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N555AN1991 Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82)

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 19, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Nov 7, 2024.

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198273 ADs may apply157 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Dover, DE
owner city / state
Engine
JT8D SERIES · 7,700 lb thrust
P & W
Owners
1
since 2022
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
73
confirm with A&P
Service reports
157
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
Sep 3, 2022
Canceled
Nov 7, 2024
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Mar 27, 1991

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-9-82(MD-82)
Year
1991
Serial number
53085
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
172
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
A7120B

Engine

Make and model
P & W Jt8d Series
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
7,700 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. 2022 – 2024Frontera Flight Holdings INCDover, DE
  2. 1983CitytrustBridgeport, CT · different airframe: Piper Pa-31-350 S/N 317405249

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.

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (73)

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
2011-01-16The Boeing Company Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87…Feb 16, 2011Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin MD80-28-226, dated April 14, 2010. Only with: Limited to airplanes with switches installed per McDonnell Douglas MD-80 Service Bulletin 28-054 or 28-058 (or revisions), or production equivalent.
2010-25-04McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series Airplanes…Jan 11, 2011Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletins DC9-28-212 and MD90-28-010, both Revision 1, dated June 16, 2009
2009-15-16McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-9-10 Series Airplanes, DC-9-30 Series Airplanes…Jul 6, 2010Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))
2008-13-29McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87…Aug 12, 2008Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))
2008-11-15McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 Airplanes; Model DC-9-10 Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-20…Jul 3, 2008Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2007-25-16McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81) and DC-9-82 (MD-82) AirplanesJan 14, 2008Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD80-53A298, dated August 1, 2006
2007-17-18McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-81…Oct 2, 2007Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-30-097, Revision 2, dated May 27, 2005
2007-10-04McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87…May 23, 2007Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))
2006-16-02McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87…Sep 7, 2006Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin MD80-28-213, dated May 16, 2005
2006-15-15McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87…Sep 5, 2006Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD80-29A070, Revision 1, dated July 28, 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-9-82(MD-82))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.
2006-07-11McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87…May 5, 2006Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))
2006-06-04McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40 and -50 Series Airplanes, and Model…Apr 20, 2006Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))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-9-82(MD-82))Only with: Equipped with SAFT America Inc. nickel cadmium batteries P/N 021929-000 or P/N 021904-000 manufactured before May 2003.
2005-09-04McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87…Jun 2, 2005Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD80-32A308, Revision 04, dated June 12, 2001
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-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-57-222, dated September 18, 2002
2004-23-21McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), and DC-9-87…Jan 3, 2005Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin MD80-24A105, Revision 02, dated January 24, 2000
2004-23-05McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87…Dec 20, 2004Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin MD80-24A159, Revision 01, dated January 24, 2000
2004-15-13McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87…Sep 2, 2004Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD80-25A381, dated August 5, 2002
2004-13-23McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) and DC-9-83 (MD-83) Airplanes; and Model MD-88 AirplanesAug 13, 2004Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD80-25A367, Revision 01, dated June 14, 2002
2004-11-07McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87…Jul 9, 2004Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))
2004-05-09McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87…Apr 7, 2004Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin MD80-24A158, Revision 01, dated February 23, 2000
2004-02-09McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87…Mar 5, 2004Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD80-24A194, Revision 01, dated March 11, 2003
2003-24-14McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87…Jan 8, 2004Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))
2003-03-15 R1Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category AirplanesDec 22, 2003Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))
2003-09-07McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes; and DC-9-81…Jun 5, 2003Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))
2002-21-06McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87…Nov 8, 2002Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))
2003-03-15Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category AirplanesMar 7, 2003Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))
2002-26-20McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), and DC-9-83 (MD-83) Airplanes…Feb 18, 2003Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD80-24A184, dated October 26, 2000. Only with: Equipped with Jamco lavatories.
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-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-24A189, dated December 12, 2001
2002-26-13McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-11, -12, -13, -14, -15, and -15F Airplanes; Model DC-9-21…Feb 6, 2003Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-24A191, Revision 01, dated January 9, 2002
2002-10-03McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87…Jun 20, 2002Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin MD80-32-309, Revision 01; Boeing Service Bulletin MD90-32-031, Revision 01
2002-09-06McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), and MD-88…Jun 6, 2002Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin MD80-24A145, Revision 01, dated June 22, 2000
2002-09-07McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), and MD-88…Jun 6, 2002Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin MD80-24A124, Revision 01, dated August 24, 2000
2002-04-01McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9, DC-9-80, and C-9 Series Airplanes; Model MD-88 Airplanes…Mar 28, 2002Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))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.
2002-03-06McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 Series Airplanes, Model MD-88…Mar 21, 2002Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins MD80-27A359, Revision 01, and MD90-27A031, Revision 01, dated March 26, 2001. Only with: Excluding airplanes on which the modification specified in the applicable service bulletin has been done.
