# N553AA: 1991 Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82)

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82)](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-82-md-82) (registry code 3022082, 172 seats)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney JT8D series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-jt8d-series) (registry code 52053)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A6WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A6WE) (The Boeing Company) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 53083
- Year built: 1991
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-fan
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: March 6, 1991
- Certificate issued: April 9, 2020
- Expires: April 30, 2030
- Mode S code: A70A91
- Registered owner: [Frontera Flight Holdings Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRONTERA%20FLIGHT%20HOLDINGS%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=553AA
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N553AA

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 JT8D model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 326 in force

### Matched by airframe (Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82))

- [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 2016-03-06](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 2007-25-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-25-16): Forward passenger doorjamb · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81) and DC-9-82 (MD-82). Effective Jan 14, 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 2006-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-06-04): Main landing gear (MLG) · Boeing DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13 and 17 more. Effective Apr 20, 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 2005-07-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-07-03): Rear spar of the left and right wings · Boeing DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13 and 17 more. Effective May 4, 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

### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney JT8D series)

- [AD 2021-22-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-22-19): Turbine Engine Compressor Section · Pratt & Whitney JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Dec 28, 2021
- [AD 2015-14-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-14-05): Cracking in the low-pressure turbine (LPT) shaft · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-217C and JT8D-219. Effective Aug 25, 2015
- [AD 2011-04-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-04-04): Critical life-limited parts · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Mar 22, 2011
- [AD 2011-03-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-03-01): Critical life- limited parts · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-11, JT8D-15, JT8D-15A and 9 more. Effective Mar 4, 2011
- [AD 2010-21-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-21-17): Fan blade · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-11, JT8D-15, JT8D-17 and 3 more. Effective Nov 12, 2010
- [AD 97-17-04 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-17-04-R1): Front compressor front hub · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217C and 1 more. Effective Apr 22, 2010
- [AD 2009-24-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-24-01): Fan blade · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-11, JT8D-15, JT8D-17 and 5 more. Effective Jan 4, 2010
- [AD 2006-17-07 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-17-07-R1): High pressure compressor (HPC) front hubs and HPC disk · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1, JT8D-11, JT8D-15 and 18 more. Effective Nov 2, 2006
- [AD 2005-21-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-21-01): High pressure turbine (HPT) shaft · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Nov 21, 2005
- [AD 2005-17-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-17-16): Critical life-limited rotating parts · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 17 more. Effective Sep 30, 2005
- [AD 2004-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-26-04): HPT containment hardware · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Feb 9, 2005
- [AD 2003-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-16-05): High pressure compressor (HPC) disks · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Sep 12, 2003
- [AD 2003-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-12-07): 12th Stage high pressure compressor · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1, JT8D-11, JT8D-15 and 12 more. Effective Jul 18, 2003
- [AD 2003-05-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-05-07): Low pressure compressor (LPC) · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1, JT8D-11, JT8D-15 and 12 more. Effective Apr 17, 2003
- [AD 2002-21-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-21-17): Fan duct and fan exit guide vane · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Nov 29, 2002
- [AD 2002-16-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-16-08): Combustion Chamber Outer Case (CCOC) · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Sep 20, 2002
- [AD 2001-15-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-15-18): Stage Compressor Disks · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-11, JT8D-15, JT8D-15A and 6 more. Effective Sep 4, 2001
- [AD 2000-22-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-22-06): Main Fuel Pump · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1, JT8D-11, JT8D-15 and 8 more. Effective Dec 4, 2000
- [AD 99-10-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-10-11): Fan Blades and Shrouds · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Jun 14, 1999
- [AD 99-01-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-01-08): Stage 7 through Stage 15 High-Pressure Compressor (HPC) Disks · Pratt & Whitney Division JT3D-1, JT3D-1-MC6, JT3D-1-MC7 and 30 more. Effective Jan 5, 1999
