N961DN1998 Boeing MD-90-30
This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled May 4, 2020.
Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198230 ADs may apply69 service difficulty reports
- Registration
- Deregistered
Registration
FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026- Last registered owner
- Delta Air Lines INC
- Owner type
- Corporation
- City, state
- Atlanta, GA
- Certificate issued
- Jul 1, 2011
- Canceled
- May 4, 2020
- Airworthiness
- Standard · Transport
- Airworthiness date
- May 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 dataAirframe
- Manufacturer
- Boeing
- Model
- MD-90-30
- Year
- 1998
- Serial number
- 53531
- 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
- AD6035
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- 2011 – 2020Delta 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, 2026NTSB 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.
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-15 | Navigation | Jun 21, 2023 | Airframe (MD-90-30) |
| 2019-24-17 | Wings | Jan 24, 2020 | Airframe (MD-90-30) |
| 2018-07-04 | Ice and rain protection | Sep 10, 2018 | Airframe (MD-90-30) |
| 2017-11-02 | Stabilizers | Jun 27, 2017 | Airframe (MD-90-30) |
| 2016-25-26 | Navigation | Feb 2, 2017 | Airframe (MD-90-30) |
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| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-22-18 | Fuselage | Nov 21, 2016 | Airframe (MD-90-30) |
| 2015-02-05 | Navigation | Mar 5, 2015 | Airframe (MD-90-30) |
| 2014-24-03 | Standard Practices/Structures; Code 55, Stabilizers | Jan 27, 2015 | Airframe (MD-90-30) |
| 2014-24-04 | The Boeing Company Airplanes | Jan 13, 2015 | Airframe (MD-90-30) |
| 2013-07-10 | International Aero Engines AG Turbofan Engines | May 20, 2013 | Engine (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. |
| 2012-21-18 | Wings | Dec 5, 2012 | Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-57A030, dated February 14, 2012 |
| 2012-22-04 | Wings | Dec 5, 2012 | Airframe (MD-90-30) |
| 2012-18-05 | Fuel | Oct 11, 2012 | Airframe (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. |
| 2011-25-08 | International Aero Engines Turbofan Engines | Jan 17, 2012 | Engine (V2528-D5) |
| 2011-12-12 | The Boeing Company Model MD-90-30 Airplanes | Jul 22, 2011 | Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-55A014, dated June 24, 2010 |
| 2011-06-12 | The Boeing Company Model MD-90-30 Airplanes | Apr 26, 2011 | Airframe (MD-90-30) |
| 2011-03-09 | The Boeing Company Model MD-90-30 Airplanes | Mar 14, 2011 | Airframe (MD-90-30) |
| 2011-01-11 | The Boeing Company Model MD-90-30 Airplanes | Feb 9, 2011 | Airframe (MD-90-30) |
| 2007-17-19 | McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Airplanes | Oct 2, 2007 | Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin MD90-30-026, Revision 1, dated May 27, 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 (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. |
| 2004-05-18 | McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Airplanes | Apr 13, 2004 | Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin MD90-32-012, Revision 03, dated June 29, 2001 |
| 2003-26-07 | McDonnell Douglas MD-90-30 Airplanes | Feb 4, 2004 | Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-24A081, Revision 01, dated March 7, 2003 |
| 2003-03-15 R1 | Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category Airplanes | Dec 22, 2003 | Airframe (MD-90-30) |
| 2003-08-02 | McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Airplanes | Apr 30, 2003 | Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-25A056, Revision 01, dated April 30, 2002 |
| 2003-04-10 | McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Airplanes | Apr 4, 2003 | Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-24A074, Revision 01, dated August 8, 2001 |
| 2003-03-15 | Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category Airplanes | Mar 7, 2003 | Airframe (MD-90-30) |
| 2002-12-10 | McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Airplanes | Jul 23, 2002 | Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin MD90-24-007, Revision 02, dated July 16, 2001 |
| 2002-03-06 | McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 Series Airplanes, Model MD-88… | Mar 21, 2002 | Airframe (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. |
| 2001-12-15 | McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Series Airplanes | Jul 25, 2001 | Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-23A018, Revision 01, dated August 10, 2000 |
| 2001-10-11 | McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Series Airplanes | Jun 8, 2001 | Airframe (MD-90-30)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-30A023, including Appendix, dated March 14, 2001 |
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Service Difficulty Reports (69)
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.
- Fuselage · cylinder · emptyMay 25, 2017
TAIL CONE DISPLACEMENT CYLINDER EMPTY. SERVICED, OPERATION CHECKS GOOD.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · bulkhead · crackedMar 13, 2017
CRACK ON BULKHEAD, BS 110, LBL 14. REPAIRED IAW ERA 553859-14REV A.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · valve · failedMar 11, 2017
TAILCONE DISPLACEMENT BOTTLE VALVE BALL ASSEMBLY WON`T ENGAGE IN THE LOCK POSITION WITH OR WITHOUT CABLE INSIDE HOUSING. REMOVED AND REPLACED.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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- Fuselage · frame · crackedMar 10, 2017
NLG WHEEL WELL CUTOUT CRACKED BS 45 L. REPAIRED IAW SRM 53-90-01.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · frame · crackedMar 9, 2017
NOSE LANDING GEAR WHEEL WELL CUTOUT FRAME CRACKED BS 45 RIGHT SIDE. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE FRAME IAW SRM 51-30-02, 51-30-05, AND DWG 991008, REV CJ.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · cusp web · puncturedMar 7, 2017
CUSP WEB PUNCTURED BS 891, RBL 53. REPAIRED IAW SRM 53-20-02.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · cusp web · crackedMar 7, 2017
BS 934, LBL 46 CUSP WEB CRACKED. REPAIRED THE CUSP WEB IAW SRM 53-20-02.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · frame · crackedMar 7, 2017
OVERWING FRAME CRACKED, BS 962 RIGHT SIDE. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE FRAME.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · radome · damagedJan 21, 2017
LIGHTNING STRIKE. INSPECTED. FOUND EVIDENCE OF STRIKE ON RADOME AT 4 O'CLOCK POSITION AND TO FUSELAGE SKIN AFT OF RADOME. NON-ROUTINES GENERATED FOR DAMAGE FOUND.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Landing gear · latch · stuckJan 13, 2017
ON SHORT FINAL, GEAR HANDLE STUCK IN THE UP POSITION. RELEASED DOWN AND LOCKED AFTER PRESSING THE GEAR HANDLE RELEASE BUTTON. EXECUTED MISSED APPROACH FOLLOWED BY TOWER INSPECTION. LANDING WAS UNEVENTFUL. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED CABLE RUN AND ADJUSTMENT OF ANTI RETRACTION LATCH IAW MM. CLEANED AND…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Showing the 10 most recent of 69 reports.
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