# N865F: 1969 Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-63F

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-63F](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-8-63f) (registry code 302198H, 152 seats)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney JT3D-3&3B](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-jt3d-3-3b) (registry code 52039)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 4A25](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/4A25) (The Boeing Company) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 46088
- Year built: 1969
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-jet
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: April 2, 1986
- Certificate issued: July 31, 2026
- Expires: July 31, 2033
- Mode S code: ABE1E7
- 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=865F
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N865F

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): 141 in force

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

- [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 2002-03-05](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
- [AD 2000-09-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-09-02): Main Deck Cargo Door · Cargo door and cargo interior (Plattner STC SA1832SO). Effective Jun 6, 2000

### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney JT3D-3&3B)

None in force.

### 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 152: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N865F/ads.md

## Information bulletins (advisory) (4 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

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N865F.

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

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 20110727023039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110727023039I), Jul 27, 2011: Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-63F (N865F), Luxembourg, Minor damage. The weight and balance form was incorrectly completed in pounds. Load sheet was in kilograms. No conversion was applied. This resulted in an inaccurate…
- [Incident 20020617020929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020617020929I), Jun 17, 2002: Doug DC863F (N865F), Detroit, MI, Minor damage. (-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…
- [Incident 19941027045249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941027045249I), Oct 27, 1994: Doug DC863 (N865F), Los Angeles, CA. Tower observed DC8 strike its tail on runway during takeoff rotation. Alerted crew. No damage found at destination.
- [Incident 19941017041379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941017041379I), Oct 17, 1994: Doug DC863F (N865F), Guadalajara, Mexico, Minor damage. Engine pod nacelle struck runway on landing. Lost visual on flare after entering fog bank. ATC weather advisory lim

