# N805WA: 1996 Mcdonnell Douglas MD 83

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Mcdonnell Douglas MD 83](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-83) (registry code 3023681, 155 seats)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney JT8D-15](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-jt8d-15) (registry code 52051)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E2EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E2EA) (Pratt & Whitney) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 53470
- Year built: 1996
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-fan
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: April 24, 1996
- Certificate issued: October 12, 2018
- Expires: October 31, 2028
- Mode S code: AAF665
- Registered owner: [Caribbean Sun Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARIBBEAN%20SUN%20AIRLINES%20INC)
- Location: [Virginia Gardens, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Virginia%20Gardens)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 25.8166° N, 80.3105° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 33166, 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=805WA
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N805WA

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.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 35 in force

### Matched by airframe (Mcdonnell Douglas MD 83)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney JT8D-15)

- [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 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 2005-17-16](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 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 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 99-01-08](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 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 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 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 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 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 70-26-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-26-05): First Stage Compressor Rotor Blades · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1, JT8D-11, JT8D-15 and 18 more. Effective Dec 29, 1970
- [AD 70-25-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-25-08): Seventh Stage Compressor Rotor Disc · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1, JT8D-11, JT8D-15 and 18 more. Effective Dec 15, 1970
- [AD 70-11-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-11-03): Sixth Stage Compressor Discs · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1, JT8D-11, JT8D-15 and 18 more. Effective Jun 12, 1970
- [AD 70-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-02-02): Sixth Stage Compressor Rotor Disc · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-1, JT8D-11, JT8D-15 and 18 more. Effective Apr 15, 1970
- [AD 76-12-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-12-06): Second Stage Fan Blades · Pratt & Whitney Division JT8D-11, JT8D-15, JT8D-17 and 1 more

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB DCA25LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25LA312), Aug 23, 2025: Mcdonnell Douglas MD 83 (N805WA), Miami, FL, no damage. Probable cause: An encounter with convective turbulence during descent that resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N805WA.

## Reports on N805WA not matched to an aircraft (3)

They name N805WA, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Incident 19841021069129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841021069129I), Oct 21, 1984: Doug DC863F (N805WA), New York, NY, Minor damage. While correcting back to centerline after visual contact hard landing was made. Damage to reverser and gear box.
- [Incident 19810928088869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810928088869I), Sep 28, 1981: Doug DC863F (N805WA), Newark, NJ, Minor damage. On extending gear for landing,left main gear attach hydraulic cylinder piston bolt PN4771392 1 broke. Mrr issued.
- [Incident 19790423024779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790423024779I), Apr 23, 1979: Doug DC863F (N805WA), Detroit, MI. Lost pressurization at FL 350 due to faulty pressure relief valve.

