# N797AL: 1972 Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-63

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-63](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-8-63) (registry code 302198B, 152 seats)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney JT3D series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-jt3d-series) (registry code 52035)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 4A25](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/4A25) (The Boeing Company) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 46163
- Year built: 1972
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-jet
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: May 24, 1989
- Certificate issued: July 31, 2026
- Expires: July 31, 2033
- Mode S code: AAD211
- Registered owner: [Skybus Jet Cargo Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKYBUS%20JET%20CARGO%20INC)
- Location: [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 36.0845° N, 115.1461° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 89119, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=797AL
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N797AL

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 JT3D model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 161 in force

### Matched by airframe (Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-63)

- [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 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 2016-04-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-04-21): Wings · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Apr 5, 2016
- [AD 2014-22-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-22-10): Fuselage · Boeing DC-8-55, DC-8-61, DC-8-61F and 12 more. Effective Jan 2, 2015
- [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 2011-18-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-18-23): Wings · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Oct 25, 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 2010-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-21-03): Fuel · Boeing DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33 and 21 more. Effective Nov 12, 2010
- [AD 2009-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-08-02): Fuel pumps · Boeing DC-8-51, DC-8-52, DC-8-53 and 15 more. Effective May 13, 2009
- [AD 2008-25-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-25-05): Structural inspections · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Jan 28, 2009
- [AD 2008-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-16-11): Forward and aft service doors · Boeing DC-8-61, DC-8-61F, DC-8-63 and 3 more. Effective Sep 17, 2008
- [AD 2008-06-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-23): Aft fuselage skin panel · Boeing DC-8-55, DC-8-61, DC-8-61F and 12 more. Effective Apr 22, 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 2007-21-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-21-18): Flat aft pressure bulkhead · Boeing DC-8-53, DC-8-55, DC-8-61 and 13 more. Effective Nov 28, 2007
- [AD 2007-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-13-02): Sump heater, scavenge valve, and scavenge pump · Boeing DC-8-62, DC-8-62F, DC-8-63 and 4 more. Effective Jul 25, 2007
- [AD 2007-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-12-02): Left and right wing front spar · Boeing DC-8-33, DC-8-42, DC-8-43 and 16 more. Effective Jul 10, 2007
- [AD 2007-04-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-04-06): Engine thrust brake circuit · Boeing DC-8-62, DC-8-62F, DC-8-63 and 1 more. Effective Mar 21, 2007
- [AD 2006-03-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-04): Main cabin cargo door · Boeing DC-8-33, DC-8-51, DC-8-53 and 11 more. Effective Mar 13, 2006
- [AD 2005-18-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-18-07): Lower cargo doorjamb corners · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Oct 7, 2005
- [AD 2005-15-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-15-14): Upper inboard spar cap of the wing · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Sep 1, 2005
- [AD 2005-08-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-08-08): Engine fire extinguisher containers · Boeing DC-8-33, DC-8-43, DC-8-51 and 17 more. Effective May 26, 2005
- [AD 2005-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-06-05): Left and right elevator control tabs · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Apr 22, 2005
- [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 2004-14-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-14-05): Seat locking pins · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Aug 13, 2004
- [AD 2003-03-15 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-03-15-R1): Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) - oxygen masks · Boeing 707-100 Long Body, 707-100B Long Body, 707-100B Short Body and 90 more. Effective Dec 22, 2003
- [AD 2003-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-21-02): Lower inboard auxiliary spar cap · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 21 more. Effective Nov 20, 2003
- [AD 2003-17-07 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-17-07-R1): Auxiliary power unit (APU) · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 57 more. Effective Sep 24, 2003
- [AD 2002-22-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-22-12): Titeflex hoses · BAE Systems ATP, Avro 146-RJ100A, Avro 146-RJ70A and 122 more. Effective Dec 13, 2002
- [AD 2002-14-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-14-19): Collins Air Data Computers (ADC) · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 36 more. Effective Aug 23, 2002
- [AD 2002-16-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-16-01): Main cargo door area · Forward cargo door (Aeronautical Engineers STC SA1063SO or 2 others). Effective Aug 22, 2002
- [AD 2002-03-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-03-05): Blue Ice · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Mar 19, 2002
- [AD 2001-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-26-04): Main Deck Cargo Door Structure and Fuselage Structure · Cargo door, cargo restraint bulkhead, heavy duty flooring… (Plattner STC SA1802SO or SA421NW). Effective Jan 30, 2002
- [AD 2001-26-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-26-03): Main Deck Cargo Door Structure and Fuselage Structure · Cargo door and cargo interior (Plattner STC SA1832SO). Effective Jan 30, 2002
- [AD 2001-26-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-26-02): Main Deck Cargo Door Structure and Fuselage Structure · Cargo door (Agro Air Associates STC SA1862SO or ST00309AT). Effective Jan 30, 2002
- [AD 2001-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-26-01): Main Deck Cargo Door Structure and Fuselage Structure · Forward cargo door (Aeronautical Engineers STC SA1063SO or SA1377SO). Effective Jan 30, 2002
- [AD 2001-24-28](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-24-28): Rudder Pedals Adjuster Hub Assembly · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Jan 16, 2002
- [AD 2001-22-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-22-14): Fire Extinguishing System Bottle Cartridges · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 105 more. Effective Dec 10, 2001
- [AD 2001-08-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-08-20): Flush Pump Motor · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective May 31, 2001
- [AD 2001-08-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-08-19): Transformer Ballast Assemblies · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective May 31, 2001
- [AD 2001-08-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-08-18): Cabin Electrical Service Panel · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective May 31, 2001
- [AD 2001-08-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-08-17): Heating or Antifogging Wiring · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 18 more. Effective May 31, 2001
- [AD 2001-08-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-08-16): Circuit Breakers and Wiring · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective May 31, 2001
- [AD 2001-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-06-02): Front Spar Lower Cap · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Apr 27, 2001
- [AD 2001-04-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-04-15): Pitot Tube Lines · Pneumatic flow control system (National Aircraft Service STC ST466CH). Effective Mar 21, 2001
- [AD 2000-20-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-20-08): Doorjambs Of Passenger And Service Doors · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Nov 13, 2000
- [AD 2000-15-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-15-11): Main Deck Cargo Door · Cargo door (Agro Air Associates STC SA1862SO). Effective Sep 7, 2000
- [AD 2000-13-03 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-13-03-R1): Main Deck Cargo Door · Forward cargo door (Aeronautical Engineers STC SA1063SO). Effective Aug 1, 2000
- [AD 2000-09-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-09-01-R1): Main Deck Cargo Door · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Jun 7, 2000

### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney JT3D series)

- [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 96-23-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-23-10): Steel High Pressure Compressor (HPC) disk · Pratt & Whitney Division JT3D-1, JT3D-1-MC6, JT3D-1-MC7 and 8 more. Effective Jan 21, 1997
- [AD 89-22-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-22-07): Overhaul · Pratt & Whitney Division JT3D-3B and JT3D-7. Effective Oct 31, 1989
- [AD 82-14-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-14-02): Third Stage Turbine Disks · Pratt & Whitney Division JT3D-1, JT3D-1-MC6, JT3D-1-MC7 and 9 more. Effective Jul 1, 1982
- [AD 80-19-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-19-03): Fifth Stage Compressor Disks · Pratt & Whitney Division JT3D-1-MC7. Effective Oct 7, 1980
- [AD 80-12-51 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-12-51-R2): First Stage Fan Blade · Pratt & Whitney Division JT3D-1, JT3D-1-MC6, JT3D-1-MC7 and 9 more. Effective Jul 1, 1980
- [AD 78-11-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-11-03): First Stage Fan Blades · Pratt & Whitney Division JT3D-1, JT3D-1-MC6, JT3D-1-MC7 and 9 more. Effective Aug 10, 1978
- [AD 75-04-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-04-07): Tenth Stage Compressor Disk · Pratt & Whitney Division JT3D-3, JT3D-3B and JT3D-7. Effective Feb 19, 1975
- [AD 74-15-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-15-05): Compressor Discs · Pratt & Whitney Division JT3D-1, JT3D-1-MC6, JT3D-1-MC7 and 9 more. Effective Jul 25, 1974
- [AD 73-15-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-15-02): Turbine Case Lug · Pratt & Whitney Division JT3D-1, JT3D-1-MC6, JT3D-1-MC7 and 2 more. Effective Sep 14, 1973
- [AD 67-28-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-28-05): First Stage Fan Hub · Pratt & Whitney Division JT3D-1, JT3D-1-MC6, JT3D-1-MC7 and 2 more. Effective Oct 24, 1967
- [AD 66-05-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-05-05): Compressor Rotor Disc · Pratt & Whitney Division JT3D-1, JT3D-1-MC6 and JT3D-1-MC7. Effective Feb 18, 1966
- [AD 64-05-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/64-05-05): Throttle Valve Assemblies · Pratt & Whitney Division JT3C-12, JT3C-7, JT3D-1 and 17 more. Effective Feb 27, 1964
- [AD 62-22-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-22-02): Compressor Rotor Disc · Pratt & Whitney Division JT3D-1. Effective Oct 16, 1962
- [AD 62-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-16-05): Compressor Rotor Disc · Pratt & Whitney Division JT3D-1-MC7. Effective Jul 17, 1962
- [AD 62-14-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-14-05): Turbine Rotor Blades · Pratt & Whitney Division JT3D-1, JT3D-1-MC6, JT3D-1-MC7 and 1 more. Effective Jul 16, 1962
- [AD 73-07-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-07-08): Fuel Control To Fuel Return Line Elbow and Jam Nut · Pratt & Whitney Division JT3D-1, JT3D-1-MC6, JT3D-1-MC7 and 2 more
- [AD 69-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-01-04): Pratt & Whitney Division JT3D-1, JT3D-1-MC6, JT3D-1-MC7 and 3 more
- [AD 61-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/61-26-04): Fuel Pressurizing and Dump Valve Seals · Pratt & Whitney Division JT3D-1, JT3D-1-MC6, JT3D-1-MC7 and 1 more
- [AD 56-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/56-06-02): Cylinder Flange Attaching Stud · Pratt & Whitney Division Double Wasp CA15, Double Wasp CA17, Double Wasp CA18 and 115 more

