N147UP2002 Airbus A300F4-622R

Overview

The airframe bearing tail number N147UP is an Airbus-built freighter, model Airbus A300F4-622R (A300-600F), delivered in 2002 with manufacturer serial number 830. This aircraft is owned by United Parcel Service Co, a corporation based in Louisville, KY, US, and is US-registered under the designation US. Operated by United Parcel Service from its Louisville hub, the airframe is configured and maintained for main-deck palletized cargo work. Registry and valuation details beyond ownership and basic configuration are not published.

Operations & Cabin

The aircraft is outfitted in a main-deck freighter palletized (ULD/pallet) configuration optimized for express cargo and typical UPS mission profiles, including short- to medium-haul scheduled freight rotations. Avionics and specific equipment fitment for N147UP follow the standard A300-600F operator fit used by major integrators, supporting routine airline-style flight crew operations from a consolidated maintenance base in Louisville. Typical operational employment emphasizes high-frequency, time-sensitive feeder and trunk routes within the continental U.S. and to nearby international points within the aircraft’s 2,900 nm range. Maintenance considerations focus on two-shift PW4000-series engine upkeep and airframe support consistent with a high-utilization freighter under corporate airline maintenance programs.

Model & Market Context

The Airbus A300F4-622R (A300-600F) occupies a niche as a medium-capacity, twin-engine widebody freighter offering substantial main-deck pallet capability while remaining cost-effective on short- to medium-range missions. Competing models in this payload and range class include converted Boeing 767 freighters and older DC-10/MD-11 freighters, with demand driven by integrator networks and cargo operators seeking reliable, palletized main-deck capacity. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe center on airframe hours, PW4000 engine shop visit cycles, and the logistics of supporting main-deck freighter modifications and ULD handling systems for continued service in express cargo fleets.