## Service difficulty reports (93, 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 U2RA464AML5501](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RA464AML5501), Mar 31, 2011: BULB. BURNED OUT. EMERGENCY EXIT DISARM LIGHT INOP.
- [SDR U2RA464M85463](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RA464M85463), Mar 4, 2011: ACCESS PANEL. CRACKED. NR 4 PYLON UPPER L/E CAP FAIRING HINGE IS CRACKED 2 PLACES ON OTBD SIDE.
- [SDR U2RA464OSC18858](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RA464OSC18858), Aug 26, 2010: SKIN. CRACKED. FUSELAGE SKIN CRACKED AT FS 8.000 AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER EXHAUST DOOR CUTOUT UPPER AFT CORNER CRACK LENGTH APPROX 2".
- [SDR U2RA464OSC18837](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RA464OSC18837), Aug 25, 2010: LONGERON. CRACKED. LONGERON 35RIS CRACKED FROM STA 1343-1348 (5").
- [SDR U2RA464OSC18449](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RA464OSC18449), Aug 20, 2010: ATTACH FITTING. CRACKED. FUSELAGE FRAME TO CUSP FITTING CRACKED APPROX 5" AT STA 717.75.
- [SDR U2RA464OSC18836](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RA464OSC18836), Aug 19, 2010: LONGERON. CRACKED. LONGERON 34R IS CRACKED FROM STA 1343-1349.
- [SDR U2RA865FLP3376](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RA865FLP3376), Sep 19, 2009: SKIN. CRACKED. FOUND 2 EACH CRACKS IN FUSELAGE SKIN APPROX AT STA 1760 LT SIDE MID POINT VERTICALLY. ONE CRACK APPROX 2 INCHES LONG BETWEEN L13L AND L14L AND ONE CRACK APPROX 
- [SDR U2RA865FLP3371](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RA865FLP3371), Sep 13, 2009: SKIN. DAMAGED. FUSELAGE DAMAGED BY FORKLIFT BETWEEN LONGERON 26 AND 27 AT STA 370. REPAIRED IAW DWG 53-09382-1.
- [SDR 865FLP2936](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/865FLP2936), Mar 28, 2008: COMPRESSOR. STALLED. NR 1 ENGINE COMPRESSOR STALLED AT 1000 FT AND WAS SECURED. ENGINE WAS RELIT PRIOR TO LANDING. ENGINE POWER ASSURANCE RUN ON GROUND DETECTED NO DISCREPANCIES.
- [SDR N865F1480010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N865F1480010), Apr 30, 2007: PANEL. CORRODED. COCKPIT SUBFLOOR PRESSURE PANEL EXISTING REPAIR WITH CORROSION STA -17.00 LBL 50".
- [SDR N865F1479009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N865F1479009), Apr 30, 2007: STRINGER. CORRODED. COCKPIT SUB FLOOR STRINGER DOUBLER WITH CORROSION AT STA -117.00 CPCP 455R 0552.
- [SDR N865F1134011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N865F1134011), Mar 26, 2007: UNKNOWN. CORRODED. FOUND COCKPIT SUBFLOOR WITH CORROSION AT STA.-67.00 L21L CPCP455L 0552.
- [SDR N865R1125006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N865R1125006), Mar 26, 2007: UNKNOWN. CORRODED. COCKPIT SUBFLOOR INNER AREA WITH CORROSION AT STA 67 L-21R CPCP 455R 0552.
- [SDR N865R1124005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N865R1124005), Mar 26, 2007: ANGLE. CORRODED. COCKPIT SUBFLOOR ANGLE WITH CORROSION AT STA 32.000 L-21R CPCP455R 0552.
- [SDR N865R1076007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N865R1076007), Mar 23, 2007: ACCESS DOOR. CORRODED. LT WING XFS 836 OUTBD L/E INNER LOWER SECTION ACCESS DOOR NR 517B JAMB WITH CORROSION CPCP 107L 0552.
- [SDR N865F753008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N865F753008), Mar 19, 2007: SKIN. CORRODED. RUDDER ZR 168.656 LT EXTERNAL SKIN WITH CORROSION CPCP 6820 0551.
- [SDR N865R623002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N865R623002), Mar 15, 2007: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. AFT FLAT PRESSURE BULKHEAD WEB STA 1766 L11L CRACK CPCP 5730 0551.
- [SDR N865F624003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N865F624003), Mar 13, 2007: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. AFT FLAT PRESSURE BULKHEAD WEB STA 1766 L-11R-12R CRACK CPCP 5730 0551.
- [SDR U2RA09900](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RA09900), Nov 17, 2006: DOWNLOCK SWITCH. CORRODED. ON LANDING AT KYIP, RT MAIN GEAR DOWN AND SAFE GREEN LIGHT WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. FLEW BY TOWER TO SEE IF LANDING GEAR WAS DOWN. EMERGENCY VEHICLES STANDING BYE 
- [SDR U2RA0990](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RA0990), Nov 17, 2006: DOWNLOCK SWITCH. CORRODED. ON LANDING AT KYIP-RT MAIN GEAR DOWN AND SAFE GREEN LIGHT WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. FLEW BY TOWER TO SEE IF LANDING GEAR WAS DOWN. EMERGENCY VEHICLES STANDING BYE O
- [SDR U2RA1013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RA1013), Feb 10, 2006: FRAME. CORRODED. DURING COCKPIT AREA CORROSION INSPECTION PER AD92-22-07 (CPCP 5), LEVEL 2 CORROSION WAS FOUND ON RT FRAME AT FS -67, L23R AND ADJACENT AREA. AFFECTED AREA IS IN
- [SDR U2RA1013865](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RA1013865), Feb 10, 2006: FRAME. CORRODED. DURING COCKPIT AREA CORROSION INSPECTION PER AD92-22-07 (CPCP 5), LEVEL 2 CORROSION WAS FOUND ON RT FRAME AT FS -67, L23R AND ADJACENT AREA. AFFECTED AREA IS IN
- [SDR U2RA0809](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RA0809), Nov 4, 2005: TRANSFORMER. BROKEN. PILOTS OVERHEAD PANEL LIGHTS INOP, GLOW FUSE ON FOLLOWED BY SMOKE.
- [SDR 0657](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0657), Mar 5, 2005: CONNECTOR. DIRTY. LEFT MAIN GEAR DOWN AND LOCK SAFE LIGHTS DID NOT COME ON. PERFORMED ABNORMAL CHECKLIST. AFTER LANDING LIGHT CAME ON.
- [SDR 0656](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0656), Mar 5, 2005: UPLOCK. OUT OF RIG. AFTER MAIN LANDING GEAR RETRACTION GEAR HANDLE IN THE UP POSITION, DOOR NOT LATCH LIGHT REMAINS ON. POSITION GEAR HANDLE IN THE UP-LATCH CHECK POSITION, DOOR NO
- [SDR 0378](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0378), Feb 17, 2004: FRAME. CRACKED. DURING CPCP TASK NR 5570-0551 FORWARD LOWER CARGO COMPARTMENT FORWARD FRAME FITTING CRACKED AT FS299 BETWEEN LONGERON 32R AND 33R.
- [SDR 0377](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0377), Feb 17, 2004: DOUBLER. CRACKED. DURING CPCP TASK 5570-0551 FORWARD LOWER CARGO COMPARTMENT INTERIOR SKIN DOUBLER CORRODED AND CRACKED AT FS270 LONGERON 31L AND IDENTIFIED AS LEVEL 2 CORROSION.
