Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 302206A

Manufacturer (registry)
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS
Model
DC-9-31
Registry code
302206A
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 · 36

1967Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 36 aircraft
19675
19684
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19702
19711
19721
19733
19818
19823
19891
19901

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 235

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: 258 ADs
19676
19681
19691
19701
19715
19723
19742
19753
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19772
19783
19795
19803
19813
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19846
19856
19865
19875
19885
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19906
19916
19927
19938
199410
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199613
19975
199810
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20005
20013
200216
200312
20048
20055
20069
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20083
20093
20106
20114
20121
20144
20161
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20221
20232
20241
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20262
See all 260 ADs
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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

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Registered aircraft · 0

No aircraft currently registered with this model

NTSB investigations · 13

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

NTSB NYC98LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9-30 · Philadelphia, PAthe failure of the fuel truck driver to follow airport operating procedures, and yield the right-of-way to the airplane. Factors were the stopped airplane, which obscured the fuel truck from the approaching airplane and the approaching airplane from the fuel…Sep 2, 1998 · N927VJ · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Cedar Rapids, IAinadequate installation of a thrust reverser, driver linkage arm pivot bolt and nut, which resulted in the nut and bolt becoming disconnected. A factor relating to the accident was: the manufacturer's unclear information regarding the type and number of…Oct 14, 1995 · N945AX · Substantial damageNTSB DCA94MA065Accident · 37 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportDouglas DC-9-31 · Charlotte, NC1) The flightcrew's decision to continue an approach into severe convective activity that was conducive to a microburst; 2) the flightcrew's failure to recognize a windshear situation in a timely manner; 3)the flightcrew's failure to establish and maintain…Jul 2, 1994 · N954VJ · DestroyedNTSB CHI93FA109Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Saint Louis, MOThe captain's improper use of thrust reversers and excessive use of engine power. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the crosswind and the first officer's failure to raise the flaps.Mar 12, 1993 · N978Z · Substantial damageNTSB MIA90FA008Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Orlando, FLInadequate weather evaluation and inadequate supervision of the ground guide (mechanic) by company/operator/management personnel, failure of the ground guide to follow safety procedures, and the weather condition (lightning).Oct 7, 1989 · N958VJ · No damageNTSB NYC87MA236Accident · No injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Newburgh, NYThe wx was deteriorating as airborne express flt 124 & rosenbalm flt 074 were on successive arrivals for an ILS rwy 9 apch. Flt 124 was clrd for the apch & lndd. After lndg, the LCL ctlr (l/c) instructed flt 124 to back taxi on the rwy & rprt when clr of the…Aug 20, 1987 · N908AX · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85IA118Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9 · Champaign, ILOzark flt #814 momentarily touched down with the left main landing gear 16 ft off the left side of rwy 31. When 50 ft above minimums during the ILS rwy 31 apch the f/o called rwy in sight. Captain asked for landing lights which the f/o turned on. Captain…Feb 11, 1985 · N978Z · No damageNTSB ATL84IA246Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-30 · Nashville, TNDuring the climb-out, a 15% decrease in the right eng epr was noted by the flt crew. This was followed by a loud bang & failure of the #2 eng. The #2 eng was shut down & the acft was flown back to the departure arpt. An initial exam revealed that the right…Aug 6, 1984 · N956VJ · Minor damageNTSB CHI83LA272Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9-30 · Milwaukee, WIA jetway collapsed as passenger loading commenced. The drive gear failed & oil was found to be contiminated with water. Heat had transferred to the worm gear which was misaligned & was not manufactured for acft use specifications.Jun 21, 1983 · N980Z · Minor damageNTSB NYC77FA086Accident · No injuriesClosedDouglas DC-9 · New York, NYAug 21, 1977 · N956VJ · Substantial damageNTSB DCA77AA015Accident · 62 fatalClosedDouglas DC-9 · New Hope, GAApr 4, 1977 · N1335U · DestroyedNTSB DCA74AZ012Accident · Serious injuriesClosedDouglas DC-9 · North Canton, OHNov 27, 1973 · N8967E · Substantial damageNTSB IAD70I0015Incident · No injuriesClosedDouglas DC-9 · Chantilly, VAAug 15, 1969 · N977Z · Minor damage
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FAA incident reports · 112

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

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Service difficulty reports · 7,433

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STCs that may be installed · 301

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.

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    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('302206A')
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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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  GROUP BY ALL
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