### 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 2008-26-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-26-07) (historical): Lower skin and stringers · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Jan 28, 2009
- [AD 2008-09-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-09-04) (historical): Fuel tank systems · McDonnell Douglas DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33 and 21 more. Effective May 27, 2008
- [AD 2007-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-02-02) (historical): Aft fuselage skin panel · McDonnell Douglas DC-8-55, DC-8-61, DC-8-61F and 12 more. Effective Feb 28, 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 2001-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-25-01) (historical): Engine Fire Extinguishing System Electrical Connectors · McDonnell Douglas DC-8-33, DC-8-43, DC-8-51 and 17 more. Effective Dec 20, 2001
- [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 95-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-04-01) (historical): AFM - Limitations - Windshear · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-200 Series, 737-100 Series and 54 more. Effective Mar 8, 1995
- [AD 93-20-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-20-02) (historical): AFM Changes - Cargo Door Inspection · Cargo door, cargo restraint bulkhead, heavy duty flooring… (Plattner STC SA1802SO or SA421NW). Effective Nov 17, 1993

All 172: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N797AL/ads.md

## Information bulletins (advisory) (7 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-09-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-09-03): Engine Fuel and Control - Implementing Fuel Tank System Airworthiness Limitations. Issued Dec 11, 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-04-51](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-04-51): . Issued Feb 12, 2004
- [SAIB NE-02-08R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-02-08R1): . Issued Feb 8, 2002
- [SAIB ANE-97-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ANE-97-03): . Issued Apr 25, 1997
- [SAIB NE-02-08](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-02-08) (historical): . Issued Dec 20, 2001

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N797AL.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N797AL.