- [SDR 0375](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0375), Feb 17, 2004: FRAME. CORRODED. DURING CPCP TASK 5570-0551 FORWARD LOWER CARGO COMPARTMENT CIRCUMFERENTIAL FRAME LOWER LEG CORRODED AT FS 80 BETWEEN LONGERON 36R AND 35R AND IDENTIFIED AS LEVE
- [SDR 0370](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0370), Feb 17, 2004: FITTING. CRACKED. DURING CPCP TASK 5590-0551 AFT CARGO FS 1160 LONGERON 35R AND 34R FITTING CRACKED AND IDENTIFIED AS LEVEL 2 CORROSION.
- [SDR 0369](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0369), Feb 17, 2004: CLIP. CRACKED. DURING CPCP TASK 5690-0551 AFT CARGO FS 1210 LONGERON 33R CORRODED AND CRACKED 2 EACH FITTING CLIPS AND INDENTIFED AS LEVEL 2 CORROSION
- [SDR 0355](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0355), Feb 17, 2004: SKIN. CORRODED. DURING CPCP TASK 5600-0551 FOUND AFT ACCESSORY COMPARTMENT FS 1640 BETWEEN LONGERON 32R AND 33R. FASTENERS PULLING THROUGH FUSELAGE SKIN AND IDENTIFIED AS LEVEL
- [SDR 0354](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0354), Feb 17, 2004: DUCT. DELAMINATED. NR 2 ENGINE LT ENGINE COWL TRANSITION DUCT DELAMINATED ON INBOARD SIDE.
- [SDR 0479](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0479), Feb 17, 2004: FITTING. CRACKED. DURING FUEL TANK MAINTENANCE DETECTED LT WING NR 2 MAIN FUEL TANK CRACKED STRINGER END FITTING AT STA.XRS 78,S61.
- [SDR 0390](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0390), Feb 17, 2004: HINGE FITTING. CRACKED. VISUALLY DETECTED LT OB AILERON CENTER HINGE FITTING CRACKED.
- [SDR 0380](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0380), Feb 17, 2004: SKIN. CRACKED. VISUALLY DETECTED CRACK IN PREVIOUS DOUBLER LEFT WING LEADING EDGE AT NR 2 ENGINE PYLON CUTOUT.
- [SDR 0324](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0324), Feb 17, 2004: FITTING. CORRODED. EXTERNAL FUSELAGE SKIN HAS A BULGE AT FS 324 LONGERON 33R FOUND DURING C-CHECK. FOUND FORWARD LOWER BELLY CARGO (A-PIT) DOOR STRUCTURE FITTING CORRODED.
- [SDR 020104](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/020104), Feb 17, 2004: FITTING. CORRODED. EXTERNAL FUSELAGE SKIN HAS A BULGE AT FS 315 LONGERON 33R FOUND DURING C-CHECK. FOUND FORWARD LOWER BELLY CARGO (A PIT) DOOR STRUCTURE FITTING CORRODED-TASK CAR
- [SDR 0471](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0471), Feb 14, 2004: LONGERON. CORRODED. DURING CPCP TASK NR 5570-0551 FORWARD LOWER CARGO COMPARTMENT CORROSION ON LONGERON 30L AT FS 270 AND IDENTIFIED AS LEVEL 2 CORROSION.
- [SDR KO0R0323](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KO0R0323), Jan 15, 2004: FITTING. CORRODED. EXTERNAL FUSELAGE SKIN HAS A BULGE AT FS315, LONGERON NR 33R. FOUND DOOR STRUCTURE FITTING CORRODED (FS 315, LONGERON 33R). REMOVED AND REPLACED FITTING IAW DC8
- [SDR U2RB010103](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RB010103), Jan 3, 2003: SKIN. CRACKED. DURING COMPLIANCE WITH A/D 2000-20-08 AND REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY EXTERNAL REPAIR AT LEFT FRONT PAX ENTRANCE DOOR UPPER FORWARD CORNER, VISUALLY DETECTED ONE ADDIT
- [SDR U2RB100102](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RB100102), Oct 28, 2002: SKIN. CRACKED. DURING B-4 CHECK, FOUND RIVET POPPED AT FUSELAGE STATION -12, LEFT LONGERON NR 30. INVESTGATION REVEALED STRESS CRACK IN FUSELAGE SKIN AT RIVET HEAD. REMOVED DA
- [SDR U2RB070302](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RB070302), Jul 31, 2002: FITTING. CORRODED. DURING COMPLIANCE OF BOEING S/B 53-61 R4 DURING DISASSEMBLY FOR REPLACEMENT OF CRACKED RT MLG SUPPORT FITTING DURING DISASSEMBLY FOUND RT LONGERON NR 24 FUSELAG
- [SDR U2RB070202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RB070202), Jul 30, 2002: SUPPORT FITTING. CRACKED. DURING COMPLIANCE WITH BOEING S/B DC8-53-61 R4, VISUALLY DETECTED LEFT HAND WHEEL WELL TRAPEZOID FITTING CRACKED AND EXTENDING FROM BOLT HOLE APPROXIMATELY 2.25
- [SDR U2RB070102](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RB070102), Jul 30, 2002: SUPPORT FITTING. CRACKED. DURING COMPLIANCE BOEING S/B DC8-53-061R4 VISUALLY DETECTED RT MLG SUPPORT FITTING CRACKED IN TWO PLACES. UPPER AREA .875 INCH AND AFT UPPER AREA CRACK EXTENDIN
- [SDR U2RB040202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RB040202), Apr 2, 2002: FLOORBEAM. CORRODED. DURING CPCP 18 MONTH INSPECTION, AFT ACCESSORY COMPARTMENT INTERIOR. DETECTED LEVEL 2 CORROSION OF UPPER TEE OF FORWARD FLANGE OF FLOORBEAM 11.5 INCHES INBOARD 
- [SDR U2RB050101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RB050101), May 14, 2001: FITTING. CRACKED. ON POST FLIGHT INSPECTION WITH NR 4 ENGINE THRUST REVERSER (T/R) TRANSLATING RING EXTENDED FOUND LOWER AFT T/R TRACK SUPPORT FITTING MOUNTED ON BOTTOM CENTER LI
- [SDR U2RB030101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RB030101), Mar 7, 2001: SPAR CAP. CRACKED. DURING COMPLIANCE OF MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 S/B 57-90 R5 (NPRM 99-NM-60-AD) DETECTED CRACK ATLOWER FORWARD SPAR AT ATTACH FASTENERS STA XFS 524. CRACK BEYOND S/
- [SDR RRXA98177](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA98177), Apr 14, 1998: COWLING. CORRODED. DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT, FOUND CORROSION DAMAGE TO NR 1 ENGINE RIGHT SIDE FAN COWLING, ZEE CLOSE-OUT. REMOVED DAMAGED SECTION, TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1
- [SDR RRXA98166](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA98166), Apr 14, 1998: COWLING. CORROSION. DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT, FOUND CORROSION DAMAGE TO NR 4 ENGINE, RIGHT SIDE AFT FAN COWLING, ZEE CLOSE-OUT. REMOVED DAMAGED SECTION, TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM
- [SDR RRXA98153](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA98153), Apr 14, 1998: COWL. WORN. DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT, FOUND NR 1 ENGINE FAN COWLING, ZEE CLOSE-OUT WORN. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED NEW ZEE CLOSE-OUT, (P/N 575716-503), IAW FAA APPROVED DE

