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N909DA1995 Mcdonnell Douglas MD-90-30

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Dec 30, 2022.

Safety record in brief:2 NTSB events (substantial damage at worst, latest Nov 2009)57 ADs may apply128 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Atlanta, GA
owner city / state
Engine
V2500SERIES · 25,000 lb thrust
Iae
Owners
1
since 1996
NTSB events
2
substantial, 2009
ADs may apply
57
confirm with A&P
Service reports
128
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
Delta Air Lines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Atlanta, GA
Certificate issued
Jan 4, 1996
Canceled
Dec 30, 2022
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Oct 17, 1995

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
MD-90-30
Year
1995
Serial number
53389
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
142
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
AC90E7

Engine

Make and model
Iae V2500series
Type
Turbo-jet
Power
25,000 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
  1. 1996 – 2022Delta Air Lines INCAtlanta, GA

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 (2)

Incident · minor damage

Dec 30, 2000 · Salt Lake City, UT

the captain's failure to maintain the proper glide path. Contributing factors were the weather conditions that included low visibility and fog.

Damage
Minor
Injuries
None
Report
DEN01IA036

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DEN01IA036)

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (57)

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
2010-25-04McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series Airplanes…Jan 11, 2011Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletins DC9-28-212 and MD90-28-010, both Revision 1, dated June 16, 2009
2010-22-04McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model MD-90-30 AirplanesDec 3, 2010Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-54A003, Revision 2, dated February 12, 2010
2010-21-16McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model MD-90-30 AirplanesNov 18, 2010Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-29A021, Revision 2, dated March 16, 2010
2010-16-11McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model MD-90-30 AirplanesSep 22, 2010Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin MD90-57-016, Revision 2, dated April 28, 2006
2009-15-16McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-9-10 Series Airplanes, DC-9-30 Series Airplanes…Jul 6, 2010Airframe (MD-90-30)
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2010-05-04McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model MD-90-30 AirplanesApr 1, 2010Airframe (MD-90-30)
2009-13-08McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 AirplanesAug 3, 2009Airframe (MD-90-30)
2009-11-11McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 AirplanesJul 7, 2009Airframe (MD-90-30)Only with: Excludes airplane with fuselage number 2159.
2008-11-15McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 Airplanes; Model DC-9-10 Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-20…Jul 3, 2008Airframe (MD-90-30)
2007-17-19McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 AirplanesOct 2, 2007Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin MD90-30-026, Revision 1, dated May 27, 2005
2006-16-09McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 AirplanesSep 13, 2006Airframe (MD-90-30)
2006-10-14McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series…Jun 21, 2006Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 717-52-0007, Revision 1 (for Model 717-200 airplanes). Only with: All DC-9, MD-80, MD-88 and MD-90-30 airplanes; Model 717-200 airplanes only as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 717-52-0007, Revision 1.
2006-07-11McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87…May 5, 2006Airframe (MD-90-30)
2005-13-14McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 AirplanesJul 29, 2005Airframe (MD-90-30)
2005-09-08McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 AirplanesMay 20, 2005Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-24A074, Revision 02, dated June 3, 2003
2005-06-03McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 AirplanesApr 20, 2005Airframe (MD-90-30)
2005-05-02McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 AirplanesApr 6, 2005Airframe (MD-90-30)
2004-07-12McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 AirplanesMay 11, 2004Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin MD90-24A031, Revision 01, or MD90-24A043, Revision 01
2004-05-18McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 AirplanesApr 13, 2004Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin MD90-32-012, Revision 03, dated June 29, 2001
2003-26-07McDonnell Douglas MD-90-30 AirplanesFeb 4, 2004Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-24A081, Revision 01, dated March 7, 2003
2003-11-15 R1McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 AirplanesJan 27, 2004Airframe (MD-90-30)
2003-03-15 R1Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category AirplanesDec 22, 2003Airframe (MD-90-30)
2003-11-15McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 AirplanesJul 9, 2003Airframe (MD-90-30)
2003-11-02McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 AirplanesJul 3, 2003Airframe (MD-90-30)
2003-08-16McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 AirplanesMay 30, 2003Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin MD90-24A051, Revision 02, dated August 14, 2002. Only with: Equipped with a No. 2 automatic direction finder (ADF) receiver.
2003-08-02McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 AirplanesApr 30, 2003Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-25A056, Revision 01, dated April 30, 2002
2003-04-18McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 AirplanesApr 4, 2003Airframe (MD-90-30)Only with: Equipped with MLG brake assembly P/N 5012193R, 5012193-1, 5012193-1-P, 5012193-2, 5012193-2-P, 5012193-3, or 5012193-3-P.
