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N565FE1979 Mcdonnell Douglas MD-10-10F

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Dec 16, 2009.

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198243 ADs may apply7 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Memphis, TN
owner city / state
Engine
CF6-6 · 40,000 lb thrust
Ge
Owners
1
since 2003
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
43
confirm with A&P
Service reports
7
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
Federal Express Corp
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Memphis, TN
Certificate issued
Jun 10, 2003
Canceled
Dec 16, 2009
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Nov 16, 2004

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
MD-10-10F
Year
1979
Serial number
46996
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
6
Engines
3
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Type certificate data sheet
A22WE
Mode S code
A739FF

Engine

Make and model
Ge Cf6-6
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
40,000 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. 2003 – 2009Federal Express CorpMemphis, TN

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 (0)

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

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (43)

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
2011-24-04WingsJan 3, 2012Airframe (MD-10-10F)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-57A156, Revision 2, dated August 23, 2011
2010-20-14McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F…Nov 5, 2010Airframe (MD-10-10F)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC10-28-252, Revision 1; Boeing Service Bulletin MD11-28-132, Revision 1
2010-13-06McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, and MD-10-10F AirplanesJul 28, 2010Airframe (MD-10-10F)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-57A157, dated May 12, 2009
2010-09-12McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F…Jun 8, 2010Airframe (MD-10-10F)
2009-26-17McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F…Feb 4, 2010Airframe (MD-10-10F)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletins DC10-53-109 Rev. 7 and DC10-53-111 Rev. 6 (Table 1 of this AD). Only with: Fuselage numbers as identified in the applicable service bulletin; MD-10 airplanes converted from DC-10 series airplanes.
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2008-06-21 R1McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F Airplanes, Model DC-10-15…Dec 10, 2009Airframe (MD-10-10F)
2009-03-02McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and…Mar 31, 2009Airframe (MD-10-10F)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins DC10-29A144 Revision 2, MD11-29A059 Revision 2, and DC10-29A148 (Table 1 of this AD)
2008-17-16McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F Airplanes, Model DC-10-15 Airplanes…Oct 2, 2008Airframe (MD-10-10F)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-28A254, Revision 1; Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-28A134, Revision 1
2008-11-14McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10F, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F…Jul 3, 2008Airframe (MD-10-10F)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-27A237, Revision 1, dated December 20, 2007; and MD11-27A084, Revision 1, dated March 26, 2007
2008-09-17McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, and MD-10-10F AirplanesJun 6, 2008Airframe (MD-10-10F)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-32A259, dated October 30, 2007
2007-19-15McDonnell Douglas Model MD-10-10F and MD-10-30F Airplanes, Model MD-11 and MD-11F…Oct 26, 2007Airframe (MD-10-10F)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 717-31-0013, dated March 25, 2005 (for Model 717-200 only). Only with: All MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes; Model 717-200 airplanes only as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 717-31-0013.
2007-19-17McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11, MD-11F, DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30…Oct 26, 2007Airframe (MD-10-10F)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-29A147, dated February 9, 2007 (for DC-10 and MD-10 airplanes; all MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes)
2007-15-05McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F Airplanes, Model DC-10-15 Airplanes…Aug 8, 2007Airframe (MD-10-10F)
2007-04-17McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, and DC-10-30F (KC-10A…Mar 23, 2007Airframe (MD-10-10F)Only with: DC-10-40 and DC-10-40F only when equipped with Pratt & Whitney JT9-20 or JT9-20J engines.
2006-19-03McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F Airplanes; Model DC-10-15 Airplanes…Oct 17, 2006Airframe (MD-10-10F)Certain serial numbers: DC-10-10 1–446; DC-10-10F 1–446; DC-10-15 1–446; DC-10-30 1–446; DC-10-30F 1–446; DC-10-40 1–446; …. Only with: Serial limits are fuselage numbers (F/Ns).
2006-17-15McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F Airplanes; and Model MD-10-10F AirplanesSep 29, 2006Airframe (MD-10-10F)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC10-28-243, dated February 22, 2005
2006-03-13McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and…Mar 16, 2006Airframe (MD-10-10F)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC10-57-154 and MD11-57-076, dated February 2, 2005
