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Douglas DC-9-83

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 3020305

Manufacturer (registry)
DOUGLAS
Model
DC-9-83
Registry code
3020305
Registered
1 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Turbo-fan
Seats
85
Weight class
20,000 lb and over
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA6WE
Holder
The Boeing Company

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 5

1987Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 264

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1967In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 4

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Registered aircraft · 1

N883GAFalcon Commercial Aviation LLC · Miami, FLBuilt 1988 · S/N 49710
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NTSB investigations · 2

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 2 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

NTSB ENG17IA017Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC 9 83 · Dayton, OHThe probable cause of the No. 2 (right) engine fire was an uncontained generator failure. Deformed rotating generator components and/or metal fragments radially released by the generator severed the constant speed drive-to-oil cooler return line located…Mar 19, 2017 · N881GA · No damageNTSB OPS17IA003IncidentClass 2 · IncidentFinal reportDouglas DC 9 83 · Westfield, MAThe air traffic controller issuing the aircraft a clearance to land while there was a vehicle authorized to be on the same runway. Contributing to the incident was the air traffic controller's decision to not simulcast the local control and ground control…Oct 21, 2016 · N425NV · No damage
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FAA incident reports · 5

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

Incident 20170330005159IDouglas DC-9-83 · Mesa, AZDuring climb the LH engine was not Producing full power. Between low Teens up to 10000 our climb rate was About 500FPM. Initial engine numbers On climb LH 1.98 epr 73 N1 380 EGT 85 N2 3500PPH. RH 1.91 epr 89 N1 470 EGT 92 N2 5700PPH. Initial descent power…Mar 30, 2017 · N883GA · No damageIncident 20170319012909IDouglas DC-9-83 · Vandalia, OHRt engine failure followed by engine fire @ 14000' 280KTS. Fire would not extinguish. Used both fire bottles. Removed and replaced right engine and failed parts csd and generator.Mar 19, 2017 · N881GA · No damageIncident 20160201003549IDouglas DC-9-83 · Grand Island, NEApproximately five minutes after reaching FL 360, cabin altitude master warning illuminated. Emergency descent. Cabin lost pressurization. Oxygen masks deployed. Aircraft landed without incident at central Nebraska regional airport (kgri) without incident.…Feb 1, 2016 · N881GA · No damageIncident 20151231023219IDouglas DC-9-83 · Chattanooga, TNFlt level 320 low vibration of aircraft followed by N1 roll back of r engine and EGT rise to 800 c ran qrh 72.3 and secured engine.Dec 31, 2015 · N405NV · No damageIncident 20071210827779IDoug DC983 · Idaho Falls, ID(-23) On Monday December 10, 2007, at 1937Z (1237 mountain time) an allegiant airlines (designator WX0A) Douglas DC-9-83, N883GA, s/n 49710 reported that while executing a landing on runway 20 in Idaho Falls airport (ida) they ran off the runway into snow and…Dec 10, 2007 · N883GA · No damage
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Service difficulty reports · 16,530

SDR 2026F00111Web · gougedNLG W/W L/H SUPPORT WEB AT STA 96.00 (REF.) HAS A GOUGE DAMAGE APPROX. 1 1/2 " X 1 1/2". PERFORMED NOSE LANDING GEAR W/W L/H SUPPORT WEB REPAIR AT STA 96.00 I.A.W. DC-9/MD-80 SRM 53-05 FIG.36A. FUTURE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT REGARDING THIS REPAIR : VISUAL INSPMay 18, 2026 · N808WA · Doug DC983 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 2026F00068Slide · no testDURING DAILY CHECK, LOW PRESSURE INDICATION WAS NOTED ON THE L2 EVACUATION SLIDE. TROUBLESHOOTING CONFIRMED EVACUATION SLIDE PRESSURE WAS BELOW ACCEPTABLE LIMITS. THE L2 EVACUATION SLIDE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A SERVICEABLE OVERHAULED UNIT IN ACCORDANCEApr 10, 2026 · N802WA · Doug DC983 · Emergency EquipmentSDR 2026F00062Linkage · wornNOSE LANDING GEAR UNSAFE INDICATION DURING LANDING.REMOVED AND REPLACED DOOR LINKAGE AT FWD RH POSITION IAW MD80 AMM,NOSE LANDING GEAR SWING TEST PERFORMED SATISFACTORY. IAW MD80 AMM 32-20-00 32-22-01,OPS CHECK SATISFACTORY IAW MD80 MM 32-21-03. LUBRICATED NOSApr 1, 2026 · N808WA · Doug DC983 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
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STCs that may be installed · 428

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC ST12461IBInstallation of Cockpit Voice Recorder with optional RIPS UpgradeMid- Canada Mod CenterSTC ST00885LAInstallation of fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Pacific Scientific fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles.AMETEK AMERON, LLC d/b/a MASS SystemsSTC ST01649AT-DInstallation of Collins DLM-900 Acars system.AIRCRAFT RECONFIG TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83(MD-83)49 registered aircraftRegistry code 3022083Boeing DC-9-830 registered aircraftRegistry code 3022001Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83 (MD-83)0 registered aircraftRegistry code 3022085
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