N942MLMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-32
DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026
This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Feb 28, 2017.
Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198244 ADs may apply37 service difficulty reports
- Registration
- Deregistered
Registration
FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026- Last registered owner
- Spirit Aircraft I Trust
- Owner type
- Corporation
- City, state
- Wilmington, DE
- Certificate issued
- Mar 1, 1995
- Canceled
- Feb 28, 2017
- Airworthiness
- Standard · Transport
- Airworthiness date
- Dec 13, 1989
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-9-32
- Serial number
- 47478
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Seats
- 116
- Engines
- 2
- Max takeoff weight
- 20,000 and over lb
- Mode S code
- AD15B4
Engine
- Make and model
- P & W Jt8d Series
- Type
- Turbo-jet
- Power
- 7,700 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- 1995 – 2017Spirit Aircraft I TrustWilmington, DE
Individual owners are shown by city and state only.
Safety record
NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 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 (44)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-25-12 | Fuselage Main Bulkhead | Jan 31, 2014 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Alert Service Bulletin A53-144, Revision 2, dated February 23, 1984 |
| 2010-25-04 | McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series Airplanes… | Jan 11, 2011 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletins DC9-28-212 and MD90-28-010, both Revision 1, dated June 16, 2009 |
| 2010-23-10 | McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F Airplanes; and Model… | Dec 14, 2010 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-57-223, Revision 1, dated August 13, 2009 |
| 2009-15-16 | McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-9-10 Series Airplanes, DC-9-30 Series Airplanes… | Jul 6, 2010 | Airframe (DC-9-32) |
| 2010-10-20 | McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series Airplanes | Jun 21, 2010 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-28-227, dated April 23, 2009 |
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| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-24-21 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas… | Jan 8, 2010 | Airframe (DC-9-32) |
| 2009-03-03 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F Airplanes; and Model DC-9-20… | Mar 31, 2009 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-28-216, dated March 18, 2008 |
| 2008-18-06 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series… | Jan 7, 2009 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Only with: Equipped with a tail cone evacuation slide container installed in accordance with STC ST735SO. |
| 2008-11-15 | McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 Airplanes; Model DC-9-10 Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-20… | Jul 3, 2008 | Airframe (DC-9-32) |
| 2007-17-18 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-81… | Oct 2, 2007 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-30-097, Revision 2, dated May 27, 2005 |
| 2006-21-06 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10 Series Airplanes; DC-9-20 Series Airplanes; DC-9-30… | Nov 29, 2006 | Airframe (DC-9-32) |
| 2006-18-05 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F Airplanes; Model DC-9-21… | Oct 11, 2006 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-24A190, Revision 2, dated October 12, 2004 |
| 2006-18-02 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes | Oct 4, 2006 | Airframe (DC-9-32) |
| 2006-13-18 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-31, DC-9-32, DC-9-32F, DC-9-33F, DC-9-34, and DC-9-34F… | Aug 9, 2006 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-28-214, dated December 16, 2005 |
| 2006-10-14 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series… | Jun 21, 2006 | Airframe (DC-9-32)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. |
| 2006-07-08 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series Airplanes | May 5, 2006 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Service Bulletin 53-168, dated November 17, 1983 |
| 2006-06-04 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40 and -50 Series Airplanes, and Model… | Apr 20, 2006 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-53-179, Revision 2, dated May 27, 2004 |
| 2005-13-18 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10 Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-20 Series Airplanes; Model… | Aug 1, 2005 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Only with: Equipped with SAFT America Inc. nickel cadmium batteries P/N 021929-000 or P/N 021904-000 manufactured before May 2003. |
| 2004-25-14 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F Airplanes; DC-9-20, DC-9-30… | Jan 20, 2005 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-57-222, dated September 18, 2002 |
| 2004-18-11 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F Airplanes; and Model DC-9-20… | Oct 13, 2004 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-57-225, dated December 10, 2002 |
| 2004-07-14 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-15, DC-9-31, and DC-9-32 Airplanes | May 11, 2004 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC9-53-137, Revision 09. Only with: Fuselage numbers listed; equipped with a floor level hinged (ventral) door of the aft pressure bulkhead; excludes airplanes with the modification required by paragraph (d) or (e) of AD 96-10-11 or paragraph K. of AD 85-01-02 R1 done. |
| 2004-07-04 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, DC-9-15F, DC-9-31, DC-9-32, DC-9-32 (VC-9C)… | May 5, 2004 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-33A114, Revision 03, dated January 16, 2003 |
| 2004-05-08 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-31 and DC-9-32 Airplanes | Apr 7, 2004 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Certain serial numbers: DC-9-31 1039; DC-9-31 1046; DC-9-32 0268; DC-9-32 0505. Only with: Limited to the listed manufacturer's fuselage numbers. |
| 2003-24-05 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-31 and DC-9-32 Airplanes | Dec 16, 2003 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Certain serial numbers: DC-9-31 1039; DC-9-31 1046; DC-9-32 0268; DC-9-32 0505. Only with: Serials are manufacturer's fuselage numbers. |
| 2003-03-15 R1 | Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category Airplanes | Dec 22, 2003 | Airframe (DC-9-32) |
| 2003-20-06 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-31 and DC-9-32 Airplanes | Oct 20, 2003 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Certain serial numbers: 0268; 0505; 1039; 1046. Only with: Limited to fuselage numbers 0268, 0505, 1039 and 1046. |
