# N438AA: 1987 Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83(MD-83)

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83(MD-83)](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-83-md-83) (registry code 3022083, 172 seats)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney JT9D series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-jt9d-series) (registry code 52054)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A6WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A6WE) (The Boeing Company) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 49456
- Year built: 1987
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-fan
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: February 16, 1993
- Certificate issued: January 10, 2019
- Expires: January 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A540D7
- Registered owner: [Frontera Flight Holding Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRONTERA%20FLIGHT%20HOLDING%20INC)
- Location: [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 39.1815° N, 75.4736° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 19901, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=438AA
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N438AA

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Pratt & Whitney JT9D model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 320 in force

### Matched by airframe (Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83(MD-83))

- [AD 2026-13-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-15): Navigation · Boeing 707-100 Long Body, 707-200, 707-100B Long Body and 74 more. Effective Jul 1, 2026
- [AD 2026-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-02): Navigation · Airbus Canada Limited Partnership 18, 49-46, 80-A and 555 more. Effective Jul 1, 2026
- [AD 2025-09-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-09-11): Flight controls · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 20 more. Effective Jun 12, 2025
- [AD 2023-12-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-12-15): Navigation · Boeing 707-100 Long Body, 707-200, 707-100B Long Body and 74 more. Effective Jun 21, 2023
- [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023
- [AD 2023-02-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-02-09): Stabilizers · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Mar 20, 2023
- [AD 2023-01-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-01-13): Wings · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Mar 13, 2023
- [AD 2020-10-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-10-10): Wings · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Jun 26, 2020
- [AD 2018-07-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-07-04): Ice and rain protection · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 3 more. Effective Sep 10, 2018
- [AD 2018-03-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-03-04): Airspeed/Mach Indicator · Boeing 717-200, DC-9-11, DC-9-12 and 23 more. Effective Mar 16, 2018
- [AD 2017-19-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-19-05): Smoke Detection · Airbus A330-201, A330-202, A330-203 and 30 more. Effective Oct 31, 2017
- [AD 2017-17-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-17-19): Fuselage · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Oct 4, 2017
- [AD 2016-25-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-25-06): Stabilizers · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Jan 25, 2017
- [AD 2016-07-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-07-08): Fuel · Boeing DC-9-83 (MD-83). Effective Apr 20, 2016
- [AD 2016-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-03-06): Fuel · Boeing DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13 and 21 more. Effective Mar 23, 2016
- [AD 2015-02-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-02-05): Navigation · Boeing 717-200, DC-10-10, DC-10-10F and 13 more. Effective Mar 5, 2015
- [AD 2014-21-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-21-04): Stabilizers · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Dec 2, 2014
- [AD 2014-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-17-02): Communications · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 137 more. Effective Sep 9, 2014
- [AD 2014-05-27](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-05-27): Navigation · Airbus A319-111, A319-112, A319-113 and 99 more. Effective May 2, 2014
- [AD 2013-05-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-05-02): Stabilizers · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Apr 15, 2013
- [AD 2012-21-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-21-13): Wings · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Dec 4, 2012
- [AD 2011-21-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-21-08): Equipment/Furnishings · ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional ATR42-200, ATR42-300, ATR42-320 and 202 more. Effective Nov 23, 2011
- [AD 2011-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-17-11): Wings · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Sep 26, 2011
- [AD 2011-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-15-01): Stabilizers · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Aug 19, 2011
- [AD 2011-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-14-03): Stabilizers · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Aug 10, 2011
- [AD 2011-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-12-01): Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 268 more. Effective Aug 1, 2011
- [AD 2011-01-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-01-16): Fuel · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Feb 16, 2011
- [AD 2010-25-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-25-04): Compliance · Boeing DC-9-31, DC-9-32, DC-9-32 (VC-9C) and 14 more. Effective Jan 11, 2011
- [AD 2009-15-16 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-15-16-R1): Doors · Intrusion/Penetration Resistance Flightdeck Door and Reinforced… (Aircraft Reconfig Technologies STC ST02463AT). Effective Aug 5, 2010
- [AD 2009-21-10 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-21-10-R1): Oxygen · Airbus A300 B4-605R, A300 B4-620, A300 B4-622 and 138 more. Effective Feb 4, 2010
- [AD 2008-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-22-01): Auxiliary fuel tanks · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-200 Series, 727 Series and 17 more. Effective Nov 26, 2008
- [AD 2008-13-29](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-13-29): Overwing frames · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Aug 12, 2008
- [AD 2008-11-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-11-15): Fuel tank systems · Boeing 717-200, DC-9-11, DC-9-12 and 21 more. Effective Jul 3, 2008
- [AD 2008-06-27](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-27): Evacuation system's shear-pin · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 91 more. Effective Apr 28, 2008
- [AD 2008-03-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-03-12): Rudder pedal bracket · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 47 more. Effective Mar 11, 2008
- [AD 2007-17-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-17-18): Static port heater assemblies · Boeing DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13 and 20 more. Effective Oct 2, 2007
- [AD 2006-16-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-16-02): Refueling Manifold · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Sep 7, 2006
- [AD 2006-15-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-15-15): Wire bundle for the auxiliary hydraulic pump · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Sep 5, 2006
- [AD 2006-10-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-10-14): Stop pad support fittings · Boeing 717-200, DC-9-11, DC-9-12 and 22 more. Effective Jun 21, 2006
- [AD 2006-07-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-07-11): Aft attach fitting assembly of the spoiler link · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 3 more. Effective May 5, 2006
- [AD 2006-01-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-01-02): Upper lock link assembly of the nose landing gear (NLG) · Boeing DC-9-14, DC-9-15, DC-9-15F and 18 more. Effective Feb 22, 2006
- [AD 2005-13-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-13-18): Battery terminal screws · Boeing DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13 and 20 more. Effective Aug 1, 2005
- [AD 2005-09-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-09-04): Main landing gear (MLG) shock strut pistons · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Jun 2, 2005
- [AD 2004-25-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-25-14): Main landing gear (MLG) · Boeing DC-9-14, DC-9-15, DC-9-15F and 17 more. Effective Jan 20, 2005
- [AD 2004-23-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-23-21): Power feeder cables of the auxiliary power unit (APU) · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Jan 3, 2005
- [AD 2004-23-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-23-05): Ground stud installation of the main battery · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Dec 20, 2004
- [AD 2004-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-22-01): Cargo restraint strap assemblies · Cargo restraint straps (Airline Container Manufacturing STC ST01004NY). Effective Dec 1, 2004
- [AD 2004-15-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-15-13): Freeze Protection Ribbon Heaters · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Sep 2, 2004
- [AD 2004-13-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-13-23): Seat track locking pins · Boeing DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and MD-88. Effective Aug 13, 2004
- [AD 2004-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-11-07): Structural Integrity · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Jul 9, 2004

### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney JT9D series)

- [AD 2021-09-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-09-10): Turbine Engine Compressor Section · Pratt & Whitney JT9D-20, JT9D-20J, JT9D-3A and 17 more. Effective May 27, 2021
- [AD 2012-06-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-06-14): HPT 1st stage air seals · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4G2 and JT9D-7R4H1. Effective Apr 27, 2012
- [AD 2011-25-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-25-10): High-pressure compressor (HPC) shafts · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4H1. Effective Jan 17, 2012
- [AD 2009-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-10-01): High-pressure turbine (HPT) vane assemblies · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4E1, JT9D-7R4E4, JT9D-7R4G2 and 1 more. Effective May 18, 2009
- [AD 2009-04-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-04-18): 2nd stage high pressure turbine (HPT) · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7, JT9D-7A, JT9D-7AH and 3 more. Effective May 5, 2009
- [AD 2007-18-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-18-06): Inspection of the blade root thickness · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4D, JT9D-7R4D1, JT9D-7R4E and 4 more. Effective Oct 5, 2007
- [AD 2005-05-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-05-13): High pressure turbine (HPT) second stage airseals · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-59A, JT9D-70A, JT9D-7Q and 1 more. Effective Apr 14, 2005
- [AD 2004-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-10-01): 6th Stage Low Pressure Turbine (LPT) Air Seals · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-20, JT9D-20J, JT9D-3A and 6 more. Effective Jun 15, 2004
- [AD 2004-01-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-01-08): One-piece fan case shield · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4D, JT9D-7R4D1, JT9D-7R4E and 4 more. Effective Feb 10, 2004
- [AD 2003-24-12 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-24-12-R1): Gearbox Pressure Tube · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-3A, JT9D-7, JT9D-7A and 4 more. Effective Dec 18, 2003
- [AD 2002-07-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-07-04): Low Pressure Turbine (LPT) 5th Stage Disks · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4D, JT9D-7R4D1, JT9D-7R4E and 4 more. Effective May 14, 2002
- [AD 2001-17-30](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-17-30): High Pressure Turbine 1st Stage Disk Aft Lugs · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4D, JT9D-7R4D1, JT9D-7R4E and 4 more. Effective Oct 4, 2001
- [AD 2001-04-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-04-11): High Pressure Turbine (HPT) Disks · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-20, JT9D-7, JT9D-7A and 7 more. Effective May 7, 2001
- [AD 2000-23-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-23-14): No. 4 Bearing Area · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-20, JT9D-20J, JT9D-3A and 11 more. Effective Jan 19, 2001
- [AD 98-21-22 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-21-22-R1): High Pressure Compressor Disks · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-59A, JT9D-70A, JT9D-7Q and 8 more. Effective Jan 18, 2000
- [AD 99-20-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-20-04): High Pressure Turbine Disks · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4D, JT9D-7R4D1, JT9D-7R4E and 4 more. Effective Oct 29, 1999
- [AD 99-14-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-14-08): Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-59A, JT9D-70A, JT9D-7Q and 1 more. Effective Sep 13, 1999
- [AD 99-15-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-15-02): Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-20, JT9D-20J, JT9D-3A and 6 more. Effective Aug 16, 1999
- [AD 99-11-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-11-09): Diffuser Case Rear Rail · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-59A, JT9D-70A, JT9D-7Q and 1 more. Effective Jul 26, 1999
- [AD 99-04-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-04-05): Rear Skirt Ddiffuser Case Inspection · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-59A, JT9D-70A, JT9D-7Q and 1 more. Effective Apr 12, 1999
- [AD 97-25-10 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-25-10-R1): (HPT) Disks · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-59A, JT9D-70A, JT9D-7Q and 5 more. Effective Jul 29, 1998
- [AD 96-25-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-25-10): Design Turbine Exhaust Case · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-20, JT9D-20J, JT9D-3A and 17 more. Effective Feb 18, 1997
- [AD 96-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-17-11): Low pressure turbine (LPT) vane · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4D, JT9D-7R4D1, JT9D-7R4E and 4 more. Effective Nov 18, 1996
- [AD 93-19-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-19-02-R1): Diffuser Cases · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-20, JT9D-20J, JT9D-3A and 6 more. Effective Oct 17, 1994
