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 apply64 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
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-87
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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.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 1995489 reports on Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-87 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- battery pack54
- wire43
- battery22
- engine16
- light16
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1987 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 | |
| 1989 | 2 | |
| 1991 | 7 | |
| Unknown | 2 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N111RE | 1988 | Beverly Hills, CA | Jun 3, 2021 |
| N287KB | 1987 | Marana, AZ | Mar 6, 2025 |
| N291EA | 1991 | Hillsboro, OR | May 18, 2011 |
| N292EA | 1991 | Hillsboro, OR | Apr 20, 2012 |
| N294EA | 1991 | Hillsboro, OR | Jul 26, 2013 |
| N295EA | 1991 | Hillsboro, OR | Sep 20, 2012 |
| N296EA | 1991 | Hillsboro, OR | Feb 7, 2013 |
| N297EA | 1991 | Hillsboro, OR | Apr 23, 2013 |
| N721MN | 1989 | Longwood, FL | Nov 20, 2024 |
| N805ML | — | Longwood, FL | May 1, 2024 |
| N986AK | 1989 | North Salt Lake, UT | Feb 4, 2026 |
| N987AK | — | Spring, TX | Dec 5, 2015 |
| N987GC | 1991 | New York, NY | Mar 21, 2008 |