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N816CKMcdonnell Douglas DC-8-61

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Jul 10, 2001.

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198240 ADs may apply35 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Memphis, TN
owner city / state
Owners
1
on record
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
40
confirm with A&P
Service reports
35
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
Individual owner
City, state
Memphis, TN
Canceled
Jul 10, 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-8-61
Serial number
45892
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
AB1FE2

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. until 2001Individual ownerMemphis, TN

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 (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.

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-8-61)
2009-08-02McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-50 Series Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes…May 13, 2009Airframe (DC-8-61)
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-8-61)
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-8-61)
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-8-61)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-8-61)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-8-61)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-8-61)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC8-28-091, dated November 7, 2006
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-8-61)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-8-61)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-8-61)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-8-61)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-8-61)
2003-21-02McDonnell 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, 2003Airframe (DC-8-61)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Service Bulletin 57-85, Revision 1, dated July 5, 1991
2003-03-15Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category AirplanesMar 7, 2003Airframe (DC-8-61)
2002-16-01McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-21, -31, -32, -33, -41, -42, and -43 Airplanes; and Model…Aug 22, 2002Airframe (DC-8-61)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration per STC SA1063SO, SA1862SO, or SA1832SO.
2002-03-05McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesMar 19, 2002Airframe (DC-8-61)Only with: Equipped with a lavatory drainage system.
2001-26-01McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesJan 30, 2002Airframe (DC-8-61)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-8-61)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-8-61)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-8-61)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-8-61)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-8-61)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-8-61)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-8-61)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-8-61)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-8-61)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC8-57-090, Revision 05, dated June 16, 1997
2001-06-04McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-33, -42, -55, and -61 Series AirplanesApr 9, 2001Airframe (DC-8-61)Certain serial numbers: 0079; 0115; 0246; 0325. Only with: Limited to manufacturer's fuselage numbers 0079, 0115, 0246, and 0325.
2001-04-15McDonnell 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, 2001Airframe (DC-8-61)Only with: Modified in accordance with STC ST466CH.
2000-20-08McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (DC-8-61)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-8-61)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-8-61)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-8-61)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-8-61)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-8-61)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-8-61)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-8-61)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-8-61)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-8-61)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1802SO.
95-09-09McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-60 Series Airplanes Equipped With Engines Modified by…May 16, 1995Airframe (DC-8-61)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 (35)

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.

  • Pneumatic · duct · misalignedAug 11, 1998

    AT FL330 JUST AFTER LEVEL OFF AND POWER REDUCTION TO CRUISE POWER 3 OF 4 T/C'S: NR 1,2, AND 4 STARTED STALLING AND OVERHEATING, PNEUMATIC SWITCHES WERE ON HIGH, MANIFOLD PRESSURE WAS AT APPROXIMATELY 12 PSI, CABIN CLIMBED OVER 5,000 FEET PER MINUTE TO 14,000 FEET, MANUAL CONTROLLER WAS FULLY…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · seat track · elongatedAug 4, 1997

    REFERENCE CARRY OVER NR 56, F/E FWD SEAT TRACK HOLES ARE ELONGATED AND WORN. REMOVED AND REPLACED FE'S FWD SEAT TRACK AS REQUIRED AS PER DC8 SRM 53-2-3, FE SEAT OPS CHECKS NORMAL. NON-ROUTINE TASK CARD NUMBER 109378.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · door frame · brokenAug 4, 1997

    DURING ROUTINE C-4 CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND LOWER FORWARD CARGO COMPARTMENT DOOR FRAME AT STA 282 RT SHOWS BREAKAGES (3 BY .25 BY .5 BY .25). REPAIRED AFFECTED AREA AS PER SRM 53-2-0 FIG 22 PAGE 155/156. NON-ROUTINE TASK CARD NUMBER 098934.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Fuselage · seat track · brokenAug 4, 1997

    DURING ROUTINE C-4 CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND FUSELAGE INTERIOR FLOOR TRACK RT SIDE BROKEN FROM STA 440 TO STA 400. REPAIRED FLOOR TRACK AS PER SRM 53-2-3. NON-ROUTINE TASK CARD NUMBER 109644.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · doubler · crackedAug 4, 1997

    DURING ROUTINE C-4 CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT FRAME DOUBLER CRACKED .5 AT STA 180 AND STR 35 LT. REPLACED FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT FRAME DOUBLER AS PER SRM 53-2-0. NON-ROUTINE TASK CARD NUMBER 098878.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · doubler · crackedAug 4, 1997

    DURING ROUTINE C-4 CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT FRAME DOUBLER CRACKED 1 AT STA 180 AND STR 33 RT. REPLACED FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT FRAME DOUBLER AS PER SRM 53-2-0. NON-ROUTINE TASK CARD NUMBER 098879.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · doubler · crackedAug 4, 1997

    DURING ROUTINE C-4 CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT FRAME DOUBLER CRACKED 1 AT STA 160 AND STR 28 AND 29 LT SIDE. REPLACED FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT FRAME DOUBLER AS PER SRM 53-2-0. NON-ROUTINE TASK CARD NUMBER 098880.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · door · crackedAug 4, 1997

    DURING ROUTINE C-4 CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT DOOR INTERIOR CRACKED .75 STA 288 S30R. REPAIRED AFFECTED AREA AS PER SRM 52-2-0. NON-ROUTINE TASK CARD NUMBER 098881.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · doubler · crackedAug 4, 1997

    DURING ROUTINE C-4 CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT FRAME DOUBLER CRACKED 1 AT STA 350 STR 36. REPAIRED FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT FRAME AS PER SRM 53-2-0. NON-ROUTINE TASK CARD NUMBER 098882.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · doubler · crackedAug 4, 1997

    DURING ROUTINE C-4 CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT FRAME DOUBLER CRACKED 1 AT STA 340 STR 35 RT. REPAIRED AFFECTED AREA AS PER SRM 53-2-0. NON-ROUTINE TASK CARD NUMBER 098883.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 35 reports.

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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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