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N8084U1968 Mcdonnell 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 May 17, 2006.

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB incident (Jan 2001)36 ADs may apply168 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Miami, FL
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56 SERIES · 2200 hp
Cfm Intl.
Owners
1
since 2004
NTSB events
1
2001
ADs may apply
36
confirm with A&P
Service reports
168
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
Aeroturbine INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Miami, FL
Certificate issued
Apr 12, 2004
Canceled
May 17, 2006
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Apr 26, 1994

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
Year
1968
Serial number
45974
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
AB028C

Engine

Make and model
Cfm Intl. Cfm56 Series
Type
Turbo-jet
Power
2200 hp

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

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2004 – 2006Aeroturbine INCMiami, FL

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)

Incident

Jan 16, 2001 · Seattle, WA

A malfunctioning relay in the aircraft's flight management system (FMS) switching matrix and associated false "on course" indication on the captain's course deviation indicator (CDI), resulting in proper localizer course alignment not being obtained or maintained and subsequent flight in close proximity to the new control tower. The reason for the reported false "on course" indications on the…

Injuries
None
Report
SEA01IA039

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for SEA01IA039)

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 (168)

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 indicating · indicator · failedAug 7, 2001

    NR 1 EGT REACHED 907 DEGREES C FOR APPROX 8 SEC ON MAX POWER T/O. 92 PERCENT N2 & 28 DEGREES C OAT AT DAY. FOUND NR 1 ENGINE EGT INDICATOR READS 24-34 DEGREES HIGH. NO DEFECTS ON HARNESS R&R NR 1 EGT INICATOR 077-20-1, CK GOOD WITH TEST SET, ENGINE RUN REQUIRED. SEE LOG BOOK 00211-01 ITEM 2. NR 1…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · floor panel · damagedAug 4, 2001

    UPPER DECK CARGO FLOOR AT STA 781, 30 AND TO THE RT HAS A HOLE. REPAIRED GOUGE IN FLOOR PANEL IAW DC-8 SRM 53-2-3 FIG 6.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · frame · corrodedJun 30, 2000

    DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION DAMAGE ON FWD SIDE OF FRAME AT STA 20 AT CUSP LINE RT SIDE OF CABIN, DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITATIONS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGE, TREATED AND PRIMED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED REPAIR IAW DC-8 SRM 53-2-0 AND 51-1-21. (CORROSION DAMAGE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Wings · nut plate · missingJun 29, 2000

    DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND A BROKEN NUT PLATE ON THE RIGHT O/B SLOT UPPER SIDE SCREW AT STA XS 515, DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITATIONS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGE, TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8. RECEIVED PART AND INSTALLED IAW EO NR 00-107 WITH APPROVED 8110-3 DATED 6-29-00.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · retainer · misinstalledJun 23, 2000

    DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CANOE FITTING BOLT RETAINER INSTALLED ON WRONG SIDE OF FITTING AT STA 340, DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITATIONS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGE, TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED REPAIR IAW EO NR 00-107 WITH APPROVED 8110-3 DATED 6-15-00.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · link · damagedJun 23, 2000

    DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND THAT THE FLAP LINK SUPPORT (CANOE FITTING) NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT STA XW 219.498, 339.723 & 97.906 IAW DC-8 MM 27-51-12 RIGHT SIDE PER S/B 27-260, DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITATIONS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGE, TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8. RECEIVED PARTS AND…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · bulkhead · damagedJun 21, 2000

    DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND NUMEROUS PATCHES TO THE FWD LWR CARGO COMPT MID BULKHEAD, DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITATIONS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGE, TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED REPAIR IAW EO NR 00-107 WITH APPROVED 8110-3 DATED 6-1-00.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · pressure panel · corrodedJun 20, 2000

    DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION DAMAGE TO THE CENTER WING AFT LT TOP PANEL AT STA 848.00 AND LBL 60 TO 58 INCHES, DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITATIONS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGE, TREATED AND PRIMED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED REPAIRS IAW EO NR 00-107 WITH APPROVED 8110-3…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Stabilizers · skin · dentedJun 19, 2000

    DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND A DENT TO THE RT. ELEVATOR L/E AT STA XE 120, DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITATIONS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGE, TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8. ACCEPTABLE TO RETURN TO SERVICE IAW E.O. 00-107 WITH APPROVED 8110-3 DATED 6-19-00.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · bracket · crackedJun 19, 2000

    DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND A CRACK TO THE SUPPORT BRACKET AT STA FS 857 AND LBL 47 LT MAIN W/W, DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITATIONS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGE, TREATED AND PRIMED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED REPAIR IAW EO NR 00-107 WITH APPROVED 8110-3 DATED 6-5-00.

    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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