- [AD 98-21-24](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-21-24): Compressor Disks · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 17 more. Effective Nov 16, 1998
- [AD 98-04-39](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-04-39): Combustion Chamber Outer Case · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1, JT8D-11, JT8D-15 and 12 more. Effective Feb 25, 1998
- [AD 97-19-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-19-12): Hub Inspection · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1, JT8D-11, JT8D-15 and 9 more. Effective Nov 18, 1997
- [AD 97-19-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-19-14): Low Pressure Turbine (LPT) Blade Sets · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1, JT8D-11, JT8D-15 and 9 more. Effective Oct 24, 1997
- [AD 96-23-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-23-14): Combustion Chamber Outer Cases · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1, JT8D-11, JT8D-15 and 12 more. Effective Jan 2, 1997
- [AD 96-15-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-15-06): First Stage Fan Hubs · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Sep 3, 1996
- [AD 95-26-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-26-03): High Pressure Compressor Disks · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1, JT8D-11, JT8D-15 and 12 more. Effective Jan 11, 1996
- [AD 86-09-02 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-09-02-R2): Combustion Chamber Liners · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1, JT8D-11, JT8D-15 and 12 more. Effective Nov 17, 1995
- [AD 95-16-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-16-07): High Pressure Compressor (HPC) Disks · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1, JT8D-11, JT8D-15 and 11 more. Effective Sep 11, 1995
- [AD 95-10-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-10-10): Compressor Fan Hub · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-11, JT8D-15, JT8D-15A and 6 more. Effective Jul 21, 1995
- [AD 94-25-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-25-07): Combustion Chamber Outer Case · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1, JT8D-11, JT8D-15 and 12 more. Effective Mar 30, 1995
- [AD 95-02-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-02-16): Fuel Nozzle and Support Assembly · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 17 more. Effective Feb 21, 1995
- [AD 94-20-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-20-09): Low Pressure Turbine Blade Sets · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-15A, JT8D-17A and JT8D-17AR. Effective Nov 14, 1994
- [AD 91-24-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-24-14): Bearing Seal Spacer · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1, JT8D-11, JT8D-15 and 18 more. Effective Jan 21, 1992
- [AD 89-25-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-25-11): Fan Blade Retaining Plates · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-11, JT8D-15, JT8D-15A and 6 more. Effective Jan 15, 1990
- [AD 89-24-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-24-02): Fan Disk · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-7, JT8D-7A and JT8D-7B. Effective Nov 13, 1989
- [AD 88-04-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-04-02): Anti-rotation Pin Failures · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Mar 4, 1988
- [AD 87-03-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-03-13): Compressor Blade · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217 and JT8D-217A. Effective Feb 16, 1987
- [AD 86-08-04 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-08-04-R1): HPC Removable Sleeve Spacers · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1, JT8D-11, JT8D-15 and 12 more. Effective Nov 4, 1986
- [AD 86-02-52 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-02-52-R1): Combustion Chamber · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1, JT8D-11, JT8D-15 and 12 more. Effective Apr 14, 1986
- [AD 85-19-51 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-19-51-R1): Second Stage Turbine Disk · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-15, JT8D-17 and JT8D-17R. Effective Dec 26, 1985
- [AD 78-17-02 R3](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-17-02-R3): Compressor Front Hubs · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-11, JT8D-15, JT8D-15A and 6 more. Effective Mar 30, 1984
- [AD 80-15-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-15-51): Engine Rear Compressor Front Hubs · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-1, JT8D-11 and 11 more. Effective Aug 21, 1980
- [AD 78-23-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-23-12): Third Stage Turbine Blade Rivet · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1, JT8D-1A, JT8D-1B and 5 more. Effective Dec 20, 1978
- [AD 77-16-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-16-12): Low Turbine Shaft · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1, JT8D-11, JT8D-15 and 8 more. Effective Aug 31, 1977
- [AD 76-24-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-24-01): Eighth Stage Compressor Disk · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1, JT8D-11, JT8D-1A and 6 more. Effective Jun 22, 1977
- [AD 77-07-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-07-11): Fourth Stage Turbine Stator And Rotor · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-9 and JT8D-9A. Effective Apr 15, 1977
- [AD 77-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/77-03-06): Compressor Front Hubs · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1, JT8D-1A, JT8D-1B and 3 more. Effective Feb 25, 1977
- [AD 75-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-05-06): Fuel Manifold Leakage · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1, JT8D-11, JT8D-15 and 18 more. Effective Feb 24, 1977
- [AD 76-20-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-20-02): Second Stage Fan Blades · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1, JT8D-1A, JT8D-1B and 3 more. Effective Oct 10, 1976

