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Boeing B737-800SF Freighter Aircraft for Sale

Boeing B737-800SF Freighter Available for Acquisition

Boeing 737-800SF freighter aircraft for sale with cargo conversion | SkyCrest Aviation

SkyCrest Aviation is offering a 2002 Boeing 737-800SF freighter aircraft for sale, configured as an AEI 12-pallet freighter and powered by CFM56-7B26 engines. 

The aircraft is suitable for cargo airlines, ACMI operators, lessors and logistics companies seeking narrow-body freighter capacity for regional and medium-haul operations. 

The aircraft has 60,500 flight hours and 24,500 flight cycles.  

If you are seeking to buy a Boeing B737 Cargo aircraft, evaluate current B737 market availability, or review additional cargo aircraft opportunities, including Airbus A320 freighters, SkyCrest Aviation provides structured access to available inventory and transaction support.

Aircraft Overview

Boeing B737-800SF Freighter

  • Aircraft Type: Boeing B737-800SF 
  • Year of Manufacture: 2002 
  • Configuration: AEI 12-Pallet Freighter 
  • Engines: CFM56-7B26 (~4,000 – 7,500 Cycles to first LLP Limiter)
  • Airframe: Approximately 60,500 flight hours and 24,500 cycles since new
  • APU: GTCP131-9B 
  • Autoland: CAT III 
  • ADS-B: ADS-B Out 
  • 8Y/12Y check completed in February 2025, with detailed technical records available for review by qualified buyers.  

The aircraft is maintained in strong operational condition, with a recent 8Y/12Y heavy maintenance check completed in 2025 and the landing gear overhauled in 2019, helping to reduce near-term maintenance exposure. 

AEI 12-Pallet Cargo Configuration

The aircraft is configured with an AEI B737-800SF 12-pallet cargo layout, making it suitable for express freight, e-commerce, general cargo and regional cargo networks. 

The forward supernumerary area includes five seats, a forward lavatory and galley, with additional configuration details available within the aircraft technical documentation.  

Boeing 737-800SF Freighter Cargo Conversion Features

  • Main Deck Cargo Door: Hydraulically operated 86 in (H) × 137 in (W) 
  • Main Deck Capacity: 12 pallet positions, including 11 full-height 88 in × 125 in ULD positions + 1 additional pallet/ULD position 
  • Typical Maximum Payload: Up to approximately 23.9 tonnes / 52,700 lb 
  • Main Deck Cargo Volume: Approximately 5,012 ft³ / 142 m³ 
  • Low-profile 1.25 in Ancra International cargo loading system 
  • Reinforced cargo floor structure with new floor beams installed aft of the wing box 
  • 9G rigid cargo / smoke barrier with sliding door 
  • Main deck and lower decks converted to Class E cargo compartments 
  • One-minute main deck smoke detection system 
  • Lower-lobe fire suppression retained 
  • Industry-standard ULD compatibility including AAA, AEP/AEH, AKE/LD3 and AYY 
  • Independent high-reliability 28VDC hydraulic cargo door system 
  • 5 supernumerary seats retained 
  • Approved for blended winglet and split-scimitar winglet aircraft  

The aircraft incorporates a reinforced freighter floor structure, dedicated Ancra cargo loading system, large hydraulically operated main deck cargo door and optimized 12-position freighter configuration, supporting efficient cargo handling and high aircraft utilisation. 

Boeing 737-800SF freighter for sale through SkyCrest Aviation showing 12-pallet main deck cargo configuration

Why Consider the Boeing B737-800SF?

The Boeing 737-800SF is a practical narrowbody freighter platform for operators requiring dedicated cargo capacity. 

Typical applications include: 

  • ACMI cargo operations
  • Express parcel operations 
  • E-commerce freight 
  • Regional cargo services 
  • General cargo 
  • Postal operations 
  • Time-critical freight 

The 737NG platform and CFM56-7B engine family also make the aircraft relevant to operators already familiar with Boeing 737 fleets. 

Boeing B737-800SF Aircraft for Lessors & Aviation Investors

For lessors, private equity platforms, and aviation investors, the A320-232 Freighter represents one of the most liquid narrowbody aircraft asset classes. 

Key considerations include:   

  • Strong lease placement demand across multiple regions 
  • Proven remarketing track record 
  • Broad operator pool 
  • Secondary market resilience 
  • Portfolio diversification within short- and medium-haul networks 

SkyCrest Aviation supports structured portfolio acquisitions, secondary market sourcing, and asset-level transaction execution.

Boeing B737 Aircraft Acquisition & Support

As part of our Aircraft Sales & Acquisitions platform, SkyCrest Aviation provides: 

  • Aircraft sourcing and shortlist advisory 
  • Access to off-market B737 freighter aircraft opportunities 
  • Technical status coordination and documentation review 
  • Pre-buy inspection oversight 
  • Delivery condition negotiation 
  • Closing, transfer, and export coordination 
  • Market insight into B737 freighter values and liquidity 

Our objective is to reduce transaction friction while aligning technical, commercial, and contractual components of each B737 acquisition. 

Boeing B737 Freighter Aircraft for Sale

Contact SkyCrest Aviation to discuss current and upcoming Boeing B737-800 Freighter availability, technical documentation, aircraft acquisition opportunities and cargo fleet expansion requirements. 

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