# N948TW: Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83(MD-83)

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83(MD-83)](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-83-md-83) (registry code 3022083, 172 seats)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A6WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A6WE) (The Boeing Company) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 49575
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-fan
- Certificate issued: April 14, 2023
- Expires: April 30, 2030
- Mode S code: AD2C9E
- Registered owner: [Kc Aviation Stem Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KC%20AVIATION%20STEM%20INC)
- Location: [Kansas City, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Kansas%20City)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 39.0997° N, 94.5786° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Kansas City, MO, within about 10 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=948TW
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N948TW

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): 264 in force

### Matched by airframe (Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83(MD-83))

- [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 2025-09-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-09-11): Flight controls · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 20 more. Effective Jun 12, 2025
- [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 2023-02-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-02-09): Stabilizers · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Mar 20, 2023
- [AD 2023-01-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-01-13): Wings · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Mar 13, 2023
- [AD 2020-10-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-10-10): Wings · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Jun 26, 2020
- [AD 2018-07-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-07-04): Ice and rain protection · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 3 more. Effective Sep 10, 2018
- [AD 2018-03-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-03-04): Airspeed/Mach Indicator · Boeing 717-200, DC-9-11, DC-9-12 and 23 more. Effective Mar 16, 2018
- [AD 2017-19-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-19-05): Smoke Detection · Airbus A330-201, A330-202, A330-203 and 30 more. Effective Oct 31, 2017
- [AD 2017-17-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-17-19): Fuselage · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Oct 4, 2017
- [AD 2016-25-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-25-06): Stabilizers · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Jan 25, 2017
- [AD 2016-07-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-07-08): Fuel · Boeing DC-9-83 (MD-83). Effective Apr 20, 2016
- [AD 2016-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-03-06): Fuel · Boeing DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13 and 21 more. Effective Mar 23, 2016
- [AD 2015-02-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-02-05): Navigation · Boeing 717-200, DC-10-10, DC-10-10F and 13 more. Effective Mar 5, 2015
- [AD 2014-21-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-21-04): Stabilizers · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Dec 2, 2014
- [AD 2014-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-17-02): Communications · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 137 more. Effective Sep 9, 2014
- [AD 2014-05-27](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-05-27): Navigation · Airbus A319-111, A319-112, A319-113 and 99 more. Effective May 2, 2014
- [AD 2013-05-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-05-02): Stabilizers · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Apr 15, 2013
- [AD 2012-21-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-21-13): Wings · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Dec 4, 2012
- [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 2011-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-17-11): Wings · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Sep 26, 2011
- [AD 2011-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-15-01): Stabilizers · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Aug 19, 2011
- [AD 2011-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-14-03): Stabilizers · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Aug 10, 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 2011-01-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-01-16): Fuel · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Feb 16, 2011
- [AD 2010-25-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-25-04): Compliance · Boeing DC-9-31, DC-9-32, DC-9-32 (VC-9C) and 14 more. Effective Jan 11, 2011
- [AD 2009-15-16 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-15-16-R1): Doors · Intrusion/Penetration Resistance Flightdeck Door and Reinforced… (Aircraft Reconfig Technologies STC ST02463AT). Effective Aug 5, 2010
- [AD 2009-21-10 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-21-10-R1): Oxygen · Airbus A300 B4-605R, A300 B4-620, A300 B4-622 and 138 more. Effective Feb 4, 2010
- [AD 2008-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-22-01): Auxiliary fuel tanks · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-200 Series, 727 Series and 17 more. Effective Nov 26, 2008
- [AD 2008-13-29](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-13-29): Overwing frames · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Aug 12, 2008
- [AD 2008-11-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-11-15): Fuel tank systems · Boeing 717-200, DC-9-11, DC-9-12 and 21 more. Effective Jul 3, 2008
- [AD 2008-06-27](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-27): Evacuation system's shear-pin · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 91 more. Effective Apr 28, 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 2007-17-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-17-18): Static port heater assemblies · Boeing DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13 and 20 more. Effective Oct 2, 2007
- [AD 2006-16-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-16-02): Refueling Manifold · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Sep 7, 2006
- [AD 2006-15-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-15-15): Wire bundle for the auxiliary hydraulic pump · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Sep 5, 2006
- [AD 2006-10-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-10-14): Stop pad support fittings · Boeing 717-200, DC-9-11, DC-9-12 and 22 more. Effective Jun 21, 2006
- [AD 2006-07-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-07-11): Aft attach fitting assembly of the spoiler link · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 3 more. Effective May 5, 2006
- [AD 2006-01-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-01-02): Upper lock link assembly of the nose landing gear (NLG) · Boeing DC-9-14, DC-9-15, DC-9-15F and 18 more. Effective Feb 22, 2006
- [AD 2005-13-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-13-18): Battery terminal screws · Boeing DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13 and 20 more. Effective Aug 1, 2005
- [AD 2005-09-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-09-04): Main landing gear (MLG) shock strut pistons · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Jun 2, 2005
- [AD 2004-25-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-25-14): Main landing gear (MLG) · Boeing DC-9-14, DC-9-15, DC-9-15F and 17 more. Effective Jan 20, 2005
- [AD 2004-23-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-23-21): Power feeder cables of the auxiliary power unit (APU) · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Jan 3, 2005
- [AD 2004-23-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-23-05): Ground stud installation of the main battery · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Dec 20, 2004
- [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 2004-15-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-15-13): Freeze Protection Ribbon Heaters · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Sep 2, 2004
- [AD 2004-13-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-13-23): Seat track locking pins · Boeing DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and MD-88. Effective Aug 13, 2004
- [AD 2004-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-11-07): Structural Integrity · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Jul 9, 2004

