new to Japan Airlines as JA8086 in passenger configuration.

  6. JJ
    Historical

    Japan Airlines (JA8086)

  7. AI
    Historical

    AerSale Inc

  8. EN
    Historical

    Evergreen International Airlines (N492EV)

  9. GN
    Historical

    Global SuperTanker Services (N744ST)

  10. NA
    Historical

    National Airlines

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Boeing 747-446 (BCF converted freighter) (BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter))

Overview

1991 BOEING 747-446 (BCF). Registered owner: AC SPE 8 LLC, Orlando, FL. Airworthiness class: Standard/Transport. Serial number 25308. Mode S: ACFC26. Certificate issued 2021-07-14; airworthiness 2016-09-07; last action 2021-11-04; registration expiry listed 2028-07-31 (FAA).

Specifications

  • Engines: 4x GE CF6-80C2B1F (57160 lbf each)
  • Range: 7260 nm
  • Cruise: 492 kts
  • Seats: 490
  • Ceiling: 45000 ft

Operations & Cabin

BCF converted freighter (main-deck cargo configuration) Freighter main-deck cargo layout (BCF conversion); no passenger cabin configuration

Model & Market Context

This entry covers airframe N936CA, a Boeing production serial 25308 completed in 1991. The airframe is a Boeing 747-446 that has been modified to a Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) configuration, and is registered in the US. Ownership is recorded to AC SPE 8 LLC, a corporate owner located in Orlando, FL, US, which represents the most specific ownership data published for this tail number; other registry actions and operator transitions are not published. Condition and valuation specifics for this individual airframe are not published in the supplied data.

The main-deck cabin for N936CA is listed as a BCF converted freighter, indicating a primary cargo configuration established through Boeing’s conversion program; details of galley, crew rest, or passenger accommodations beyond the stated seating capacity are not published. Avionics fit and specific systems modifications for this airframe are not published in the provided data. The corporate owner is located in Orlando, FL, US, which represents the known administrative base for ownership; the operational base, operator identity, route structure, and maintenance schedule for this particular aircraft are not published. Any unique amenities or bespoke modifications beyond the standard BCF main-deck cargo configuration are not published.

This airframe is a member of the Boeing 747-400 series lineage, represented here by the Boeing 747-446 (BCF converted freighter) designation and original Boeing manufacture. With four high-thrust GE CF6-80C2B1F engines rated at 57,160 lbf each, the platform combines long-range capability—7,260 nm—with high subsonic cruise performance—492 kts—and a certified ceiling of 45,000 ft. The listed seating of 490 reflects the large-capacity baseline of the series prior to conversion; market, resale, and maintenance considerations specific to this converted freighter airframe are not published in the supplied dataset.