## Service difficulty reports (34)

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 RRXA001042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA001042), Aug 9, 2000: TRANSPONDER. FAILED. NR 1 TRANSPONDER INOP. NR 2 TRANSPONDER INOP. NR 1 PREVIOUSLY DEFERRED SEE LP 9230-04. CLOSING ACTION REMOVED AND REPLACED TRANSPONDER SYS FUNCTIONAL TEST OK BY
- [SDR RRXA000235](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA000235), Apr 15, 2000: ENGINE. MALFUNCTIONED. ON TAKEOFF AT KBRO (TEMP 23C, FIELD ELE 23 FT, ANTI-ICE OFF, MAX PWR, 1.87 EPR) NR 1 ENG EGT EXCEEDED 600 CELSIUS (APPROX 610 CELSIUS FOR 5 SECONDS) AFTER LIFT 
- [SDR RRXA991154](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991154), Jun 23, 1999: SWITCH. OUT OF ADJUST. PASSING FL 10.0 AT DIFF PRESS 4 PSI MAIN CARGO DOOR WARNING LIGHT IN THE COCKPIT AND BY THE DOOR ILLUMINATED DEPRESSURIZED THE CABIN AT 2 1/2 DIFF PRESS WARNING
- [SDR RRXA991139](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991139), Jan 29, 1999: FITTING. CORRODED. DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, WING, LEFT W/W OVERHEAD O/B SIDE STUB FITTING AT LONGERON 24 LEFT. DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVED DAMA
- [SDR RRXA991150](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991150), Jan 26, 1999: FLOORBEAM. CORRODED. DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, FUSELAGE, CABIN FLOORBEAM LOWER ATTACHING CHORD AT STA 1727, BETWEEN BL 24 RIGHT AND BL 0. DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IA
- [SDR RRXA991137](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991137), Jan 8, 1999: LONGERON. CORRODED. DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, FUSELAGE, LONGERON, AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT, LONGERON 34 RIGHT, BETWEEN STA 1228 AND STA 1292, UNDERNEATH DOOR THRESHO
- [SDR RRXA991151](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991151), Jan 6, 1999: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, FUSELAGE, CABIN FLOOR TRACK BETWEEN STA 1380 AND STA 1440 AT BL 59 LEFT, WL 0. DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 SRM. 
- [SDR RRXA991149](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991149), Jan 6, 1999: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, FUSELAGE, CABIN FLOOR TRACK BETWEEN STA 1280 AND STA 1300 AT BL 44 LEFT. DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVE
- [SDR RRXA991148](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991148), Jan 6, 1999: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, FUSELAGE, CABIN FLOOR TRACK BETWEEN STA 1280 AND STA 1300 AT BL 59 LEFT. DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVE
- [SDR RRXA991147](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991147), Jan 6, 1999: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, FUSELAGE, CABIN FLOOR TRACK BETWEEN STA 1300 AND STA 1320, BL 44 LEFT. DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVED 
- [SDR RRXA991146](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991146), Jan 6, 1999: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, FUSELAGE, CABIN FLOOR TRACK BETWEEN STA 1180 AND STA 1200 AT BL 59 LEFT. DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVE
- [SDR RRXA991145](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991145), Jan 6, 1999: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, FUSELAGE, CABIN FLOOR TRACK BETWEEN STA 1300 AND STA 1360 AT BL 59 LEFT. DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVE
- [SDR RRXA991144](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991144), Jan 6, 1999: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, FUSELAGE, CABIN FLOOR TRACK BETWEEN STA 920 AND STA 960, BL 59 LEFT. DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVED DA
- [SDR RRXA991142](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991142), Jan 6, 1999: BRACKET. CORRODED. DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, BRACKET, CABIN FLOOR TRACK BRACKET BETWEEN STA 620 AND STA 660 AT BL 59 LEFT, WL 0. DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 
- [SDR RRXA991143](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991143), Jan 5, 1999: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, FUSELAGE, CABIN FLOOR TRACK BETWEEN STA 480 AND STA 520, BL 44 LEFT, WL 0. DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMO
- [SDR RRXA991152](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991152), Jan 4, 1999: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, FUSELAGE, CABIN FLOOR TRACK AT BL 44 LEFT, BETWEEN STA 240 AND STA 329. DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVED
- [SDR RRXA991141](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991141), Jan 4, 1999: FLOORBEAM. CORRODED. DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, FLOORBEAM, AT LIGHTING HOLE, STA 1702, BL 24 RIGHT, WL -6. DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGED, TRE
