N801MG1968 Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-62
This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Mar 12, 2003.
Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198240 ADs may apply17 service difficulty reports
- Registration
- Deregistered
Registration
FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026- Last registered owner
- Kitty Hawk International INC DBA
- Owner type
- Corporation
- City, state
- Ypsilanti, MI
- Certificate issued
- Jun 29, 1995
- Canceled
- Mar 12, 2003
- Airworthiness
- Standard · Transport
- Airworthiness date
- Aug 17, 1990
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 dataAirframe
- Manufacturer
- Mcdonnell Douglas
- Model
- DC-8-62
- Year
- 1968
- Serial number
- 45986
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Seats
- 152
- Engines
- 4
- Max takeoff weight
- 20,000 and over lb
- Type certificate data sheet
- 4A25
- Mode S code
- AAE6AE
Engine
- Make and model
- P & W Jt3d Series
- Type
- Turbo-jet
- Power
- 17,700 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- 1995 – 2003Kitty Hawk International INC DBAYpsilanti, MI
Individual owners are shown by city and state only.
Safety record
NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026NTSB events (0)
No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.
ADs published since 1998 that may apply (40)
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.
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-21-03 | McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and… | Nov 12, 2010 | Airframe (DC-8-62) |
| 2009-08-02 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-50 Series Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes… | May 13, 2009 | Airframe (DC-8-62) |
| 2008-25-05 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41… | Jan 28, 2009 | Airframe (DC-8-62) |
| 2008-26-07 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41… | Jan 28, 2009 | Airframe (DC-8-62) |
| 2008-06-23 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-55, DC-8F-54, and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; and Model DC-8-60… | Apr 22, 2008 | Airframe (DC-8-62)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC8-53A080, dated June 22, 2004 |
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| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-21-18 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-53, DC-8-55, DC-8F-54, and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; and Model… | Nov 28, 2007 | Airframe (DC-8-62)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC8-53A081, dated November 14, 2006 |
| 2007-13-02 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-62, DC-8-62F, DC-8-63, DC-8-63F, DC-8-72, DC-8-72F, and… | Jul 25, 2007 | Airframe (DC-8-62) |
| 2007-12-02 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-33, -42, and -43 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50 Series Airplanes… | Jul 10, 2007 | Airframe (DC-8-62)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC8-28-091, dated November 7, 2006 |
| 2007-04-06 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-62, DC-8-63, DC-8-62F, and DC-8-63F Airplanes | Mar 21, 2007 | Airframe (DC-8-62)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Service Bulletin 78-95, Revision 2, dated March 10, 1971 |
| 2005-18-07 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41… | Oct 7, 2005 | Airframe (DC-8-62)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC8-53-078, Revision 01, dated January 25, 2001 |
| 2005-15-14 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41… | Sep 1, 2005 | Airframe (DC-8-62)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC8-57-072 R03, Revision 03, dated October 2, 1995 |
| 2005-08-08 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-33 and -43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55… | May 26, 2005 | Airframe (DC-8-62)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC8-26-047, Revision 1, dated September 4, 2003 |
| 2004-14-05 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41… | Aug 13, 2004 | Airframe (DC-8-62)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC8-25A244, Revision 3, dated March 9, 2004 |
| 2003-03-15 R1 | Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category Airplanes | Dec 22, 2003 | Airframe (DC-8-62) |
| 2003-21-02 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41… | Nov 20, 2003 | Airframe (DC-8-62)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Service Bulletin 57-85, Revision 1, dated July 5, 1991 |
| 2003-03-15 | Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category Airplanes | Mar 7, 2003 | Airframe (DC-8-62) |
| 2002-16-01 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-21, -31, -32, -33, -41, -42, and -43 Airplanes; and Model… | Aug 22, 2002 | Airframe (DC-8-62)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration per STC SA1063SO, SA1862SO, or SA1832SO. |
| 2002-03-05 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series Airplanes | Mar 19, 2002 | Airframe (DC-8-62)Only with: Equipped with a lavatory drainage system. |
