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N978Z1968 Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-31

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Aug 21, 2013.

Safety record in brief:2 NTSB events (substantial damage at worst, latest Mar 1993)45 ADs may apply21 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Miami, FL
owner city / state
Engine
JT8D-1 · 14,000 lb thrust
P & W
Owners
1
on record
NTSB events
2
substantial, 1993
ADs may apply
45
confirm with A&P
Service reports
21
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
Individual owner
City, state
Miami, FL
Canceled
Aug 21, 2013
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
May 9, 1968

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-9-31
Year
1968
Serial number
47250
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
ADA39C

Engine

Make and model
P & W Jt8d-1
Type
Turbo-jet
Power
14,000 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. until 2013Individual ownerMiami, FL

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)

Accident · substantial damage

Mar 12, 1993 · Saint Louis, MO

THE CAPTAIN'S IMPROPER USE OF THRUST REVERSERS AND EXCESSIVE USE OF ENGINE POWER. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE CROSSWIND AND THE FIRST OFFICER'S FAILURE TO RAISE THE FLAPS.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
CHI93FA109

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for CHI93FA109)

Incident

Feb 11, 1985 · Champaign, IL

OZARK FLT #814 MOMENTARILY TOUCHED DOWN WITH THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR 16 FT OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF RWY 31. WHEN 50 FT ABOVE MINIMUMS DURING THE ILS RWY 31 APCH THE F/O CALLED RWY IN SIGHT. CAPTAIN ASKED FOR LANDING LIGHTS WHICH THE F/O TURNED ON. CAPTAIN STATED, 'AT THIS POINT I NOTICED IT WAS SO BRIGHT, IT WAS DIFFICULT TO SEE. EITHER THE WEATHER HAD DETERIORATED OR THE LIGHTS REDUCED THE…

Injuries
None
Report
CHI85IA118

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for CHI85IA118)

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (45)

