# N8252U: Douglas DC-8-33, registration cancelled 1989-03-06

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: March 6, 1989
- Status when cancelled: Triennial form not returned
- Airframe: [Douglas DC-8-33](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-33) (registry code 3021912)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 4A25](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/4A25) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 45264
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing multi engine
- Mode S code: AB461F
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8252U
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8252U
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8252U-1989-03-06

From the FAA registry file of November 5, 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-8-33: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-33.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 19840425020819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840425020819I), Apr 25, 1984: Doug DC833 (N8252U), Chicago, IL, Minor damage. Ejector air bottle for emergency thrust reverser exploded while parked on ramp. Cause undetermined.
- [Incident 19791021055249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791021055249I), Oct 21, 1979: Doug DC833 (N8252U), Ypsilanti, MI. Pressurization problems due to main cargo door pins not properly engaged. Door light came on in flight.
- [Incident 19780320009329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780320009329I), Mar 20, 1978: Doug DC833 (N8252U), St Louis, MO, Minor damage. One main wheel separated from the aircraft during takeoff, not discovered till landing. Failed in the hub area.

## Other aircraft with N8252U

- [Cancelled 1964-12-09](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8252U-1964-12-09): Cessna 172F, S/N 17252152. Exported to Mexico. Owner: [Cessna Aircraft Company](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CESSNA%20AIRCRAFT%20COMPANY)

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