N170UP2006 Airbus A300F4-622R

Overview

This airframe, registered as N170UP, is an Airbus freighter of type Airbus A300F4-622R (A300-600F) built in 2006 with manufacturer serial number 0865. The airframe is owned by United Parcel Service Co, a corporation based in Louisville, KY, US, and carries a US registration. The record for this specific aircraft reflects its factory freighter configuration and corporate ownership; no other ownership transfers or notable registry actions are published in the provided data. Condition and valuation details are not published in the supplied dataset.

Operations & Cabin

The airframe is outfitted in a factory freighter main-deck cargo configuration consistent with the Airbus A300F4-622R designation, providing purpose-built capacity for unit load devices and bulk cargo on the main deck. Typical mission profiles for this aircraft under its corporate owner include medium- to long-range cargo routes within continental and transcontinental North American networks, operated from the owner’s hub in Louisville, Kentucky. Avionics fit and detailed equipment lists are not published in the provided data; maintenance considerations focus on freighter-configured structural and systems checks typical of high-utilization express carriers. Unique amenities for crew beyond standard freighter provisions are not specified.

Model & Market Context

The Airbus A300F4-622R (A300-600F) sits within the widebody, medium-to-long-range freighter niche, offering a balance of payload and range exemplified by a 4,050 nm range and cruise at 450 kts. Powered by twin Pratt & Whitney PW4158 engines delivering 58,000 lbf each, the type competes with other medium widebody freighters in secondary markets and charter operations. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe center on airframe cycle/flight-hour accumulation, engineShopVisit histories, and the demand from freight operators seeking factory freighter conversions, this specific unit’s factory freighter status simplifies operator integration but requires adherence to cargo-centric maintenance regimes.