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N960DN1998 Boeing MD-90-30

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Apr 25, 2022.

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198230 ADs may apply126 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Atlanta, GA
owner city / state
Engine
V2528-D5 · 28,000 lb thrust
Iae
Owners
1
since 2011
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
30
confirm with A&P
Service reports
126
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
Sep 21, 2011
Canceled
Apr 25, 2022
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Aug 11, 2012

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
Boeing
Model
MD-90-30
Year
1998
Serial number
53530
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
AD5C7E

Engine

Make and model
Iae V2528-D5
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
28,000 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. 2011 – 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 (0)

No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (30)

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
2023-12-15NavigationJun 21, 2023Airframe (MD-90-30)
2019-24-17WingsJan 24, 2020Airframe (MD-90-30)
2018-07-04Ice and rain protectionSep 10, 2018Airframe (MD-90-30)
2017-11-02StabilizersJun 27, 2017Airframe (MD-90-30)
2016-25-26NavigationFeb 2, 2017Airframe (MD-90-30)
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2016-22-18FuselageNov 21, 2016Airframe (MD-90-30)
2015-02-05NavigationMar 5, 2015Airframe (MD-90-30)
2014-24-03Standard Practices/Structures; Code 55, StabilizersJan 27, 2015Airframe (MD-90-30)
2014-24-04The Boeing Company AirplanesJan 13, 2015Airframe (MD-90-30)
2013-07-10International Aero Engines AG Turbofan EnginesMay 20, 2013Engine (V2528-D5)Certain serial numbers: V20001–V20285. Only with: No. 4 bearing internal scavenge tube P/N 2A2074-01 and No. 4 bearing external scavenge tube P/N 6A5254 installed.
2012-21-18WingsDec 5, 2012Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-57A030, dated February 14, 2012
2012-22-04WingsDec 5, 2012Airframe (MD-90-30)
2012-18-05FuelOct 11, 2012Airframe (MD-90-30)Only with: Equipped with center wing fuel tanks and Boeing OEM-installed auxiliary fuel tanks; not required for airplanes from which the auxiliary fuel tanks have been removed.
2011-25-08International Aero Engines Turbofan EnginesJan 17, 2012Engine (V2528-D5)
2011-12-12The Boeing Company Model MD-90-30 AirplanesJul 22, 2011Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-55A014, dated June 24, 2010
2011-06-12The Boeing Company Model MD-90-30 AirplanesApr 26, 2011Airframe (MD-90-30)
2011-03-09The Boeing Company Model MD-90-30 AirplanesMar 14, 2011Airframe (MD-90-30)
2011-01-11The Boeing Company Model MD-90-30 AirplanesFeb 9, 2011Airframe (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
2006-10-14McDonnell 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.
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
2003-03-15 R1Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category AirplanesDec 22, 2003Airframe (MD-90-30)
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
2003-04-10McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 AirplanesApr 4, 2003Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-24A074, Revision 01, dated August 8, 2001
2003-03-15Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category AirplanesMar 7, 2003Airframe (MD-90-30)
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
2002-03-06McDonnell 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.
2001-12-15McDonnell 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

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

Service Difficulty Reports (126)

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 · o-ring · failedDec 17, 2019

    SHIP 9260 - TO IAH - DURING TAXI IN, JUST AS THE APU STARTED, GOT A STRONG FUEL ODOR IN THE CABIN TO THE COCKPIT NO FUMES SHUT DOWN THE APU ODOR DISSIPATED SLOWLY. FOUND FUEL LEAK BELOW APU AT GATE. / C/A FOUND APU FUEL CONTROL BOWL "O" RING EXPOSED & BOWL MOUNT STUD BENT. R&R APU FUEL CONTROL…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · dischargedSep 8, 2019

    CABIN CEILING EMERGENCY LIGHTS AND OVERWING LIGHTS INOP. T/S PER MD 90 FIM 33-51-00-812-801 AND WDM 33-51-12. R/R BATTERY PACKS B5-228, B5-229, B5-230, AND B5-237. CK GOOD, NO FURTHER DEFECT AT THIS TIME. REF AMM 33-51. (LP# 3301082)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · cable · damagedJun 1, 2019

    WHILE PERFORMING TAIL CONE EMERGENCY RELEASE FOUND PULL CABLE DAMAGE. R & R TAIL CONE NITROGEN EMERGENCY RELEASE PULL CABLE ON WORK CARD 5352-7116. (LP# 5618816)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Airborne auxiliary power · bowl · unsecureMay 2, 2019

    AT THE GATE THERE WAS A STRONG OILY/FUEL ODOR OF FUMES AFTER TURNING ON APU AIR. DEPLANED, ODOR DISSIPATED AFTER TURNING OFF APU AIR. ODOR STARTED IN THE AFT AND MOVED FORWARD. FOUND FUEL CONTROL FILTER BOWL NOT SECURED PROPERLY, INSTALLED PROPERLY WITH NO LEAKS PRESENT. (LP# 5692216)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Airborne auxiliary power · seal · leakingApr 24, 2019

    AFTER LANDING IN SAT STARTED APU. AFTER STARTING APU VERY STRONG FUEL ODOR IN CABIN. UPON INSP FOUND APU HIGH PRESS FUEL FILTER BOWL SEAL LEAKING. REPLACED O RING AND PERFORMED A LEAK CHECK PER MD 90 AMM 49-32. DUCT BURNOUT TWICE. SYSTEM OPS CK GOOD AT THIS TIME. NO FUEL FUMES. (LP# 3796393)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · unknown · odorMar 11, 2019

    FAINT SMELL OF ELECTRICAL SMOKE ON LANDING. INSPECTED OVERHEAD PANEL IN COCKPIT, INSPECTED TURTLE SHELL AREA, INSPECTED APU COMPARTMENT, INSPECTED 48 SECTION ACMS PACS, AND INSPECTED APU COMPARTMENT. NO OBVIOUS SIGNS OF LEAKS OR BURNED WIRES. T/S PER FIM 21-22-00-810-811 - BOTH PACKS CK GOOD - RAN…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · web · crackedSep 5, 2018

    DUE A CRACK ON WEB, REMOVE AND INSTALL JACKSCREW GIMBAL ASSEMBLY. JACKSCREW ASSY WAS REMOVED AND INSTALLED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · intercostal · corrodedAug 27, 2018

    CORROSION FOUND ON THE INTERCOSTAL OVER LONGERON 29L, BETWEEN BS 1268 - 1288 IN THE AFT CARGO. THE INTERCOSTAL WAS REPLACED IAW SRM 51-30-05, VOL 2, AND DWG 9936632-9, REV S.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · longeron · crackedAug 26, 2018

    CRACKED LONGERON 5R, AT BS 1364. THE LONGERON WAS REPAIRED IAW SRM 53-10-01, PAR 4, FIG 7.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · longeron · crackedAug 26, 2018

    CRACKED LONGERON 6R BS 1364. THE LONGERON WAS REPAIRED IAW SRM 53-10-01, PAR 4, FIG 7.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 126 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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