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N196US1967 Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-15F

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 19, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Jul 31, 2023.

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198238 ADs may apply27 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Dover, DE
owner city / state
Engine
JT8D-9 SER · 14,500 lb thrust
P & W
Owners
1
since 2023
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
38
confirm with A&P
Service reports
27
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 19, 2026
Last registered owner
Frontera Flight Holdings INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Dover, DE
Certificate issued
Apr 10, 2023
Canceled
Jul 31, 2023
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Dec 22, 1994

We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Airframe & engine

FAA Registry + type data

Airframe

Manufacturer
Mcdonnell Douglas
Model
DC-9-15F
Year
1967
Serial number
47155
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
116
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
A18048

Engine

Make and model
P & W Jt8d-9 Ser
Type
Turbo-jet
Power
14,500 lb thrust

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2023Frontera Flight Holdings INCDover, DE

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 19, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (0)

No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (38)

These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2013-25-12Fuselage Main BulkheadJan 31, 2014Airframe (DC-9-15F)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Alert Service Bulletin A53-144, Revision 2, dated February 23, 1984
2010-23-10McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F Airplanes; and Model…Dec 14, 2010Airframe (DC-9-15F)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-57-223, Revision 1, dated August 13, 2009
2009-15-16McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-9-10 Series Airplanes, DC-9-30 Series Airplanes…Jul 6, 2010Airframe (DC-9-15F)
2009-24-21McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas…Jan 8, 2010Airframe (DC-9-15F)
2009-03-03McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F Airplanes; and Model DC-9-20…Mar 31, 2009Airframe (DC-9-15F)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-28-216, dated March 18, 2008
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2008-18-06McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series…Jan 7, 2009Airframe (DC-9-15F)Only with: Equipped with a tail cone evacuation slide container installed in accordance with STC ST735SO.
2008-12-03Various Transport Category Airplanes Equipped With Auxiliary Fuel Tanks Installed in…Jul 9, 2008Airframe (DC-9-15F)Only with: Equipped with auxiliary fuel tanks installed in accordance with the STCs listed in Table 1 of the AD (e.g., SA4053WE, SA1308NM, SA2970WE, SA5544NM, SA3436NM, and others).
2008-11-15McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 Airplanes; Model DC-9-10 Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-20…Jul 3, 2008Airframe (DC-9-15F)
2007-17-18McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-81…Oct 2, 2007Airframe (DC-9-15F)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-30-097, Revision 2, dated May 27, 2005
2006-21-06McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10 Series Airplanes; DC-9-20 Series Airplanes; DC-9-30…Nov 29, 2006Airframe (DC-9-15F)
2006-18-05McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F Airplanes; Model DC-9-21…Oct 11, 2006Airframe (DC-9-15F)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-24A190, Revision 2, dated October 12, 2004
2006-18-02McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series AirplanesOct 4, 2006Airframe (DC-9-15F)
2006-10-14McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series…Jun 21, 2006Airframe (DC-9-15F)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 717-52-0007, Revision 1 (for Model 717-200 airplanes). Only with: All DC-9, MD-80, MD-88 and MD-90-30 airplanes; Model 717-200 airplanes only as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 717-52-0007, Revision 1.
2006-07-08McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series AirplanesMay 5, 2006Airframe (DC-9-15F)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Service Bulletin 53-168, dated November 17, 1983
2006-06-04McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40 and -50 Series Airplanes, and Model…Apr 20, 2006Airframe (DC-9-15F)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-53-179, Revision 2, dated May 27, 2004
2005-13-18McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10 Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-20 Series Airplanes; Model…Aug 1, 2005Airframe (DC-9-15F)Only with: Equipped with SAFT America Inc. nickel cadmium batteries P/N 021929-000 or P/N 021904-000 manufactured before May 2003.
2004-25-14McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F Airplanes; DC-9-20, DC-9-30…Jan 20, 2005Airframe (DC-9-15F)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-57-222, dated September 18, 2002
