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N8079UMcdonnell Douglas DC-8-71F

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Sep 6, 2001.

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (destroyed damage, Feb 2000)36 ADs may apply84 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Redwood City, CA
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 1998
NTSB events
1
destroyed, 2000
ADs may apply
36
confirm with A&P
Service reports
84
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
Emery Worldwide Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Redwood City, CA
Certificate issued
Apr 21, 1998
Canceled
Sep 6, 2001

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-8-71F
Serial number
45947
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
AAFF84

Engine

Type
Turbo-jet

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 1998 – 2001Emery Worldwide Airlines INCRedwood City, CA

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 (1)

Accident · destroyed

Feb 17, 2000 · Rancho Cordova, CA

A loss of pitch control resulting from the disconnection of the right elevator control tab. The disconnection was caused by the failure to properly secure and inspect the attachment bolt.

Damage
Destroyed
Injuries
Fatal
Report
DCA00MA026

From NTSB records; matched by N-number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DCA00MA026)

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (36)

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
2010-21-03McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and…Nov 12, 2010Airframe (DC-8-71F)
2009-08-02McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-50 Series Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes…May 13, 2009Airframe (DC-8-71F)
2008-25-05McDonnell 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, 2009Airframe (DC-8-71F)
2008-26-07McDonnell 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, 2009Airframe (DC-8-71F)
2008-16-11McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-61, DC-8-61F, DC-8-63, DC-8-63F, DC-8-71F, and DC-8-73F…Sep 17, 2008Airframe (DC-8-71F)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC8-53A082, dated February 6, 2007
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2008-06-23McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-55, DC-8F-54, and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; and Model DC-8-60…Apr 22, 2008Airframe (DC-8-71F)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC8-53A080, dated June 22, 2004
2007-21-18McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-53, DC-8-55, DC-8F-54, and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; and Model…Nov 28, 2007Airframe (DC-8-71F)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC8-53A081, dated November 14, 2006
2007-12-02McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-33, -42, and -43 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50 Series Airplanes…Jul 10, 2007Airframe (DC-8-71F)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC8-28-091, dated November 7, 2006
2006-03-04McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-33, DC-8-51, DC-8-53, DC-8-55, DC-8F-54, DC-8F-55, DC-8-63…Mar 13, 2006Airframe (DC-8-71F)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC8-53-079, Revision 01, dated June 26, 2002
2005-18-07McDonnell 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, 2005Airframe (DC-8-71F)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC8-53-078, Revision 01, dated January 25, 2001
2005-15-14McDonnell 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, 2005Airframe (DC-8-71F)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC8-57-072 R03, Revision 03, dated October 2, 1995
2005-08-08McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-33 and -43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55…May 26, 2005Airframe (DC-8-71F)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC8-26-047, Revision 1, dated September 4, 2003
2004-14-05McDonnell 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, 2004Airframe (DC-8-71F)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC8-25A244, Revision 3, dated March 9, 2004
2003-03-15 R1Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category AirplanesDec 22, 2003Airframe (DC-8-71F)
2003-03-15Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category AirplanesMar 7, 2003Airframe (DC-8-71F)
2002-03-05McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesMar 19, 2002Airframe (DC-8-71F)Only with: Equipped with a lavatory drainage system.
2001-26-01McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesJan 30, 2002Airframe (DC-8-71F)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1063SO and SA1377SO.
2001-26-02McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesJan 30, 2002Airframe (DC-8-71F)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1862SO and ST00309AT.
2001-26-03McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesJan 30, 2002Airframe (DC-8-71F)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1832SO.
2001-26-04McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesJan 30, 2002Airframe (DC-8-71F)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1802SO or SA421NW.
2001-24-28McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesJan 16, 2002Airframe (DC-8-71F)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Alert Service Bulletin A27-275, Revision 1, dated February 3, 1992
2001-08-16McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesMay 31, 2001Airframe (DC-8-71F)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC8-24A075, Revision 02, dated May 2, 2000
2001-08-18McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesMay 31, 2001Airframe (DC-8-71F)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.
2001-08-19McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesMay 31, 2001Airframe (DC-8-71F)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC8-33A070, dated November 1, 1999
2001-08-20McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesMay 31, 2001Airframe (DC-8-71F)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.
2001-06-02McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesApr 27, 2001Airframe (DC-8-71F)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC8-57-090, Revision 05, dated June 16, 1997
2000-20-08McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (DC-8-71F)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC8-53-075, dated August 17, 1995
2000-13-03 R1McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesAug 15, 2000Airframe (DC-8-71F)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1063SO.
2000-15-11McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesAug 3, 2000Airframe (DC-8-71F)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1862SO.
2000-09-01 R1McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesJun 7, 2000Airframe (DC-8-71F)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration per STC SA1802SO or SA421NW.
2000-13-03McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesJun 27, 2000Airframe (DC-8-71F)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1063SO.
2000-09-01McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesJun 7, 2000Airframe (DC-8-71F)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1802SO or SA421NW.
2000-09-02McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesMay 2, 2000Airframe (DC-8-71F)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1832SO.
2000-02-01McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesFeb 29, 2000Airframe (DC-8-71F)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC8-57-100, Revision 01, dated August 26, 1998
2000-01-18McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesFeb 23, 2000Airframe (DC-8-71F)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC8-57-030, Revision 05, dated April 28, 1998
98-26-51McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental…Feb 3, 1999Airframe (DC-8-71F)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1802SO.