2002-01-24McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 Series Airplanes, and Model MD-88…Mar 6, 2002Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin MD80-25-377, dated March 14, 2001
2001-26-15McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 Series Airplanes, and Model MD-88…Feb 8, 2002Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin MD80-24A126, Revision 02, dated September 22, 1999
2001-26-16McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 Series Airplanes, and Model MD-88 AirplanesFeb 8, 2002Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD80-33A096, Revision 03, dated August 14, 2001
2001-24-14McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes; C-9 Airplanes…Jan 16, 2002Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC9-24A072, Revision 01, dated May 22, 2000
2001-24-17McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes; C-9 Airplanes…Jan 16, 2002Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC9-33A081, Revision 01, dated November 8, 1999
2001-24-19McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes; C-9 Airplanes…Jan 16, 2002Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC9-24A135, Revision 01, dated May 1, 2000
2001-24-27McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-81…Jan 16, 2002Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC9-27-325R02, Revision 02, dated December 12, 1995
2001-22-17McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81, -9-82, -9-83, and -9-87 Series Airplanes; Model MD-88…Dec 18, 2001Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletins MD80-29A067 and MD90-29A018, dated October 21, 1999
2001-20-15McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 Series Airplanes and MD-88 AirplanesOct 26, 2001Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-24A193, dated July 31, 2001
2001-17-34McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 Series Airplanes, and Model MD-88…Oct 4, 2001Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD80-33A099, Revision 03, dated January 27, 2000
2001-12-22McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 Series Airplanes, and MD-88 AirplanesJul 27, 2001Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD80-23A100, Revision 02, dated February 8, 2001
2001-10-10McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 Series Airplanes, and Model MD-88…Jun 8, 2001Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD80-30A092, including Appendix, dated March 14, 2001
2001-09-18McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-80 Series Airplanes and Model MD-88 AirplanesJun 14, 2001Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD80-32-277, Revision 04, dated December 7, 1999
2000-23-31McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-82 (MD-82) and DC-9-83 (MD-83) Series Airplanes, and Model…Dec 13, 2000Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD80-33A115, dated August 10, 2000
2000-11-01McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-80 and MD-90-30 Series Airplanes, and Model MD-88 AirplanesJun 30, 2000Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Certain serial numbers: 995–2243. Only with: Manufacturer's fuselage numbers 995 through 2243 inclusive.
2000-08-18McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 Series Airplanes, and Model MD-88 and MD-90-30 AirplanesJun 13, 2000Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC9-25A357, Revision 02; McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin MD90-25A019
2000-02-23McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9, DC-9-80, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes, and Model…Mar 9, 2000Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC9-74A001, Revision 01, dated October 26, 1998
99-24-04McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-80 Series Airplanes and Model MD-88 AirplanesDec 27, 1999Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD80-53-201, Revision 02, dated July 20, 1998
99-22-08McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9, DC-9-80 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes, and Model…Nov 30, 1999Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC9-36-012, Revision 04, dated October 16, 1998
99-21-06McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81, -82, - 83, and -87 Series Airplanes (MD-81, -82, -83…Nov 12, 1999Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))
99-08-05 R1McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series AirplanesMay 12, 1999Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))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-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC9-53-267, dated October 20, 1997
99-07-14McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-80 Series Airplanes, and Model MD-88 AirplanesMay 6, 1999Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD80-55-054, dated March 3, 1998
98-13-35 R1McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 and DC-9- 80 Series Airplanes, Model MD-88 Airplanes, and…Jul 30, 1998Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Service Bulletin 53-235, dated September 15, 1993
99-06-13McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-80 Series Airplanes and Model MD-88 AirplanesApr 22, 1999Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin MD80-32A286, dated September 11, 1995
98-18-17McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-80 Series Airplanes and Model MD-90-30 and MD-88 AirplanesOct 8, 1998Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))
98-15-15McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9, DC-9-80, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes, and Model…Aug 25, 1998Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC9-26-025, Revision 04, dated April 30, 1997
98-13-35McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 and DC-9- 80 Series Airplanes, Model MD-88 Airplanes, and…Jul 30, 1998Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Service Bulletin 53-235, dated September 15, 1993
98-09-19McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9, DC-9-80, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes, and Model…Jun 3, 1998Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))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.
98-04-07McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 and DC-9- 80 Series Airplanes, and C-9 (Military) Series…Feb 25, 1998Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC9-53A147, Revision 05, dated November 24, 1997
96-23-07 R1McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-80 Series Airplanes and Model MD-88 AirplanesSep 4, 1997Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas MD-80 Service Bulletin 57-184, Revision 1, dated December 22, 1994
97-08-07McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-80 Series Airplanes and Model MD-88 AirplanesMay 7, 1997Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletins MD80-33A107 and MD80-25A353, or MD80-33A110 (original or Revision 1). Only with: Excluding airplanes equipped with solid state electronic light ballasts.
97-02-08 R1McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9, DC-9-80 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes, and Model…Mar 4, 1997Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))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-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC9-27-300, Revision 02, dated June 29, 1995
96-11-04McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 and Model DC-9-80 Series Airplanes, Model MD-88 Airplanes…Jun 26, 1996Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC9-53-268, dated August 11, 1995
96-07-51McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 Series AirplanesApr 15, 1996Airframe (DC-9-82(MD-82))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-9-82(MD-82))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 (157)