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
2013-25-12Fuselage Main BulkheadJan 31, 2014Airframe (DC-9-31)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Alert Service Bulletin A53-144, Revision 2, dated February 23, 1984
2010-25-04McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series Airplanes…Jan 11, 2011Airframe (DC-9-31)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletins DC9-28-212 and MD90-28-010, both Revision 1, dated June 16, 2009
2010-23-10McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F Airplanes; and Model…Dec 14, 2010Airframe (DC-9-31)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-57-223, Revision 1, dated August 13, 2009
2009-15-16McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-9-10 Series Airplanes, DC-9-30 Series Airplanes…Jul 6, 2010Airframe (DC-9-31)
2010-10-20McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series AirplanesJun 21, 2010Airframe (DC-9-31)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-28-227, dated April 23, 2009
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2009-24-21McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas…Jan 8, 2010Airframe (DC-9-31)
2009-03-03McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F Airplanes; and Model DC-9-20…Mar 31, 2009Airframe (DC-9-31)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-28-216, dated March 18, 2008
2008-18-06McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series…Jan 7, 2009Airframe (DC-9-31)Only with: Equipped with a tail cone evacuation slide container installed in accordance with STC ST735SO.
2008-11-15McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 Airplanes; Model DC-9-10 Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-20…Jul 3, 2008Airframe (DC-9-31)
2007-17-18McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-81…Oct 2, 2007Airframe (DC-9-31)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-30-097, Revision 2, dated May 27, 2005
2006-21-06McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10 Series Airplanes; DC-9-20 Series Airplanes; DC-9-30…Nov 29, 2006Airframe (DC-9-31)
2006-18-05McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F Airplanes; Model DC-9-21…Oct 11, 2006Airframe (DC-9-31)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-24A190, Revision 2, dated October 12, 2004
2006-18-02McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series AirplanesOct 4, 2006Airframe (DC-9-31)
2006-13-18McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-31, DC-9-32, DC-9-32F, DC-9-33F, DC-9-34, and DC-9-34F…Aug 9, 2006Airframe (DC-9-31)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-28-214, dated December 16, 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 (DC-9-31)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.
2006-07-08McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series AirplanesMay 5, 2006Airframe (DC-9-31)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Service Bulletin 53-168, dated November 17, 1983
2006-06-04McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40 and -50 Series Airplanes, and Model…Apr 20, 2006Airframe (DC-9-31)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-53-179, Revision 2, dated May 27, 2004
2005-13-18McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10 Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-20 Series Airplanes; Model…Aug 1, 2005Airframe (DC-9-31)Only with: Equipped with SAFT America Inc. nickel cadmium batteries P/N 021929-000 or P/N 021904-000 manufactured before May 2003.
2004-25-14McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F Airplanes; DC-9-20, DC-9-30…Jan 20, 2005Airframe (DC-9-31)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-57-222, dated September 18, 2002
2004-18-11McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F Airplanes; and Model DC-9-20…Oct 13, 2004Airframe (DC-9-31)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-57-225, dated December 10, 2002
2004-07-14McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-15, DC-9-31, and DC-9-32 AirplanesMay 11, 2004Airframe (DC-9-31)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.
2004-07-04McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, DC-9-15F, DC-9-31, DC-9-32, DC-9-32 (VC-9C)…May 5, 2004Airframe (DC-9-31)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-33A114, Revision 03, dated January 16, 2003
2004-05-08McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-31 and DC-9-32 AirplanesApr 7, 2004Airframe (DC-9-31)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.
2003-24-05McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-31 and DC-9-32 AirplanesDec 16, 2003Airframe (DC-9-31)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 R1Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category AirplanesDec 22, 2003Airframe (DC-9-31)
2003-20-06McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-31 and DC-9-32 AirplanesOct 20, 2003Airframe (DC-9-31)Certain serial numbers: 0268; 0505; 1039; 1046. Only with: Limited to fuselage numbers 0268, 0505, 1039 and 1046.
2003-09-07McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes; and DC-9-81…Jun 5, 2003Airframe (DC-9-31)
2003-03-15Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category AirplanesMar 7, 2003Airframe (DC-9-31)
2002-26-08McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series…Feb 10, 2003Airframe (DC-9-31)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-24A189, dated December 12, 2001
2002-26-10McDonnell Douglas DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series AirplanesFeb 10, 2003Airframe (DC-9-31)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC9-53-277, Revision 01, dated June 16, 1999
2002-26-13McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-11, -12, -13, -14, -15, and -15F Airplanes; Model DC-9-21…Feb 6, 2003Airframe (DC-9-31)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-24A191, Revision 01, dated January 9, 2002
2002-25-04McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes; and C-9…Jan 17, 2003Airframe (DC-9-31)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC9-24A171, Revision 01, dated September 21, 1999
2002-21-09McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series AirplanesNov 29, 2002Airframe (DC-9-31)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-53-290, Revision 01, dated March 15, 2002
2002-08-09McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-31 AirplaneMay 8, 2002Airframe (DC-9-31)Only with: Applies only to the airplane with fuselage number 0705.
2002-04-01McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9, DC-9-80, and C-9 Series Airplanes; Model MD-88 Airplanes…Mar 28, 2002Airframe (DC-9-31)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.
2001-20-15McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 Series Airplanes and MD-88 AirplanesOct 26, 2001Airframe (DC-9-31)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-24A193, dated July 31, 2001
2000-08-18McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 Series Airplanes, and Model MD-88 and MD-90-30 AirplanesJun 13, 2000Airframe (DC-9-31)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC9-25A357, Revision 02; McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin MD90-25A019
99-08-05 R1McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series AirplanesMay 12, 1999Airframe (DC-9-31)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC9-53-267, dated October 20, 1997
99-08-05McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series AirplanesMay 12, 1999Airframe (DC-9-31)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC9-53-267, dated October 20, 1997
98-23-11McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-31 Series AirplanesDec 17, 1998Airframe (DC-9-31)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC9-53-288, dated February 10, 1997
98-09-19McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9, DC-9-80, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes, and Model…Jun 3, 1998Airframe (DC-9-31)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 R1McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9, DC-9-80 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes, and Model…Mar 4, 1997Airframe (DC-9-31)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC9-27-300, Revision 02, dated June 29, 1995
97-02-08McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9, DC-9-80 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes, and Model…Mar 4, 1997Airframe (DC-9-31)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC9-27-300, Revision 02, dated June 29, 1995
96-07-51McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 Series AirplanesApr 15, 1996Airframe (DC-9-31)Certain serial numbers: DC-9 001–631. Only with: Limited by fuselage numbers 001 through 631 inclusive.
95-02-02McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 and DC-9- 80 Series Airplanes, Model MD-88 Airplanes, and…Feb 21, 1995Airframe (DC-9-31)Serial numbers per McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Service Bulletin 53-269, dated August 11, 1994

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

Service Difficulty Reports (21)

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.