2003-03-09McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 AirplanesMar 7, 2003Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin MD90-24A053, Revision 01, dated February 23, 2001
2003-03-15Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category AirplanesMar 7, 2003Airframe (MD-90-30)
2002-23-16McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 AirplanesDec 11, 2002Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-25A070, Revision 01, dated February 26, 2002
2002-23-17McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 AirplanesDec 31, 2002Airframe (MD-90-30)
2002-13-01McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 AirplanesJul 31, 2002Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletins MD90-24A046, Revision 02, and MD90-24A047, Revision 01
2002-12-10McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 AirplanesJul 23, 2002Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin MD90-24-007, Revision 02, dated July 16, 2001
2002-10-01McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 AirplanesJun 20, 2002Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin MD90-24A004, Revision 01, dated January 11, 2000
2002-10-03McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87…Jun 20, 2002Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin MD80-32-309, Revision 01; Boeing Service Bulletin MD90-32-031, Revision 01
2002-06-11McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 AirplanesMay 7, 2002Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin MD90-30A017, Revision 02, dated September 26, 2000
2002-06-13McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 AirplanesMay 7, 2002Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin MD90-24A025, Revision 01, dated January 11, 2000
2002-03-06McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 Series Airplanes, Model MD-88…Mar 21, 2002Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins MD80-27A359, Revision 01, and MD90-27A031, Revision 01, dated March 26, 2001. Only with: Excluding airplanes on which the modification specified in the applicable service bulletin has been done.
2001-24-04McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Series AirplanesJan 4, 2002Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin MD90-24A003, Revision 01, dated January 11, 2000
2001-22-17McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81, -9-82, -9-83, and -9-87 Series Airplanes; Model MD-88…Dec 18, 2001Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletins MD80-29A067 and MD90-29A018, dated October 21, 1999
2001-20-20McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Series AirplanesNov 1, 2001Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin MD90-24A060, Revision 02, dated February 28, 2001; and McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD90-24-062, dated February 3, 2000
2001-20-19McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Series AirplanesOct 31, 2001Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin MD90-24A049, dated September 18, 1997
2001-12-15McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Series AirplanesJul 25, 2001Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-23A018, Revision 01, dated August 10, 2000
2001-10-11McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Series AirplanesJun 8, 2001Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-30A023, including Appendix, dated March 14, 2001
2000-15-15McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9, Model MD-90-30, Model 717-200, and Model MD-88 AirplanesAug 23, 2000Airframe (MD-90-30)
2000-11-01McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-80 and MD-90-30 Series Airplanes, and Model MD-88 AirplanesJun 30, 2000Airframe (MD-90-30)Certain serial numbers: 995–2243. Only with: Manufacturer's fuselage numbers 995 through 2243 inclusive.
2000-08-18McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 Series Airplanes, and Model MD-88 and MD-90-30 AirplanesJun 13, 2000Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC9-25A357, Revision 02; McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin MD90-25A019
2000-01-17McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90 Series AirplanesFeb 23, 2000Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD90-53-004, dated August 20, 1998
99-21-32McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Series AirplanesNov 24, 1999Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin No. MD90-27-026, dated September 30, 1998
99-18-23McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Series AirplanesOct 8, 1999Airframe (MD-90-30)
99-13-07McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-80 Series Airplanes, Model MD-88 Airplanes, and Model…Jul 28, 1999Airframe (MD-90-30)Only with: Equipped with a main landing gear shock strut piston P/N 5935347-1 through -3509 inclusive, 5935347-511, or 5935347-513.
99-04-06McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Series AirplanesMar 17, 1999Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD90-32-032, dated July 8, 1998
98-25-04McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Series AirplanesJan 7, 1999Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin MD90-25A017 Rev R01, Service Bulletin MD90-25-022 Rev R01, and Service Bulletin MD90-25A023 Rev R01, paragraph 1.A.1.
98-18-17McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-80 Series Airplanes and Model MD-90-30 and MD-88 AirplanesOct 8, 1998Airframe (MD-90-30)
98-18-19McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Series AirplanesSep 18, 1998Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas MD-90 Alert Service Bulletin MD90-27A032, dated June 22, 1998
98-18-03McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Series AirplanesOct 1, 1998Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin MD90-30A021, dated March 31, 1998
97-11-07McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 AirplanesMay 22, 1997Airframe (MD-90-30)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (128)

