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Douglas DC-10-40

6 Douglas DC-10-40 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1979–1980.

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Registered today
6
Years built
1979–1980
Seats
345
Engines
3 · Turbo-fan

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 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 1995

576 reports on Douglas DC-10-40 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. compressor61
  2. skin59
  3. longeron45
  4. frame37
  5. engine31

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19791
19801
Unknown4

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
TX6

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.
See the registered Douglas DC-10-40 aircraft

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

DC-10-40 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N823VV—San Antonio, TXDec 5, 2023
N824VV—San Antonio, TXAug 1, 2018
N826VV—San Antonio, TXAug 1, 2018
N852V1980San Antonio, TXJan 17, 2018
N853VV—San Antonio, TXAug 1, 2018
N974VV1979San Antonio, TXMar 30, 2016

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