## Service difficulty reports (23)

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 2WAA2025091000218](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2WAA2025091000218), Sep 9, 2025: A/C PACK. NO DISCREPANCY. BURNING SMELL REPORTED AFTER FLIGHT BY FLT ATTENDANTS SUSPECTED FROM LEFT PACK PER THEM. PERFORMED INSPECTION WITH L/H AND R/H A/C PACKS AND NO DISCREPANCY FOUN
- [SDR 2WAA2025070200158](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2WAA2025070200158), Jun 28, 2025: LIGHT. BURNED OUT. LOW LEVEL EMERGENCY LIGHTS ON SEATS ROWS 21-32 BURNED OUT
- [SDR 2025F00105](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025F00105), Apr 26, 2025: ACCESS PANEL. LEAKING. DURING POSTFLIGHT INSP FUEL LEAKAGE WAS FOUND AT RIT TANK TOP SIDE
- [SDR 2WAA202503200067](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2WAA202503200067), Mar 19, 2025: VALVE. FAILED. AFTER TAKEOFF AND RISING LANDING GEAR, THE LANDING GEAR'S RED NOSE LIGHT WAS NOT EXTINGUISHED.
- [SDR 2025FA0000194](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000194), Mar 15, 2025: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. CABIN DISCREPANCY REPORT (CDR) ROW 3 AND SERVICING EMERGENCY LIGHTS NOT WORKING ROW 21, 23 ISLE PATH LIGHTING NOT WORKING EXIT LIGHT OF L1, R1 AND L2.
- [SDR 2025F00062](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025F00062), Mar 12, 2025: SKIN. DENTED. THE L/H UPPER FUSELAGE BETWEEN STA-218 AND STA-237 HAS STRUCTURAL DAMAGE.
- [SDR 2WAA202502270051](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2WAA202502270051), Feb 24, 2025: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT CABIN AFT DOOR INOP
- [SDR 2WAA202502270054](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2WAA202502270054), Feb 24, 2025: CONTROL MODULE. INOPERATIVE. EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT INBOARD OVERWING EXIT DOORS L/H AND R/H ARE INOP
- [SDR 2WAA202502270052](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2WAA202502270052), Feb 24, 2025: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. EMERGENCY LIGHTSAT L1 AND L2DOORS ARE INOP (NOT TESTING)
- [SDR 2025F00042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025F00042), Feb 11, 2025: CONTROL MODULE. FAILED. EMERGENCY LIGHTS FWR EXIT LEFT AND RIGHT WERE FOUND VERY DIM. AFTER TROUBLESHOOTING THE MODULE CONTROL ASSY AB5-1 WAS REPLACED. THE OPERATIONAL TEST WAS FOUND N
- [SDR 2WAA20250205036](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2WAA20250205036), Feb 5, 2025: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOP
- [SDR 2024F00137](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024F00137), May 20, 2024: BATTERY. INOPERATIVE. ON THE L1 DOOR JAMB THE EMERGENCY LIGHT LOCATED ON THE FRAME OF THE DOOR FAIL TEST PERFORMED DURING C-CHECK. REF. TASK CARD 53-200-05-01, WO 6549 CORRECTIVE ACI
- [SDR 2WAA201908263001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2WAA201908263001), Aug 22, 2019: WIRE. BROKEN. LT ENGINE LOOP A AND FIRE HANDLE INTERMITTENT ILLUMINATION DURING APPROACH WITHOUT FIRE BELL FOR THE ENGINE FIRE AND NO CAWS ALERT. OPS CHECK LT ENGINE FIRE DET
- [SDR 2WAA2019031300000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2WAA2019031300000), Mar 13, 2019: CONTROL UNIT. MALFUNCTIONED. DURING APPROACH LT ENGINE FIRE INDICATION INTERMITTENT AND THEN WENT OFF. MTX T/S ENGINE FIRE DETECTION STSYEM. FOUND LT FIRE LOOP "A" TEST SYSTEM FAILED. TRANS
- [SDR 2WAA2017209260001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2WAA2017209260001), Sep 22, 2017: EFIS. INOPERATIVE. FIRST OFFICER`S EFIS INSTRUMENTS INOPERATIVE AFTER TAKEOFF. STALL INDICATOR FAILURE LIGHT (AMBER) ILLUMINATED AFTER TAKEOFF.
- [SDR 2WAA20150917001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2WAA20150917001), Sep 17, 2015: HANDSET. FAILED. FWD INTERCOM FROM COCKPIT TO F/A INOPERATIVE. R & R COCKPIT PEDESTAL HANDSET IAW MD-80 AMM 23-40-04. PERFORMED OPS CHECK IAW AMM 23-40-04, OPS CHECK NORMAL.
- [SDR 2WAA20150518001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2WAA20150518001), May 15, 2015: DUCT. BROKEN. AIR RETURN DUE TO INTERMITTENT INDICATION OF TAIL COMPARTMENT TEMP, HIGH. R & R BROKEN DUCT BY THE RT AUGMENTATION VALVE IAW 36-10-01, ACCOMPLISHED LEAK CHECK W
- [SDR 2WAA20150412001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2WAA20150412001), Apr 12, 2015: COVER. OUT OF ALIGNMENT. L2 DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED BECAUSE OF SLIDE COVER. RESCURED L-2 DOOR SLIDE COVER IAW AMM 25-62-00.
- [SDR 2WAA20150309001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2WAA20150309001), Mar 8, 2015: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. DURING DAILY CHECK, FOUND AFT FLOOR EMERGENCY EXIT IDENTIFIER OUT. R & R EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK AND OPS CHECK NORMAL, AFT EMERGENCY EVACUATION LIGHTS IAW MM 33-
- [SDR 2WAA20150107001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2WAA20150107001), Jan 7, 2015: A/C PACK. UNKNOWN. LOST BOTH PACKS AT 33,000 FT, COULD NOT RECOVER PACKS. PERFORMED ADJUSTMENT TEST RT TEMP CONTROL SYS, FOUND NORMAL ON GROUND IAW MM 21-60-00. PERFORMED ADJUSTME
- [SDR 2WAA20140829001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2WAA20140829001), Aug 28, 2014: BATTERY PACK. INOPERATIVE. FOUND DURING DAILY CHECK, EMERGENCY LIGHTS OUT AT SEAT ROW 4 INOPERATIVE. R & R AND REPLACED EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK AT ROW 4 IAW AMM 33-53-00, CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR 2WAA20140212003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2WAA20140212003), Feb 1, 2014: BOLT. BROKEN. DURING WALK AROUND FOUND NR 2 WHEEL WITH 2 BROKEN TIE BOLTS. R & R NR 2 WHEEL ASSY IAW 34-40-01.
- [SDR 2WAA20131227003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2WAA20131227003), Dec 27, 2013: PUMP. INOPERATIVE. FWD FUEL CENTER BOOST PUMP INOPERATIVE. R & R FORWARD CENTER TANK FUEL BOOST PUMP IAW AMM 28-20-07. CHECKED NORMAL.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (17)

