N811AX1970 Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-63F
This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Mar 20, 2007.
Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198241 ADs may apply85 service difficulty reports
- Registration
- Deregistered
Registration
FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 16, 2026- Last registered owner
- Individual owner
- City, state
- Ostend
- Canceled
- Mar 20, 2007
- Airworthiness
- Standard · Transport
- Airworthiness date
- Oct 25, 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-8-63F
- Year
- 1970
- Serial number
- 46113
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Seats
- 152
- Engines
- 4
- Max takeoff weight
- 20,000 and over lb
- Mode S code
- AB0D29
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- until 2007Individual ownerOstend
Individual owners are shown by city and state only.
Safety record
NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 16, 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 (41)
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-8-63F) |
| 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-8-63F) |
| 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-8-63F) |
| 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-8-63F) |
| 2008-16-11 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-61, DC-8-61F, DC-8-63, DC-8-63F, DC-8-71F, and DC-8-73F… | Sep 17, 2008 | Airframe (DC-8-63F)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC8-53A082, dated February 6, 2007 |
Show all 41 ADsShow fewer ADs
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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-8-63F)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC8-53A080, dated June 22, 2004 |
| 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-8-63F)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-8-63F) |
| 2007-12-02 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-33, -42, and -43 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50 Series Airplanes… | Jul 10, 2007 | Airframe (DC-8-63F)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-8-63F)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Service Bulletin 78-95, Revision 2, dated March 10, 1971 |
| 2006-03-04 | McDonnell 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, 2006 | Airframe (DC-8-63F)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC8-53-079, Revision 01, dated June 26, 2002 |
| 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-8-63F)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-8-63F)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-8-63F)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-8-63F)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-8-63F) |
| 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-8-63F)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-8-63F) |
| 2002-03-05 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series Airplanes | Mar 19, 2002 | Airframe (DC-8-63F)Only with: Equipped with a lavatory drainage system. |
| 2001-26-01 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series Airplanes | Jan 30, 2002 | Airframe (DC-8-63F)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-8-63F)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-8-63F)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-8-63F)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-8-63F)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-8-63F)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-8-63F)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-8-63F)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-8-63F)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-8-63F)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-8-63F)Only with: Modified in accordance with STC ST466CH. |
| 2000-20-08 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series Airplanes | Nov 13, 2000 | Airframe (DC-8-63F)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-8-63F)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-8-63F)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-8-63F)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-8-63F)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-8-63F)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-8-63F)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-8-63F)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-8-63F)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-8-63F)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-8-63F)Only with: Equipped with an engine modified by Burbank Aeronautical Corporation II (BAC II) in accordance with STC SA4892NM or SA5455NM. |
AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.
Service Difficulty Reports (85)
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 · rotary switch · faultyApr 5, 2006
AFTER TAKEOFF AND GEAR RETRACTED (FROM ILN TO MEM) THE RED GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED ALONG WITH THE AMBER RIGHT DOOR LIGHT ON F/E'S PANEL. RECYCLED GEAR WITH NO EFFECT. PERFORMED AN UPLATCH CHECK AND ALL LIGHTS EXTINGUISHED WITH A NORMAL UPLATCH CHECK. CONTINUED FLIGHT NORMALLY. FOUND…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Landing gear · warning light · illuminatedMar 16, 2006
AFTER TAKEOFF WHEN GEAR WAS RETRACTED, RED UNSAFE LIGHT STAYED ON, LEFT MAIN GEAR DOOR LIGHT WAS ON. CYCLED GEAR, OPS CHECKED NORMAL. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR UPLATCH AND INDICATION IAW DC8 MM 32-60-00 AND ALSO CHECKED MIN ROLLER CLEARANCE OF .032", ALL CHECKED GOOD. LEFT…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · skin · corrodedJan 20, 2006
FUSELAGE SKIN LOWER SIDE OF NR 3 CARGO DOOR HAD A SPOT OF CORROSION. REPAIRED NR3 CARGO DOOR JAMB SKIN IAW SRM 53-2-1, FIG. 9. PARTIAL WORK NR1-102 FOR WORK ACCOMPLISHED (W.O. 600239852) COI 50853 INITIATED FOR REPAIR REPLACEMENT IN 1000 CYCLES.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Show all 10 reportsShow fewer reports
- Engine oil · transmitter · defectiveJan 11, 2005
NR 4 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE BEGAN FLUXUATING IN CRUISE AND THEN WENT TO '0' PSI. NO LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON. ALL OTHER ENG PARAMETERS NORMAL. SECURED NR 4 ENGINE AT 0340Z. REMOVED AND REPLACED ENGINE OIL STRAINER. NO CONTAMINATES NOTED. REPLACED MAIN ENGINE OIL FILTER IAW DC-8 MM 79-20-07.…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · skin · corrodedOct 31, 2004
EXTERIOR LOWER FUSELAGE SKIN CRACKED AND BULGED AT LONGERON 35 RIGHT, FS 102. REMOVED END FITTING, SHEAR TIES AND DOUBLER IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-21. REINSTALLED END FITTING, SHEAR TIES AND DOUBLER IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-21 AND 51-1-20D. REPAIRED SKIN IAW REA D853-50299MR. ALODINED AND PRIMED REPAIR DOUBLER…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · skin · corrodedOct 31, 2004
FUSELAGE EXTERIOR SKIN BULGED AND FASTENERS HEAD SHEARED LEFT SIDE OF TAILSKID FAIRING. CUT OUT DAMAGED AREA AND INSTALLED FABRICATED DOUBLER REPAIR, TREATED, ALODINED AND PRIMED IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-21, 53-2-1, 51-1-8, 51-1-20, AND REA D853-50297-MR.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · support · corrodedOct 30, 2004
RIGHT FUSELAGE STA 915 - 935, SUPPORT BRACE OUTBOARD OF LONGERON 24 RIGHT, EXFOLIATED. REPAIRED AREA IAW REA D853-50298-MR.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · doubler · corrodedOct 30, 2004
AREAS OF CORROSION NOTED ON LOWER SKIN AROUND OUTFLOW VALVE (AFT ACCESSORY COMPARTMENT) FROM FLOOR FRAME 1620 - 1640, LONGERON 34 RIGHT TO 34 LEFT. REMOVED ALL SUBSTRUCTURE AND FASTENERS COMMON TO REPAIR AREA TO FACILITATE REPAIR. REMOVED ALL CORROSION IAW DC-8 SRM 53-2-0. COMPLIED WITH REA…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · skin · corrodedOct 30, 2004
FORWARD CARGO RIGHT SIDE FROM STA 200 - 220, BETWEEN LONGERON 33 RIGHT - 34 RIGHT, SKIN CORRODED WITH BROKEN RIVETS. REMOVED SHEAR TIES, INSTALLED FINGER DOUBLERS, EXTERNAL DOUBLERS, FILLER AND INTERNAL DOUBLERS AND SHEAR TIES IAW REA D853-50304-MR AND DC-8 SRM 51-1-21 AND 51-1-20D. ALODINED AND…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · cusp web · corrodedOct 30, 2004
MAIN CABIN AT FS 1164 - 1170 AND LONGERON 21 RIGHT (CUSP) HAD CORROSION. REPAIRED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8 AND REA D853-50301-MR.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Showing the 10 most recent of 85 reports.
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