N996HT

The airframe bearing tail number N996HT is a Boeing 757-231 built by Boeing in 1999, manufacturer serial number 30339. It is registered in the US and owned by the corporation AERO MICRONESIA DBA, based in Honolulu, HI, US, which is the documented operator/home base for this specific airframe. Registry records for this airframe reflect its corporate ownership and U.S. registration; no alternative operators or previous owners are published in the supplied data. The type is a fixed-wing multi-engine transport configured for 178 seats and designed for medium- to long-range operations.

The airframe’s seating count of 178 indicates a single-aisle passenger layout typical of a dense short- to medium-haul configuration used by charter and scheduled operators alike. With a maximum operating ceiling of 42,000 ft and a cruise speed of 458 kts, its mission profile suits transoceanic and long overwater sectors within its 3,920 nm range capability—consistent with operations out of its documented base in Honolulu, HI. The powerplant pairing of two Pratt & Whitney PW2037 engines supports thrust of 37,530 lbf each, reflecting a standard thrust rating for the 757-200-series; specific avionics fit, cabin amenities, and maintenance status for this airframe are not published in the supplied data.

The Boeing 757-231 airframe represented by N996HT belongs to the 757 family, which occupies a performance niche between single-aisle narrowbodies and larger widebodies, offering notable range and payload capability for its size. Comparable models in market consideration have historically included re-engined or larger narrowbodies, but the 757 retains demand for transoceanic charters and high-density routes. Maintenance considerations for this serial (S/N 30339, 1999 build) align with typical mid-life airframe and engine program requirements; resale and operator demand are influenced by seating density (178), range (3,920 nm), and the corporate U.S. registry.