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.

  • Landing gear · brake assy · defectiveAug 13, 2018

    SEVERE SHUDDER FROM BRAKES AT END OF LANDING ROLL BELOW 80 KTS. AIRCRAFT DID NOT WANT TO STOP WITH NORMAL BRAKING BELOW 60 KTS. SUSPECT BRAKE LOCK UP WITH NORMAL ACTUATION. THE AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. REPLACED THE NR 3 BRAKE ASSEMBLY. REPLACED BOTH MAIN GEAR SHIMMY DAMPERS. SHIMMED THE LEFT MAIN…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · shimmy dampener · defectiveAug 13, 2018

    SEVERE SHUDDER FROM BRAKES AT END OF LANDING ROLL BELOW 80 KTS. AIRCRAFT DID NOT WANT TO STOP WITH NORMAL BRAKING BELOW 60 KTS. SUSPECT BRAKE LOCK UP WITH NORMAL ACTUATION. THE AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. REPLACED THE NR 3 BRAKE ASSEMBLY. REPLACED BOTH MAIN GEAR SHIMMY DAMPERS. SHIMMED THE LEFT MAIN…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · dischargedApr 27, 2018

    THE AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. FIRST CLASS CEILING EMERGENCY LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON. REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK ASSEMBLY B5-100 PER AMM 33-53-00. OPERATIONS CHECK GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Fuselage · cap · crackedMar 23, 2018

    CRACK INDICATED IN THE FORMER RING CAP, WEB, AND CLIP ON RIGHT SIDE BETWEEN L1 & L3 WHERE FITTING NR 1 IS ATTACHED IN THE AFT TAIL COMPARTMENT. INSTALLED A RING CAP IAW EA 278348. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · channel · defectiveMar 23, 2018

    BS 1388 CANTED FRAME ZEE CHANNEL ATTACHED AT LONGERON 8R HAS A 3/4 INCH CRACK AT THE FORWARD SIDE. INSTALLED A DOUBLER IAW SRM 53-01-00-001.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · web · crackedMar 23, 2018

    CRACK INDICATED IN THE FORMER RING CAP, WEB, AND CLIP ON THE RIGHT SIDE BETWEEN L1 & L3 WHERE FITTING NR 1 IS ATTACHED IN THE AFT TAIL COMPARTMENT. INSTALLED THE WEB IAW EA 278348. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · angle · crackedMar 23, 2018

    CRACK INDICATED IN THE FORMER RING CAP, WEB AND ANGLE ON RIGHT SIDE BETWEEN L1 & L3 WHERE FITTING NR 1 IS ATTACHED IN THE AFT TAIL COMPARTMENT. INSTALLED THE ANGLE PER EA 278348. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · bracket · crackedMar 8, 2018

    DURING A BC SERVICE CHECK, FOUND TWO CRACKS VISUALLY IN THE TAIL INTERIOR COMPARTMENT AT BS 1437 TO PRIMARY STRUCTURE. IAW SRM 53-14-04-001, FIGURE 3, SHEET 5, SHEET 4) AT BS 1338 BRACKET AND BS 1437, CRACK ON THE FORMER RING CAP. REPAIRED IAW SRM 53-01-00-001, AND EA 278348.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · cap · crackedMar 7, 2018

    IAW SRM 53-14-04-001 FIGURE 3 (SHEET 4) AT BS 1437, A CRACK IN THE FORMER RING CAP, WEB AND CLIP ON THE RIGHT SIDE BETWEEN LONGERONS 1 AND 3 WHERE FITTING 1 IS ATTACHED, IN AFT TAIL COMPARTMENT.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · channel · crackedMar 7, 2018

    IAW SRM 53-14-04-001 FIG 3 (SHEET 5) AT STATION 1388, CANTED FRAME THERE IS A ZEE CHANNEL ATTACHED AT L8 ON THE RIGHT SIDE. HAD A 3/4 INCH CRACK AT FORWARD SIDE.

    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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