- [AD 94-15-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-15-16): Engine Control System Accessories · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-20, JT9D-20J, JT9D-3A and 9 more. Effective Oct 14, 1994
- [AD 94-08-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-08-06): Fan Blade · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4D, JT9D-7R4D1, JT9D-7R4E and 4 more. Effective Jul 5, 1994
- [AD 93-15-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-15-04): Fuel Nozzle And Support Assembly · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-59A, JT9D-70A, JT9D-7Q and 1 more. Effective Nov 19, 1993
- [AD 93-14-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-14-20): Vane Cluster Assembly · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-59A, JT9D-70A, JT9D-7Q and 1 more. Effective Aug 27, 1993
- [AD 91-03-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-03-03): High Pressure Compressor Turbine Driveshaft · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4D, JT9D-7R4D1, JT9D-7R4E and 4 more. Effective Feb 22, 1991
- [AD 90-23-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-23-19): Air Seal · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-20, JT9D-20J, JT9D-3A and 13 more. Effective Nov 23, 1990
- [AD 90-15-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-15-11): Fuel Control Unit · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4D1, JT9D-7R4E1 and JT9D-7R4H1. Effective Jul 16, 1990
- [AD 90-14-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-14-08): High Pressure Compressor · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4D and JT9D-7R4E. Effective Jul 2, 1990
- [AD 87-23-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-23-05-R1): Fan Case Assembly · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4D, JT9D-7R4D1, JT9D-7R4E and 4 more. Effective Mar 23, 1990
- [AD 89-10-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-10-07): Strut Insert Assembly · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-20, JT9D-3A, JT9D-7 and 5 more. Effective May 30, 1989
- [AD 88-24-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-24-05): Inner Airseal · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-20, JT9D-3A, JT9D-7 and 5 more. Effective Dec 15, 1988
- [AD 86-09-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-09-01-R1): Turbine Vane Antirotation Pin Failure · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-20, JT9D-3A, JT9D-59A and 9 more. Effective Jul 6, 1988
- [AD 86-25-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-25-51): Low Altitude Surges · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4D, JT9D-7R4D1, JT9D-7R4E and 3 more. Effective Mar 20, 1987
- [AD 86-23-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-23-03): Second Stage High Pressure Turbine Rotor (HPTR) Airseal · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4D, JT9D-7R4D1, JT9D-7R4E and 1 more. Effective Dec 8, 1986
- [AD 86-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-10-01): Second Stage Turbine Disk · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-3A. Effective Jun 5, 1986
- [AD 86-07-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-07-12): Engine Support Clevis · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4G2. Effective Apr 11, 1986
- [AD 86-03-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-03-03): Fuel Nozzle Flow And Spray Cone Angle · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4D, JT9D-7R4E and JT9D-7R4E4. Effective Mar 14, 1986
- [AD 85-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-12-02): Centrifugal Oil Filter (COF) Bearings · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-3A, JT9D-7, JT9D-7A and 4 more. Effective Jul 17, 1985
- [AD 83-22-52 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-22-52-R1): Refurbishing Fuel Nozzles · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4D, JT9D-7R4D1, JT9D-7R4E and 4 more. Effective Feb 21, 1984
- [AD 82-26-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-26-03): Manifold Assembly · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7, JT9D-7A, JT9D-7AH and 3 more. Effective Jan 27, 1983
- [AD 82-16-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-16-10): Fan Exit Case Assembly · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-20. Effective Aug 16, 1982
- [AD 74-10-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-10-05-R1): Turbine Nozzle Guide Vane · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-20, JT9D-7 and JT9D-7A. Effective Nov 17, 1980
- [AD 78-08-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-08-13): Main Gearbox · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-3A, JT9D-7, JT9D-7A and 4 more. Effective Apr 18, 1980
- [AD 78-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-16-05): Sixth Stage Turbine Disks · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-20, JT9D-20J, JT9D-3A and 17 more. Effective Sep 12, 1978
- [AD 78-17-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-17-08): Fifteenth Stage Compressor Disks · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-20, JT9D-3A, JT9D-7 and 5 more. Effective Sep 1, 1978
- [AD 76-20-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-20-03): Seal Clearances · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-20, JT9D-3A, JT9D-7 and 4 more. Effective Nov 16, 1977

