N197AN 2001 Boeing 757-223

Overview

This airframe, registered as N197AN, is a Boeing 757-223 built in 2001 with manufacturer serial number 32391. The aircraft is registered in the US and is owned by Aersale Inc (a corporation based in Doral, FL, US), which serves as the operator/home base for this airframe. Notable registry actions include its US registration under corporate ownership; Aersale Inc is recorded as the current owner and operator. The airframe’s maintenance and transaction history reflect its role as a fixed-wing multi-engine asset within corporate and commercial leasing contexts.

Operations & Cabin

This Boeing 757-223 airframe typically operates in a medium- to long-range narrow-body mission profile consistent with its 4,100 nm range and 458 kts cruise speed, capable of transcontinental and extended overwater flights from its Doral, FL, US base. The cabin is configured for 178 seats, supporting high-density passenger layouts suitable for charter or scheduled services under corporate ownership. Avionics and interior-specific equipment for this serial are not published in the provided data; maintenance considerations center on the twin Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4B powerplants and systems common to the 757-200 series. Operator maintenance programs would emphasize engine shop visits, airframe checks for a 2001-built airframe, and compliance with US registry airworthiness directives.

Model & Market Context

The Boeing 757-223 occupies a performance niche as a high-capacity, medium- to long-range narrow-body airliner offering significant payload-range capability relative to contemporaries. With twin RB211-535E4B engines delivering 43,500 lbf each and a service ceiling of 42,000 ft, it competes functionally with similarly sized jets in charter and thin long-haul markets. Buyer and charter demand for a 2001-built airframe like N197AN is influenced by seating capacity (178), range (4,100 nm), and engine maintenance status; resale and maintenance considerations typically focus on engine life limits, inspection history, and the airframe’s certified configurations.