| 2003-09-07 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes; and DC-9-81… | Jun 5, 2003 | Airframe (DC-9-32) |
| 2003-03-15 | Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category Airplanes | Mar 7, 2003 | Airframe (DC-9-32) |
| 2002-26-08 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series… | Feb 10, 2003 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-24A189, dated December 12, 2001 |
| 2002-26-10 | McDonnell Douglas DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes | Feb 10, 2003 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC9-53-277, Revision 01, dated June 16, 1999 |
| 2002-26-13 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-11, -12, -13, -14, -15, and -15F Airplanes; Model DC-9-21… | Feb 6, 2003 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-24A191, Revision 01, dated January 9, 2002 |
| 2002-25-04 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes; and C-9… | Jan 17, 2003 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC9-24A171, Revision 01, dated September 21, 1999 |
| 2002-21-09 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes | Nov 29, 2002 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-53-290, Revision 01, dated March 15, 2002 |
| 2002-04-01 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9, DC-9-80, and C-9 Series Airplanes; Model MD-88 Airplanes… | Mar 28, 2002 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletins DC9-32-315 and MD90-32-033, Revision 01, dated October 24, 2000. Only with: Equipped with upper lock links P/N 3914464-1, 3914464-501, or 3914464-503. |
| 2001-20-15 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 Series Airplanes and MD-88 Airplanes | Oct 26, 2001 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-24A193, dated July 31, 2001 |
| 2001-11-01 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-32 Series Airplanes Modified Per Supplemental Type… | Jul 5, 2001 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Serial numbers per Hexcel Service Bulletin 110000-25-001, dated March 31, 2000. Only with: Modified per Hexcel Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA4371NM. |
| 2000-08-18 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 Series Airplanes, and Model MD-88 and MD-90-30 Airplanes | Jun 13, 2000 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC9-25A357, Revision 02; McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin MD90-25A019 |
| 99-08-05 R1 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes | May 12, 1999 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC9-53-267, dated October 20, 1997 |
| 99-08-05 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes | May 12, 1999 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC9-53-267, dated October 20, 1997 |
| 98-09-19 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9, DC-9-80, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes, and Model… | Jun 3, 1998 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Only with: Converted or first production non-regulating shutoff valve AlliedSignal Aerospace P/N 979410-1-1 or 979410-2-1 installed on the engine starter. |
| 97-02-08 R1 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9, DC-9-80 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes, and Model… | Mar 4, 1997 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC9-27-300, Revision 02, dated June 29, 1995 |
| 97-02-08 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9, DC-9-80 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes, and Model… | Mar 4, 1997 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC9-27-300, Revision 02, dated June 29, 1995 |
| 96-07-51 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 Series Airplanes | Apr 15, 1996 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Certain serial numbers: DC-9 001–631. Only with: Limited by fuselage numbers 001 through 631 inclusive. |
| 95-02-02 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 and DC-9- 80 Series Airplanes, Model MD-88 Airplanes, and… | Feb 21, 1995 | Airframe (DC-9-32)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Service Bulletin 53-269, dated August 11, 1994 |
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Service Difficulty Reports (37)
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.
- Lights · bulb · failedAug 3, 1999
DTW - FLT 592 - LEFT COCKPIT EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BULB. OPERATIONAL CHECKED GOOD IAW 33-50 DC9 MM. (X)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · bulb · failedAug 3, 1999
LEFT COCKPIT EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BULB OPERATION CHECKED GOOD IAW 33-50-DC-9 MAINTENANCE MANUAL. (M)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Equipment and furnishings · slide · disengagedApr 14, 1999
L1 SLIDE PACK FELL OFF COMPLETELY CASING AND SLIDE. REINSTALLED L1 SLIDE PACK AND SLIDE COVER IAW DC-9 MM 25-62-0. SLIDE PACK AND COVER SECURED. OPERATION CHECK GOOD. (M)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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- Fuselage · skin · tornAug 27, 1998
DTW - AT GATE, BAGGAGE CART DRIVER INTO RT AFT OF AIRCRAFT. PUNCTURE IN SIDE OF FUSELAGE JUST AFT OF BAGGAGE DOOR. PERFORMED FUSELAGE SKIN EXTERNAL RPAIR FROM FS 937 TO FS 950 BETWEEN L23R AND L26R IAW 08-98-53-012 FROM 8-28-98. DRAWING 53-98445-1 PAINTED AREA IAW DC-9 SRM 53-10-3. (M)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · power supply · inoperativeMay 11, 1998
ON DAILY, FOUND FORWARD GALLEY AND COCKPIT OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED FORWARD GALLEY AND COCKPIT OVERHEAD EMERGENCY BATTERY POWER SUPPLY IAW DC0 MM 33-53-0. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. (M)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · battery pack · dischargedApr 10, 1998
COCKPIT EMERGENCY LIGHT (BOTH BULBS) WILL NOT TEST WHEN CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH PULLED IN ON POSITION. RESET BATTERY PACKS OPERATIONAL GOOD AIW MM 33-50. (M)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · battery pack · dischargedApr 4, 1998
FOUND EMERGENCY LIGHT OVER OBSERVERS SEAT INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK IAW MM 33-50, OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. (M)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · wire · cutDec 23, 1997
DTW - EMERGENCY FLOOR TRACK LIGHTING IS OUT IN TAILCONE. FOUND WIRES CUT UNDER MOST AFT CABIN FLOOR TRACK LIGHTING. RE-ATTACH WIRES, OPS CHECK IAW DC-9 MM CH 20-50-1. (M)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · power unit · inoperativeDec 23, 1997
DTW - THE UPPER EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT IS OUT IN AFT CABIN. REPLACED POWER UNIT IN FLASHLIGHT IN AFT CABIN. (M)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · wire · brokenNov 17, 1997
BOS - FLT 1605 - EMERGENCY TRACK LIGHTS INOPERATIVE BY AISLE 16. REPAIRED WIRE AT SEAT 16. INSTALLED COVER. OPS CHECK OK IAW MM 33-00. (M)
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