# N820BX: 1969 Douglas DC-8-71F, registration cancelled 2014-05-01

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: May 1, 2014
- Status when cancelled: Sale reported
- Airframe: [Douglas DC-8-71F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-71f) (registry code 302199D)
- Engine: [CFM International CFM56 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/cfm-international-cfm56-series) (registry code 13802)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 4A25](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/4A25) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 46065
- Year built: 1969
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-fan
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: October 14, 1992
- Last registry action: December 16, 2013
- Mode S code: AB310A
- Location: [Moorpark, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Moorpark)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 34.3064° N, 118.8906° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 93021, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N820BX
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=820BX
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N820BX-2014-05-01

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Douglas DC-8-71F: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-71f.md

## Service difficulty reports (271, newest 50)

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR IXXAIXXA110031O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXAIXXA110031O), Mar 30, 2011: ENGINE. POWER LOSS. DURING CRUISE AT FL 380 IN CALM AIR, NR 2 ENG N1 RPM AND NR 2 RPM ROLLED BACKED TO 50 PERCENT N1 AND 85 PERCENT N2. EGT WAS 530°C FUEL FLOW DECREASED TO APPROX 
- [SDR IXXA10SMN037S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA10SMN037S), Apr 9, 2010: FITTING. CRACKED. DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSP FOUND MAIN CARGO COMPARTMENT FITTING CRACKED AT STA 902.000 LONGERON 5 LT. REMOVED CRACKED FITTING. CLEANED, TREATED, AND PRIMED ARE
- [SDR 2010FA0000311](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000311), Mar 26, 2010: STRUCTURE. CRACKED. (SPUY) DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, LT OTBD WING L/E INNER SECTION. LOWER PLATING CRACKED AT STA XFS 597.500.
- [SDR 2010FA0000310](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000310), Mar 26, 2010: FINGER DOUBLER. CORRODED. (SPUY) DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSP, FLIGHT COMPARTMENT - HORIZ PRESS PANEL (SUB FLOOR) FINGER DOUBLER CORRODED AT STA 58.000 AND LBL 19.
- [SDR 2010FA0000309](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000309), Mar 26, 2010: ANGLE. CRACKED. (SPUY) DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, AFT FUSELAGE INTERNAL SECTION- RING ANGLE CRACKED AT STA FS 1690.000 BETWEEN 30L AND L36.
- [SDR 2010FA0000305](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000305), Mar 26, 2010: SKIN. DAMAGED. ( SPUY) DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, LT WING INBD FLAP - AFT UPPER SURFACE SKIN PANEL SHOWS SCRATCHES AND (05EA) DENTS (STA XW 1.000 - 91.000).
- [SDR 2010FA0000304](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000304), Mar 26, 2010: SKIN. DENTED. ( SPUY) DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, RT WING INBD FLAP - FWD UPPER SURFACE SKIN PANEL SHOWS DENTS ( STA XW 104.000-122.000)
- [SDR 2010FA0000303](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000303), Mar 26, 2010: SKIN. DENTED. ( SPUY) DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, RT WING OTBD FLAP - AFT LOWER SURFACE SKIN PANEL SHOWS INTERM REPAIR AND DENT ( STA XF375.00-415.00).
- [SDR 2010FA0000301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000301), Mar 26, 2010: HOOK. CRACKED. ( SPUY) DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, FUSELAGE NOSE SECTION SKIN - FWD PASSENGER DOOR HOLD OPEN HOOK CRACKED .5" AT STA FS 15,000, L-16.
- [SDR 2010FA0000300](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000300), Mar 26, 2010: DOUBLER. WORN. (SPUY) DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSP, FUSELAGE NOSE SECTION, INTERNAL DOUBLER WORN AND BROKEN AT STA FS-156.00 (THRU NR 2 ACCESS DOOR. GROUND PNEU CONNECTION).