- [SDR RRXA991140](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991140), Jan 4, 1999: FLOORBEAM. CORRODED. DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, FLOORBEAM, AT STA 1700, BL 20 LEFT, WL -2. DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGED, TREATED AREA IAW DC
- [SDR RRXA991136](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991136), Jan 2, 1999: SKIN. CORRODED. DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, FUSELAGE, SKIN AT APPROX STA 1680, BETWEEN LONGERON 18 LEFT TO LONGERON 18 RIGHT. DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 SR
- [SDR RRXA991138](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991138), Jan 1, 1999: SKIN. CORRODED. DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, LEFT WHEEL WELL PRESS DECK SKIN FROM FS 980 TO FS 960 AND I/B FIST HAT SECTION STIFFENER AND AROUND FITTING AT FS 96
- [SDR RRXA98066](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA98066), Mar 6, 1998: BUS POWER LIGHT. ILLUMINATED. EN ROUTE, NR 1 ELECTRICAL BUSS POWER FAIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED, NR 1 BUSS DEFERRED TO KDEN. RESET NR1 BUSS, PERFORMED ENG RUN ON ALL 4 ENGS UNDER VARIOUS ELECTRICA
- [SDR RRXA97220](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA97220), Aug 14, 1997: FIRE LOOP. MALFUNCTIONED. NR 3 FIRE WARNING ON CLIMBOUT. SHUT DOWN ENGINE PER QRH. DISCHARGED BOTH FIRE BOTTLES. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE NR 3 ENGINE FWD AND AFT UPPER FIRE LOOPS, GROUND
- [SDR RRXA97069](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA97069), Mar 4, 1997: ENGINE. OIL LEAK. WHILE EN ROUTE, CAPTAIN CALLED INTO EWA DISPATCH STATING THAT HE SHUT DOWN NR 3 ENGINE DUE TO LOW OIL QUANTITY INDICATOR. AS A RESULT, IT WAS DECIDED TO DIVERT 
- [SDR RRXA97025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA97025), Feb 6, 1997: BALLAST. FAILED. CO-PILOTS GLARESHIELD FLUORESCENT TUBE BURNED OUT FOLLOWED BY A STRONG ELECTRICAL ODOR. PULLED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL C/B SMELL WENT AWAY. SUSPECT BALLAST LOCATED
- [SDR RRXA96085](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA96085), Sep 11, 1996: FIRE LOOP. DIRTY. CYQX - FLT DX3 - ON CLIMB-OUT AT INITIAL POWER REDUCTION, NR 3 FIRE WARNING ILLUMINATED, ENGINE PARAMETERS APPEARED NORMAL. SHUTDOWN ENGINE IAW DC-8 QRH. CLEANE
- [SDR RRXA96068](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA96068), Aug 28, 1996: AIR DISTR. ODOR. KDEN - FLT 110 - FUMES COME FROM CABIN AIR WHEN WARM SELECTED MANUALLY, COLD SELECTION OK, (DMI NR 608227 DEFERS AUTO CONTROL OF TEMP). RAN ENGINE OPERATED SYST
- [SDR RRXA96015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA96015), Mar 12, 1996: PANEL. DAMAGED. KMCN - DURING C-CHECK, FOUND UPPER ACCESS PANEL 505C HAD ATTACH SCREW HOLE DAMAGE RIGHT WING. MAINTENANCE REMOVED THE DAMAGED AREA, FABRICATED BUSHING AND INSTA
- [SDR RRXA96014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA96014), Mar 12, 1996: FITTING. CRACKED. KMCN - DURING C-CHECK, FOUND FLOOR BEAM TO CUSP ATTACH BRACKET CRACKED AT FS 1220, RIGHT SIDE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND FABRICATED NEW FITTING IAW DER APPROVED C
- [SDR 95ZZZM245](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZM245), Jul 8, 1995: FIRE LOOP. DISCONNECTED. FLT 010 - KDAY-KSJC - ON CLIMB-OUT PASSING FL 240 NR 3 ENGINE FIRE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND FIRE BELL SOUNDED. NR 3 PNEUMATIC SWITCH WAS TURNED OFF WITH NO CHANGE.
- [SDR 95ZZZX3380](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3380), Jun 14, 1995: INDICATOR LIGHT. MALFUNCTIONED. KDAY/KSJC - FLT 110 - RED DOOR NOT LATCHED LIGHT STAYED ON AFTER LANDING GEAR WAS RETRACTED. CYCLED THE GEAR AND LIGHT EXTINGUISHED. KSJC MAINTENANCE CHECKED DO
- [SDR 95ZZZX3378](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3378), Jun 14, 1995: ACTUATOR. CORRODED. KSJC/KDAY - FLT 009 - DURING TAXI FOR DEPARTURE FROM KSJC, HAD FLAP ASSEMETRY INDICATION. CONFIRMED BY GROUND CREW OBSERVATION AT DEPARTURE END OF RUNWAY. RETUR
- [SDR 95ZZZX3174](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3174), May 23, 1995: UPLATCH. LACK OF LUBE. KLRD/KDAY - FLT 529 - THE MLG DOOR NOT LATCHED LIGHT REMAINED ON AFTER GEAR RETRACTION. THE FLIGHT CREW CYCLED THE LANDING GEAR AND THE LIGHT EXTINGUISHED NORMA
- [SDR 95ZZZW655](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZW655), Apr 15, 1995: HYDRAULIC LINE. DAMAGED. FLT 009 - KSJC-DAY - DURING CRUISE AT FL 330 HYDRAULIC PRESSURE FLUCTUATED ERRATICALLY FOLLOWED BY FLIGHT CONTROLS TO MANUAL REVERSION. ACCOMPLISHED HYD EMERGEN
- [SDR 95ZZZX1858](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1858), Mar 29, 1995: UPLATCH. LACK OF LUBE. KBDL/KDAY - FLT 111 - ON CLIMB-OUT FROM KBDL, GEAR UPLATCH CHECK FAILED. DOORS NOT LATCHED LIGHT REMAINED ON. CYCLED GEAR SEVERAL TIMES AND THE LIGHT EXTINGUISH