### 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 93-13-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-13-07) (historical): Install Water Drain System · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13 and 17 more. Effective Aug 18, 1993
- [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 2011-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-07-02) (historical): Turbine Blade · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Apr 28, 2011
- [AD 2006-17-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-17-07) (historical): Fretting and fluorescent magnetic particle inspections (FMPI) for cracking in the area of the tierod holes on the HPC front hubs · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 18 more. Effective Oct 4, 2006
- [AD 2005-18-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-18-02) (historical): Engine manufacturer's time limits section (TLS) · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Feb 28, 2006
- [AD 2005-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-02-03) (historical): Turbine (LPT) Blades 3rd and 4th Stage · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Mar 3, 2005
- [AD 2002-23-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-23-14) (historical): High Pressure Compressor (HPC) Front Hubs · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Dec 31, 2002
- [AD 2002-13-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-13-09) (historical): Rotating engine parts · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Dec 30, 2002
- [AD 2000-21-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-21-07) (historical): Critical Life-Limited Parts · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Apr 23, 2001
- [AD 99-26-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-26-06) (historical): Combustion Chamber Outer Case · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Feb 22, 2000
- [AD 99-27-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-27-01) (historical): Low Pressure Turbine Blades · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Feb 2, 2000
- [AD 99-22-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-22-14) (historical): High Pressure Turbine Shaft · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Dec 28, 1999
- [AD 99-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-12-04) (historical): Critical Life Limited Part Inspection · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Jul 8, 1999
- [AD 97-19-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-19-13) (historical): High Pressure Turbine (HPT) Shaft · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217A and 2 more. Effective Oct 24, 1997
- [AD 97-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-17-04) (historical): Fan Hubs · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-209, JT8D-217, JT8D-217C and 1 more. Effective Sep 30, 1997

All 365: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N553AA/ads.md

## Information bulletins (advisory) (12 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-16-22](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-22): Turbine Engine Combustion Section  JT8D Series Turbofan Engines. Issued Sep 2, 2016
- [SAIB NE-10-32](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-10-32): Turbine Engine Accessory Drive. Issued May 7, 2010
- [SAIB NE-05-75R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-05-75R1): . Issued Aug 4, 2005
- [SAIB NE-05-30](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-05-30): . Issued Feb 3, 2005
- [SAIB NE-02-22](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-02-22): . Issued Mar 26, 2002
- [SAIB NE-02-08R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-02-08R1): . Issued Feb 8, 2002
- [SAIB NE-01-42](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-01-42): . Issued Sep 25, 2001
- [SAIB ANE-97-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ANE-97-03): . Issued Apr 25, 1997
- [SAIB NE-05-75](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-05-75) (historical): . Issued Jul 22, 2005

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N553AA.

## 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 19971214044109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971214044109I), Dec 14, 1997: N553AA, Pittsburgh, PA. Narrative: interview with tom coleman [privacy data omitted] in-flight service supervisor revealed that flight attendants chrisley, and pincelli, were reported…

## Reports on N553AA not matched to an aircraft (1)

They name N553AA, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Incident 19800227030199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800227030199I), Feb 27, 1980: Boeing 707/ (N553AA), Cleveland, OH. Unsafe landing gear indication. Right main gear side strut broken at attach point.