All 93: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N865F/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (189, 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-8-63F)

- [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 SA1315NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1315NM): Installation of overhead storage compartments, ceiling and wall linings and normal and emergency lights. 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 SA2616WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2616WE): Installation of Trans Com Model 1144 movie projector, screen assemblies and sound system. Burrana Inc
- [STC SA3421NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3421NM): Installation of Hughes-Avicom video entertainment system. Burrana Inc. Lists DC-8 Series
- [STC SA5059NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5059NM): Installation of Ancra cargo conveyor system, P/N's 81381-11, 81382-11. Ancra International 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 SA2582WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2582WE): Installation of Litton Systems, Inc. LTN-72 Inertial Navigation System installed in the number two position and two LTN-51inertial navigation systems. Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
- [STC SA2634WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2634WE): Installation of three Litton LTN-72 Inertial Navigation System. Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
- [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 SA630CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA630CE): Installation of cargo pallets. Telair US 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 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 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 SA3168NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3168NM): Installation of ANCRA Corp. End Restraints in the cargo pallet positions number one or eighteen. Ancra International LLC
- [STC SA3957NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3957NM): Installation of cargo system P/N 80080-10, -11, or -12. Ancra International LLC
- [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
- [STC SA65WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA65WE): Installation of a cockpit hydraulic replenishing system. See 15F-2044 Chg. B, 9F-4813 Chg. C, 6F-8140 Chg. C, 6F-8130 Chg. B, 3F-9025 Chg. A, 3F-9022, 3F-9023 Chg. A, IF-9882, 6F-8141 Chg. C. COA-2-1534 (ERs 1 - 4), App. V(UAL) to AFM SM-23889, App. IV (UAL) to AFM SM-23891, App. VII(UAL) to AFM LB-30582 or later FAA approved revisions. United Airlines Inc
- [STC ST01202WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01202WI-D): Modification of an existing FAA approved Collins TPR-720, TPR-900 or TPR-901 Mode S transponder installation in Part 25 Aircraft using Collins Drawing Index as listed on AML No. ST01202WI-D, latest FAA approved revision. Rockwell Collins Inc
- [STC ST00746LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00746LA-D): Installation of smoke detection system, lower cargo compartment. Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc

All 189: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N865F/stcs.md

## Related

- Other Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-63F aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-8-63f/aircraft.md
- The Pratt & Whitney JT3D-3&3B engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-jt3d-3-3b.md

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