N965CE

This airframe, registered as N965CE, is a McDonnell Douglas MD-83 built in 1992 with serial number 53079. It is owned by ARCTIC ONE LLC, a corporation based in Fairbanks, AK, US, and operates as a converted SF freighter; the type is specifically listed as McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (SF freighter conversion). The aircraft’s registry reflects its transition from passenger configuration to a main-deck freighter, a notable modification recorded in its operational history. Condition and valuation details are not published for this specific airframe.

The cabin of this airframe has been reconfigured as a main-deck freighter (converted MD-83SF), equipped with cargo handling equipment and provision for pallet/ULD carriage on the main deck while retaining a cockpit arranged for two crew. Typical mission profiles for this configuration emphasize medium-range freight operations that exploit the aircraft’s approximately 2,550 nm range and robust cruise capability of 472 kts. The owner/operator base in Fairbanks, AK suggests operation into regional and continental routes where main-deck palletized cargo capability is required. As a converted freighter, the aircraft’s operational considerations focus on cargo loading systems, structural alteration records, and continued certification of its freighter modifications.

The MD-83 airframe, in this instance converted to an SF freighter, occupies a performance niche for medium-range, single-aisle jet freighters that balance cruise speed (472 kts) and usable range (2,550 nm). Competing models in the freighter-conversion market are other narrowbody types adapted for main-deck palletized freight; demand tends to favour airframes with documented conversions and clear maintenance histories. Given the airframe’s 1992 build year and conversion status, typical buyer and operator considerations include lifecycle maintenance of legacy systems, the economic implications of Pratt & Whitney JT8D-219 engine operation, and the residual value tied to certified freighter configuration.