## Service difficulty reports (96, 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 AALA20150722007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20150722007), Mar 17, 2015: COOLING TURBINE. FAULTY. AIR INTERRUPT, NO EMER DECLARED, LANDING UNEVENTFUL & ACFT WAS NOT OVERWEIGHT. WITH RT PACK ON PLACARD, PRESSURIZATION FLOW LIGHT ILLUMINATED. NECESSARY TO ADVA
- [SDR AALA20150722006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20150722006), Mar 17, 2015: REGULATOR VALVE. FAULTY. AIR INTERRUPT, NO EMER DECLARED, LANDING UNEVENTFUL & ACFT WAS NOT OVERWEIGHT. WITH RT PACK ON PLACARD, PRESSURIZATION FLOW LIGHT ILLUMINATED. NECESSARY TO ADVA
- [SDR AALA20150317026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20150317026), Mar 17, 2015: CONTROL VALVE. FAULTED. RT PACK ON PLACARD, PRESSURIZATION FLOW LIGHT ILLUMINATED. NECESSARY TO ADVANCE LT THROTTLE TO 1.3 EPR TO KEEP LIGHT OUT. RETURNED TO FIELD. NO EMERGENCY DECLAR
- [SDR AALA20150307007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20150307007), Mar 6, 2015: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. L2 EMER EXIT SIGN HAS SEVERAL LAMPS BURNED OUT. REPLACED EMER BATTERY PACKS IAW MM 33-53-00. SYS CHECKED NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA20150307006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20150307006), Mar 6, 2015: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. L1 EMER EXIT FLOODLIGHT INOPERATIVE. RELAMPED L1 EMER EXIT FLOODLIGHT IAW 33-53-00. SYS CHECKED NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA20150307005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20150307005), Mar 6, 2015: PORTABLE LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. RIGHT OVERWING EMER EXIT SIGN & FLOOD LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED PORTABLE FLASHLIGHT IAW 33-53-00. SYS CHECKED NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA20150307004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20150307004), Mar 6, 2015: PORTABLE LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT CHARGING LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED PORTABLE FLASHLIGHT IAW MM 33-53-00. SYS CHECKED NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA20150307003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20150307003), Mar 6, 2015: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. COCKPIT EMER EXIT FLOOD LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED LIGHT FIXTURE IAW MM 33-53-00. SYS CHECKED NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA20150302004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20150302004), Mar 2, 2015: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. EXIT LIGHT AT OVERWING FWD EXIT DOOR INOPERATIVE. R & R BATTERY PACK IAW MM 33-53-00.
- [SDR AALA20150302003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20150302003), Mar 2, 2015: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. EMERGENCY LIGHTS IN FIRST CLASS INOPERATIVE. R & R BATTERY PACK IAW MM 33-53-00. SYS CHECKED NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA20141203002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20141203002), Dec 3, 2014: POSITION SWITCH. DEFECTIVE. DURING TAKEOFF RECEIVED SLAT AUTO FAIL MSG. ABORTED TAKEOFF AT 90. R & R FLAP SLAT HANDLE POSITION SWITCHES & TRANSMITTER IAW MM 27-80-07. ACCOMPLISHED ALL REQU
- [SDR AALA20140912001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20140912001), Sep 11, 2014: PORTABLE LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. PORTABLE EMER LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED PORTABLE EMER LIGHT ASSEMBLY. OPERATIONS CHECKED NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA20131021016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20131021016), Oct 21, 2013: STOP FITTING. CRACKED. FWD CARGO DOOR, DOORSTOP FITTING CRACKED FORWARD CENTER. REMOVED CRACKED DOORSTOP FITTING & INSTALLED SERVICEABLE DOORSTOP FITTING IAW AARD 51-00-05-1.
- [SDR AALA20131029003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20131029003), Oct 18, 2013: RIB. CRACKED. LT WING NR 4 SLAT TRACK SUPPORT RIB CRACKED. REMOVED CRACKED LUG & HAND BLENDED REAMED TO COMPLETELY REMOVE THE CRACK FROM THE RIB IAW EA MD80-57-032110.
