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Mcdonnell-Douglas DC-10-30

5 Mcdonnell-Douglas DC-10-30 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1975–1988.

Registered today
5
Years built
1975–1988
Seats
345
Engines
3 · Turbo-fan

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

65 ADs match the Mcdonnell-Douglas DC-10-30 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

  • 2010-21-13McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KDC-10)…Nov 18, 2010
  • 2010-20-14McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F…Nov 5, 2010
  • 2010-09-12McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F…Jun 8, 2010
  • 2009-26-17McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F…Feb 4, 2010
  • 2008-06-21 R1McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F Airplanes, Model DC-10-15…Dec 10, 2009
  • 2009-03-02McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and…Mar 31, 2009
  • 2008-17-16McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F Airplanes, Model DC-10-15 Airplanes…Oct 2, 2008
  • 2007-19-17McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11, MD-11F, DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30…Oct 26, 2007
  • 2007-19-02McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11, MD-11F, DC-10-30 and DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10)…Oct 17, 2007
  • 2007-15-05McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F Airplanes, Model DC-10-15 Airplanes…Aug 8, 2007
  • 2007-13-10McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 and DC-10-30F AirplanesAug 3, 2007
  • 2007-11-15McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-30 and DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10) Airplanes, Model…Jul 5, 2007
  • 2007-10-12Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes…Jun 27, 2007
  • 2007-04-17McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, and DC-10-30F (KC-10A…Mar 23, 2007
  • 2006-19-03McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F Airplanes; Model DC-10-15 Airplanes…Oct 17, 2006
  • 2006-16-12McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KDC-10), DC-10-40, and…Sep 13, 2006
  • 2006-03-13McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and…Mar 16, 2006
  • 2006-02-11McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and…Mar 3, 2006
  • 2005-17-04McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and…Sep 26, 2005
  • 2005-15-12McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and…Aug 30, 2005
  • 2005-15-03McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and…Aug 25, 2005
  • 2005-14-10McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F Airplanes; Model DC-10-15 Airplanes…Aug 18, 2005
  • 2004-18-15McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-30F…Oct 19, 2004
  • 2001-14-08 R1McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 Series Airplanes, Model MD-10 Series Airplanes, and Model…Sep 1, 2004
  • 2004-10-12McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-30 AirplaneJun 25, 2004
See all 65

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
18
Destroyed
0
Substantial damage
8
Minor damage
4
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Mcdonnell-Douglas DC-10-30 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Mcdonnell-Douglas DC-10-30 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • May 6, 2009Substantial damage · serious injuries · Baltimore, MDN139WA
  • Mar 26, 2009Minor damage · none injuries · Bogota
  • May 19, 2008Damage not reported · serious injuries · Pacific OceanN720AX
  • May 2, 2007Damage not reported · none injuries · Atlanta, GAN270AX
  • Apr 28, 2004Substantial damage · minor injuries · BogotaN189AX

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

1,798 reports on Mcdonnell-Douglas DC-10-30 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. skin180
  2. support160
  3. floorbeam87
  4. floor support85
  5. angle66

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19751
19881
Unknown3

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
NM5

Buyer checklist

65 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Mcdonnell-Douglas DC-10-30; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 18 NTSB events since 1982 involve Mcdonnell-Douglas DC-10-30 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 1,798 service difficulty reports on Mcdonnell-Douglas DC-10-30 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 Mcdonnell-Douglas DC-10-30 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
427 mph

DC-10-30 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N170851975Albuquerque, NMMay 12, 2014
N522AX1988Albuquerque, NMDec 2, 2013
N603AX—Albuquerque, NMDec 2, 2013
N612AX—Albuquerque, NMNov 21, 2013
N621AX—Albuquerque, NMDec 2, 2013

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