| 2001-26-01 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series Airplanes | Jan 30, 2002 | Airframe (DC-8-62)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1063SO and SA1377SO. |
| 2001-26-02 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series Airplanes | Jan 30, 2002 | Airframe (DC-8-62)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1862SO and ST00309AT. |
| 2001-26-03 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series Airplanes | Jan 30, 2002 | Airframe (DC-8-62)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1832SO. |
| 2001-26-04 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series Airplanes | Jan 30, 2002 | Airframe (DC-8-62)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1802SO or SA421NW. |
| 2001-24-28 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series Airplanes | Jan 16, 2002 | Airframe (DC-8-62)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Alert Service Bulletin A27-275, Revision 1, dated February 3, 1992 |
| 2001-08-16 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series Airplanes | May 31, 2001 | Airframe (DC-8-62)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC8-24A075, Revision 02, dated May 2, 2000 |
| 2001-08-18 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series Airplanes | May 31, 2001 | Airframe (DC-8-62)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC8-33A053, Revision 02, dated November 1, 1999. Only with: Except airplanes on which McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin 33-53, dated February 13, 1970, or Revision 1, dated August 5, 1975, has been accomplished. |
| 2001-08-19 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series Airplanes | May 31, 2001 | Airframe (DC-8-62)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC8-33A070, dated November 1, 1999 |
| 2001-08-20 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series Airplanes | May 31, 2001 | Airframe (DC-8-62)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC8-24A068, Revision 01, dated November 1, 1999. Only with: Excludes airplanes converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration without toilet flushing systems and associated equipment installed. |
| 2001-06-02 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series Airplanes | Apr 27, 2001 | Airframe (DC-8-62)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC8-57-090, Revision 05, dated June 16, 1997 |
| 2001-04-15 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, DC-8-43, DC-8-51… | Mar 21, 2001 | Airframe (DC-8-62)Only with: Modified in accordance with STC ST466CH. |
| 2000-20-08 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series Airplanes | Nov 13, 2000 | Airframe (DC-8-62)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC8-53-075, dated August 17, 1995 |
| 2000-13-03 R1 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series Airplanes | Aug 15, 2000 | Airframe (DC-8-62)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1063SO. |
| 2000-15-11 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series Airplanes | Aug 3, 2000 | Airframe (DC-8-62)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1862SO. |
| 2000-09-01 R1 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series Airplanes | Jun 7, 2000 | Airframe (DC-8-62)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration per STC SA1802SO or SA421NW. |
| 2000-13-03 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series Airplanes | Jun 27, 2000 | Airframe (DC-8-62)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1063SO. |
| 2000-09-01 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series Airplanes | Jun 7, 2000 | Airframe (DC-8-62)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1802SO or SA421NW. |
| 2000-09-02 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series Airplanes | May 2, 2000 | Airframe (DC-8-62)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1832SO. |
| 2000-02-01 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series Airplanes | Feb 29, 2000 | Airframe (DC-8-62)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC8-57-100, Revision 01, dated August 26, 1998 |
| 2000-01-18 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series Airplanes | Feb 23, 2000 | Airframe (DC-8-62)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC8-57-030, Revision 05, dated April 28, 1998 |
| 98-26-51 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental… | Feb 3, 1999 | Airframe (DC-8-62)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1802SO. |
| 95-09-09 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-60 Series Airplanes Equipped With Engines Modified by… | May 16, 1995 | Airframe (DC-8-62)Only with: Equipped with an engine modified by Burbank Aeronautical Corporation II (BAC II) in accordance with STC SA4892NM or SA5455NM. |
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Service Difficulty Reports (17)
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.