- [SDR AALA20130808010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130808010), Aug 7, 2013: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. TAIL CONE EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY PACK IN AFT LAVATORY FOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS IN TAIL CONE. OPERATIONS CHECKED NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA20130808009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130808009), Aug 7, 2013: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. ROWS 23 TO 28 EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY PACK IN AFT LAVATORY FOR ROWS 23 TO 28 EMERGENCY LIGHTS. OPERATIONS CHECKED NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA20130808008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130808008), Aug 7, 2013: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. FIRST CLASS EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK B5-23. OPERATIONS CHECKED NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA20120512006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20120512006), May 12, 2012: LONGERON. DAMAGED. STATION 1418 LONGERON 2 LEFT ATTACH HOLES, AFT SIDE ELONGATED. INSTALLED LONGERON 2 SPLICE REPAIR PER SRM 53-02-00 FIGURE 18 SHEET 1 TO 3 AND EA MD80-53-023674.
- [SDR AALA20120512004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20120512004), May 12, 2012: FRAME. CRACKED. THE 1418 FRAME CRACKED AT LONGERON 2 LEFT. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER SRM 53-03-00 FIGURE 31A.
- [SDR AALA20120512003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20120512003), May 12, 2012: STIFFENER. DAMAGED. AFT SIDE OF FRAME 1418 AT LONGERON 2 LEFT UPPER OUTBOARD AND INBOARD HOLES ATTACHING FRAME TO LONGERON HATS ARE MISS DRILLED. REPLACED STIFFENER PER AARD 51-10-
- [SDR AALA20101201TUL24](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20101201TUL24), Dec 1, 2010: BEAM. CORRODED. CORROSION ON AFT CARGO DOOR BEAM STATIONS 1160 TO 1206. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER AARD 53-10-00-3.
- [SDR AALA20101130TUL17](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20101130TUL17), Nov 30, 2010: TRACK. CORRODED. RIGHT TIE DOWN TRACK CORRODED STATIONS 1140 TO 1155. INSTALLED SERVICABLE TRACK PER AARD 51-10-00-5.
- [SDR AALA20101130TUL01](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20101130TUL01), Nov 30, 2010: INTERCOSTAL. CRACKED. CRACKED INTERCOSTAL CENTER OF CABIN FLOOR AT STATIONS 1287 TO 1309. INSTALLED INTERCOSTAL CENTER OF CABIN FLOOR AT STATION 1287 TO 1309 PER AARD 51-10-00-5.
- [SDR AALA20101130TUL15](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20101130TUL15), Nov 30, 2010: DOOR FRAME. CORRODED. AFT CX - CORROSION ON THE LOWER DOOR FRAME WEB DOUBLER FROM STATIONS 1156 TO 1160 AT LONGERON 28 RIGHT. SPLICED IN NEW SECTION OF WEB PER AARD 53-10-00-24.
- [SDR AALA20101130TUL13](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20101130TUL13), Nov 30, 2010: PAN. CORRODED. FORWARD LAVATORY SERVICE PANEL HAS CORROSION ON BOTTOM LIP. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER EA-MD80-53-014218.
- [SDR AALA20101130TUL02](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20101130TUL02), Nov 30, 2010: CUSP WEB. CORRODED. CORROSION ON BOTTOM OF CUSP LEFT SIDE AT STATION 1175 BELOW TRACK 2. INSTALLED NEW SECTION OF CUSP STATIONS 1174 TO 1188 PER AARD 53-20-00-16.
- [SDR AALA20101129TUL08](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20101129TUL08), Nov 29, 2010: STOP FITTING. CRACKED. LOWER STOP FITTING IS CRACKED FOR AFT VAULT DOOR. REMOVED AND REPLACED STOP FITTING PER AARD 51-10-00-5.
- [SDR AALA20101129TUL07](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20101129TUL07), Nov 29, 2010: CUSP WEB. CORRODED. CRACK ON RIGHT CUSP STATION 1304. INSTALLED NEW CUSP SHEET PER AARD 51-10-00-5 REPAIR 1.
- [SDR AALA20101129TUL01](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20101129TUL01), Nov 29, 2010: CUSP WEB. PUNCTURED. RIGHT CUSP HAS A PUNCTURE AT STATION 796. CUT OUT DAMAGE AND INSTALLED DOUBLER PER AARD 53-20-00-16.
- [SDR AALA20101124TUL01](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20101124TUL01), Nov 24, 2010: CUSP WEB. CORRODED. CABIN, AFT SERVICE AREA, CUSP UNDER AFT GIRT BAR SUPPORT IS CORRODED STATIONS 1170 TO 1174. INSTALLED CUSP REPAIR DOUBLER LEFT SIDE STATIONS 1170 TO 1174 PER AA
- [SDR AALA20101123TUL09](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20101123TUL09), Nov 23, 2010: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. SEAT TRACK 6 BLEND OUT, OUT BEYOND LIMITS STATIONS 616 TO 617. INSTALLED STRAP AND FILLER REPAIR PER AARD 53-20-00-13.
- [SDR AALA20101123TUL08](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20101123TUL08), Nov 23, 2010: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. SEAT TRACK BLEND OUT, OUT OF LIMITS, TRACK 6 STATIONS 588 TO 589. INSTALLED STRAP AND FILLER REPAIR PER AARD 53-20-00-13.
- [SDR AALA20101123TUL06](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20101123TUL06), Nov 23, 2010: SUPPORT ANGLE. CORRODED. CORROSION ON FORWARD GIRT BAR SUPPORT ANGLE BELOW CUSP SHEET. ACCOMPLISHED DOUBLER REPAIR PER AARD 53-20-00-16.
