Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83(MD-83)
49 Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83(MD-83) aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1986–1999. Most are registered in TX, DE and AK.
- Registered today
- 49
- Years built
- 1986–1999
- Seats
- 172
- Engines
- 2 · Turbo-fan
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply71 ADs match the Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83(MD-83) airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
- 2011-01-16The Boeing Company Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87…Feb 16, 2011
- 2010-25-04McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series Airplanes…Jan 11, 2011
- 2009-15-16McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-9-10 Series Airplanes, DC-9-30 Series Airplanes…Jul 6, 2010
- 2008-13-29McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87…Aug 12, 2008
- 2008-11-15McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 Airplanes; Model DC-9-10 Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-20…Jul 3, 2008
- 2007-17-18McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-81…Oct 2, 2007
- 2007-10-04McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87…May 23, 2007
- 2006-16-02McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87…Sep 7, 2006
- 2006-15-15McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87…Sep 5, 2006
- 2006-10-14McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series…Jun 21, 2006
- 2006-07-11McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87…May 5, 2006
- 2005-13-18McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10 Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-20 Series Airplanes; Model…Aug 1, 2005
- 2005-09-04McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87…Jun 2, 2005
- 2004-25-14McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F Airplanes; DC-9-20, DC-9-30…Jan 20, 2005
- 2004-23-21McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), and DC-9-87…Jan 3, 2005
- 2004-23-05McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87…Dec 20, 2004
- 2004-15-13McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87…Sep 2, 2004
- 2004-13-23McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) and DC-9-83 (MD-83) Airplanes; and Model MD-88 AirplanesAug 13, 2004
- 2004-11-07McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87…Jul 9, 2004
- 2004-05-09McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87…Apr 7, 2004
- 2004-02-09McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87…Mar 5, 2004
- 2003-24-14McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87…Jan 8, 2004
- 2003-03-15 R1Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category AirplanesDec 22, 2003
- 2003-09-07McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes; and DC-9-81…Jun 5, 2003
- 2002-21-06McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87…Nov 8, 2002
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 29
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 8
- Minor damage
- 11
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83(MD-83) airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83(MD-83) aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 199515,503 reports on Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83(MD-83) airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- battery pack1,318
- skin1,139
- cusp web801
- battery796
- seat track576
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1986 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 3 | |
| 1990 | 2 | |
| 1991 | 3 | |
| 1992 | 5 | |
| 1993 | 1 | |
| 1994 | 1 | |
| 1996 | 1 | |
| 1997 | 6 | |
| 1998 | 6 | |
| 1999 | 16 | |
| Unknown | 4 |
Buyer checklist
71 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83(MD-83); recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 29 NTSB events since 1982 involve Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83(MD-83) airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 15,503 service difficulty reports on Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83(MD-83) 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
DC-9-83(MD-83) aircraft
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N438AA | 1987 | Dover, DE | Jan 10, 2019 |
| N566AA | 1987 | Dover, DE | Jan 2, 2019 |
| N572AA | — | Lewes, DE | Sep 6, 2022 |
| N590AA | 1991 | Dover, DE | Nov 11, 2022 |
| N595AA | 1992 | Fairbanks, AK | Jan 28, 2019 |
| N637SH | — | San Francisco, CA | Feb 4, 2020 |
| N801WA | 1992 | Miami, FL | Jan 29, 2021 |
| N806WA | 1991 | Miami Springs, FL | Sep 13, 2013 |
| N807WA | 1993 | Henderson, NV | Aug 26, 2021 |
| N808WA | 1990 | Miami, FL | Jan 21, 2021 |
| N861GA | 1987 | Miami Springs, FL | Aug 24, 2021 |
| N887GA | 1990 | Irving, TX | Sep 7, 2022 |
| N9405T | — | Dover, DE | Aug 24, 2021 |
| N9409F | 1992 | Dover, DE | Dec 1, 2021 |
| N948TW | — | Kansas City, MO | Apr 14, 2023 |
| N950NS | 1991 | Hillsboro, OR | Apr 7, 2015 |
| N9615W | 1997 | Horseshoe Bay, TX | Oct 18, 2023 |
| N9616G | 1997 | Horseshoe Bay, TX | Oct 18, 2023 |
| N9617R | 1997 | Horseshoe Bay, TX | Oct 18, 2023 |
| N9618A | 1997 | Horseshoe Bay, TX | Oct 18, 2023 |
| N9619V | 1997 | Horseshoe Bay, TX | Oct 18, 2023 |
| N961TW | 1999 | Horseshoe Bay, TX | Oct 18, 2023 |
| N9620D | 1997 | Horseshoe Bay, TX | Oct 18, 2023 |
| N9622A | 1998 | Horseshoe Bay, TX | Oct 18, 2023 |
| N9624T | 1998 | Horseshoe Bay, TX | Oct 18, 2023 |