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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 apply

71 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
See all 71

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.

  • Aug 21, 2022Damage not reported · Maiquetia
  • Mar 18, 2021Damage not reported · Maiquetia
  • Apr 20, 2018Substantial damage · none injuries · Alexandria, LAN807WA
  • Feb 20, 2018Minor damage · OmagwaN947AS
  • Mar 10, 2017Minor damage · serious injuries · Dallas-Fort Worth (Dfw), TXN9615W

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

15,503 reports on Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83(MD-83) airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. battery pack1,318
  2. skin1,139
  3. cusp web801
  4. battery796
  5. seat track576

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19861
19873
19902
19913
19925
19931
19941
19961
19976
19986
199916
Unknown4

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
TX28
DE6
AK5
FL4
UT2
CA1
MO1
NV1
OR1

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.
See the registered Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83(MD-83) 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

DC-9-83(MD-83) aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N438AA1987Dover, DEJan 10, 2019
N566AA1987Dover, DEJan 2, 2019
N572AA—Lewes, DESep 6, 2022
N590AA1991Dover, DENov 11, 2022
N595AA1992Fairbanks, AKJan 28, 2019
N637SH—San Francisco, CAFeb 4, 2020
N801WA1992Miami, FLJan 29, 2021
N806WA1991Miami Springs, FLSep 13, 2013
N807WA1993Henderson, NVAug 26, 2021
N808WA1990Miami, FLJan 21, 2021
N861GA1987Miami Springs, FLAug 24, 2021
N887GA1990Irving, TXSep 7, 2022
N9405T—Dover, DEAug 24, 2021
N9409F1992Dover, DEDec 1, 2021
N948TW—Kansas City, MOApr 14, 2023
N950NS1991Hillsboro, ORApr 7, 2015
N9615W1997Horseshoe Bay, TXOct 18, 2023
N9616G1997Horseshoe Bay, TXOct 18, 2023
N9617R1997Horseshoe Bay, TXOct 18, 2023
N9618A1997Horseshoe Bay, TXOct 18, 2023
N9619V1997Horseshoe Bay, TXOct 18, 2023
N961TW1999Horseshoe Bay, TXOct 18, 2023
N9620D1997Horseshoe Bay, TXOct 18, 2023
N9622A1998Horseshoe Bay, TXOct 18, 2023
N9624T1998Horseshoe Bay, TXOct 18, 2023

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