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 engine (Pratt & Whitney JT8D-15)

- [STC SE1622GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1622GL): Installation of Ametek 8TJ124GGR1 digital mass fuel flow transmitter. ABX Air Incorporated
- [STC SE2930SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2930SO): Installation of an alternate gearbox cover seal utilizing an aluminum retainer .040-inch thick with a molded-in-place elastomeric seal contoured to fit the main housing/cover flange interface. Parker O-Seal Division. Lists JT8D Series
- [STC SE497NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE497NE): Installation of oil tank filler neck check valve assembly. Aviation Components Support
- [STC SE3916NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE3916NM): Installation of CADC bleed valve supports brackets, P/N B10002 or RB10003, as a replacement part for P&W P/N 578273. Aeroparts Mfg & Repair. Lists JT8D Series
- [STC SE79WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE79WE): Installation of CADC bleed valve support brackets, P/N B10001 or RB10006, as a replacement part for P&W P/N 493317 used on JT8D-1, -5, -7, -9, -9A, -15 and -17 engines. Aeroparts Mfg & Repair. Lists JT8D Series
- [STC SE00049AT-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00049AT-D): Installation of Intermediate Compressor Case (JT8D SERIES). Aero Component Technologies. Lists JT8D Series
- [STC SE2787CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2787CE): Installation of P/N T92871 first stage turbine vanes. Trans World Airlines Inc
- [STC SE59GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE59GL): Installation of O-ring face seal P/N-s 1-1337-700, -701, 1-1633-700, -701, 1-1738-700, -701; and/or 1-2233-700, 701. Rexnord, Inc
- [STC SE86WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE86WE): Replace the airoils on P&WA P/Ns 495051, 478351, 583751, 653851, 653951, 572451, 583351, 653751, 653151, 676951, 728951, 709951, 710751, 627751, 737271, 578551, 738271, 747171, 792871, 786471, 583751, 777971, 780591, 782571, 793181, 799771, 794481, 794491 , 798781, and 799191. Chromizing Company
- [STC SE557NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE557NE): Installation of oil tank shuttle valve. Stockbridge William D
- [STC SE2666SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2666SO): Modification of the anti-ice mount bracket. Cook Airtomic
- [STC SE593NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE593NE): Installation of a Select Controls Inc. Engine Oil Shuttle Valve, P/N 2057-1-001. (See Eligibility List). Basken Valve Corporation. Lists JT8D Series
- [STC SE1930SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE1930SO): Installation of power control shaft bushing. Cook Airtomic Division. Lists JT8D Series
- [STC SE83WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE83WE): Installation of heat shield assembly P/N 408-007 as a replacement part for P&W P/N499941 or 749609 used on JT8D-1, -5, -7, -9, -9A, -15 and -17 engines. Hughes Helicopter. Lists JT8D Series
- [STC SE84WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE84WE): Installation of heat shield assembly 408-008 as a replacement part for P&W No. 586918 used on JT8D-1, -5, -7, -9, -9A, -15 and -17 engines. Hughes Helicopter. Lists JT8D Series
- [STC SE67WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE67WE): Installation of fuel control rod end bearings. Triumph Corporation. Lists JT8D Series
- [STC SA2627WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2627WE): Installation of fuel control rod end bearings. Triumph Corporation. Lists JT8D Series

## Related

- Other Mcdonnell Douglas MD 83 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-83/aircraft.md
- The Pratt & Whitney JT8D-15 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-jt8d-15.md

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