### 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 2016-07-28](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-07-28) (historical): Wings · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Apr 26, 2016
- [AD 2013-18-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-18-09) (historical): Communications · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 137 more. Effective Oct 3, 2013
- [AD 2012-18-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-18-05) (historical): Fuel · Boeing DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13 and 21 more. Effective Oct 11, 2012
- [AD 2009-15-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-15-16) (historical): Doors · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13 and 18 more. Effective Jul 6, 2010
- [AD 2009-21-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-21-10) (historical): Oxygen · Airbus A300, Model B4-605R, A300, Model B4-620, A300, Model B4-622 and 138 more. Effective Dec 17, 2009
- [AD 2007-10-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-10-04) (historical): Horizontal stabilizer · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective May 23, 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 2001-06-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-06-16) (historical): AFM - Ice On Wing Upper Surfaces · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and 2 more. Effective May 7, 2001
- [AD 2001-07-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-07-10) (historical): Airplane Flight Manual - Landing Field Length · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and 3 more. Effective Apr 27, 2001
- [AD 2000-15-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-15-17) (historical): Hydraulic Pipe Assembly in the Aft Fuselage · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and 3 more. Effective Sep 12, 2000
- [AD 99-24-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-24-04) (historical): Hi-Lok Pin Fasteners · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and 2 more. Effective Dec 27, 1999
- [AD 99-13-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-13-07) (historical): Main Landing Gear Shock Strut Pistons · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and 3 more. Effective Jul 28, 1999
- [AD 96-19-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-19-09) (historical): Main Landing Gear Pistons · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and 2 more. Effective Oct 21, 1996
- [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 96-02-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-02-05) (historical): Rudder Pedals Adjuster Hub Assembly · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13 and 20 more. Effective Mar 25, 1996
- [AD 96-01-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-01-09) (historical): Main Landing Gear Hydraulic Brake System · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and 2 more. Effective Feb 26, 1996
- [AD 95-22-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-22-06) (historical): Main Landing Gear Shock Strut Cylinder · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and 2 more. Effective Nov 8, 1995
- [AD 95-12-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-12-25) (historical): FIREX Pipe Assembly · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13 and 20 more. Effective Jul 24, 1995
- [AD 92-27-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-27-07) (historical): Rudder Pedals Adjuster Hub Assembly · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13 and 20 more. Effective Jan 22, 1993
- [AD 92-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-03-02) (historical): AFM Limitations Revision · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and 2 more. Effective Jan 17, 1992
- [AD 91-21-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-21-11) (historical): Slat Drive Mechanism Brackets · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and 2 more. Effective Oct 30, 1991
- [AD 88-20-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-20-05) (historical): Generator Power Feeder Cable · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and 2 more. Effective Oct 31, 1988

All 289: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N948TW/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-08-43](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-08-43): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings - Seats. Issued Sep 3, 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 N948TW.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N948TW.