- [SDR IXXA10SMN044S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA10SMN044S), Mar 10, 2010: SKIN. CRACKED. DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSP FOUND FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT INTERNAL SKIN CORRODED AT STA FS 285.000 LONGERON 35 RT- LONGERON 36. REMOVED FASTENERS AS NEEDED TO PER
- [SDR IXXA10SMN043S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA10SMN043S), Mar 10, 2010: FINGER DOUBLER. CORRODED. DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSP FOUND FLIGHT COMPARTMENT HORIZONTAL PRESS PANEL (SUB FLOOR) FINGER DOUBLER CORRODED AT STA 58.000 LT BOTTOM LINE 19. REMOVED CORRODE
- [SDR IXXA10SMN42S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA10SMN42S), Mar 9, 2010: SEAT TRACK. CRACKED. DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSP FOUND MAIN CARGO COMPARTMENT NR 5 SEAT TRACK LUG BROKEN AT STA 148.00-1570.000. REMOVED DAMAGED SEGMENT OF TRACK. REMOVED EXISTING F
- [SDR IXXA10SMN041S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA10SMN041S), Mar 9, 2010: SEAT TRACK. CRACKED. DURING ROUTINE C CHECK INSP FOUND MAIN CARGO COMPARTMENT NR 4 SEAT TRACK LUG BROKEN AT STA 590.000. REMOVED DAMAGED SEGMENT OF TRACK. REMOVED EXISTING FWD SPLIC
- [SDR IXXA10SMN040S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA10SMN040S), Mar 9, 2010: ANGLE. CRACKED. DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSP FOUND AFT FUSELAGE INTERNAL SECTION RING ANGLE CRACKED AT STA FS 1690.000 LONGERON 30, LT LONGERON 36. REMOVED CRACKED RING ANGLE. F
- [SDR IXXA10SMN038S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA10SMN038S), Mar 9, 2010: FITTING. CRACKED. DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSP FOUND MAIN CARGO COMPARTMENT FITTING CRACKED AT STA 680.000 LONGERON 11 RT. REMOVED CRACKED FITTING. CLEANED, TREATED, AND PRIMED AR
- [SDR IXXA10SMN039S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA10SMN039S), Mar 6, 2010: FITTING. CRACKED. DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSP FOUND MAIN CARGO COMPARTMENT CTR WING FITTING CRACKED AT STA FS 702.000 LONGERON 21 RT AND LONGERON 20 RT. REMOVED CRACKED FITTING. 
- [SDR IXXA10SMN035S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA10SMN035S), Mar 6, 2010: SKIN. MISREPAIRED. DURING ROUTINE C CHECK INSP FOUND LT WING OTBD FLAP AFT LOWER SKIN PANEL HAS IMPROPER REPAIR AT STA XF 304.000. REMOVED FASTENERS AS NEEDED TO PERFORM REPAIR. R
- [SDR IXXA10SMN030S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA10SMN030S), Mar 6, 2010: SKIN. MISREPAIRED. DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSP FOUND RT WING OTBD FLAP FWD LOWER SKIN IMPROPER REPAIR AT STA XF 227.000. REMOVED FASTENERS AS NEEDED TO PERFORM REPAIR. REMOVED EXI
- [SDR IXXA10SMN036S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA10SMN036S), Mar 6, 2010: SKIN. MISREPAIRED. DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSP FOUND LT WING OTBD FLAP FWD UPPER SKIN HAS IMPROPER REPAIR AT STA XF 432.000. REMOVED FASTENERS AS NEEDED TO PERFORM REPAIR. REMOVED
- [SDR IXXA10SMN034S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA10SMN034S), Mar 6, 2010: SKIN. MISREPAIRED. DURING ROUTINE C CHECK INSP, FOUND LT WING OTBD FLAP FWD LOWER SKIN HAS IMPROPER REPAIR AT STA XF 193.000. REMOVED FASTENERS AS NEEDED TO PERFORM REPAIR. REMOVE
- [SDR IXXA10SMN033S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA10SMN033S), Mar 6, 2010: SKIN. DENTED. DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSP FOUND LT WING INBD FLAP AFT UPPER SURFACE SKIN HAS SCRATCHES AND DENTS AT STA XW 2.000 - 91.000. REMOVED FASTENERS AS NEEDED TO PERF
- [SDR IXXA10SMN032S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA10SMN032S), Mar 6, 2010: SKIN. DENTED. DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSP FOUND RT WING INBD FLAP FWD UPPER SURFACE SKIN HAS DENTS AT STA XW 104.000 - 122.000. REMOVED FASTENERS AS NEEDED TO PERFORM REPAIR.
