Boeing 757-200 (757-223) · N963CA · American Airlines

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Boeing 757-200 (757-223)

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RegistrationUSN963CA
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OperatorAmerican Airlines
2operators
3incidents
0accidents
8logbook years
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Boeing 757-200 (757-223) built in 2001 in Renton. Operates for American Airlines. Previously flew for National Airlines.

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Aging · 25 years · ≈ 82,500 flight hours (approx.)
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Technical data

ManufacturerBoeing
Engines2×
PropulsionJet
Built inRenton, Washington (EE. UU.)
OwnerAmerican Airlines
MSN32381
VerificationIdentity verified against the official register of FAA (United States) · Oct 8, 2026

The model · Boeing 757

Figures for the 757-200 variant, the most representative of the family

Length47.3 m155 ft
Wingspan38.1 m125 ft
Height13.6 m44 ft
Range7,251 km3,915 NMWith a typical passenger load
Cruise speed850 km/h459 ktMach 0.80
Service ceiling12,800 m41,995 ftIt flies above Everest (1.4 times its height)
Maximum take-off weight115,893 kg255,500 lb
Maximum payload57,452 kg126,660 lbIts 200 passengers with baggage would weigh about 20.0 t; the rest is fuel and cargo
Typical capacity200 passengersUp to 239 in a high-density layout
Endurance8 h 32 minAt cruise speed, non-stop

The type first flew in 1982 (44 years ago) · About 1,050 units built · Production ended in 2004

Figures for the type, not for this particular aircraft: each variant and each configuration changes something. They are shown in both systems used in aviation.

Flight logbook

Year-by-year activity · source BTS (EE. UU.)

2020
American Airlines · 141 flights during the year · base Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Main route of the year: Miami (MIA) → Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
2019
American Airlines · 633 flights during the year · base Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Main route of the year: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) → Philadelphia (PHL)
2018
American Airlines · 391 flights during the year · base Miami (MIA)
Main route of the year: Miami (MIA) → Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
50 days inactive
2010
PSA Airlines · 1,471 flights during the year · base Detroit (DTW)
Main route of the year: Boston (BOS) → Washington (DCA)
2009
PSA Airlines · 1,321 flights during the year · base New York (JFK)
Main route of the year: New York (LGA) → Raleigh/Durham (RDU)
2008
PSA Airlines · 1,453 flights during the year · base Cincinnati (CVG)
Main route of the year: Washington (DCA) → Boston (BOS)
2007
PSA Airlines · 1,739 flights during the year · base Cincinnati (CVG)
Main route of the year: Boston (BOS) → Baltimore (BWI)
2006
PSA Airlines · 1,553 flights during the year · base Cincinnati (CVG)
Main route of the year: Cincinnati (CVG) → Greensboro/High Point (GSO)
No reliable logbook records exist for this aircraft before 2006.

Aircraft chronology

2001
Built
Assembled by Boeing in Renton, Washington (USA).
May 21, 2001
Delivered to American Airlines
Delivered to American Airlines as N187AN.
Aug 12, 2011
Incident at New York
On August 12, 2011, the Boeing 757 223/W aircraft (registration N187AN), operated by American Airlines, was involved in an incident at New York. Source: American Airlines.
Source: American Airlines
Nov 4, 2012
Incident at Bangor
On November 4, 2012, the Boeing 757 223/W aircraft (registration N187AN), operated by American Airlines, was involved in an incident at Bangor. Source: American Airlines.
Source: American Airlines
Aug 24, 2015
Incident
On August 24, 2015, the Boeing 757 223/W aircraft (registration N187AN), operated by American Airlines, was involved in an incident due to an electrical system failure in cruise. Source: the TSB (Canada).
Source: TSB
Feb 22, 2021
Transferred to AerSale Inc.
Transferred to AerSale Inc..
Jul 1, 2021
Transferred to National Airlines
Transferred to National Airlines.

Operators

2001-05-21
Registration N187AN
2021-02-22
Registration N187AN
2021-07-01
Registration N963CA

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BibTeX

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