2006-02-11McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and…Mar 3, 2006Airframe (MD-10-10F)
2005-17-04McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and…Sep 26, 2005Airframe (MD-10-10F)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-26A065, Revision 1, and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-26A060, Revision 1
2005-15-12McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and…Aug 30, 2005Airframe (MD-10-10F)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin MD11-52-046, Revision 3 (MD-11/MD-11F); Boeing Service Bulletin DC10-52-221, Revision 2 (DC-10/MD-10)
2005-15-03McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and…Aug 25, 2005Airframe (MD-10-10F)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC10-52-219, Revision 1 and MD11-52-044, Revision 1, dated September 3, 2004
2005-12-05Boeing Model 737-200, 737-300, 737-400, 737-500, 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900…Jul 19, 2005Airframe (MD-10-10F)Only with: Airplanes modified by STC ST01335LA (737), ST01334LA (757), or ST01391LA (DC-10/MD-10/MD-11) for reinforced flight deck door.
2005-02-04McDonnell Douglas Model MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11F, DC-10-10F, and DC-10-30F AirplanesFeb 8, 2005Airframe (MD-10-10F)
2004-18-15McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-30F…Oct 19, 2004Airframe (MD-10-10F)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-24A149, Revision 04, dated March 26, 2003
2001-14-08 R1McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 Series Airplanes, Model MD-10 Series Airplanes, and Model…Sep 1, 2004Airframe (MD-10-10F)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC10-29A142, Revision 01, and MD11-29A057, Revision 01, both dated October 21, 1999
2004-05-06McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and…Apr 7, 2004Airframe (MD-10-10F)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-25A378, dated November 27, 2002; Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-25A262, Revision 01, dated February 11, 2003
2004-02-06McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-30F…Mar 5, 2004Airframe (MD-10-10F)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-57A149 and MD11-57A068, dated January 7, 2003
2003-24-10McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-30F…Jan 8, 2004Airframe (MD-10-10F)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-27A233, Revision 01; Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-27A080, Revision 01
2003-03-15 R1Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category AirplanesDec 22, 2003Airframe (MD-10-10F)
2003-19-05McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), -40, and…Oct 27, 2003Airframe (MD-10-10F)
2003-16-02McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC10A and…Aug 25, 2003Airframe (MD-10-10F)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-28A241, dated April 24, 2003
2003-08-14McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-30F…May 12, 2003Airframe (MD-10-10F)
2003-08-03McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-30F…May 22, 2003Airframe (MD-10-10F)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-76A048, Revision 01, dated January 29, 2002
2003-03-15Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category AirplanesMar 7, 2003Airframe (MD-10-10F)
2002-13-10McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F, -30F (KC10A and KDC-10), -40…Aug 12, 2002Airframe (MD-10-10F)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-28A228, Revision 01 (DC-10/MD-10); Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-28A112 (MD-11)
2002-06-14McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), -40, and…May 7, 2002Airframe (MD-10-10F)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-24A170, Revision 01, dated September 25, 2001
2001-24-20McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -15, -30, -30F (KC-10A and KDC-10 Military), and -40…Jan 16, 2002Airframe (MD-10-10F)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-24A130, Revision 01, dated March 12, 2001
2001-24-22McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), -40, and -40F…Jan 16, 2002Airframe (MD-10-10F)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-24A137, Revision 01, dated May 31, 2001
2001-17-22McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 and MD-10 Series AirplanesOct 3, 2001Airframe (MD-10-10F)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-24A164, dated June 22, 2000
2001-13-26McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -15, -30, and -40 Series Airplanes, and Model…Aug 27, 2001Airframe (MD-10-10F)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC10-24A147, Revision 03, dated April 30, 2001
2001-13-22McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -15, -30, -30F (KC-10A Military), and -40 Series…Aug 9, 2001Airframe (MD-10-10F)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC10-57A143, dated December 20, 1999
2000-22-21McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10, Model MD-10, and Model MD-11 Series AirplanesDec 5, 2000Airframe (MD-10-10F)
2000-14-10McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -15, -30, and -40 Series Airplanes; Model MD-10-10F…Aug 23, 2000Airframe (MD-10-10F)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Service Bulletin 55-23, Revision 1, dated December 17, 1993