## Service difficulty reports (129, 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 AALA20140514004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20140514004), May 14, 2014: CIRCUIT BREAKER. POPPED. TUL INFLIGHT LIT DFW. CREW REPORTED AUTOPILOT & AUTO-THROTTLE DISCONNECTED FOLLOWED BY UN COMMANDED OSCILLATION IN YAW. ALSO GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. EMER
- [SDR AALA20140320014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20140320014), Mar 20, 2014: WIRE. BROKEN. ABQ INFLIGHT SMF-DFW. CREW REPORTED RT PACK FAILED. FLIGHT DIVERTED ABQ LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. PLACARDED RT PACK IAW MEL 21.01A. FLIGHT CONTINUED TO DESTINATI
- [SDR AALA20131223005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20131223005), Dec 23, 2013: SENSOR. FAULTY. STL CREW REPORTED SLAT DISAGREE LIGHT INTERMITTENT IN FLIGHT. "SLAT OVERSPEED" AUDIO WARNING CONTINUOUS ABOVE 280 KTS. FLIGHT LANDED STL WITHOUT INCIDENT. AIRCR
- [SDR AALA20130825004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130825004), Aug 25, 2013: ENGINE. SHUTDOWN. LIT INFLIGHT CLT-DFW CREW REPORTED LT ENGINE SHUTDOWN WITH NO ABNORMAL INDICATIONS OR WARNINGS, SINGLE ENGINE TIME 15 MINUTES. EMERGENCY DECLARED FLIGHT DIVERTE
- [SDR AALA20130602006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130602006), Jun 2, 2013: DUCT. LEAKING. CREW REPORTED TAIL COMPARTMENT HIGH TEMP LIGHT ILLUMINATED. EMERGENCY DECLARED FLIGHT RETURNED DEPARTURE, LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. ACFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE. RE
- [SDR AALA20130328016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130328016), Mar 28, 2013: SKIN. CRACKED. LEFT AFT OVERWING EXIT DOOR IS CRACKED ON THE UPPER LEFT SIDE OF THE INNER SKIN. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER EA COMP-52-029017.
- [SDR AALA20130328007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130328007), Mar 28, 2013: CUSP WEB. CORRODED. CORROSION ON CUSP FROM STATIONS 364 TO 365. INSTALLED DOUBLER FROM STATIONS 360 TO 367 PER AARD 53-20-00-16.
- [SDR AALA20130328006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130328006), Mar 28, 2013: SKIN. CRACKED. CRACK IN SKIN ON RIGHT INBOARD SIDE OF RADOME HINGE CUTOUT. INSTALLED DOUBLER AND FILLERS PER SRM 53-05-00 FIGURE 77 SHEETS 1 AND 2.
- [SDR AALA20130327018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130327018), Mar 27, 2013: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. CORROSION ON SEAT TRACK NUMBER 6 AT STATIONS 790 TO 791. INSTALLED SEAT TRACK PLUG AND SPLICE STRAP AT SEAT TRACK NUMBER 6 RIGHT, FROM STATIONS 789 TO 792 PER S
- [SDR AALA20130327009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130327009), Mar 27, 2013: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. CORROSION ON SEAT TRACK NUMBER 6 FROM STATIONS 1024 TO 1030. REPLACED NUMBER 6 SEAT TRACK FROM STATIONS 797 TO 1030 RIGHT PER MM 53-40-20-01-02.
- [SDR AALA20130326030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130326030), Mar 26, 2013: LONGERON. CRACKED. CROWN AREA, STATION 465 AND LONGERON 4 RIGHT, INBOARD LONGERON LEG CRACKED. INSTALLED LONGERON SECTION AND SPLICE FROM STATIONS 438 TO 474 PER SRM 53-02-00 FIGU
- [SDR AALA20130326022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130326022), Mar 26, 2013: CUSP WEB. CORRODED. LEFT UPPER CUSP FROM STATIONS 978 TO 980 HAS DEEP CORROSION. INSTALLED DOUBLER CUSP FROM STATIONS 978 TO 980 PER AARD 53-20-00-16.
