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N865F

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1969 Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-63F · Pratt & Whitney JT3D-3&3B

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Registered owner
Skybus Jet Cargo Inc
Location
Las Vegas, NV
Owner type
Corporation
Serial number
46088
Year built
1969
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engine
Turbo-jet
Airworthiness
Standard, transport
Airworthiness date
April 2, 1986
Certificate issued
July 31, 2026
Expires
July 31, 2033
Mode S code
ABE1E7
Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-63FAirframe model · 152 seats · 4 engines · 1 registeredTCDS 4A25Airframe · Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-63FEngine modelPratt & Whitney JT3D-3&3B

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 141

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1960In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 4

Advisory, not mandatory.

NTSB investigations

No NTSB investigations matched to N865FMatched by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Investigations from before this aircraft carried the mark are under Earlier aircraft. Investigations on Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-63F aircraft

FAA incident reports · 4

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20110727023039ITakeoff: Rotation · LuxembourgThe weight and balance form was incorrectly completed in pounds. Load sheet was in kilograms. No conversion was applied. This resulted in an inaccurate performance data card. The subsequent tail strike on takeoff was the result of poor technique while…Jul 27, 2011 · Minor damageIncident 20020617020929IGround Taxi, Other Airplane · Detroit, MI(-23) Aircraft 865F was taxiing for take off when the left wing tip struck the tail cone of parked aircraft N344HA. The flight crew of N865F indicated that they did not realize the wing tip was damaged until maintenance notified them, after they returned from…Jun 17, 2002 · Minor damageIncident 19941027045249ITo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · Los Angeles, CATower observed DC8 strike its tail on runway during takeoff rotation. Alerted crew. No damage found at destination.Oct 27, 1994Incident 19941017041379ILevel Off Touchdown · Guadalajara, MexicoEngine pod nacelle struck runway on landing. Lost visual on flare after entering fog bank. ATC weather advisory limOct 17, 1994 · Minor damage

Service difficulty reports · 93

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SDR U2RA464AML5501Bulb · burned outEMERGENCY EXIT DISARM LIGHT INOP.Mar 31, 2011 · N865F · Doug DC863F · Emergency LightingSDR U2RA464M85463Access Panel · crackedNR 4 PYLON UPPER L/E CAP FAIRING HINGE IS CRACKED 2 PLACES ON OTBD SIDE.Mar 4, 2011 · N865F · Doug DC863F · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/SkinSDR U2RA464OSC18858Skin · crackedFUSELAGE SKIN CRACKED AT FS 8.000 AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER EXHAUST DOOR CUTOUT UPPER AFT CORNER CRACK LENGTH APPROX 2".Aug 26, 2010 · N865F · Doug DC863F · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
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STCs that may be installed · 189

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