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.

  • Airborne auxiliary power · fuel control · leakingMay 27, 2019

    AS SOON AS APU IS STARTED, VERY STRONG FUEL SMELL THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PLANE. FOUND AND REPAIRED RUNNING FUEL LEAK AT APU FUEL CONTROL. REF IPC 49-31-00-01 FIG 1 ITEM 290. C/W NO GO ODI PREVENTION PROGRAM 2172. FULL DUCT BURNOUT AND COALESCER BAGS REPLACED IAW AMM 21-53-00-720-801. COULD NO…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fire protection · relay · contaminatedMay 1, 2019

    AT CRUISE, CARGO FIRE WARNING SYSTEM APPEARED TO GO INTO "TEST" MODE WITH NO AURAL. FOUND WARNING LIGHT DIM & TEST RELAY B5-81 CONTAMINATED WITH RAIN WATER. REMOVED & REPLACED B5-81 DIM & TEST RELAY PER AMM 83 -17-00. CARGO FIRE WARNING SYSTEM NOW TESTS NORMALLY- A/C OK FOR SERVICE. (LP# 5665050)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · dischargedMar 5, 2019

    FWD CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP. R/R FWD CABIN OVERHJEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK. LIGHTS OK FOR SERVICE PER AMM 33-51. (LP# 5746355)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Flight controls · fitting · leakingDec 10, 2018

    SHIP 9209 - SMKE / FUME - WHILE TAXIING, CABIN BEGAN TO FILL WITH LIGHT/WHISPY WHITE SMOKE. STOPPED WHILE TAXIING. TURNED OFF R A/C SUPPLY SWITCH. WENT NO FURTHER AS WE TAXIED AND PULLED INTO THE GATE. LEFT ENGINE AND APU WERE ONLY ITEMS RUNNING. FOUND HYD FLUID LEAK FROM TAIL. INSPECTED TAIL…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Hydraulic power · shutoff valve · leakingOct 14, 2018

    ON CLIMBOUT ON SLAT RETRACTION NR 2 HYD QUANITYWENT TO 3 QTS RAN QRH QTY STABALIZED AT 13 QTS WITH PUMPS OFF ON DESCENT REPRESSURIZED SYSTEM FOR GEAR LOWERING QTY WENT TO 0 ON LANDING STILL WITH GOOD PRESSURE. FOUND LEAKING POWER SHUT OFF. REMOVED AND REPLACED POWER SHUT OFF VALVE. CK GOOD.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · unknownFeb 13, 2018

    EMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHTING DAMAGED OR INOPERATIVE LOCATIONS:603. INSTALLED LIGHT STRIP PER AMM 33-41 OPS CK NORMAL MCO/PLAC RMVD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · detachedDec 28, 2017

    EMERGENCY LIGHT STRIP THROWN IN OVERHEAD BINS AT ROW 26. RE-ATTACHED STRIP. OPERATION CHECKS GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · fitting · crackedDec 12, 2017

    SKIN CLIP CRACKED AT STATION 1475 BETWEEN STRINGER 1 AND 2R. COMPLIED WITH ERA 564054-14, REV O.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · longeron · crackedDec 12, 2017

    LONGERON AT STA 1475 CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES AT THE VERY END OF THE LONGERON. COMPLIED WITH ERA 564026-14, REV O.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Power plant · linkage · wornDec 11, 2017

    HINGE LINKAGE WORN ON LOWER COWL EXTENSION. HARDWARD AND LINKS REPLACED IAW CMM 71-13-02.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 128 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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