- [SDR AALA20130326020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130326020), Mar 26, 2013: FRAME. CRACKED. THE 1485 CANT FRAME CRACKED BELOW STAIR RET ACTUATOR. INSTALLED CANT FRAME SPLICE REPAIR AND FRAME STIFFENER AT STATION 1485 PER AARD 53-10-00-33.
- [SDR AALA20130326019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130326019), Mar 26, 2013: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. AFT SERVICE DOOR AREA, CORROSION ON NUMBER 1 SEAT TRACK GALLEY MOUNT HOLE AT STATION 1176. INSTALLED NEW SEAT TRACK FROM STATIONS 1174 TO 1309 LEFT SIDE PER AMM
- [SDR AALA20130325019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130325019), Mar 25, 2013: SHEAR TIE. CRACKED. SHEAR TIE CRACKED AFT SIDE OF 1437 ABOVE LONGERON 17 LEFT. INSTALLED SHEAR TIE AT STATION 1437 ABOVE LONGERON 17 LEFT PER AARD 51-00-05-1.
- [SDR AALA20130325013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130325013), Mar 25, 2013: MEMBRANE. CORRODED. CORROSION ON SUBFLOOR UNDER AFT INBOARD G-2 GALLEY MOUNT FITTING AT STATION 217 RIGHT AND RIGHT BUTTLINE 11. INSTALLED SUBFLOOR DOUBLER AT STATION 217 RIGHT UND
- [SDR AALA20130325010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130325010), Mar 25, 2013: SKIN. CRACKED. CRACK IN SKIN AT STATION 1309 ABOVE LONGERON 7 LEFT. INSTALLED INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL DOUBLERS PER SRM 53-04-02 FIGURE 2 SHEET 29.
- [SDR AALA20130324003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130324003), Mar 24, 2013: CUSP WEB. CORRODED. HEAVY CORROSION ON RIGHT CUSP AT STATION 881. INSTALLED DOUBLER AT STATION 881 PER AARD 53-20-00-16.
- [SDR AALA20130321019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130321019), Mar 21, 2013: BEAM. CRACKED. FORWARD SERVICE DOOR CRACKED AT FORWARD END OF TOP DOOR BEAM. REPLACED BEAM PER ESO 80177.
- [SDR AALA20130321014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130321014), Mar 21, 2013: SUPPORT BRACKET. CORRODED. CORROSION ON THE FITTING AT THE LOWER FORWARD CORNER OF THE DOOR CUTOUT AT STATION 636. INSTALLED SUPPORT BRACKET PER AARD 51-00-05-1.
- [SDR AALA20130320008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130320008), Mar 20, 2013: PAN. CRACKED. CRACK AT RIGHT WINDOW PAN LOWER FORWARD CLIP AT STATION 1175. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER AARD 53-10-00-25.
- [SDR AALA20130320007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130320007), Mar 20, 2013: PAN. CRACKED. CRACK AT RIGHT WINDOW PAN TOP AFT CLIP AT STATION 1040. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER AARD 53-10-00-25.
- [SDR AALA20130320006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130320006), Mar 20, 2013: PAN. CRACKED. CRACK AT RIGHT WINDOW PAN TOP AFT CLIP AT STATION 1021. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER AARD 53-10-00-25.
- [SDR AALA20130320005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130320005), Mar 20, 2013: PAN. CRACKED. CRACK AT RIGHT WINDOW PAN LOWER AFT CLIP AT STATION 902. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER AARD 53-10-00-25.
- [SDR AALA20130319032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130319032), Mar 19, 2013: MEMBRANE. CORRODED. CORROSION ON SUB-FLOOR UNDER G-1 GALLEY DRAIN PAN. INSTALLED DOUBLER ON SUBFLOOR UNDER G-1 GALLEY DRAIN PAN PER AARD 53-20-00-16.