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2022-09-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-09-18) (historical): Navigation · Boeing 707-100 Long Body, 707-100B Long Body, 707-100B Short Body and 72 more. Effective May 23, 2022
- [AD 2016-07-28](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-07-28) (historical): Wings · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Apr 26, 2016
- [AD 2013-18-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-18-09) (historical): Communications · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 137 more. Effective Oct 3, 2013
- [AD 2012-18-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-18-05) (historical): Fuel · Boeing DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13 and 21 more. Effective Oct 11, 2012
- [AD 2009-15-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-15-16) (historical): Doors · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13 and 18 more. Effective Jul 6, 2010
- [AD 2009-21-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-21-10) (historical): Oxygen · Airbus A300, Model B4-605R, A300, Model B4-620, A300, Model B4-622 and 138 more. Effective Dec 17, 2009
- [AD 2007-10-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-10-04) (historical): Horizontal stabilizer · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective May 23, 2007
- [AD 2006-07-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-07-25) (historical): Rudder pedal bracket · McDonnell Douglas DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 44 more. Effective May 16, 2006
- [AD 2003-17-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-17-07) (historical): Fire Extinguishers for the Engine and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) · McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 60 more. Effective Sep 24, 2003
- [AD 2003-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-03-15) (historical): Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) - Oxygen Masks · Boeing 707 Series (all), 720 Series (all), 727 Series (all) and 75 more. Effective Mar 7, 2003
- [AD 2001-06-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-06-16) (historical): AFM - Ice On Wing Upper Surfaces · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and 2 more. Effective May 7, 2001
- [AD 2001-07-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-07-10) (historical): Airplane Flight Manual - Landing Field Length · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and 3 more. Effective Apr 27, 2001
- [AD 2000-15-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-15-17) (historical): Hydraulic Pipe Assembly in the Aft Fuselage · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and 3 more. Effective Sep 12, 2000
- [AD 99-24-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-24-04) (historical): Hi-Lok Pin Fasteners · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and 2 more. Effective Dec 27, 1999
- [AD 99-13-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-13-07) (historical): Main Landing Gear Shock Strut Pistons · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and 3 more. Effective Jul 28, 1999
- [AD 96-19-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-19-09) (historical): Main Landing Gear Pistons · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and 2 more. Effective Oct 21, 1996
- [AD 74-08-09 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-08-09-R2) (historical): Waste Receptacles · Aero Spacelines 377, 377MG, 377SGT and 268 more. Effective Jul 29, 1996
- [AD 96-02-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-02-05) (historical): Rudder Pedals Adjuster Hub Assembly · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13 and 20 more. Effective Mar 25, 1996
- [AD 96-01-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-01-09) (historical): Main Landing Gear Hydraulic Brake System · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and 2 more. Effective Feb 26, 1996
- [AD 95-22-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-22-06) (historical): Main Landing Gear Shock Strut Cylinder · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and 2 more. Effective Nov 8, 1995
- [AD 95-12-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-12-25) (historical): FIREX Pipe Assembly · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13 and 20 more. Effective Jul 24, 1995
- [AD 92-27-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-27-07) (historical): Rudder Pedals Adjuster Hub Assembly · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13 and 20 more. Effective Jan 22, 1993
- [AD 92-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-03-02) (historical): AFM Limitations Revision · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and 2 more. Effective Jan 17, 1992
- [AD 91-21-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-21-11) (historical): Slat Drive Mechanism Brackets · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and 2 more. Effective Oct 30, 1991
- [AD 88-20-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-20-05) (historical): Generator Power Feeder Cable · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and 2 more. Effective Oct 31, 1988
- [AD 2012-04-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-04-15) (historical): Engine · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-20J, JT9D-3A, JT9D-59A and 16 more. Effective Apr 23, 2012
- [AD 2007-17-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-17-21) (historical): High pressure turbine (HPT) vane assemblies · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4E1, JT9D-7R4E4, JT9D-7R4G2 and 1 more. Effective Sep 28, 2007
- [AD 2007-05-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-05-17) (historical): Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-20J, JT9D-3A, JT9D-7 and 15 more. Effective Apr 12, 2007
- [AD 2005-26-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-26-09) (historical): 1st stage fan blades. · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7R4D, JT9D-7R4D1, JT9D-7R4E and 4 more. Effective Jan 11, 2006
- [AD 2003-24-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-24-12) (historical): Gearbox pressure tube · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-3A, JT9D-7, JT9D-7A and 4 more. Effective Dec 18, 2003
- [AD 2002-10-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-10-07) (historical): High Pressure Turbine (HPT) Second Stage Airseals · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-59A, JT9D-70A, JT9D-7Q and 1 more. Effective Jun 27, 2002
- [AD 2002-08-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-08-11) (historical): Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) - Critical Life-Limited Parts · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-20, JT9D-20J, JT9D-3A and 17 more. Effective May 28, 2002
- [AD 2000-01-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-01-13) (historical): Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-7, JT9D-70A, JT9D-7A and 13 more. Effective Feb 23, 2000
- [AD 99-08-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-08-12) (historical): Maintenance Program, Mandatory Inspections · Pratt & Whitney Division JT9D-20J, JT9D-3A, JT9D-59A and 16 more. Effective May 13, 1999

