# N905CL: 1960 Douglas DC-8-31, registration cancelled 2013-05-17

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: May 17, 2013
- Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Douglas DC-8-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-31) (registry code 3021908)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney JT4A-3&5SER](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-jt4a-3-5ser) (registry code 52037)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 4A25](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/4A25) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 45274
- Year built: 1960
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-jet
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: November 10, 1977
- Certificate issued: October 27, 1982
- Last registry action: November 30, 1991
- Mode S code: AC81FC
- Owner when cancelled: [Parrish Frank Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARRISH%20FRANK%20JR)
- Location: [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 32.8936° N, 96.8673° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 75229, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N905CL
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=905CL
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N905CL-2013-05-17

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-8-31: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-31.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (6)

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 19800417049359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800417049359I), Apr 17, 1980: Doug DC831 (N905CL), Detroit, MI, Minor damage. Engine shut down due to turbine failure. Returned to airport.
- [Incident 19790409010309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790409010309I), Apr 9, 1979: Doug DC831 (N905CL), Palm Springs, CA, Minor damage. Pilot landed in gusty wind with blowing dust. All four right main tires blown. Very turbulent on final
- [Incident 19790405013319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790405013319I), Apr 5, 1979: Doug DC831 (N905CL), Las Vegas, NV, Minor damage. Split flap condition due to failure of the inboard flap actuating cylinder. Landed no flaps.
- [Incident 19781026028469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781026028469I), Oct 26, 1978: Doug DC833 (N905CL), Las Vegas, NV, Minor damage. Pilot notified he lost wheel rim parts on takeoff, continued to destination. #8 tire had blown, rim separated
- [Incident 19780731044519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780731044519I), Jul 31, 1978: Doug DC8/ (N905CL), Chicago, IL. Utility hydraulic system failed during level flight. Flex hose was chafed through. No 2 engine pump pressure hose.
- [Incident 19780203005679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780203005679I), Feb 3, 1978: Doug DC831 (N905CL), Chantilly, VA. Jammed stabilizer trim in full up position during missed approach on a training flight. Pilot landed ok.

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