- [SDR AALA20130318013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130318013), Mar 18, 2013: PAN. CRACKED. CRACK AT RIGHT WINDOW PAN LOWER AFT CLIP, STATION 1230. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER AARD 53-10-00-25.
- [SDR AALA20130318012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130318012), Mar 18, 2013: PAN. CRACKED. CRACK AT RIGHT WINDOW PAN LOWER AFT CLIP, STATION 1211. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER AARD 53-10-00-25.
- [SDR AALA20130315036](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130315036), Mar 15, 2013: FITTING. CRACKED. CRACK AT RIGHT WINDOW PAN TOP AFT CLIP STATION 1040. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER AARD 53-10-00-25.
- [SDR AALA20130315035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130315035), Mar 15, 2013: FITTING. CRACKED. CRACK AT RIGHT WINDOW PAN TOP AFT CLIP STATION 1021. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER AARD 53-10-00-25.
- [SDR AALA20130315034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130315034), Mar 15, 2013: FITTING. CRACKED. CRACK AT RIGHT HAND WINDOW PAN LOWER AFT CLIP STATION 902. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER AARD 53-10-00-25.
- [SDR AALA20130315033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130315033), Mar 15, 2013: FITTING. CRACKED. CRACK AT RIGHT WINDOW PAN LOWER AFT CLIP STATION 1097. INSTALLED REPAIR ANGLE PER AARD 53-10-00-25.
- [SDR AALA20130315032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130315032), Mar 15, 2013: FITTING. CRACKED. CRACK AT RIGHT WINDOW PAN LOWER, FORWARD CLIP AT STATION 1099. INSTALLED REPAIR ANGLE PER AARD 53-10-00-25.
- [SDR AALA20130213008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130213008), Feb 13, 2013: BATTERY PACK. NOT SEATED. COCKPIT EMERGENCY LIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. RESEATED FORWARD EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK. OPS CHECKS NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA20121106007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20121106007), Nov 6, 2012: GENERATOR. FAILED. SHV - INFLIGHT ATL-DFW. CREW REPORTED RIGHT GENERATOR FAILED AND AUXILIARY POWER UNIT WOULD NOT START. EMERGENCY DECLARED FLIGHT DIVERTED SHV LANDED WITHOUT INC
- [SDR AALA20110713TUL01](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20110713TUL01), Jul 12, 2011: O-RING. DEFECTIVE. BNA - INFLIGHT EWR-DFW. CREW REPORTED RIGHT CONSTANT SPEED DRIVE OIL QUANTITY LOW. SHUTDOWN RIGHT CSD WITH LEFT CSD ON MEL EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED. FLIGHT DIVERT
- [SDR AALA20110502TUL02](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20110502TUL02), May 1, 2011: CONTROLLER. INOPERATIVE. BNA - CREW REPORTED NEAR START OF DESCENT CABIN ALTITUDE CLIMBING. EMERGENCY DECLARED FLIGHT LANDED BNA WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED NUMBER 2 PRESSURE CONTROLLER.
- [SDR AALA20110123LGA03](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20110123LGA03), Jan 22, 2011: BATTERY PACK. NOT SEATED. OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHTS FROM ROWS 13 THRU 16 INOPERATIVE. RE-SEATED BATTERY PACK FOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS. OPS CHECK NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA20110123LGA02](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20110123LGA02), Jan 22, 2011: CONNECTOR. BROKEN. EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT AT SEAT 32D INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BROKEN