- [SDR IXXA10SMN031S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA10SMN031S), Mar 6, 2010: SKIN. MISREPAIRED. DURING C-CHECK INSP, FOUND RT WING OTBD FLAP AFT LOWER HAS IMPROPER REPAIR AT STA XF 375.000 - 415.000. REMOVED FASTENERS AS NEEDED TO PERFORM REPAIR. REMOVED E
- [SDR IXXA10SMN046S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA10SMN046S), Mar 5, 2010: SKIN. BROKEN. DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSP FOUND FUSELAGE NOSE SECTION INTERNAL DOUBLER WORN AND BROKEN AT STA FS -156.000. REMOVED FASTENERS AS NEEDED TO PERFORM REPAIR. REMO
- [SDR IXXA10SMN029S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA10SMN029S), Mar 5, 2010: HOOK. CRACKED. DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSP FOUND FWD PASSENGER DOOR HOLD OPEN HOOK CRACKED AT STA FS 15.000 LONGERON 16 LT. REMOVED FASTENERS AS NEEDED TO PERFORM REPAIR. REMO
- [SDR IXXA090052O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA090052O), Sep 18, 2009: ENGINE. POWER LOSS. DURING CRUISE, SHUT DOWN NR 2 ENGINE DUE TO POWER LOSS AND VIBRATION. CREW LANDED WITHOUT FUTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED NR 2 ENGINE. OPERATIONAL CHECK G
- [SDR IXXA090026S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA090026S), Apr 10, 2009: SKIN. MISREPAIRED. DURING ROUTINE CPCP INSPECTION, FOUND IMPROPER REPAIR AT STATION FS 143 LONGERON 28.5 RIGHT. REMOVED FASTENERS AS NEEDED TO PERFORM REPAIR. REMOVED EXISTING REP
- [SDR IXXA090025S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA090025S), Apr 10, 2009: SKIN. MISREPAIRED. DURING ROUTINE CPCP INSPECTION, FOUND IMPROPER REPAIR AT STATION FS 31 LONGERON 30.5 RIGHT. REMOVED FASTENERS AS NEEDED TO PERFORM REPAIR. REMOVED EXISTING REPA
- [SDR IXXA090024S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA090024S), Apr 10, 2009: SKIN. MISREPAIRED. DURING ROUTINE CPCP INSPECTION, FOUND IMPROPER REPAIR AT STATION FS287 LONGERON 35.5 LEFT. REMOVED FASTENERS AS NEEDED TO PERFORM REPAIR. REMOVED EXISTING REPAI
- [SDR IXXA090023S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA090023S), Apr 10, 2009: SKIN. MISREPAIRED. DURING ROUTINE CPCP INSPECTION, FOUND IMPROPER REPAIR AT STATION FS160 LONGERON 22 LEFT. REMOVED FASTENERS AS NEEDED TO PERFORM REPAIR. REMOVED EXISTING REPAIR.
- [SDR IXXA090022S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA090022S), Apr 10, 2009: SKIN. MISREPAIRED. DURING ROUTINE CPCP INSPECTION, FOUND IMPROPER REPAIR AT STATION FS 1718 LONGERON 17.5. REMOVED FASTENERS AS NEEDED TO PERFORM REPAIR. REMOVED EXISTING REPAIR. 
- [SDR IXXA090021S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA090021S), Apr 10, 2009: SKIN. MISREPAIRED. DURING ROUTINE CPCP INSPECTION, FOUND IMPROPER REPAIR AT STATION FS1204 LONGERON 16.25. REMOVED FASTENERS AS NEEDED TO PERFORM REPAIR. REMOVED EXISTING REPAIR. 
- [SDR IXXA090020S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA090020S), Apr 10, 2009: SKIN. MISREPAIRED. DURING ROUTINE CPCP INSPECTION, FOUND IMPROPER REPAIR AT STATION FS363 LONGERON 36. REMOVED FASTENERS AS NEEDED TO PERFORM REPAIR. REMOVED EXISTING REPAIR. NO C
- [SDR IXXA090019S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA090019S), Apr 10, 2009: SKIN. MISREPAIRED. DURING ROUTINE CPCP INSPECTION, FOUND IMPROPER REPAIR AT STATION FS 349. REMOVED FASTENERS AS NEEDED TO PERFORM REPAIR. REMOVED EXISTING REPAIR. NO CRACK’S OR C
- [SDR IXXA090018S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA090018S), Apr 4, 2009: SKIN. MISREPAIRED. DURING ROUTINE CPCP INSPECTION, FOUND IMPROPER REPAIR AT STATION FS 1348 LONGERON 35.5 RIGHT. REMOVED FASTENERS AS NEEDED TO PERFORM REPAIR. REMOVED EXISTING RE
- [SDR IXXA090001O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA090001O), Jan 9, 2009: INDICATION SYS. MALFUNCTIONED. DURING CRUISE NR 2 ENG OIL QUANTITY INDICATED 0, OIL PRESSURE 25 PSI, OIL TEMP FLUCTUATING 70C. THE CREW SHUTDOWN NR 2 ENG. OIL QUANTITY RETURNED NORMAL, OIL PR
- [SDR IXXA080038O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA080038O), Dec 15, 2008: PRESSURE SWITCH. DEFECTIVE. DURING TAKEOFF FROM KTOL AT APPROXIMATELY NINTY KNOTS THE CREW HAD A NUMBER TWO LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT FLICKER FOR ABOUT 1/2 SECOND WHILE SETTING MAX POWER OF E