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

Service Difficulty Reports (84)

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 · pin boss · corrodedNov 19, 1999

    DURING D-CHECK. LT MAIN GEAR SHOCK STRUT ASSY RETRACT PIN BOSS CORRODED. (EO). BLENDED OUT CORROSION. FABRICATED NEW BUSHING AND CAD PLATED IAW EO 99-174 WITH APPROVED 8110-3 DATED 10-15-99. INSTALLED BUSHING AND PIN IAW DC-8 SB 32-102. REF: EMERY WORLDWIDE A/L. RRXA. (X)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · fastener · missingNov 13, 1999

    FOUND DURING D-CHECK. RT WING L/E ABOVE NR PYLON. ONE LOOSE FASTENER WITH SKIN WASHER, ONE FASTENER MISSING. (EO). TIGHTENED THE LOOSE FASTENER. INSTALLED NAS1670L4 JO-BOLT IN OPEN HOLE. IT IS ACCEPTABLE TO RETURN TO SERVICE PER EO 99-174 WITH APPROVED 8110-3 DATED 11-12-99. REF: EMERY WORLDWIDE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Nacelles and pylons · metal strip · crackedNov 12, 1999

    DURING C-CHECK. NR 2 ENGINE LT SIDE METAL STRIP ABOVE REVERSER COWL HAS .75 INCH CRACK. NDT TO DETERMINE LENGTH OF CRACK. STOP DRILLED AND NDT TO CONFIRM CRACK. STOP DRILLED - BROKEN SHARP EDGES. TREATED, PRIMED AND FILLED STOP DRILL HOLES WITH SEALER PER EO 99-174 WITH APROVED 8110-3 DATED…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Landing gear · fastener · missingNov 11, 1999

    FOUND DURING D-CHECK. RT MAIN LANDING GEAR FITTING MISSING FASTENER AFT SIDE. (EO). LEFT THE SHEARED SHANK IN THE HOLE, FILLED HOLE WITH PR1422B 1/2 SEAL. IT IS ACCEPTABLE TO RETURN TO SERVICE PER EO 99-174 WITH APPROVED 8110-3 DATED 11-11-99. REF: EMERY WORLDWIDE A/L. RRXA. (X)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · door · missingNov 10, 1999

    DURING D-CHECK. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED DIVIDER WALL BETWEEN C AND D PITS. (EO). FABRICATED A NEW DOOR USING DRAWING 99-174-2. TREATED AND PRIMED PER EO 999-174 WITH APPROVED 8110-3 DATED 11-8-99. REF: EMERY WORLDWIDE A/L. RRXA. (X)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · pin boss · corrodedNov 9, 1999

    FOUND DURING D-CHECK. RT MAIN LANDING GEAR SHOCK STRUT ASSY RETRACT PIN BOSS CORRODED. (EO). BLENDED OUT CORROSION. FABRICATED NEW BUSHING AND CAD PLATED IAW EO 99-174 WITH APPROVED 8110-3 DATED 10-15-99. INSTALLED BUSHING AND PIN IAW DC-8 SB 32-102. REF: EMERY WORLDWIDE A/L. RRXA. (X)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · drain plug · missingNov 8, 1999

    FOUND DURING D-CHECK. C-PIT DOOR MISSING DRAIN PLUG. FABRICATED FILLER. TREATED AND PRIMED. INSTALLED FILLERS AND DRAIN PLUG PER EO 99-174 WITH APPROVED 8110-3 DATED 11-02-99. REF: EMERY WORLD WIDE A/L, RRXA. (X)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · bulkhead · damagedNov 4, 1999

    FOUND DURING D-CHECK. 'A' PIT AFT BULKHEAD BOTTOM NEEDS TO BE TRIMMED STA 440. (EO). FABRICATED NEW DOOR USING DRAWING NR 99-174-1. TREATED AND PRIMED IAW EO 99-174 WITH APPROVED 8110-3 DATED 10-20-99. REF: EMERY WORLDWIDE A/L. RRXA. (X)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · panel · brokenNov 3, 1999

    FOUND DURING D-CHECK. STA 1660 SIDE RAIL PANEL BROKEN STA 1650 - STA 1700. (EO). FABRICATED NEW SIDE RAIL PANEL PER EO 99-174 WITH APPROVED 8110-3 DATED 10-20-99. REF: EMERY WORLDWIDE A/L. RRXA. (X)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · floor panel · corrodedNov 3, 1999

    DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION DAMAGE TO FLOOR PANEL BETWEEN STA 340 TO STA 346. DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITATIONS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGE, TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED NEW FLOOR PANEL IAW DC-8 SRM 53-2-3. CORROSION DAMAGE RECORDED IN EWA CORROSION PROGRAM.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 84 reports.

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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