CONNECTOR AT SEAT 32D. OPS CHECK NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA20110123LGA01](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20110123LGA01), Jan 22, 2011: BATTERY PACK. NOT SEATED. ACCESSORY TAIL COMPARTMENT LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. RE-SEATED BATTERY PACK FOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS IN AFT ACCESSORY TAIL COMPARTMENT. OPS CHECK NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA20100709LAS01](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20100709LAS01), Jul 9, 2010: ACTUATOR. FAULTY. LAS - CREW REPORTED BUFFETING AND VIBRATION COMING FROM NOSE GEAR AREA. EMERGENCY DECLARED RETURNED LAS LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. UPON ARRIVAL AT GATE MAINTENANC
- [SDR AALA20100608TUL02](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20100608TUL02), Jun 8, 2010: SUPPORT. CRACKED. VERTICAL SUPPORT CRACKED AT BOTTOM SIDE STATION 1322 AFT RIGHT CORNER. INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLER AND RE-INSTALLED SUPPORT STRUT PER SRM 51-30-5 AND EA MD80-53-01
- [SDR AALA20100607TUL04](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20100607TUL04), Jun 7, 2010: SHEAR TIE. CRACKED. AFT ACCS SHEAR TIE CRACKED AFT SIDE OF 1437 BETWEEN LONGERONS 16 AND 17 RIGHT. INSTALLED NEW SHEAR TIE PER SRM 51-30-05.
- [SDR AALA20100429DFW03](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20100429DFW03), Apr 29, 2010: CONNECTOR. DISCONNECTED. EMERGENCY LIGHT AT SEAT 23D INOPERATIVE. RECONNECTED EMERGENCY PATH LIGHT CONNECTOR AT SEAT 23D. OPS CHECKED NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA20100429DFW02](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20100429DFW02), Apr 29, 2010: CONNECTOR. LOOSE. EMERGENCY LIGHT BY SEAT 15D INOPERATIVE. SECURED EMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH CONNECTOR ON OUTBOARD SIDE OF SEAT 15D. OPS CHECKED NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA2009011200157](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2009011200157), Jan 12, 2009: O-RING. FAILED. ORD INFLIGHT - CREW REPORTED AFTER GEAR RETRACTION RED LIGHT REMAINED ON FOR NOSE LANDING GEAR. ALSO REPORTED ADDITIONAL NOISE. IN COCKPIT, CYCLED GEAR BUT UNAB
- [SDR AALA200810289](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA200810289), Nov 26, 2008: BEAM. CRACKED. CARGO DOOR TOP BEAM HAS A CRACK. REMOVED AND REPLACED BEAM ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR AALA200810301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA200810301), Nov 23, 2008: INTERCOSTAL. CRACKED. AFT CARGO, CRACK IN INTERCOSTAL BETWEEN STATIONS 1287 AND 1309. REMOVED AND REPLACED INTERCOSTAL WITH SERVICEABLE PER SRM 53-14-3.
- [SDR AALA200810297](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA200810297), Nov 23, 2008: BRACKET. CRACKED. AFT CARGO TIE DOWN TRACK ATTACHED BRACKET BROKEN STATION 1287 LEFT SIDE AT LONGERON 28L. INSTALLED A SERVICEABLE BRACKET PER SRM 51-10-1.
- [SDR AALA200810296](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA200810296), Nov 23, 2008: WEB. CRACKED. WEB CRACKED IN CANT FRAME LEFT SIDE, (AFT ACCESSORY) STATION 1463. INSTALLED REPLACEMENT WEB SECTION IN CANT FRAME PER SRM 51-02-00.
- [SDR AALA200810302](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA200810302), Nov 22, 2008: FRAME. CORRODED. AFT CARGO, CORROSION ON STATION 1309 FRAME. INSTALLED FRAME SPLICE PER SRM 53-03-00

