N985CM

The airframe bearing tail number N985CM is an Airbus A321-231 built in 2004 with manufacturer's serial number 1928. It is recorded as owned by Cargo Aircraft Management Inc, a corporation based in Wilmington, OH, US, and is listed on the United States register. The aircraft is configured as a freighter following a passenger-to-freighter conversion and is maintained for cargo operations with crew-only accommodations on the main deck. Registry details identify the type as a fixed-wing multi-engine transport manufactured by Airbus S.A.S..

This specific A321-231 is outfitted as a freighter (P2F) with a main deck freight conversion and retains only the necessary crew positions, indicating the absence of passenger seating and cabin services. Typical mission profiles for this conversion-class airframe include short- to medium-range cargo routes within the aircraft’s approximately 2,900 nm capability, operating at cruise speeds near 470 knots and up to a service ceiling of 39,000 ft. Operational control and base activities are associated with Cargo Aircraft Management Inc in Wilmington, Ohio, and the aircraft’s US registration supports operations under United States civil aviation oversight. Maintenance considerations reflect freighter conversion practices such as reinforced flooring, cargo handling systems, and adapted avionics suites suited for dedicated freight operations.

The Airbus A321-231 belongs to the A320 family niche that balances single-aisle efficiency with increased payload capacity when converted to freighter configuration. Its IAE V2533-A5 propulsion provides thrust ratings suited to regional and transcontinental freight tasks within the stated range and performance envelope. In the market, P2F A321s attract operators seeking modern single-aisle freighters that fill gaps between smaller turboprops and larger widebody freighters, with demand influenced by fuel efficiency, commonality with passenger A320-series logistics, and lifecycle maintenance histories tied to individual airframe serials such as 1928.