All 354: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N438AA/ads.md

## Information bulletins (advisory) (11 in force)

- [SAIB NE-19-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-19-03): Escape Slide Maintenance Tasks and Intervals - JASC 2565. Issued Feb 19, 2019
- [SAIB NM-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-15-03): Flight Controls. Issued Nov 24, 2014
- [SAIB NM-08-43](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-08-43): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings - Seats. Issued Sep 3, 2008
- [SAIB NM-06-57](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-06-57): Reports of damage to airplanes and to property on the ground caused by blue or clear ice falling from airplanes.. Issued Jul 27, 2006
- [SAIB NE-07-41](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-07-41): Pratt & Whitney (P&W) JT9D HPT 2nd Stage Vane/Disk Failures. Issued Aug 3, 2007
- [SAIB NE-04-51](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-04-51): . Issued Feb 12, 2004
- [SAIB NE-04-44](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-04-44): . Issued Jan 14, 2004
- [SAIB NE-02-30](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-02-30): . Issued Jun 3, 2002
- [SAIB NE-02-21](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-02-21): . Issued Mar 15, 2002
- [SAIB NE-02-01](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-02-01): . Issued Oct 5, 2001
- [SAIB ANE-97-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ANE-97-03): . Issued Apr 25, 1997

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N438AA.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20040613009869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040613009869I), Jun 13, 2004: Doug DC983 (N438AA), San Francisco, CA. (-23) American airlines flight 1907 departed San Francisco International Airport for los angeles on June 13, 2004, and soon after takeoff the crew reported…