- [SDR AALA20101123TUL05](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20101123TUL05), Nov 23, 2010: FRAME. CRACKED. AFT ACCESSORY 1510 CANT FRAME CRACKED BETWEEN LEFT TAIL CONE LATCHES. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER EA MD80-53-014157 11/19/2010 AND SRM 53-01-00.
- [SDR AALA20101123TUL03](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20101123TUL03), Nov 23, 2010: CUSP WEB. CORRODED. CABIN, AFT SERVICE AREA, CUSP UNDER FORWARD GIRT BAR SUPPORT IS CORRODED STATION 1140. INSTALLED DOUBLER REPAIR AT LEFT CUSP STATION 1140 PER AARD 53-20-00-16.
- [SDR AALA20101123TUL01](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20101123TUL01), Nov 23, 2010: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. NUMBER 5 SEAT TRACK CORRODED BEYOND MANUAL LIMITS AT STATIONS 200 TO 245. INSTALLED NEW SECTION OF SEAT TRACK AND SPLICE PER SRM 53-05-00.
- [SDR AALA20101122TUL04](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20101122TUL04), Nov 22, 2010: CUSP WEB. CRACKED. CUSP SHEET CRACKED JUST AFT OF RIGHT STATION 218 RIGHT BUTTLINE 46. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER AARD 53-20-00-16.
- [SDR AALA20101122TUL05](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20101122TUL05), Nov 22, 2010: CUSP WEB. DAMAGED. CORROSION ON BOTTOM OF LEFT CUSP STATION 536. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER AARD 53-20-00-16.
- [SDR AALA20101122TUL03](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20101122TUL03), Nov 22, 2010: MEMBRANE. DAMAGED. CORROSION ON SUBFLOOR BELOW G-1 GALLEY DRAIN PAN. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER AARD 53-20-00-16.
- [SDR AALA20101120TUL04](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20101120TUL04), Nov 20, 2010: SUPPORT. CRACKED. NUMBER 3 SEAT TRACK VERTICAL UNDER FLOOR SUPPORT CRACKED AT STATION 826 [MKD]. REMOVED CRACKED FITTING, DRILLED UP NEW ONE, AND INSTALLED ALL PER AARD 51-10-00-
- [SDR AALA20101119TUL08](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20101119TUL08), Nov 19, 2010: STOP FITTING. CRACKED. AFT DOOR JAMB RIGHT UPPER STOP FITTING CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED FITTING.
- [SDR AALA20101119TUL07](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20101119TUL07), Nov 19, 2010: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. SEAT TRACK NUMBER 1 HAS CORROSION OUT OF LIMITS AT STATION 898. REMOVED CORROSION AND INSTALLED REPAIR PLUG AT SEAT TRACK NUMBER 1, STATION 898 PER AARD 53-20-0
- [SDR AALA20101118TUL10](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20101118TUL10), Nov 18, 2010: PAN. CRACKED. RIGHT WINDOW PAN BETWEEN STATIONS 1022 TO 1041 HAS LOWER FORWARD EAR CRACKED. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER AARD 53-10-00-25.
- [SDR AALA20101118TUL09](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20101118TUL09), Nov 18, 2010: PAN. CRACKED. STATION 1098 LEFT UPPER AFT WINDOW PAN TAB IS CRACKED. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER AARD 53-10-00-25.
- [SDR AALA20101118TUL08](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20101118TUL08), Nov 18, 2010: PAN. CRACKED. RIGHT WINDOW PAN BETWEEN STATIONS 1041 TO 1060 HAS LOWER FORWARD EAR CRACKED. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER AARD 53-10-00-25.
- [SDR AALA20101118TUL07](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20101118TUL07), Nov 18, 2010: PAN. CRACKED. RIGHT WINDOW PAN BETWEEN STATIONS 1155 TO 1174 HAS LOWER FORWARD EAR CRACKED. INSTALLED REPAIR ANGLE PER AARD 53-10-00-25.
- [SDR AALA20101118TUL06](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20101118TUL06), Nov 18, 2010: PAN. CRACKED. RIGHT WINDOW PAN BETWEEN STATIONS 1060 TO 1079 HAS LOWER FORWARD EAR CRACKED. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER AARD 53-10-00-25.
- [SDR AALA20101118TUL05](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20101118TUL05), Nov 18, 2010: PAN. CRACKED. RIGHT WINDOW PAN BETWEEN STATIONS 1174 TO 1193 HAS LOWER FORWARD EAR CRACKED. INSTALLED REPAIR ANGLE PER AARD 53-10-00-25.
- [SDR AALA20090805TUL11](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20090805TUL11), Aug 3, 2009: LIGHT. DEFECTIVE. PORTABLE EMERGENCY LIGHT IS DIM. REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT IAW MM 33-53-00-5.
- [SDR AALA20090805TUL10](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20090805TUL10), Aug 3, 2009: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. AFT EMERGENCY AISLE LIGHTING BATTERY PACK IS WEAK. REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE BATTERY PACK IAW MM 33-60-98-4.

