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N620NW1971 Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-32

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Jun 17, 2008.

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198244 ADs may apply14 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Saint Paul, MN
owner city / state
Engine
JT8D-9 SER · 14,500 lb thrust
P & W
Owners
1
since 1997
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
44
confirm with A&P
Service reports
14
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
Northwest Airlines
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Saint Paul, MN
Certificate issued
Jul 9, 1997
Canceled
Jun 17, 2008
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
May 8, 1998

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-9-32
Year
1971
Serial number
47533
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
A8177E

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. 1997 – 2008Northwest AirlinesSaint Paul, MN

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 (44)

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-9-32)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-9-32)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-9-32)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-9-32)
2010-10-20McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series AirplanesJun 21, 2010Airframe (DC-9-32)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-28-227, dated April 23, 2009
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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-9-32)
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-9-32)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-9-32)Only with: Equipped with a tail cone evacuation slide container installed in accordance with STC ST735SO.
2008-11-15McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 Airplanes; Model DC-9-10 Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-20…Jul 3, 2008Airframe (DC-9-32)
2007-17-18McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-81…Oct 2, 2007Airframe (DC-9-32)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-9-32)
2006-18-05McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F Airplanes; Model DC-9-21…Oct 11, 2006Airframe (DC-9-32)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-9-32)
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-9-32)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-9-32)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-9-32)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-9-32)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-9-32)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-9-32)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-9-32)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-57-225, dated December 10, 2002
2004-07-14McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-15, DC-9-31, and DC-9-32 AirplanesMay 11, 2004Airframe (DC-9-32)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC9-53-137, Revision 09. Only with: Fuselage numbers listed; equipped with a floor level hinged (ventral) door of the aft pressure bulkhead; excludes airplanes with the modification required by paragraph (d) or (e) of AD 96-10-11 or paragraph K. of AD 85-01-02 R1 done.
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-9-32)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-33A114, Revision 03, dated January 16, 2003
2004-05-08McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-31 and DC-9-32 AirplanesApr 7, 2004Airframe (DC-9-32)Certain serial numbers: DC-9-31 1039; DC-9-31 1046; DC-9-32 0268; DC-9-32 0505. Only with: Limited to the listed manufacturer's fuselage numbers.
2003-24-05McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-31 and DC-9-32 AirplanesDec 16, 2003Airframe (DC-9-32)Certain serial numbers: DC-9-31 1039; DC-9-31 1046; DC-9-32 0268; DC-9-32 0505. Only with: Serials are manufacturer's fuselage numbers.
2003-03-15 R1Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category AirplanesDec 22, 2003Airframe (DC-9-32)
2003-20-06McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-31 and DC-9-32 AirplanesOct 20, 2003Airframe (DC-9-32)Certain serial numbers: 0268; 0505; 1039; 1046. Only with: Limited to fuselage numbers 0268, 0505, 1039 and 1046.
2003-09-07McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes; and DC-9-81…Jun 5, 2003Airframe (DC-9-32)
2003-03-15Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category AirplanesMar 7, 2003Airframe (DC-9-32)
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-9-32)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-9-32)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-9-32)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-9-32)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-9-32)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-9-32)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-9-32)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-9-32)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-9-32)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-9-32)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-9-32)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-9-32)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-9-32)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-9-32)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-9-32)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-9-32)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 (14)

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.

  • Equipment and furnishings · slide · inoperativeFeb 5, 2007

    LOCAL VENDOR AT SYR ATTEMPTED TO STOW TAIL CONE RELEASE HANDLE AND INADVERTENTLY JETTISONED THE TAIL CONE. SEE LP NR 3832775. THE TAIL CONE EMERGENCY ESCAPE SLIDE DID NOT DEPLOY AND DID NOT INFLATE. NO OBVIOUS REASON FOR FAILURE OF THE SLIDE TO DEPLOY AS DESIGNED. THE AIRCRAFT WAS FERRIED TO DTW…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Nacelles and pylons · web · crackedDec 18, 2006

    DURING LINE CHECK, FOUND CRACK IN RT PYLON CLOSER WEB AT THE LIGHTENING HOLE LOWER EDGE STATION YN 164. REPAIRED PER EA 96-208511.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · slide · unwanted deployMar 30, 2006

    DURING MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES AT MCO, THE TAIL CONE WAS INADVERTENTLY JETTISONED. THE TAIL CONE EMERGENCY ESCAPE SLIDE DID NOT DEPLOY AND DID NOT INFLATE. NO OBVIOUS REASON FOR FAILURE OF THE SLIDE TO DEPLOY WAS DETAILED. EVACUATION SLIDE WAS REPLACED AT MCO AND A TEMPORARY REPAIR WAS MADE TO THE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Flight controls · valve · crackedMay 1, 2004

    WHEN THE HYDRAULIC PUMPS WERE TURNED ON DURING DESCENT, THE RIGHT HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILED COMPLETELY LOSING PRESSURE AND QUANTITY. CREW COMPLIED WITH COM PROCEDURES: LOSS OF RIGHT HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION. LANDING WAS NORMAL AND UNEVENTFUL AT DTW. MAINTENANCE FOUND THAT THE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · bulkhead · crackedMar 27, 2004

    DURING "H" CHECK FOUND CRACKS IN BULKHEAD WEB AT BS 756. REPAIRED PER EA 96-198613.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine controls · throttle cable · contaminatedJun 2, 2001

    AT FL330 AND RAT -20C, THE LEFT THROTTLE WOULD NOT MOVE WITH POWER AT 1.80 EPR. AFTER TWO TRIES, THE THROTTLE WOULD INCH FORWARD TO 1.90 EPR BUT WOULD NOT GO LOWER THAN 1.80 EPR. ON DESCENT, RAT 0C, THROTTLE FREED UP AND OPERATED NORMALLY. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · corrodedMay 15, 2001

    During H-check found corrosion damage on external side of fuselage skin. Corrosion is in area of a chem-milled pocket of .113" thickness. Repaired per EA. 96-183986

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fire protection · fire loop · malfunctionedNov 29, 1999

    RIGHT ENGINE B LOOP LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS POWER WAS SET FOR TAKEOFF. TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AND NR 2 FIRE BOTTLE WAS BLOWN. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO GATE WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND RIGHT ENGINE A AND B LOOPS FAILED. REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE HARNESS/LOOP ASSEMBLY. ALSO, REPLACED NR 2 ENGINE FIRE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · batteries · dischargedOct 28, 1999

    DURING LINE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, FOUND CENTER SECTION OF OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERIES. OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fire protection · sensor · failedJul 28, 1998

    TAIL COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE HIGH LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER TAKEOFF. CAPTAIN DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND FLIGHT WAS RETURNED TO OKC. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE RIGHT TAIL COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR. OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 14 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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