## Service difficulty reports (157, newest 50)

As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR AALA201710259024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201710259024), Oct 20, 2017: POWER SUPPLY. INOPERATIVE. AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS IN THE CEILING ABOVE ROWS 4 AND 5 ARE INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK (AALA201710259016) AND POW
- [SDR AALA201710259023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201710259023), Oct 20, 2017: POWER SUPPLY. INOPERATIVE. AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS IN THE CEILING ABOVE ROWS 23, 25, AND 27 ARE INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK (AALA201710259015) 
- [SDR AALA201710259020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201710259020), Oct 20, 2017: POWER SUPPLY. INOPERATIVE. AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS ABOVE THE LEFT AND RIGHT OVERWING ESCAPE DOORS ARE INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK (AALA20171025
- [SDR AALA201710259016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201710259016), Oct 20, 2017: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS IN THE CEILING ABOVE ROWS 4 AND 5 ARE INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK AND POWER SUPPLY MODULE AB
- [SDR AALA201710259015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201710259015), Oct 20, 2017: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS IN THE CEILING ABOVE ROWS 23, 25, AND 27 ARE INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK AND POWER SUPPLY MO
- [SDR AALA201710259014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201710259014), Oct 20, 2017: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS ABOVE THE LEFT AND RIGHT OVERWING ESCAPE DOORS ARE INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK AND POWER SUP
- [SDR AALA201710239049](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201710239049), Oct 20, 2017: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS BATTERY PACK AND POWER SUPPLY BY THE AFT GALLEY DOOR ARE INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK AND POW
- [SDR AALA201710239044](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201710239044), Oct 20, 2017: POWER SUPPLY. INOPERATIVE. AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS BATTERY PACK AND POWER SUPPLY BY THE AFT GALLEY DOOR ARE INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK (AALA20
- [SDR AALA201707039023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201707039023), Jun 29, 2017: LOCKPIN. WORN. THE AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. THE F/A IN THE AFT CABIN REPORTS THAT THE DECAL FOR THE AFT CABIN DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT HAS BEEN COMPROMISED. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE AFT
- [SDR AALA201703109009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201703109009), Mar 5, 2017: CONNECTOR. LOOSE. AFT LAVATORY FLUID INJESTED IN THE APU DUE TO WASTE PLUMBING LINE LEAKING. TIGHTENED WASTE SYSTEM 3 WAY CONNECTOR IAW AMM 20-10-11. SERVICED AND DRAINED AFT LAV
- [SDR AALA20161213028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20161213028), Dec 10, 2016: DUCT. DISCONNECTED. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. AIR INTERRUPT, IND-DFW. EMERGENCY NOT DECLARED. LANDING UNEVENTFUL. DURING CLIMB THE PRESSURIZATION FLOW LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND AIRCRAFT W
- [SDR AALA20161201004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20161201004), Nov 30, 2016: POWER SUPPLY. NO TEST. AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. AFT INTERIOR OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS FAIL TO TEST. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY B5-105 IAW AMM 33-53-00. SYSTEM
- [SDR AALA20161201003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20161201003), Nov 30, 2016: POWER SUPPLY. NO TEST. AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. EMERGENCY LIGHTS BETWEEN ROWS 7 AND 11 FAIL TO TEST. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY B5-101 IAW AMM 33-53-00. SYSTEM TEST
- [SDR AALA20161113005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20161113005), Nov 13, 2016: SIGN. BROKEN. AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. AFT LEFT SIDE EXIT MARKER NEXT TO JUMP SEAT IS BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED MARKER IAW AMM 33-53-01. OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA20160620008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20160620008), Jun 20, 2016: STOP FITTING. CRACKED. AIRCRAFT WAS IN BASE MAINTENANCE. FORWARD MIDDLE CARGO DOOR STOP IS CRACKED. R & R DOOR STOP FITTING IAW SRM 51-30-01.
- [SDR AALA20160620006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20160620006), Jun 20, 2016: WEB. CRACKED. AIRCRAFT WAS IN BASE MAINTENANCE. WEB L20R IS CRACKED JUST AFT OF FUSELAGE STATION 1474. R & R WEB IAW SRM 51-01-00.
- [SDR AALA20151111001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20151111001), Nov 10, 2015: TRANSFORMER. FAILED. FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTED SLIGHT ELEC SMELL BY ROW 5AB AFTER TAKEOFF, THEN DISSIPATED. PILOT REPORTS WING & NACELLE FLOODLIGHT CB TRIPPED IN FLIGHT. TROUBLESHOO
- [SDR AALA20150801004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20150801004), Aug 1, 2015: PRESSURE SWITCH. FAULTY. RIGHT ENGINE FUEL FILTER BYPASS LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING TAKEOFF. TAKEOFF ABORTED AT APPROXIMATELY 50 KNOTS. R & R RIGHT ENGINE DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SWITCH. PE
- [SDR AALA20150114007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20150114007), Jan 14, 2015: FORMER. CRACKED. LEFT WING LE NR 4 SLAT TRACK INBD FORMER IS CRACKED. INSTALLED LT WING NR 4 SLAT INBD FORMER REPAIR DOUBLER & HAT BUSHING IAW WC 57-98-05.
- [SDR AALA20150112010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20150112010), Jan 12, 2015: CASTING. CRACKED. LEFT GND SPOILER CASTING LUG CRACKED AT OTBD AFT REAR. R & R CASTING IAW SRM 57-01-00, IPC 27-60-02-02, IPC 27-60-04-05 & AARD 51-00-05.
- [SDR AALA20150109018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20150109018), Jan 9, 2015: STOP FITTING. CRACKED. FORWARD CARGO DOOR FWD STOP 3RD FROM BOTTOM IS CRACKED. R & R DOOR STOP IAW AARD 51-00-05-01 & DWG 5910141.
- [SDR AALA20141022020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20141022020), Oct 22, 2014: TIRE. SEPARATED. RIGHT ENG COMPRESSOR STALLED AFTER TAKEOFF. AT 3000 FEET FLIGHT ATTENDANTS REPORTED SMELL OF RUBBER & POSSIBLE STRANGE VIBRATION. EMER DECLARED FLIGHT RETURNED 
