N152UP2003 Airbus A300F4-622R

Overview

This airframe, registered as N152UP, is an Airbus freighter built in 2003 with manufacturer serial number 835. It is an Airbus A300F4-622R (A300-600F) originally assembled by Airbus and is recorded on the U.S. registry (US) under corporate ownership of United Parcel Service Co, located in Louisville, KY, US. Delivered in 2003 to UPS, the aircraft has remained in cargo service with that operator and has been maintained to airline freighter standards under the carrier’s continuing maintenance program. Registry entries and operator base records indicate continuous commercial freighter operations rather than conversion or storage events.

Operations & Cabin

The airframe is equipped in a main-deck palletised freighter configuration consistent with the A300-600F family, supporting ~15-21 main-deck pallet positions depending on operator fit and restraint systems. Typical mission profiles for this registration under United Parcel Service Co include medium-haul cargo routes originating from its Louisville hub, optimized for high-density freight lanes within the carrier’s network. Avionics and systems fit are those standard to the A300-600F series as operated by large integrators, and maintenance considerations emphasize freighter loading cycles, main-deck floor reinforcement, and life-limited component tracking. The aircraft’s registered status in the United States and corporate ownership imply continued adherence to FAA airworthiness directives and scheduled heavy checks.

Model & Market Context

The Airbus A300F4-622R (A300-600F) occupies a niche as a widebody, medium-range freighter offering robust main-deck pallet capacity and twin-engine efficiency relative to older four-engine types. With a range of 2,620 nm and cruise of 450 kts, it competes in operations with other widebody freighters for regional and transcontinental feeder work. Market demand among integrators remains focused on reliability and payload-floor capability; resale considerations for this airframe include remaining structural fatigue life, maintenance status under UPS stewardship, and the availability of replacement PW4158 engines and parts.