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

Service Difficulty Reports (7)

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 · relay · malfunctionedFeb 21, 2008

    ON ARRIVAL AFTER GEAR DOWN GOT LVL 2 LT ANTI-SKID FAIL. IT DID NOT REAPPEAR AFTER DROPPING GEAR ON SECOND APPROACH. REPLACED RELAY R2-105 PER SMP. OP CHECKED SYSTEM PER MD10-10 MM 32-45-00-5. OP CHECK OK. OK FOR SERVICE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Electrical power · feeder cable · chafedOct 3, 2007

    FOUND FWD CARGO POWER FEEDER CABLES CHAFED THROUGH BETWEEN 875-950. TEMP SPLICED IN NEW FEEDER CABLE, PERMANENT FIX TO FOLLOW. REPLACED DAMAGED FEEDER CABLE FROM EXT PWR CONNECTION AT STA 635 TO 1099 ELECT CONTROL PANEL LT PANEL, OPS CHECK GOOD PER AMM 20-30-01, AMM 20-30-07. NEED TO STRING TIE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine · engine · failedJun 27, 2005

    AFTER TAKEOFF AT SMF NR 1 ENG RPM ROLLED BACK TO 42 PERCENT EGT TO 992 AN HAD SEVERE VIBRATION. SHUTDOWN NR 1 IAW QRH. NOTE HAD NO FIRE WARNING IND. 1 FIRE BOTTLE USED- GND WITNESS OBS FLAMES FROM CENTER OF ENG. EXHAUST REMOVED AND REPLACED #1 ENG NR 1 FIRE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLE, PERFORMED STALL…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Engine indicating · engine · malfunctionedJun 24, 2005

    NR 1 ENGINE REMAINED AT FLIGHT IDLE DURING DESCENT AND WOULD NOT FOLLOW THROTTLE. N1 AND N2 SLOWLY STARTED DECAYING UNTIL GEN, AIR, HYDRAULIC ALERTS STARTED COMING ON. EGT WAS BELOW OTHER ENGINES 150-200 DEG FF WAS APPROX 500 PPH. FIRST NOTED PROBLEM FL220, RPM LOW AT FL180. MOTORIZED NR 1 ENG AS…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine controls · throttle cable · contaminatedJan 14, 2005

    ON DESCENT NR 2 ENGINE THROTTLE WOULD NOT RETARD. ENGINE STUCK AT 85 PERCENT N2, FUEL FLOW WAS INOP. PERFORMED PRECAUTIONARY SHUTDOWN. PURGED CABLE OF MOISTURE PER MM SUPPLEMENT 76-11-01 -2 / 5A STEP 6, ALL TEST PAST PER MM 76-11-01-2 PARAGRAPH 4.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · rib · crackedJun 10, 2004

    WING - LT WING RIB XORS 372 UPPER CAP CRACKED. TRIMMED OUT AND ROUNDED CRACKS, INSTALLED REPAIR ANGLE AND DOUBLER TO RESTORE STRENGTH IAW FEDEX AE 8-5710-78165.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · sill · corrodedMay 12, 2004

    FUSELAGE - RT CENTRAL CARGO DOOR SILL RAIL CORROSION AT STA 1681, LONGERON 43. CORROSION REMOVAL AND REPAIR ANGLE INSTALLATION IAW FEDEX EA 8-5315-75701.

    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 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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