- [SDR AALA20140613001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20140613001), Jun 13, 2014: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. AFT ESCAPE PATH LIGHTING FAILED CHECK. REPLACED AB5-3 BATTERY PACK. OPERATIONS CHECKED NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA20140506018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20140506018), May 6, 2014: FUEL CONTROL. INOPERATIVE. TUS CREW REPORTED AUXILIARY POWER UNIT FAULTED WITH RT GEN ON PLACARD. EMER DECLARED FLIGHT RETURNED TUS LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. ACFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REP
- [SDR AALA20131221003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20131221003), Dec 21, 2013: ENGINE. MALFUNCTIONED. DFW CREW REPORTED RT ENG WAS STRUCK BY LIGHTING & CAUSED A COMPRESSOR STALL & FLAME OUT. ENG STARTED ON ITS OWN AS ENGINE FAILURE CHECKLIST WAS STARTED. EMERGEN
- [SDR AALA20131017037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20131017037), Oct 17, 2013: CLAMP. UNSECURE. PDX AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT PRESSURIZE. FLIGHT RETURNED PDX LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. RE-SECURED CLAMP FOR DUCT TO RT HAND AIR CYCLE MACHINE. ACCOMPLISHED DEFERRAL OF
- [SDR AALA20131004006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20131004006), Oct 4, 2013: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. OVERHEAD EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS FROM ROWS 8 TO 11 REMAIN ON AFTER POWER HAS BEEN REMOVED. REPLACED BATTERY PACK ST ROW 8E/F BIN. OPERATIONS CHECKED NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA20130915001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130915001), Sep 14, 2013: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. AFT EMERGENCY CEILING LIGHTS CAME ON WHEN ALL POWER WAS REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT & BATTERY SWITCH SELECTED TO OFF. REPLACED B5-27 EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK IN C
- [SDR AALA20130907022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130907022), Sep 7, 2013: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. CORROSION ON NR 2 SEAT TRACK FROM STATIONS 1200 TO 1202. INSTALLED SPLICE REPAIR IAW SRM 53-05-00 FIGURE 4F & SRM 51-30-05.
- [SDR AALA20130907021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130907021), Sep 7, 2013: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. CORROSION ON NR 4 SEAT TRACK FROM STATIONS 263 TO 266. INSTALLED PLUG REPAIR IAW AARD 53-20-00-10.
- [SDR AALA20130907020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130907020), Sep 7, 2013: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. CORROSION ON NR 4 SEAT TRACK FROM STATIONS 283 TO 287. INSTALLED PLUG REPAIR IAW AARD 53-20-00-10.
- [SDR AALA20130907019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130907019), Sep 7, 2013: INTERCOSTAL. CRACKED. CABIN FLOOR INTERCOSTAL CRACKED AT STATION 787 & BL 0. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE INTERCOSTAL IAW AARD 51-00-05-1.
- [SDR AALA20130907018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130907018), Sep 7, 2013: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. CORROSION ON NR 5 SEAT TRACK FROM STATIONS 203 TO 246. INSTALLED NEW SECTION OF SEAT TRACK IAW SRM 53-05-00 FIGURE 4F.
- [SDR AALA20130907017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130907017), Sep 7, 2013: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. CORROSION ON NR 1 SEAT TRACK FROM STATIONS 484 TO 486. INSTALLED REPAIR PLUG IAW AARD 53-20-00-10.
- [SDR AALA20130907016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130907016), Sep 7, 2013: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. CORROSION ON NR 1 SEAT TRACK AT STATIONS 469 TO 472. INSTALLED REPAIR PLUG IAW AARD 53-20-00-10.
- [SDR AALA20130907015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130907015), Sep 7, 2013: CARGO TRACK. CORRODED. CORROSION ON RT TIE DOWN TRACK IN AFT CARGO FROM STATIONS 1231 TO 1250. INSTALLED DOUBLER STRAP IAW AARD 53-20-00-13.
- [SDR AALA20130907014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130907014), Sep 7, 2013: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. CORROSION ON NR 6 SEAT TRACK FROM STATIONS 266 TO 796. ACCOMPLISHED SPLICE REPAIR IAW AARD 53-20-00-01 & AMM 53-40-01-201.
- [SDR AALA20130907013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130907013), Sep 7, 2013: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. CORROSION ON NR 6 SEAT TRACK AT STATION 1122. ACCOMPLISHED PLUG REPAIR IAW SRM 53-05-00 FIGURE 4A.
- [SDR AALA20130907012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130907012), Sep 7, 2013: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. CORROSION ON NR 6 SEAT TRACK AT STATION 1091. ACCOMPLISHED PLUG REPAIR IAW SRM 53-05-00 FIGURE 4.
- [SDR AALA20130907011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130907011), Sep 7, 2013: PAN. CRACKED. RT WINDOW RING PAN CRACKED AT UPPER TAB, STATION 1097. INSTALLED REPAIR ANGLE IAW AARD 53-10-00-25.
- [SDR AALA20130907010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130907010), Sep 7, 2013: PAN. CRACKED. RT WINDOW RING PAN CRACKED AT UPPER TAB, STATION 1059. INSTALLED REPAIR ANGLE IAW AARD 53-10-00-25.
- [SDR AALA20130907009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130907009), Sep 7, 2013: PAN. CRACKED. RT WINDOW RING PAN CRACKED AT UPPER TAB, STATION 1040. INSTALLED REPAIR ANGLE IAW AARD 53-10-00-25.
- [SDR AALA20130907008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130907008), Sep 7, 2013: PAN. CRACKED. RT WINDOW RING PAN CRACKED AT UPPER TAB, STATION 1021. INSTALLED ANGLE DOUBLER IAW AARD 53-10-00-25.
- [SDR AALA20130907007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130907007), Sep 7, 2013: PAN. CRACKED. RT WINDOW RING PAN CRACKED AT UPPER TAB, STATION 846. INSTALLED ANGLE DOUBLER IAW AARD 53-10-00-25.
- [SDR AALA20130907006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130907006), Sep 7, 2013: PAN. CRACKED. LT WINDOW RING PAN CRACKED AT UPPER AFT TAB, STATION 1089. INSTALLED ANGLE DOUBLER IAW AARD 53-10-00-25.
- [SDR AALA20130907005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130907005), Sep 7, 2013: PAN. CRACKED. LT WINDOW RINGPAN CRACKED AT UPPER AFT TAB, STATION 1060. INSTALLED ANGLE DOUBLER IAW AARD 53-10-00-25.
- [SDR AALA20130907004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130907004), Sep 7, 2013: PAN. CRACKED. CRACK ON WINDOW PAN, LT SIDE AT STATION 332 UPPER FWD CORNER. INSTALLED ANGLE DOUBLER IAW AARD 53-10-00-25.
- [SDR AALA20130903008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130903008), Sep 3, 2013: FRAME. CRACKED. FS FRAME CRACKED AT FWD SIDE OF STATION 1322 & LONGERON 17 RT. ACCOMPLISHED NESTED ANGLE REPAIR IAW SRM 53-03-00 FIGURE 51.
- [SDR AALA20130903007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130903007), Sep 3, 2013: FRAME. CRACKED. FS FRAME FWD SIDE IS CRACKED AT STATION 1322 & LONGERON 17 LT. ACCOMPLISHED NESTED ANGLE REPAIR IAW SRM 53-03-00 FIGURE 51.
- [SDR AALA20130903006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130903006), Sep 3, 2013: CUSP WEB. CORRODED. CORROSION ON LT CUSP FROM STATIONS 256 TO 259. INSTALLED DOUBLER IAW SRM 53-05-00 FIGURE 131A-21.