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (199, 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-8-63)

- [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 SA3180NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3180NM): Installation of Spacelite 8 Interior Retrofit Kits. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA3169NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3169NM): Installation of floor proximity emergency escape marking system. Bruce Aerospace Inc
- [STC SA3166SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3166SO): Installation of an Expanded parameters Digital Flight Data Recorder. Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC ST01078AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01078AT): Installation of an expanded, 17-parameters, Allied Signal, or Loral-Fairchild, Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR). Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC ST01174CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01174CH): Installation of UPS Aviation Technologies ADS-B provisions and Honeywell Mode-S System. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies, Inc
- [STC ST01936WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01936WI): Installation of LED lights. AeroLED's Holdings LLC
- [STC SA2534SW-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2534SW-D): Replacement of Switch assembly Int'l Inflatables Co. P/N 68748, with DME Corp. P/N L-140 in emergency evacuation slide lighting system. Astronics Luminescent Systems Inc. Lists DC-8 Series
- [STC SA2539SW-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2539SW-D): Replacement of light assembly, International Inflatables Co. P/N68555-1 with DME Corp. EL-104, EL-104A, and EL-104B in emergency slide lighting system. Astronics Luminescent Systems Inc. Lists DC-8 Series
- [STC SA863EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA863EA): Incorporation of DME Corporation emergency evacuation slide lighting system. Astronics Luminescent Systems Inc. Lists DC-8 Series
- [STC ST02580AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02580AT): Lithium cell battery pack to replace currently approved alkaline battery pack used in escape slide emergency light system. Astronics Luminescent Systems Inc
- [STC SA5720NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5720NM): Installation of the Mark VII ground proximity and windshear warning system. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA502NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA502NE): Installation of Inflight Services Video System, for Hawaiian Air. Burrana Inc
- [STC SA3421NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3421NM): Installation of Hughes-Avicom video entertainment system. Burrana Inc. Lists DC-8 Series
- [STC SA1066NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1066NM): Installation of a Video Projection System. Burrana Inc
- [STC ST00347BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00347BO): Modification to upgrade a BendixKing CAS 67A TCAS II system to CAS 67B TCAS II Change 7.1. Pro Star Aviation, LLC
- [STC SA3140SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3140SO): Installation of a replacement coalescer filter, P/N 22D10 or 22D10-2. Purolator Facet, Inc
- [STC ST00881WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00881WI-D): Modification of a TCAS II system installation to Change 7.0 or Change 7.1. Rockwell Collins Inc
- [STC SA7076NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7076NM): Installation of Stretcher Carrier. Air Medic LLC
- [STC ST01067LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01067LA): Installation of Litton LTR-97 fiber optic gyro systems. Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
- [STC ST01467LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01467LA-D): Installation of Universal Avionics Terrain Avoidance Warning System and MFD-640 Multi Function Display(s). Zalinka Aviation Support, LLC
- [STC ST01468LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01468LA-D): Installation of Universal Avionics Flight Management System. Zalinka Aviation Support, LLC
- [STC SA1511GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1511GL): Installation of Type "C" containers. ABX Air Incorporated
- [STC SA1775GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1775GL): Incorporate maximum permissible quick turn-around landing weight (flaps 35º). ABX Air Incorporated
- [STC SA1794GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1794GL): Incorporate anti-skid system inoperative and/or auto-ground spoilers inoperative landing field length data for Operations using 35° landing flaps. ABX Air Incorporated
- [STC SA2303SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2303SO): Installation of standard equipment as as required by AC120-29. ABX Air Incorporated
- [STC ST00670CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00670CH): Installation of single or dual II Morrow, Apollo 2101/2102 GPS Navigation Management Computer Systems. ABX Air Incorporated
- [STC SA1421GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1421GL): Installation of Supplemental Electric Heater. ABX Air Incorporated
- [STC SA1462GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1462GL): Installation of ABX Cargo Handling System. ABX Air Incorporated
