Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 302203H

Manufacturer (registry)
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS
Model
DC-9-15
Registry code
302203H
Registered
0 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Turbo-jet
Seats
116
Weight class
20,000 lb and over
Cruise speed
315 mph
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 · 4

1966Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 4 aircraft
19663
19671

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 223

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

1967In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 246 ADs
19676
19681
19691
19701
19715
19723
19731
19742
19753
19761
19772
19783
19796
19803
19813
19826
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19846
19856
19865
19875
19884
19899
19906
19916
19926
19939
19949
19958
199612
19975
19988
199910
20005
20013
200215
200310
20048
20055
20068
20071
20084
20093
20105
20113
20121
20144
20161
20181
20221
20232
20241
20251
20262
See all 248 ADs
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('302203H'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('302203H'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 0

No aircraft currently registered with this model

NTSB investigations

No NTSB investigations matched to aircraft with this modelMatched through the registry by N-number, so foreign aircraft and some older cases aren’t counted.

FAA incident reports · 13

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

Incident 19990604017659IDoug DC915 · Omaha, NEInvestigation revealed the captain's front window cracked in flight and the aircraft diverted into Omaha. Company maintenance personnel found the outer anti-ice window pane cracked. The crack was withing limits. The window anti-ice system was deferred and the…Jun 4, 1999 · N900MEIncident 19910428019099IDoug DC915 · Milwaukee, WIPilot allowed his left wing tip to strike the runway while landing at airport.Apr 28, 1991 · N900ME · Minor damageIncident 19910224010579IDoug DC915 · Lincoln, NEEngine failure on climb. Returned. Landed safely. Found turbine blade failure.Feb 24, 1991 · N969ZIncident 19891012059879IDoug DC915 · Cedar Rapids, IAAdvised by tower on takeoff of sparks from left engine. Returned. Metal fragments found in bleed air ducts.Oct 12, 1989 · N969Z · Minor damageIncident 19880424019489IDoug DC915 · St Louis, MOLeft engine failed on climb to cruise. Returned. PS4 line on top of fan case broken. Replaced line.Apr 24, 1988 · N969ZIncident 19870731052019IDoug DC915 · Memphis, TNRight main gear unsafe indication on takeoff. Returned and adjusted gear door roller mechanism.Jul 31, 1987 · N48075Incident 19840403019719IDoug DC915 · Springfield, MOBaby boy began to have breathing problems. Attended by a registered nurse. Met by a medical team. Baby recovered.Apr 3, 1984 · N969ZIncident 19821209065239IDoug DC915 · Detroit, MIPilot had transit rudder input problems. Replaced autopilot stabilization augmentation computer and yaw damper.Dec 9, 1982 · N48075Incident 19820517032679IDoug DC9 · Ft Smith, ARCabin lost pressure, buffeting on emergency descent with speed brake and gear out. Cause of problems unknown.May 17, 1982 · N969ZIncident 19810129006609IDoug DC915 · Chicago, ILAborted takeoff due to lack of power on no 1 engine. Found metal in main oil screen. Changed engine.Jan 29, 1981 · N48075Incident 19800222031659IDoug DC915 · Atlanta, GAFlight returned due to odor and smoke. Cabin crew began evacuation procedures in error.Feb 22, 1980 · N48075Incident 19790727021649IDoug DC9 · Rockford, ILZd zp aircraft ran off side of runway after landing in heavy rain.Jul 27, 1979 · N969Z · Minor damageIncident 19790629017579IDoug DC9 · Springfield, MOLanded safely after loud noised on gear retraction. Found faulty actuator.Jun 29, 1979 · N969Z · Minor damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('302203H')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 926

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'DC915'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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STCs that may be installed · 259

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.

See all 259 STCs
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('302203H')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

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PMA parts · 1,000+

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

See all 1,000+ PMA parts
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT drs_guid, part_number, part_name, holder, pma_number, replaces_part, supplement_date, tcds_models
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_type_certificate_pma.parquet'
  WHERE tcds_number IN ('A6WE')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['DC-9-15'])) > 0
  ORDER BY supplement_date DESC, drs_guid DESC"

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The same model under other registry codes

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

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'DC915' AND m.code NOT IN ('302203H')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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