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N8177U1968 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 16, 2006.

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198236 ADs may apply95 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Miami, FL
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56 SERIES · 2200 hp
Cfm Intl.
Owners
1
since 2003
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
36
confirm with A&P
Service reports
95
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
Aeroturbine INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Miami, FL
Certificate issued
Nov 21, 2003
Canceled
May 16, 2006
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Jan 22, 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
45983
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
AB26BD

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. 2003 – 2006Aeroturbine INCMiami, FL
  2. 1965 – 1966Individual ownerdifferent airframe: Cessna 172f S/N 17252077

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 (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 (95)

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.

  • Autoflight · servo · malfunctionedFeb 12, 2001

    AUTOPILOT PORPOISING IN VERTICAL SPEED AND PITCH DUMP MODES (ROUGH PORPOISING). PROBLEM DUPLICATED, REPLACED A/P ELEVATOR SERVO IAW DC-8 M/M 22-12-02 AND A/P PITCH CHANNEL COMPUTER IAW DC-8 M/M 22-10-39, SYS OPS CHECK GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · frame · corrodedMay 1, 2000

    DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT, FOUND CORROSION DAMAGE TO MID CARGO AT STA 607 AND STR 34L AND 35R, DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITATIONS IAW DC8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGE DOUBLER, TREATED AREA IAW DC8 SRM 51-1-8, FABRICATE PART AND INSTALLED IAW DC8 SRM DC8 SRM 51-1-9 & SRM 53-4-1 FIG 1F. CORROSION DAMAGE RECORDED…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · frame · corrodedMay 1, 2000

    DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT, FOUND CORROSION DAMAGE TO FRAME, FWD CARGO AT STA 100 AND STR 35L - 35R, DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITATIONS IAW DC8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGE, TREATED AREA IAW DC8 SRM 51-1-8, RECEIVED PART AND INSTALLED IAW DC8 SRM 53-1-2. CORROSION DAMAGE RECORDED IN EWA CORROSION PROGRAM.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Fuselage · frame · corrodedMay 1, 2000

    DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT, FOUND CORROSION DAMAGE TO FWD CARGO FRAME AT STA 120 AND STR 30R AND 27R, DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITATIONS IAW DC8 SRM. REMOVED AND REPLACED DAMAGED FRAME, TREATED AREA IAW DC8 SRM 51-1-8, INSTALLED IAW DC8 SRM 53-2-0 FIG 1. CORROSION DAMAGE RECORDED IN EWA CORROSION PROGRAM.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · fitting · corrodedMay 1, 2000

    DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT, FOUND CORROSION DAMAGE TO FWD CARGO DOOR FRAME FITTING AND FASTENER AT STA 315 AND STR 32L, DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITATIONS IAW DC8 SRM. REMOVED AND REPLACED CORRODED FITTING IAW DC8 SRM 53-1-02 AND MM 20-16-0 FIG 1. TREATED AREA IAW DC8 SRM 51-1-8. CORROSION DAMAGE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · fitting · corrodedMay 1, 2000

    DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT, FOUND CORROSION DAMAGE TO Z FITTING AT STA 1160 AND LONGERON 36L - 35L. DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITATIONS IAW DC8 SRM. REMOVED AND REPLACED Z FITTING IAW DC8 SRM 53-1-2 FIG 1. TREATED AREA IAW DC8 SRM 51-1-8. CORROSION DAMAGE RECORDED IN EWA CORROSION PROGRAM.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · angle · corrodedApr 27, 2000

    DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT, FOUND CORROSION DAMAGE TO CUSP ANGLE AT STA 25 - 55 AND LONGERON RBL 62, DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITATIONS IAW DC8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGE, TREATED AREA IAW DC8 SRM 51-1-8, FABRICATED PART AND INSTALLED IAW DC8 SRM 51-1-1, 51-1-8, 51-1-20D AND 53-2-0 FIG 1D & 1F. CORROSION DAMAGE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · plate · corrodedApr 27, 2000

    DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT, FOUND CORROSION DAMAGE TO SUPPORT PLATE FOR TOILET DRAINS AT STA 35 & 50 AND LONGERON RBL 50, DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITATIONS IAW DC8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGED SUPPORT PLATE, TREATED AREA IAW DC8 SRM 51-1-8, FABRICATE PART AND INSTALLED IAW DC8 SRM 51-1-4, 53-2-0 FIG 1F AND…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · angle · corrodedApr 27, 2000

    DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT, FOUND CORROSION DAMAGE TO FLOOR SUPPORT ANGLE AT STA 25 - 55 AND LONGERON RBL 62, DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITATIONS IAW DC8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGED SUPPORT ANGLE, TREATED AREA IAW DC8 SRM 51-1-8, FABRICATE PART AND INSTALLED IAW DC8 SRM 53-2-0 FIG 1F, 51-1-4, 51-1-8, AND…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · cap · corrodedApr 27, 2000

    DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT, FOUND CORROSION DAMAGE TO FWD CARGO END CAP AT STA 60 AND STR 36, DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITATIONS IAW DC8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGED END CAP, TREATED AREA IAW DC8 SRM 51-1-8, RECEIVED PART AND INSTALLED IAW DC8 SRM 53-01-0 AND 53-2-0 FIG 1F. CORROSION DAMAGE RECORDED IN EWA…

    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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