- Air conditioning and pressurization · outflow valve · contaminatedJan 22, 2000
FWA - FLT 14487 - AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT PRESSURIZE ABOVE 10,000 FT CABIN SHOWED 300 WITH 1500 FT MIN CLIMB, OUT FLOW VALVE FULL CLOSED. CLEANED AND LUBED OUTFLOW VALVE LINKAGE AND ASSEMBLY. REMOVED ICE FROM OUT FLOW VALVE. PERFORMED OPS OF PRESSURIZATION. SYSTEMS OPS GOOD IAW DC-8 GMM 21-31-00. (M)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Air conditioning and pressurization · coupling · looseApr 16, 1998
WHILE CLIMBING OUT OF FL290, A LOUD RUMBLING NOISE CAME FROM UNDER PILOTS FEET THAT LASTED FOR ABOUT 10 SEC. UPON REACHING FL350, CABIN ALT WAS RISING AND DIFF PRESS WAS DECREASING. COULD NOT MAINTAIN A CABIN ALT BELOW 10,000 FT. DESCENDED TO FL240 CABIN ALT 8700 FT DIFF PRESS OF 5.0 PSI. FOUND…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Air conditioning and pressurization · access cover · unsecuredSep 19, 1997
VERY LOUD NOISE HEARD COMING FROM NOSE GEAR AREA OF AIRCRAFT. RECYCLED NOSE GEAR, NO DIFFERENCE (INFLT) CONTINUED FLIGHT. LANDING GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED. FOUND RIGHT ACCESS COVER TO TURBO COMPRESSOR FLAPPING OFF ATTACHING SNAPS. RESECURED COVER, INSPECTED VISUALLY NOSE GEAR DOORS, WHEEL WELL AND…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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- Landing gear · connector · looseAug 29, 1997
NOSE ON NOSE GEAR LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE. CYCLED ONCE, STILL NO LIGHT. ON SHORT FINAL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. FOUND PIN IN NOSE DOWNLOCK SWITCH C/P PUSHED BACK. RE-SEATED PIN, SYSTEM CHECKED OK PER DC8 MM 32-60-0.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · doubler · damagedOct 1, 1996
PERFORM DOUBLER REWORK IAW EA 96-268A STATIC PORT STATION 390 LBL 25 TO LBC 281 DRAWING NR AIA/E/2250 REVISION ORIGINAL DATED 07/17/96. PERFORMED DOUBLER REWORK IAW EA 96-268A DRAWING NR AIA/E/2250 REVISION ORIGINAL DATED 07/17/96 STATIC PORT STATION 390 LBL 25 TO LBC 281.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fire protection · fire loop · chafedAug 3, 1996
NR 4 ENGINE FIRE WARNING CAME ON AT CRUISE ALT 37.0, ALL ENGINE PARAMETERS APPEARED NORMAL. OIL PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE MIN OIL 25 PSI. SHUTDOWN ENGINE INFLIGHT IAW AIA FOM PROCEDURES, WINDMILL TIME 47 MINUTES. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 4 ENGINE FIRE LOOP AND PERFORMED OPS CHECK, OPS CHECK GOOD IAW…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fire protection · fire bottle · dischargedAug 3, 1996
NR 4 ENGINE OUTBOARD BOTTLE DID NOT INDICATE LOW PRESSURE WHEN DISCHARGED FOR FIRE WARNING INDICATION. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 3 AND NR 4 FIRE BOTTLES. PERFORMED SYSTEM CHECK, SYSTEM CHECKS OUT NORMAL IAW 26-3-0.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Wings · panel · corrosionOct 24, 1995
KOSC - DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION FOUND UPPER SKIN PANEL JUST FORWARD OF CENTER SPAR AT APPROXIMATELY STA XRS 152 - CORROSION REMOVAL EXCEEDS 20 PERCENT OF PANEL THICKNESS. REPAIRED IAW SKETCH AIA/E/2102 AT RT WING CENTER SPAR AREA AT STA XRS 152. (X)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · longeron · crackedOct 24, 1995
KOSC - DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION FOUND - LONGERON 36 CRACKED FORWARD OF SPLICE FS 1190. REPAIRED LONGERON CRACK IAW COTNEY ENGINEERING 8110-13, SKETCH NR SKA 95167-13, LONGERON 36. (X)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · longeron · crackedOct 24, 1995
KOSC - DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION FOUND - LONGERON 33R CRACKED FORWARD OF SPLICE AT FS 1190. REPAIRED CRACK IAW COTNEY ENG 8110-3 AND SKETCH NR SKA 95167-13. (X)
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