N184SK 1997 Boeing 747-400

Overview

This airframe, registered as N184SK, is a Boeing 747-400 built in 1997 with manufacturer serial number 28284. It is a member of the 747-430 series manufactured by BOEING and is registered in the US. Ownership is recorded to Bank of Utah Trustee, a corporate trustee located in Salt Lake City, UT, US, which has been the registered owner in civil registry records; operator and home base activity is recorded from the same region. Notable registry actions include standard US registration under the trustee ownership; valuation and condition highlights are Not published.

Operations & Cabin

As a 747-400 series airframe, this specific shipline typically features the widebody four-class or high-density two-class layouts common to passenger and combi conversions; exact seat counts and interior fit for N184SK are Not published. Avionics on the 747-430 generally include a two-crew glass cockpit typical of late-1990s Boeing long-haul aircraft, supporting extended-range oceanic operations up to its published cruise of 490 kts and service ceiling of 43,000 ft. Operationally the airframe is suited to transcontinental and intercontinental routes within its maximum range of 7,260 nm and would be maintained under standard heavy-airframe checks for four-engine widebodies with CF6-80C2 series powerplants. Unique maintenance considerations for this specific aircraft follow the 747-400 fleet norms, including attention to high-cycle structural items and CF6 engine shop visit histories.

Model & Market Context

The Boeing 747-400 (747-430 series) occupies the large, long-range, high-capacity segment, offering substantial payload and range compared with twin-aisle competitors. It historically competes with high-capacity derivatives of the Airbus A340 family and, in later secondary markets, with upgauged twinjets for capacity efficiency. Buyer and charter demand for individual airframes like N184SK depends heavily on maintenance status, engine shop visits, and conversion potential; four-engine widebody resale and upkeep considerations remain significant cost drivers for operators and lessors.