FR 732 Question

I see your point but I maintain my argument – lots of 3rd world operators are flying 4th or 5th hand planes that are poorly maintained, therefore need parts often, therefore parts from a well maintaned aircraft are in high demand. There were lots of first generation 737-200 produced but the condition of them now means high maintenance. Remember the 737-200 differs quite significantly from the 300/400/500 series.

I also see your point, but the fact is 732 parts are not scarce. Whilst there are large amounts of 732s sitting out in the desert that are past there best and will not fly again, the parts are still there, and individually are usable and are in generally good condition.

The demand is pretty average really (nowhere near as high as for New Generation aircraft)

Well that’s obvious, because there are loads more ‘more reputable’ companies out there that can’t get away with old fleets, which need more parts because they need repairing more often, so costs will go up due to the higher demand.

Remember the 737-200 differs quite significantly from the 300/400/500 series.

Some parts are the same, especially the early 737-500s but yes they are different.

Hmm not really, I’d say out of all the aircraft produced 737 parts would be in the greatest abundance. There are loads of them being parted out all across the world.

I see your point but I maintain my argument – lots of 3rd world operators are flying 4th or 5th hand planes that are poorly maintained, therefore need parts often, therefore parts from a well maintaned aircraft are in high demand. There were lots of first generation 737-200 produced but the condition of them now means high maintenance. Remember the 737-200 differs quite significantly from the 300/400/500 series.

Not really, because there is a huge supply of them to the market. The demand is pretty average really (nowhere near as high as for New Generation aircraft) and as such the price is going to remain largely low to average.

but they would fetch a quite high price considering the 737-200s are popular in S.E Asia,, Africa and S. America

I think some are being salvaged for parts – high resale value due to the age of the plane.

Hmm not really, I’d say out of all the aircraft produced 737 parts would be in the greatest abundance. There are loads of them being parted out all across the world.

I think some are being salvaged for parts – high resale value due to the age of the plane.

Some are being scrapped, some may well find a new owner. I think South America was being talked about at one point. At least one of the first retirees ended up in Indonesia.

Autodirect Aviation (USA) according to Jethros, but I don’t know what they are doing with them – scrapping or flying.