N979AN

The airframe registered as N979AN is a Boeing 737-823 (737-800 Next Generation) completed in 2009 with manufacturer serial number 29568. It is owned by American Airlines, Inc. and is recorded as a U.S. registry aircraft with domicile linked to Fort Worth, TX, US; operator and home-base functions are therefore associated with American's mainline network. The type and serial tie this airframe into the NG production run manufactured by Boeing, and its registration status is listed as US. Valuation and current condition data for this specific airframe are Not published.

The aircraft is configured in a mainline two-class passenger layout with approximately 162 seats, reflecting American Airlines' typical short- to medium-haul domestic and near-international mission profiles. Avionics and systems fit are consistent with the Boeing 737-800 Next Generation standard items, supporting typical airline operational cycles and integration with American's fleet maintenance programs. With a cruise speed of 444 kts and a range of 3,115 nm, the airframe is routinely applied on domestic transcontinental sectors and shorter international hops from its Fort Worth-aligned operating base. Maintenance considerations mirror those of in-service CFM56-7B-powered 737-800s, including scheduled shop visits and engine-specific TBO and inspections.

The Boeing 737-823 (737-800 NG) occupies the narrow-body single-aisle segment optimized for short- to medium-range high-frequency airline operations, offering a balance of capacity (here, 162 seats) and operating economics. Competing models include later-generation narrow-bodies and larger single-aisle types, but the 737-800 family remains in strong demand for replacement and fleet commonality reasons among major carriers. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe hinge on the widespread support network for the CFM56-7B engines and the platform's established aftermarket, with implications for lifecycle cost and operator transition.