2004-18-11McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F Airplanes; and Model DC-9-20…Oct 13, 2004Airframe (DC-9-15F)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-57-225, dated December 10, 2002
2004-07-04McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, DC-9-15F, DC-9-31, DC-9-32, DC-9-32 (VC-9C)…May 5, 2004Airframe (DC-9-15F)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-33A114, Revision 03, dated January 16, 2003
2003-03-15 R1Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category AirplanesDec 22, 2003Airframe (DC-9-15F)
2003-09-07McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes; and DC-9-81…Jun 5, 2003Airframe (DC-9-15F)
2003-03-15Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category AirplanesMar 7, 2003Airframe (DC-9-15F)
2002-26-08McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series…Feb 10, 2003Airframe (DC-9-15F)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-24A189, dated December 12, 2001
2002-26-10McDonnell Douglas DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series AirplanesFeb 10, 2003Airframe (DC-9-15F)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC9-53-277, Revision 01, dated June 16, 1999
2002-26-13McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-11, -12, -13, -14, -15, and -15F Airplanes; Model DC-9-21…Feb 6, 2003Airframe (DC-9-15F)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-24A191, Revision 01, dated January 9, 2002
2002-25-04McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes; and C-9…Jan 17, 2003Airframe (DC-9-15F)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC9-24A171, Revision 01, dated September 21, 1999
2002-21-09McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series AirplanesNov 29, 2002Airframe (DC-9-15F)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-53-290, Revision 01, dated March 15, 2002
2002-04-01McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9, DC-9-80, and C-9 Series Airplanes; Model MD-88 Airplanes…Mar 28, 2002Airframe (DC-9-15F)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletins DC9-32-315 and MD90-32-033, Revision 01, dated October 24, 2000. Only with: Equipped with upper lock links P/N 3914464-1, 3914464-501, or 3914464-503.
2001-20-15McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 Series Airplanes and MD-88 AirplanesOct 26, 2001Airframe (DC-9-15F)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-24A193, dated July 31, 2001
2000-08-18McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 Series Airplanes, and Model MD-88 and MD-90-30 AirplanesJun 13, 2000Airframe (DC-9-15F)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC9-25A357, Revision 02; McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin MD90-25A019
99-08-05 R1McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series AirplanesMay 12, 1999Airframe (DC-9-15F)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC9-53-267, dated October 20, 1997
99-08-05McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series AirplanesMay 12, 1999Airframe (DC-9-15F)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC9-53-267, dated October 20, 1997
98-18-22McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -15, and -30 Series Airplanes, and C-9 (Military)…Oct 20, 1998Airframe (DC-9-15F)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC9-53-276, dated September 30, 1996
98-09-19McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9, DC-9-80, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes, and Model…Jun 3, 1998Airframe (DC-9-15F)Only with: Converted or first production non-regulating shutoff valve AlliedSignal Aerospace P/N 979410-1-1 or 979410-2-1 installed on the engine starter.
97-02-08 R1McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9, DC-9-80 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes, and Model…Mar 4, 1997Airframe (DC-9-15F)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC9-27-300, Revision 02, dated June 29, 1995
97-02-08McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9, DC-9-80 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes, and Model…Mar 4, 1997Airframe (DC-9-15F)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC9-27-300, Revision 02, dated June 29, 1995
96-07-51McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 Series AirplanesApr 15, 1996Airframe (DC-9-15F)Certain serial numbers: DC-9 001–631. Only with: Limited by fuselage numbers 001 through 631 inclusive.
95-02-02McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 and DC-9- 80 Series Airplanes, Model MD-88 Airplanes, and…Feb 21, 1995Airframe (DC-9-15F)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Service Bulletin 53-269, dated August 11, 1994

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (27)

Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.

  • Doors · beam · crackedDec 23, 2020

    DISCREPANCY: DURING C-CHECK AT KDHN A CRACK WAS FOUND ON L1 DOOR AFT BEAM NR 3. CORRECTIVE ACTION: COMMERCIAL JET IN KDHN STOP DRILLED CRACK AND VERIFIED BY NDT. THEY INSTALLED NEW REPAIR DOUBLER AND GUSSET FITTING ON L1 DOOR NR 3 BEAM AFT AREA, IAW DC9 SRM 52-05 FIGURE 85 SHEET 4.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · corrodedDec 23, 2020