All 96: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N553AA/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (494, 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-9-82(MD-82))

- [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 ST01765AT-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01765AT-D): Installation of Collins VHF-900 Communications System in a provisioned aircraft. AIRCRAFT RECONFIG TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
- [STC ST01766AT-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01766AT-D): Installation of Collins DLM-900 ACARS system with a Miltope printer, in a provisioned aircraft. 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 ST02945AT-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02945AT-D): Interior Reconfiguration. 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 SA3497NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3497NM): Installation of closet/stowage units. Safran Cabin Inc
- [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 SA5786NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5786NM): Installation of an overhead life raft stowage compartment kit. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST00127NY-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00127NY-D): Installation - Overhead Stowage. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST00128LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00128LA): Installation of moveable class divider. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST00227LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00227LA): Installation of Class Divider. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST00347SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00347SE): Installation of interior kits. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST00481SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00481SE): Installation of interior kits. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST00649LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00649LA): Installation of Sidewall Panel Installation. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST00686LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00686LA): Installation of galleys, closets, lavatories and partitions. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST00687LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00687LA): Installation of Interior Kit. 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 ST00689LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00689LA): Installation of Bruce Industries Overhead Emergency Exit Marking and Locator 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 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

All 494: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N553AA/stcs.md

## Related

- Other Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82) aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-82-md-82/aircraft.md
- The Pratt & Whitney JT8D series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-jt8d-series.md

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