- Registered owner
- Federal Express Corp
- Location
- Memphis, TN
- Owner type
- Corporation
- Serial number
- 48459
- Year built
- 1991
- Type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine
- Turbo-fan
- Airworthiness
- Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date
- September 6, 1991
- Certificate issued
- September 7, 2016
- Expires
- September 30, 2029
- Mode S code
- A7D2E6
Mcdonnell Douglas MD-11FTCDS A22WEAirframe · Mcdonnell Douglas MD-11FTCDS E13NEEngine · GE CF6-80 series
From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every GE CF6-80 model are included below.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 248
Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.
| 1985 | 1 |
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| 1986 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 4 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 23 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Airframe · Mcdonnell Douglas MD-11F
AD 2026-13-15NavigationAD 2026-13-02NavigationAD 2025-23-53Nacelles/pylonsEmergency ADInformation bulletins that may apply · 10
Advisory, not mandatory.
Airframe · Mcdonnell Douglas MD-11F
SAIB NM-18-33Engine Fuel and ControlSAIB NM-15-03Flight ControlsSAIB NM-09-03Engine Fuel and Control - Implementing Fuel Tank System Airworthiness LimitationsSAIB NM-07-31Rigid hydraulic case drain linesSAIB NM-06-57Reports of damage to airplanes and to property on the ground caused by blue or clear ice falling from airplanes.Engine · GE CF6-80 series
SAIB 2023-15Falsified Forms from AOG TechnicsSAIB NE-11-27Fuel Injector Nozzle - CF6-80 Improperly Welded Fuel NozzlesSAIB NE-10-37Engine Fuel and Control: FADEC Fuel Metering Valve Resolver Feedback FaultsSAIB NE-08-44Engine Thrust Reverser Transcowl Clevis PinSAIB NE-07-01Dual engine flameouts on twin engine airplanesNTSB investigations · 1
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
FAA incident reports
No FAA accident or incident reports matched to N603FEMatched by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model. Reports from before this aircraft carried the mark are under Earlier aircraft. Reports on Mcdonnell Douglas MD-11F aircraft
Service difficulty reports · 488
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
SDR FDEA202609221404Light · no testEMER LT BAT 1 LO DURING EMER LT TEST. T/S IAW FIM 33-51 FT 104,REPLACED FAULTED BATTERY IAW AMM 33-51-01 , OPS CHK OF EMER LTS TEST PASSEDSDR FDEA202607130918Bulkhead · misalignedRIGHT ENGINE #3 PYLON AFT BULKHEAD FOUND LUG BORE HOLE MISALIGN.YWN 418. RIGHT ENGINE #3 PYLON AFT BULKHEAD LUG BORE HOLE MISALIGN HOLE REWORKED AS PER EA #1-5440-T0387700 PART1.TITLE: NACELLES/PYLON - ATTACH /MOUNT/HINGE - NO 3 PYLON AFT BULKHEAD - MD11-BSDR FDEA202607080862Fitting · chafedLEFT ENGINE PYLON - AFT PYLON BULKHEAD LUG FITTING FOUND WITH CHAFE AT EXTERIOR UPPER AREA.YWN-418. CARRIED OUT REPAIR IN ACCORDANCE WITH EA #1-5440-T0387673 PART 1 AND 2 TITLE: NACELLES/PYLON - ATTACH/MOUNT/HINGE- NR 1 PYLON AFT BULKHEAD LUG INSPECTION AND
See all 488 reportsSTCs that may be installed · 125
Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.
Airframe · Mcdonnell Douglas MD-11F
STC ST00885LAInstallation of fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Pacific Scientific fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles.STC ST00952LAInstallation of Mass Systems fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Kidde fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles.STC SA2622NMInstallation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in landing/taxi system. (767-200 B17) (DHC-8 101)