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Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-87

13 Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-87 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1987–1991. Most are registered in OR, FL and AZ.

Registered today
13
Years built
1987–1991
Seats
172
Engines
2 · Turbo-fan

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

64 ADs match the Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-87 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
  • 2004-11-07McDonnell 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
  • 2003-03-15Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category AirplanesMar 7, 2003
See all 64

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
3
Destroyed
1
Substantial damage
1
Minor damage
1
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-87 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-87 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Mar 1, 2024Minor damage · none injuries · Missoula, MTN296EA
  • Oct 19, 2021Destroyed · serious injuries · Brookshire, TXN987AK
  • Mar 14, 1997Substantial damage · none injuries · Detroit, MI

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

489 reports on Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-87 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. battery pack54
  2. wire43
  3. battery22
  4. engine16
  5. light16

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19871
19881
19892
19917
Unknown2

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
OR6
FL2
AZ1
CA1
NY1
TX1
UT1

Buyer checklist

64 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-87; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 3 NTSB events since 1982 involve Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-87 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 489 service difficulty reports on Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-87 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-9-87 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-9-87 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N111RE1988Beverly Hills, CAJun 3, 2021
N287KB1987Marana, AZMar 6, 2025
N291EA1991Hillsboro, ORMay 18, 2011
N292EA1991Hillsboro, ORApr 20, 2012
N294EA1991Hillsboro, ORJul 26, 2013
N295EA1991Hillsboro, ORSep 20, 2012
N296EA1991Hillsboro, ORFeb 7, 2013
N297EA1991Hillsboro, ORApr 23, 2013
N721MN1989Longwood, FLNov 20, 2024
N805ML—Longwood, FLMay 1, 2024
N986AK1989North Salt Lake, UTFeb 4, 2026
N987AK—Spring, TXDec 5, 2015
N987GC1991New York, NYMar 21, 2008

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