Douglas DC-10-40
6 Douglas DC-10-40 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1979–1980.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 6
- Years built
- 1979–1980
- Seats
- 345
- Engines
- 3 · Turbo-fan
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Douglas DC-10-40 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 5
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 0
- Minor damage
- 3
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Douglas DC-10-40 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Douglas DC-10-40 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jul 10, 1993Damage not reported · none injuries · Detroit, MI
- Mar 30, 1988Minor damage · none injuries · Boston, MA
- Oct 5, 1987Minor damage · none injuries · Milwaukee, WIN157US
- May 17, 1984Minor damage · none injuries · Minneapolis, MNN150US
- May 26, 1983Damage not reported · none injuries · Clarion, PA
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 1995576 reports on Douglas DC-10-40 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- compressor61
- skin59
- longeron45
- frame37
- engine31
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1979 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 4 |
By state
Top 10| TX | 6 |
|---|
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Douglas DC-10-40 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 5 NTSB events since 1982 involve Douglas DC-10-40 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 576 service difficulty reports on Douglas DC-10-40 airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- 20,000 and over lb
- Cruising speed
- 315 mph