    DISCREPANCY: DURING C-CHECK IN KDHN CORROSION WAS FOUND AT FS 724 BETWEEN L27R AND L28R ON FUSELAGE SKIN. CORRECTIVE ACTION: COMMERCIAL JET IN KDHN REMOVED DAMAGED AREA AT FS 724 BETWEEN L27R AND L28R. PERFORMED A HFEC INSPECTION OF THE AREA. THEY INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLERS -69 AND -71 AND FILLER…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · door frame · chafedDec 23, 2020

    DISCREPANCY: DURING C-CHECK IN KDHN THE FORWARD BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT FS 322 CARGO DOOR LOWER JAMB WAS FOUND TO BE CHAFED AT LONGERON 28. CORRECTIVE ACTION: COMMERCIAL JET IN KDHN REMOVED DAMAGED AREA AND PERFORMED A HFEC INSPECTION OF THE AREA. THEY FABRICATED A NEW REPAIR DOUBLER USING .050 THICK…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Landing gear · stiffener · wornJun 24, 2016

    CREW REPORTED: GEAR DOOR OPEN LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER GEAR RETRACTION. RAN THE APPROPRIATE CHECKLIST 5.32.15 IN THE COM. CREW DECLARED EMERGENCY AND ELECTED TO RETURN TO DEPARTURE. THE LANDING GEAR EXTENDED SUCCESSFULLY AND LANDED SAFELY. THE ACFT WAS FLOWN UNDER SPECIAL FLIGHT PERMIT, WITH GEAR…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · position switch · intermittentJun 16, 2016

    CREW REPORTED AFTER GEAR UP LATCH CHECK, THE GEAR DOOR OPEN LIGHT ILLUMINATED. REMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER COM 5.32.15. CONTACTED FLIGHT OPS TO INFORM OF SITUATION AND DIVERTED. CREW DECLARED EMERGENCY. AFTER GEAR EXTENSION 3 GREEN DOWN AND LOCKED LIGHTS WITH EXTINGUISHED GEAR DOOR OPEN LIGHT.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · longeron · crackedApr 9, 2015

    DURING C CHECK, DISCOVERED CRACKED HAT FLANGE AT LONGERON 3L ATTACH POINT ON OTBD FRAME STATION 200. REMOVED DAMAGED SECTION OF LONGERON 3L CRACKED FLANGE AREA FROM FS 189 - 229 & REPAIRED IAW DC-9 SRM CH 53-02 FIG 18 PAGES 49 - 55.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · support bracket · damagedApr 9, 2015

    DURING C CHECK, DISCOVERED MAIN DECK LT SIDE UNDER FLOOR STATION 620 ATTACH SUPPORT BRACKET SPLIT. REMOVED SUPPORT BRACKET IAW 53-20-1. FABRICATED BRACKET IAW DC-9 SRM 53-01 PAGE 13. MATERIAL USED 2024-T3. TREATED & PRIMED IAW DC-9 SRM 51-10-3 PAGE 94. INSTALLED AT STATION 620 IAW DC-9 SRM 53-01.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · seat track · corrodedApr 9, 2015

    DURING C CHECK, DISCOVERED SEAT TRACK FROM STATION 484 - 575 HAS CORROSION BEYOND LIMITS. R & R SEAT TRACK FROM FS 484 - 635, RBL 22 IAW DC-9 SRM CHAPTER 53-08 FIG 4D & 51-30.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · skin · puncturedApr 9, 2015

    DURING C CHECK, DISCOVERED LT INBD LE PUNCTURED. REPAIRED IAW EO7320 0000. REFERENCE FORM 8110-3, DATED 12 16 2014 & DERT-510377-CE. DAMAGE WAS TRIMMED OUT. A REPAIR DOUBLER WAS FABRICATED USING 0.063 THICKNESS, 2024-T3 & INSTALLED IAW SRM 51-40-02.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · support channel · crackedApr 9, 2015

    DURING C CHECK, DISCOVERED AFT PRESS BULKHEAD PAX ENTRY DOOR BOTTOM SUPPORT BEAM CRACKED. INSTALLED AFT BULKHEAD PAX ENTRY DOOR LOWER SUPPORT CHANNEL IAW SRM REFERENCES 51-20-0 PAGE 8-11 PARAGRAPH 5-8 SRM 51-30-7 PAGE 7, 12 - 14 PARAGRAPH 6 & 8 & SRM 51-30-5 PAGE 12 PARAGRAPH 7 B & OM 52-63-1 PAGE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 19, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 19, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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