  • Equipment and furnishings · bottle · dischargedNov 1, 2000

    THE LEFT SIDE NUMBER 1 CABIN DOOR EVACUATION SLIDE BOTTLE PRESSURE WAS FOUND LOW. REPLACED THE SLIDE ASSEMBLY. CHECK-C 6-4-00 MCI.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · floorbeam · corrodedMay 24, 2000

    DURING CHECK-C MAINT IN AFT CABIN AT LOWER FWD SIDE OF CABIN FLOORBEAM, STA 965 RBL 32 IN, HAD HEAVY CORROSION. INSTALLED DOUBLER AND STRAPS PER ARA 16725.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · floorbeam · corrodedMay 24, 2000

    DURING CHECK-C MAINT IN AFT CABIN AT STA 965 JUST UNDER I/B RIGHT LAV WALL AT LOWER SIDE OF FLOORBEAM, FOUND SUPPORT STRAP CORRODED. INSTALLED NEW SECTION OF 9912243-52 CHORD PER ARA 16725.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Fuselage · skin · crackedMay 23, 2000

    AT CHECK-C MAINT CHECK, FOUND APPROX 2 INCH CRACK IN OUTER SKIN AT STA 108, BETWEEN LONGERON 27L AND 28L. ACCOMP NDT HIGH FREQ EDDY CURRENT PER 51-00-03 PART 6. CRACK WAS CONTAINED AT DRAIN HOLE. STOP DRILLED CRACK AND INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLER PER SRM 53-01 FIG 2.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Nacelles and pylons · skin · crackedMay 17, 2000

    DURING CC, FOUND RT PYLON, UPPER SKIN CRACKED AT THE TOP OF THE PYLON ON THE WEDGE APPROXIMATELY 11 INCHES FROM THE FIXED COWL AFT EDGE, OUTBOARD EDGE OF THE SKIN. STOP DRILLED CRACKS, MADE DOUBLER SAME GUAGE THICKNESS AS SKIN AND INSTALLED WITH .125 INCH MS20427-4 RIVETS PER SRM 54-01 PG 6. CC…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · airstair · bentMay 17, 2000

    DURING CC, FOUND IN THE AREA OF THE AFT STAIRS, FWD LOWER EDGE OF THE AIRSTAIR BENT AND HAS 2 CRACKS. LONGEST IS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH. PERFORMED EDDY CURRENT FOR CRACK CONTAINMENT. STOP DRILLED AND INSTALLED AN EXTERNAL DOUBLER AS PER THE SRM 52-01 FIG 2. CC 05-17-00 MCI.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · longeron · crackedMay 11, 2000

    DURING CHECK-C, MAINT FOUND LONGERON 5R AT STA 699, WAS CRACKED. INSTALLED NEW SECTION PER SRM 53-02, FIG 18.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Electrical power · bus tie unit · wornOct 5, 1999

    AFTER TAKEOFF, BOTH ENGINE GENERATORS TRIPPED OFF LINE. THE APU WAS RUNNING AND TOOK THE LOAD. THE RT GEN RESET BUT THE LT WOULD NOT. FLIGHT RETURNED TO STL. REPLACED THE BUS TIE UNIT AND RESET THE LH GEN CONTROL UNIT. CHECK-C 4-30-99 STL.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · power supply · inoperativeMay 27, 1998

    STL - FLT 281 - DURING PREFLIGHT CHECK, FOUND L1 AND R1 EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS AND EGRESS LIGHTS IN AREA OF ROW 7 INOP. REPLACED POWER SUPPLY MFG P/N 5822-2 AND FLOOR FLEX CABLE MFG P/N 5853-1 RESPECTIVELY. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · longeron · crackedFeb 2, 1998

    STL - DURING OP16 MAINTENANCE CHECK, LONGERON 5L WAS FOUND WITH A .5 INCH CRACK AT STATION 737. REPAIRED PER SRM 53-02 FIG 18. (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

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