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N566FE1979 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 Jan 29, 2024.

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198243 ADs may apply90 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Memphis, TN
owner city / state
Engine
CF6-6 · 40,000 lb thrust
Ge
Owners
1
since 1999
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
43
confirm with A&P
Service reports
90
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
Federal Express Corporation
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Memphis, TN
Certificate issued
Jun 15, 1999
Canceled
Jan 29, 2024
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Sep 17, 2002

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
46989
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
A73DB6

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. 1999 – 2024Federal Express CorporationMemphis, 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 (90)

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.

  • Engine · engine · fireOct 25, 2018

    MDIS 566 78-10 5297 24OCT18 MEM OPEN U ENG 2 TAIL PIPE FIRE DURING START. INSTRUCTED FLT CREW TO USE ENG FIRE PROCEDURES. BOTH BOTTLES DISCHARGED. PER FLT CREW DEBRIEF NO FIRE IND IN COCKPIT, NO EGT LIMIT EXCEDED FIRE DEPT CALLED. FIRE DEPT DISCHARGED FOAM INTO TAIL PIPE. DUE TO TAILPIPE FIRE AND…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · web · crackedMar 29, 2018

    NR 1 FUEL TANK WEB AFT BOOST PUMP OPENING HAS A CRACK BY THE OPENING. REPAIRED IAW EA 8-5710-T0339351, REV A, P1 AND SRM 57-10-00, FIG. 52.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · web · crackedMar 28, 2018

    LEFT WING NR 1 FUEL TANK, INBD FUEL TRANSFER PUMP WEB CRACKED ON INBD SIDE OF OPENING.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Wings · pulley bracket · gougedMar 27, 2018

    LEFT WING SLAT CABLE RUBBING INTO PULLEY BRACKET JUST OUTBOARD OF THE DRIVE ASSEMBLY BEHIND THE NR 3 & 4 SLAT SPLIT. OCCURRED DUE TO THE CABLE NOT RIDING INSIDE OF PULLEY TRACK. THE PULLEY GUIDE PIN WAS FOUND DANGLING UNSECURE AT THE BRACKET. REPLACED NEW AND RIGGED IAW MM.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · uplock sensor · out of adjustJun 8, 2017

    DURING INTIAL ACCELERATION AND CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF, RECEIVED INTERMITTENT LEFT MAIN GEAR UNLOCKED INDICATIONS, RED LIGHT BY GEAR HANDLE AND EAD CONFIGURATION PAGE. BEGAN AT 300 KIAS AND WOULD COME ON FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 SECONDS THEN OUT. SLOW TO 260/M. 70 AND LIGHT REMAINED OUT. FOUND THE LEFT…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · indicator · failedJan 21, 2017

    R1 DOOR SLIDE WILL NOT TEST. REMOVED AND REPLACED SLIDE PRESSURE INDICATOR ASSEMBLY IAW 25-63-03-2 AND PERFORMED OPS CHECKED IAW 25-61-03-5. OPS CHECK IS NORMAL.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · solenoid · malfunctionedJan 8, 2017

    L1 DOOR INTERIOR ELECTRIC SWITCH IS INTERMITTANT. REPLACED L1 DOOR SOLENOID S2-730 PER AMM 52-11-13. PERFORMED NUMEROUS NORMAL OPERARATIONS WITH NO DISCREPANCIES. OK FOR SERVICE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Nacelles and pylons · support frame · crackedDec 3, 2016

    NR 3 ENGINE PYLON, SUPPORT FRAME IS CRACKED. REPAIRED IAW EA 8-5410-T0330096 AND SRM 54-00-01 FIG 12 VOL 1.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · shear tie · corrodedNov 30, 2016

    AFT CARGO SHEAR TIE CORRODED STA 1781 RBL, REMOVED AND REPLACED SKIN ATTACH LEG IN REF TO SRM 53-30-00 FIG 9 PAGE 34 VOL1.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · bolt · shearedNov 28, 2016

    RIGHT INBD AILERON, CENTER ATTACH FITTING BOLT HEAD SHEARED. REMOVED AND REPLACED CENTER ATTACH FITTING BOLT AS REQUIRED IAW AMM 57-44-01-2 AND AILERON OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW AMM 27-10-00-5.

    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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