All 129: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N948TW/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (428, 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-9-83(MD-83))

- [STC ST12461IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12461IB): Installation of Cockpit Voice Recorder with optional RIPS Upgrade. Mid- Canada Mod Center
- [STC ST00885LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00885LA): Installation of fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Pacific Scientific fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles. AMETEK AMERON, LLC d/b/a MASS Systems
- [STC ST01649AT-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01649AT-D): Installation of Collins DLM-900 Acars system. AIRCRAFT RECONFIG TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
- [STC ST01650AT-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01650AT-D): Installation of Collins VHF-900 Communication system. AIRCRAFT RECONFIG TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
- [STC ST02463AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02463AT): Installation of an Intrusion/Penetration Resistance Flightdeck Door and Reinforced Flightdeck Door Surround. AIRCRAFT RECONFIG TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
- [STC ST03203AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03203AT): Installation of a Flight Data Acquisition Module (FDAM) and Flight Data Recorder (FDR), sensors Sensor Kit with Level E software. AIRCRAFT RECONFIG TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
- [STC ST00952LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00952LA): Installation of Mass Systems fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Kidde fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles. AMETEK AMERON LLC d/b/a MASS Systems
- [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 ST04752NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04752NY): Replacement of Dual Analog Radio Altimeter Transceivers with Dual 5G Tolerant Collins Aerospace or Honeywell Digital Radio Altimeters Transceivers and Dual Shadin Digital-to-Analog Converters. S. LB Aircraft Engineering
- [STC ST00030IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00030IB): Installation of Test Tech ELT. APTOZ EHF
- [STC ST09180AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST09180AC): Installation of DeVore Wing Forward Position Lights. The Boeing Company
- [STC ST03885AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03885AT): Installation of an Avionica, Inc. avCM Cellular Module. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc
- [STC SA2040NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2040NM): Installation of closet and windscreen. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA3469NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3469NM): Installation of Closet/Stowage Compartments/Coat Compartment/ Coatroom. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA3494NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3494NM): Installation of auxiliary galley. Safran Cabin Inc. Lists DC-9 Series
- [STC SA4744NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4744NM): Installation of Extended Spacial Concept Interior III Retrofit Kit. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA4770NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4770NM): Installation of a Modular Lavatory(Retrofit Installation). Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA4822NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4822NM): Installation of galleys, coatrooms, and a partition. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA5542NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5542NM): Installation of galley, stowage unit, coatroom, PSU kit, drop ceiling. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA5786NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5786NM): Installation of an overhead life raft stowage compartment kit. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA7079NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7079NM): Installation C&D Interiors passenger service units, overhead storage units, sidewall panels, and ceiling panels. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST00128LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00128LA): Installation of moveable class divider. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST00649LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00649LA): Installation of Sidewall Panel Installation. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST00867SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00867SE): Modification to overhead stowage bins located in the passenger cabin in order to extend the bins inboard. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST00868SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00868SE): Modification to overhead stowage bins located in the passenger cabin in order to extend the bins inboard. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST01056LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01056LA): Installation of galleys, closet, stowage SIA, forward lavatory, bin, class divider (movable), sidewall and ceiling panels. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST01147LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01147LA): Installation of a coat closet p/n 501086-1. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST01336LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01336LA): Installation of a reinforced cockpit door. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST01683LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01683LA): Installation of ceiling panel installation. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA3165NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3165NM): Installation of Floor Proximity Emergency Escape Path Marking System. Bruce Aerospace Inc
- [STC ST00092LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00092LA): Instalation of interior fluorescent cabin lighting system. Bruce Aerospace Inc
- [STC ST00069AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00069AT): Installation of a Fairchild Digital or Sundstrand Universal expanded parameters digital flight data recorder. Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC ST01518NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01518NY): Installation of Flight Systems Cabin Surveillance System (CSS). Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC ST03560AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03560AT): Installation of L3 Communications Aviation Recorders Micro Quick Access Recorder (uQAR) o. Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC ST02472AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02472AT): Installation of a mini Quick Access Recorder (QAR) model MKI, MKII, or MKIII. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc
- [STC SA8716SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8716SW): Replacement of Douglas P/N 22514-1 connector assy with Southern Aeroparts P/N S22514-1 for the lavatory actuator cable. Southern Aeropartners Inc
- [STC ST00694CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00694CH): Installation of single or dual Honeywell HT-9100 GNSS GPS Navigation Systems. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies Inc
- [STC ST00984CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00984CH): Installation of Rockwell Collins FPI-955 Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicators (EHSI). Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies Inc
- [STC ST01017CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01017CH): Installation of an AlliedSignal CAS-81 TCAS II System with dual AlliedSignal Mode S Transponders. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies Inc
- [STC ST01019CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01019CH): Installation of a Rockwell Collins GNLS-910 GPS Flight Management System. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies Inc
- [STC ST01167CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01167CH): Installation of an AlliedSignal MK-VII Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies, Inc
- [STC ST01404CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01404CH): Installation of Universal Avionics System Corporation Multi-Function Display. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies, Inc
- [STC ST01818CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01818CH): Installation of a Honeywell Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies, Inc
- [STC ST01887CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01887CH): Installation of GPS antenna provisions. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies, Inc
- [STC ST01992CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01992CH): Installation of a Smiths SDS2000 Electronic Display System. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies, Inc
- [STC ST02316CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02316CH): Upgrade of existing Mode S transponder installation to add enhanced surveillance Mode S. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies Inc
- [STC ST01936WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01936WI): Installation of LED lights. AeroLED's Holdings LLC
- [STC ST02474AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02474AK): Installation of escape tapes at the L1 and R1 entry doors and removal of evacuation slides. Tatonduk Outfitters Ltd
- [STC ST02770SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02770SE): Installation of an Improved Radio Altimeter System. AeroMech Incorporated
- [STC ST01987AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01987AT): Installation of STG Aerospace Inc. photoluminescent floor proximity emergency escape path marking system (FPEEPMS). STG Aerospace Inc

All 428: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N948TW/stcs.md

## Related

- Other Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83(MD-83) aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-83-md-83/aircraft.md

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