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N763NC1976 Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-51

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 16, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Jan 5, 2007.

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (substantial damage, May 2005)38 ADs may apply22 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
St Paul, MN
owner city / state
Engine
JT8D-9 SER · 14,500 lb thrust
P & W
Owners
1
since 1986
NTSB events
1
substantial, 2005
ADs may apply
38
confirm with A&P
Service reports
22
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 16, 2026
Last registered owner
Northwest Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
St Paul, MN
Certificate issued
Dec 29, 1986
Canceled
Jan 5, 2007
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Sep 14, 1976

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-9-51
Year
1976
Serial number
47716
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
139
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
AA4DDC

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. 1986 – 2007Northwest Airlines INCSt Paul, MN

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

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

NTSB events (1)

Accident · substantial damage

May 11, 2005 · Minneapolis, MN

the Captain's decision to shutdown the left engine during taxi with no hydraulic pressure on the right side hydraulic system to effectively operate the brakes, steering, or thrust reversers. A factor was the fatigue fracture of the rudder shutoff valve which resulted in the loss of right side hydraulic pressure.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
Serious
Report
CHI05MA111

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for CHI05MA111)

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (38)

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
2010-25-04McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series Airplanes…Jan 11, 2011Airframe (DC-9-51)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-9-51)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-57-223, Revision 1, dated August 13, 2009
2010-10-20McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series AirplanesJun 21, 2010Airframe (DC-9-51)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-28-227, dated April 23, 2009
2009-24-21McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas…Jan 8, 2010Airframe (DC-9-51)
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-9-51)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-28-216, dated March 18, 2008
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
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-9-51)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-9-51)
2007-17-18McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-81…Oct 2, 2007Airframe (DC-9-51)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-9-51)
2006-18-05McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F Airplanes; Model DC-9-21…Oct 11, 2006Airframe (DC-9-51)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-9-51)
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-9-51)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-9-51)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-9-51)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-9-51)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-9-51)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-9-51)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-9-51)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-9-51)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-9-51)
2003-09-07McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes; and DC-9-81…Jun 5, 2003Airframe (DC-9-51)
2003-03-15Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category AirplanesMar 7, 2003Airframe (DC-9-51)
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-9-51)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-9-51)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-9-51)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-9-51)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-9-51)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-9-51)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-9-51)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-24A193, dated July 31, 2001
2001-14-02McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 and DC-9-83 Series Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type…Aug 16, 2001Airframe (DC-9-51)Only with: Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA8026NM.
2000-08-18McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 Series Airplanes, and Model MD-88 and MD-90-30 AirplanesJun 13, 2000Airframe (DC-9-51)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-9-51)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-9-51)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-9-51)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-9-51)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-9-51)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-9-51)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-9-51)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 (22)

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.

  • Hydraulic power · hydraulic system · malfunctionedMay 10, 2005

    FLT CREW HAD REPORTED THE FAILURE OF THE RIGHT HYDRAULIC SYSTEM DURING CLIMBOUT FROM CMH. COMPLIED WITH COM PROCEDURES AND THE SYSTEM RETURNED TO NORMAL. FLIGHT CONTINUED TO DESTINATION, REPORTED ALL SYSTEMS NORMAL BUT REQUESTED CFR AS A PRECAUTION, AND DECLARED AN EMERGENCY WITH ATC. FLIGHT…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · bulkhead · crackedNov 14, 2002

    During M ck in ATL maintenance base, a .5" crack was found in the RH side APB channel extending down from the upper bend cut out. Repaired per EA 98-190854.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Flight controls · pulley · frozenOct 17, 2001

    CREW NOTICED AILERONS SEEMED STIFF DURING FLIGHT CONTROL CHECK WHEN TAXIING OUT FOR DEPARTURE. AFTER TAKEOFF, THE AILERONS WERE VERY TIGHT AND DIFFICULT TO TURN IN RIGHT BANKS BUT NORMAL IN LEFT TURNS. THE CONTROLS SEEMED TO FREE UP SOME BUT THEN BINDING TO THE RIGHT AGAIN. FLIGHT DECLARED AN…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Flight controls · duct · leakingMar 2, 2000

    DURING APPROACH INTO MSP, WHEN SLATS WERE EXTENDED, THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED SLIGHTLY TO THE LEFT. SLAT DISAGREEMENT LIGHT ANNUNCIATED AND STAYED ON AND THE SLAT EXTEND LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE. CREW FOLLOWED COM PROCEDURES AND AIRCRAFT CONTROL WAS MAINTAINED. AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND THE CFR WAS…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Flight controls · duct · inoperativeApr 3, 1998

    DURING DESCENT AND SLAT EXTENSION, THE SLAT EXTEND BLUE INDICATION LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE. THE FLIGHT CREW CYCLED THE SLATS, PERFORMED COM PROCEDURES, CONTACTED MAINTENANCE CONTROL, DECLARED AN EMERGENCY, AND LANDED AT MEM WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LEFT WING TELESCOPE DUCT…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · mechanism · out of adjustMar 11, 1998

    LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT REMAINED ON AFTER GEAR RETRACTION. FLIGHT WAS RETURNED TO MSP AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED AND RIGGED LEFT MAIN GEAR DOOR, OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · retract mech · malfunctionedMar 8, 1998

    DURING APPROACH, LANDING GEAR HANDLE WOULD NOT COME DOWN FOR GEAR EXTENSION. EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION PROCEDURES WERE UTILIZED AND AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE OPERATED GEAR THROUGH SEVERAL CYCLES. DISCREPANCY COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. ADJUSTED GEAR DOOR SENSOR. ALSO, REPAIRED MAIN…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · strut · deflatedFeb 2, 1998

    AIRCRAFT FAILED TO SHIFT FROM GROUND MODE TO FLIGHT MODE AFTER TAKEOFF. ALSO, NOSE LANDING GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. FLIGHT WAS RETURNED TO MSP AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. INDICATIONS RETURNED TO NORMAL AFTER GEAR WAS EXTENDED FOR LANDING. MAINTENANCE FOUND NOSE LANDING GEAR STRUT DEFLATED.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Electrical power · wire · brokenJan 29, 1998

    SMOKE WAS COMING FROM BATTERY COMPARTMENT AND INTO COCKPIT WHILE AIRCRAFT WAS PARKED AT THE GATE. ALL PASSENGERS WERE SAFELY EVACUATED THROUGH MAIN CABIN DOOR. MAINTENANCE FOUND BROKEN WIRE P100A24N. REPLACED WIRING, BATTERIES, BATTERY CHARGER, AND TEMPERATURE SENSOR, OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · power supply · inoperativeDec 4, 1997

    DURING LINE CHECK, FOUND CEILING EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS INOPERATIVE AT SEAT ROWS 10, 12, AND 14. MAINTENANCE REPLACED POWER SUPPLY, OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 22 reports.

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Sources

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

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