- [SDR IXX2008F00019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXX2008F00019), Jul 18, 2008: FIRE DETECTOR. MALFUNCTIONED. FLT NR: ATN 820/KDFW TO KIAH. DURING CRUISE FROM KDFW TO KIAH THE NR 3 FIRE WARNING CAME ON. THE CREW ACCOMPLISHED THE APPROPRIATE CHECK LIST AND DISCHARGED BOT
- [SDR IXX2008F00015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXX2008F00015), Jul 18, 2008: FIRE WARNING. ILLUMINATED. DURING CRUISE, THE NR (3) FIRE WARNING CAME ON. THE CREW ACCOMPLISHED THE APPROPRIATE CHECK LIST AND DISCHARGED BOTH FIRE BOTTLES, AND CONTINUED TO DESTINATION 
- [SDR IXX2008F00008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXX2008F00008), Jul 8, 2008: FIRE WARNING. ILLUMINATED. DURING CRUISE, NR 2 FIRE WARNING CAME ON, THE CREW DISCHARGED BOTH FIRE BOTTLES AND SHUTDOWN NR (2) ENGINE. CREW LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. IN WORK. (K)
- [SDR IXX2008F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXX2008F00002), Jul 2, 2008: INDICATOR. INOPERATIVE. ON TAKEOFF ROLL, CAPTAIN AIRSPEED DID NOT REGISTER 80 KNOTS (ANALOG NEEDLE AT ZERO, DIGITAL READOUT ERROR). CREW REJECTED TAKEOFF AT 80 KNOTS, THE CREW RETURNED
- [SDR MAS2008F00009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MAS2008F00009), Jun 17, 2008: CONTROL VALVE. LEAKING. ON CLIMBOUT FROM KPHL HYDRAULIC PRESSURE WENT TO ZERO, HYDRAULIC FLUID LEVEL TO STANDPIPE, THE CREW DECLARED EMERGENCY AND LANDED INTO KTOL WITHOUT INCIDENT. MA
- [SDR IXXA080024O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA080024O), May 28, 2008: FIRE LOOP. INTERMITTENT. DURING CRUISE FROM KSJC TO KRFD NUMBER ONE ENGINE FIRE INDICATION AT FL 350 WITH FIRE WARNING LIGHT ON. AFTER SILENCING THE BELL THE CREW DISCHARGED THE FIRE AG
- [SDR IXXA080023O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA080023O), May 28, 2008: TERMINAL. DEFECTIVE. DURING CLIMB FROM KSJC TO KRFD NUMBER ONE ENGINE FIRE WARNING LIGHT AND BELL CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. ALL ENGINE INSTRUMENT INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL. WHEN THROTTL
- [SDR IXXA080015O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA080015O), Apr 30, 2008: CONTROLLER. MALFUNCTIONED. DURING CLIMB-OUT FROM KTOL, FIRST OFFICERS WINDSHIELD SHATTERED IN FLIGHT CLIMBING THROUGH 25000 FT. THE CREW RETURNED TO KTOL AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAIN
- [SDR IXXA080013O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA080013O), Apr 16, 2008: CONNECTOR. DAMAGED. DURING CRUISE FROM KLAX TO KTOL THE CREW HAD A FIRE WARNING INDICATION ON NUMBER ONE ENGINE, ALL PARAMETERS WERE WITHIN NORMAL LIMITS. NUMBER ONE ENGINE WAS SHU
- [SDR IXXA080012O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA080012O), Apr 11, 2008: INDICATOR. FAILED. DURING CLIMB-OUT FROM KTOL, THE CREW NOTICE V1=134 NOTICE HESITATION IN AIR SPEED INCREASE AT VR AT 151 AIRSPEED FAILED TO INCREASE IN EXTERNAL MODE. WHEN SWITC
- [SDR IXXA080011O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA080011O), Apr 2, 2008: FIRE LOOP. SHORTED. DURING CRUISE FROM KBFI TO KPDX AT FL160 NUMBER ONE ENGINE FIRE WARNING BELL AND LIGHT CAME ON. THE MASTER FIRE WARNING WOULD NOT SILENCE BELL. THE FIRE LIGHT A
- [SDR IXXA080007O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA080007O), Feb 21, 2008: TRANSFER VALVE. DEFECTIVE. AFTER ROTATION FROM KLRD AIRCRAFT DID A UNCOMMANDED YAW TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT, THE CREW TURNED YAW DAMPER OFF AND OSCILLATION DAMPENED OUT. THE CREW RETURNED TO

All 271: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N820BX-2014-05-01/reports.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

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 19940615022059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940615022059I), Jun 15, 1994: Doug DC871 (N820BX), Rochester, NY. Compressor stall left engine on takeoff.NR2 spool seized.FOD shavings in NR5 compressor boroscope plug.

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