All 157: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N438AA/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (446, first 50)

Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

### Approved for the airframe (Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83(MD-83))

- [STC ST12461IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12461IB): Installation of Cockpit Voice Recorder with optional RIPS Upgrade. Mid- Canada Mod Center
- [STC ST00885LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00885LA): Installation of fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Pacific Scientific fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles. AMETEK AMERON, LLC d/b/a MASS Systems
- [STC ST01649AT-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01649AT-D): Installation of Collins DLM-900 Acars system. AIRCRAFT RECONFIG TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
- [STC ST01650AT-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01650AT-D): Installation of Collins VHF-900 Communication system. AIRCRAFT RECONFIG TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
- [STC ST02463AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02463AT): Installation of an Intrusion/Penetration Resistance Flightdeck Door and Reinforced Flightdeck Door Surround. AIRCRAFT RECONFIG TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
- [STC ST03203AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03203AT): Installation of a Flight Data Acquisition Module (FDAM) and Flight Data Recorder (FDR), sensors Sensor Kit with Level E software. AIRCRAFT RECONFIG TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
- [STC ST00952LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00952LA): Installation of Mass Systems fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Kidde fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles. AMETEK AMERON LLC d/b/a MASS Systems
- [STC SA2622NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2622NM): Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in landing/taxi system. (767-200 B17) (DHC-8 101). Precise Flight Inc
- [STC ST04752NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04752NY): Replacement of Dual Analog Radio Altimeter Transceivers with Dual 5G Tolerant Collins Aerospace or Honeywell Digital Radio Altimeters Transceivers and Dual Shadin Digital-to-Analog Converters. S. LB Aircraft Engineering
- [STC ST00030IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00030IB): Installation of Test Tech ELT. APTOZ EHF
- [STC ST09180AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST09180AC): Installation of DeVore Wing Forward Position Lights. The Boeing Company
- [STC ST03885AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03885AT): Installation of an Avionica, Inc. avCM Cellular Module. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc
- [STC SA2040NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2040NM): Installation of closet and windscreen. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA3469NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3469NM): Installation of Closet/Stowage Compartments/Coat Compartment/ Coatroom. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA3494NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3494NM): Installation of auxiliary galley. Safran Cabin Inc. Lists DC-9 Series
- [STC SA4744NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4744NM): Installation of Extended Spacial Concept Interior III Retrofit Kit. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA4770NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4770NM): Installation of a Modular Lavatory(Retrofit Installation). Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA4822NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4822NM): Installation of galleys, coatrooms, and a partition. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA5542NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5542NM): Installation of galley, stowage unit, coatroom, PSU kit, drop ceiling. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA5786NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5786NM): Installation of an overhead life raft stowage compartment kit. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA7079NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7079NM): Installation C&D Interiors passenger service units, overhead storage units, sidewall panels, and ceiling panels. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST00128LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00128LA): Installation of moveable class divider. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST00649LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00649LA): Installation of Sidewall Panel Installation. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST00867SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00867SE): Modification to overhead stowage bins located in the passenger cabin in order to extend the bins inboard. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST00868SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00868SE): Modification to overhead stowage bins located in the passenger cabin in order to extend the bins inboard. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST01056LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01056LA): Installation of galleys, closet, stowage SIA, forward lavatory, bin, class divider (movable), sidewall and ceiling panels. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST01147LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01147LA): Installation of a coat closet p/n 501086-1. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST01336LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01336LA): Installation of a reinforced cockpit door. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST01683LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01683LA): Installation of ceiling panel installation. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA3165NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3165NM): Installation of Floor Proximity Emergency Escape Path Marking System. Bruce Aerospace Inc
- [STC ST00092LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00092LA): Instalation of interior fluorescent cabin lighting system. Bruce Aerospace Inc
- [STC ST00069AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00069AT): Installation of a Fairchild Digital or Sundstrand Universal expanded parameters digital flight data recorder. Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC ST01518NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01518NY): Installation of Flight Systems Cabin Surveillance System (CSS). Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC ST03560AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03560AT): Installation of L3 Communications Aviation Recorders Micro Quick Access Recorder (uQAR) o. Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC ST02472AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02472AT): Installation of a mini Quick Access Recorder (QAR) model MKI, MKII, or MKIII. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc
- [STC SA8716SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8716SW): Replacement of Douglas P/N 22514-1 connector assy with Southern Aeroparts P/N S22514-1 for the lavatory actuator cable. Southern Aeropartners Inc
- [STC ST00694CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00694CH): Installation of single or dual Honeywell HT-9100 GNSS GPS Navigation Systems. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies Inc
- [STC ST00984CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00984CH): Installation of Rockwell Collins FPI-955 Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicators (EHSI). Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies Inc
- [STC ST01017CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01017CH): Installation of an AlliedSignal CAS-81 TCAS II System with dual AlliedSignal Mode S Transponders. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies Inc
- [STC ST01019CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01019CH): Installation of a Rockwell Collins GNLS-910 GPS Flight Management System. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies Inc
- [STC ST01167CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01167CH): Installation of an AlliedSignal MK-VII Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies, Inc
- [STC ST01404CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01404CH): Installation of Universal Avionics System Corporation Multi-Function Display. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies, Inc
- [STC ST01818CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01818CH): Installation of a Honeywell Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies, Inc
- [STC ST01887CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01887CH): Installation of GPS antenna provisions. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies, Inc
- [STC ST01992CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01992CH): Installation of a Smiths SDS2000 Electronic Display System. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies, Inc
- [STC ST02316CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02316CH): Upgrade of existing Mode S transponder installation to add enhanced surveillance Mode S. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies Inc
- [STC ST01936WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01936WI): Installation of LED lights. AeroLED's Holdings LLC
- [STC ST02474AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02474AK): Installation of escape tapes at the L1 and R1 entry doors and removal of evacuation slides. Tatonduk Outfitters Ltd
- [STC ST02770SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02770SE): Installation of an Improved Radio Altimeter System. AeroMech Incorporated
- [STC ST01987AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01987AT): Installation of STG Aerospace Inc. photoluminescent floor proximity emergency escape path marking system (FPEEPMS). STG Aerospace Inc

All 446: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N438AA/stcs.md

## Related

- Other Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83(MD-83) aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-83-md-83/aircraft.md
- The Pratt & Whitney JT9D series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-jt9d-series.md

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