N953NK

This airframe, registered as N953NK, is an Airbus A320-271N built in 2022 with manufacturer serial number 10686. The aircraft is owned by Spirit Airlines LLC (a corporation based in Dania Beach, FL, US) and is operated from that corporate base; the airframe was entered on the US registry under Spirit Airlines LLC. The registration and recent build year indicate a relatively new, low-cycle example within its model line, with ownership and home-base stability reported by the operator.

The cabin of this specific A320-271N is fitted in a single-class high-density configuration with 182 total seats, arranged as 8 Big Front seats + 174 deluxe leather economy seats, reflecting a high-capacity, short- to medium-haul commercial mission profile. Typical operations for this airframe favor dense, point-to-point routes within its 3,500 nm range and cruise at approximately 450 kts, operating up to a service ceiling of 39,000 ft. Avionics fitment and maintenance cycles are consistent with the airframe’s new-build status and the operator’s fleet procedures; maintenance considerations prioritize high-utilization turn schedules and component support for the Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM engines. Cabin amenities emphasize seat density and leather trim rather than multi-class service.

As an A320neo-family derivative, the Airbus A320-271N configuration represented by N953NK targets high-density, short- to medium-range scheduled airline operations with efficient turbofan powerplants producing 27,075 lbf each. The aircraft’s specifications—182 seats, 3,500 nm range, and modern geared turbofan engines—position it for operators prioritizing unit-cost efficiency and commonality with single-aisle fleets. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect its recent manufacture in 2022 and corporate ownership by Spirit Airlines LLC, factors that typically support robust records and predictable transferability within the US registry.