- [STC SA3496NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3496NM): Installation of ABX-C Cargo Container assembly. Airborne Express Air Inc
- [STC ST369CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST369CH): Approve autopilot and/or flight director coupled approach with 35 landing flap selection. ABX Air Incorporated
- [STC SA7729SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7729SW): Installation of digital fuel quantity indicators, fuel totalizer, and capacitive fuel compensator units. Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc
- [STC SA2304SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2304SO): Installation of dual Bendix EFS-10 with MFD and dual Collins FDS-85 system. ABX Air Incorporated
- [STC SA2306SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2306SO): Installation of the Sperry directional gyro system. ABX Air Incorporated
- [STC SA2307SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2307SO): Installation of the third vertical gyro system. ABX Air Incorporated
- [STC SA2308SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2308SO): Installation of the dual IDC Series 35900 mach/airspeed indicator system. ABX Air Incorporated
- [STC SA2310SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2310SO): Installation of the dual Kollsman/IDC 28007-427 encoding altimeters with standby altimeter system. ABX Air Incorporated
- [STC SA2313SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2313SO): Installation of the Bendix RDR-4A radar system. ABX Air Incorporated
- [STC SA2318SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2318SO): Installation of the door warning system. ABX Air Incorporated
- [STC SA1360GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1360GL): Install Parker Hannifin Freon Air Conditioning System. ABX Air Incorporated
- [STC SA1616GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1616GL): Installation of Ametek digital fuel flow/fuel used indicator P/N10250N010F01. ABX Air Incorporated
- [STC SA1733GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1733GL): Installation of Vickers PV3-160-4B hydraulic pump. ABX Air Incorporated
- [STC SA1761GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1761GL): Installation of Kollsman P/N 35900-A2284 Mach airspeed indicator. ABX Air Incorporated
- [STC SA2320SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2320SO): Installation of the Fairchild F-800 digital flight data recorder system. ABX Air Incorporated
- [STC ST117CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST117CH): Installation of expanded parameters. ABX Air Incorporated
- [STC ST125CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST125CH): Installation of JET model AI-330 attitude indicator. ABX Air Incorporated
- [STC ST53CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST53CH): Replacement of McD PN 4642526 compressor check valve flapper assembly with ABX Air, PN A04574. ABX Air Incorporated
- [STC SA2827WE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2827WE-D): Installation of Collins FPC-75 part number 622-2615-012 or 622-2615-212 Ground Proximity Warning System Computer in conformance with United Airlines DAS-1-WE Approved Master List of drawings and documents for STC No. SA2827WE-D dated February 26, 1979 or later approved revisions. An alternate approved configuration consists of part number 622-2615-011 Rev. N or part number 622-2615-211 GPWS computer and a part number 622-2668-011 Barometric Altitude Computer installed in conformance with DAS-1-WE Approved Master List of drawings and related documents or later FAA approved revision (Continued on page 3.). United Airlines Inc
- [STC SA4-918](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-918): 1. Aircraft wiring in accordance with Douglas Aircraft Co. Service Change #17 (UAL COA-0-1456) to provide an operational Aircraft Flight Data Rrecorder conforming to CAR Amendment 40-6, paragraph 40.208 with the following additions to assure recording of data during takeoff and landing roll: a. Relay to provide automatic start of recording when nose landing gear reaches airborne condition on takeoff. b. Time delay relay to turn off recorder one minute after nose landing gear reaches "on ground" condition, on landing. c. Installation of standard toggle switch on Systems Engineer's Console, to permit Second Officer to turn on recorder at start of takeoff run. 2. Install Waste King Flight Data Recorder #5424, TSO-C51. United Airlines Inc
- [STC SA611WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA611WE): Interior configuration - 120 passenger single class 5-abreast seating per United Air Lines approved drawing lists: COA 2-2083 (Sheet #1 Revision February 17, 1964, Sheet #2 dated December 4, 1963, Sheet #3 Revision dated February 27, 1964 and, COA 2-2099 Revision dated December 17, 1963). United Airlines Inc

All 199: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N797AL/stcs.md

## Related

- Other Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-63 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-8-63/aircraft.md
- The Pratt & Whitney JT3D series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-jt3d-series.md

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