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N208US1968 Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-32F

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Jun 21, 2023.

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (Feb 1989)41 ADs may apply41 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Xxx, OK
owner city / state
Engine
UNKNOWN ENG
Ama/Expr
Owners
1
on record
NTSB events
1
1989
ADs may apply
41
confirm with A&P
Service reports
41
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
Individual owner
City, state
Xxx, OK
Canceled
Jun 21, 2023
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Oct 23, 1981

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-9-32F
Year
1968
Serial number
47220
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
A1B18E

Engine

Make and model
Ama/Expr Unknown Eng
Type
Turbo-jet

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

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. until 2023Individual ownerXxx, OK

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (1)

Accident

Feb 9, 1989 · Salt Lake City, UT

IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE CAPTAIN (PILOT-IN-COMMAND) AND HIS IMPROPER USE OF THE PORTABLE OXYGEN SYSTEM, WHICH RESULTED IN HIS INCAPACITATION DUE TO HYPOXIA. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT BY COMPANY MAINTENANCE BY FAILING TO REINSTALL THE AFT PRESSURE BULKHEAD HATCH (INSPECTION DOOR) AND POOR CREW COORDINATION.

Injuries
Fatal
Report
FTW89MA047

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for FTW89MA047)

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (41)

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-9-32F)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Alert Service Bulletin A53-144, Revision 2, dated February 23, 1984
2010-25-04McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series Airplanes…Jan 11, 2011Airframe (DC-9-32F)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletins DC9-28-212 and MD90-28-010, both Revision 1, dated June 16, 2009
2010-23-10McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F Airplanes; and Model…Dec 14, 2010Airframe (DC-9-32F)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-9-32F)
2010-10-20McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series AirplanesJun 21, 2010Airframe (DC-9-32F)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-28-227, dated April 23, 2009
Show all 41 ADs
ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2009-24-21McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas…Jan 8, 2010Airframe (DC-9-32F)
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-9-32F)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-28-216, dated March 18, 2008
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-9-32F)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-9-32F)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-9-32F)
2007-17-18McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-81…Oct 2, 2007Airframe (DC-9-32F)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-9-32F)
2006-18-05McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F Airplanes; Model DC-9-21…Oct 11, 2006Airframe (DC-9-32F)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-9-32F)
2006-13-18McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-31, DC-9-32, DC-9-32F, DC-9-33F, DC-9-34, and DC-9-34F…Aug 9, 2006Airframe (DC-9-32F)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-28-214, dated December 16, 2005
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-9-32F)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-9-32F)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-9-32F)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-9-32F)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-9-32F)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-9-32F)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-9-32F)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-9-32F)
2003-09-07McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes; and DC-9-81…Jun 5, 2003Airframe (DC-9-32F)
2003-03-15Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category AirplanesMar 7, 2003Airframe (DC-9-32F)
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-9-32F)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-9-32F)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-9-32F)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-9-32F)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-9-32F)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-9-32F)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-9-32F)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-24A193, dated July 31, 2001
2001-11-01McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-32 Series Airplanes Modified Per Supplemental Type…Jul 5, 2001Airframe (DC-9-32F)Serial numbers per Hexcel Service Bulletin 110000-25-001, dated March 31, 2000. Only with: Modified per Hexcel Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA4371NM.
2000-08-18McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 Series Airplanes, and Model MD-88 and MD-90-30 AirplanesJun 13, 2000Airframe (DC-9-32F)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-9-32F)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-9-32F)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC9-53-267, dated October 20, 1997
98-09-19McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9, DC-9-80, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes, and Model…Jun 3, 1998Airframe (DC-9-32F)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-9-32F)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-9-32F)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-9-32F)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-9-32F)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 (41)

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.

  • Fuselage · skin panel · corrodedSep 25, 2018

    DURING C-CHECK AT KSFB, CORROSION WAS DISCOVERED ON SKIN AT STA 1114, LONGERON 18R. MAINTENANCE AT KSFB. REMOVED AND REPLACED LOWER SKIN FROM STA 1087-1121, LONGERON 18R-23R. REMOVED AND REINSTALLED MIDDLE SKIN FROM LONGERON 15R-18R. REMOVED AND REINSTALLED UPPER SKIN FROM LONGERON 11R-15R.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · landing gear · malfunctionedFeb 25, 2016

    DURING APPROACH, GEAR HANDLE PLACED IN DOWN POSITION. NOSE LANDING GEAR LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE GREEN. CYCLED GEAR, NOSE GEAR LIGHT STILL DID NOT ILLUMINATE GREEN. DECLARED EMERGENCY AND RAN COM EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION PROCEDURE. NOSE GEAR LIGHT STILL DID NOT ILLUMINATE GREEN. UNABLE TO VISUALLY…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine oil · line · failedMay 11, 2013

    CREW REPORTED POST V1 & JUST INTO ROTATION, MASTER CAUTION ILLUMINATED FOR LT OIL PRESSURE LOW. DECISION MADE TO LEAVE MLG DOWN. OIL PRESSURE LOW & QTY DECREASING, NORMAL CHECKLIST COMPLETED & ABNORMAL CHECKLIST LEADING TO A PRECAUTIONARY SHUTDOWN. CREW ELECTED TO CONTINUE WITHOUT SHUTTING DOWN…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Stabilizers · spar · crackedMay 6, 2013

    DURING C-CHECK X-RAY INSPECTION, MX DISCOVERED THE LT ELEVATOR FRONT SPAR CRACKED OUT OF LIMITS. MX AT YIP R & R THE LT ELEVATOR WITH A SERVICEABLE PART IAW MM 27-30-2.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · window frame · crackedMay 6, 2013

    DURING INSPECTION IAW AD 2002-21-09, 2 EACH .5" CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED IN THE CENTER FRAME OF THE COCKPIT WINDOW SILL. MX R & R THE COCKPIT WINDOW SILL CENTER FRAME WITH NEW IAW SB 53-290 R3, DWG SR09530268, SRM 51-30-2 AND 51-30-5.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · web · corrodedMay 6, 2013

    DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, MX DISCOVERED THE LOWER AFT CARGO BAY CENTERLINE WEB CORRODED AT BS 996. MX REPAIRED IAW SRM 53-01, FIG 2 SHEET 3 AND EA 96-51-02 R3.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · corrodedMay 6, 2013

    DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, MX DISCOVERED THE LOWER AFT CARGO BAY SKIN CORRODED AT BS 756, LONGERON 27L 29R. MX REPAIRED IAW EA 13-53-321 AND DER DWG 53-13118-1, 8110-3, DATED 3/19/13.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Stabilizers · sleeve · crackedMay 6, 2013

    DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, MX DISCOVERED BOTH LT AND RT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER HINGE BOLT SLEEVES CRACKED. MX R & R SLEEVES IAW AMM 55-10-0.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · longeron · corrodedMay 6, 2013

    DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, MX DISCOVERED LONGERON END SHOVEL CORRODED IN THE LOWER AFT CARGO BAY AT BS 996 ON LONGERONS 29L. MX R & R SHOVELS IAW SRM 51-30-5.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · tee fitting · corrodedMay 6, 2013

    DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, MX DISCOVERED A TEE FITTING CORRODED AT BS 160 ON THE RT CUSP LINE. MX R & R TEE FITTING IAW SRM 51-30-2 AND 51-30-5.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 41 reports.

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 20, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 20, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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