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Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry codes 3023688, 3023689

Manufacturer (registry)
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT CO · MCDONNELL DOUGLAS CORPORATION
Model
MD-88
Registry codes
3023688, 3023689
Registered
14 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Turbo-fan
Seats
142
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. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

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Aircraft by year built · 131

1987Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 159

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

1986In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 4

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Registered aircraft · 14

N158JPAerotrust Services Corp Trustee · Wilmington, DES/N 53195N218JPAerotrust Services Corp Trustee · Wilmington, DES/N 53305N832USUSA Jet Airlines Inc · Belleville, MIBuilt 1991 · S/N 53259N833USUSA Jet Airlines Inc · Belleville, MIBuilt 1991 · S/N 53215N834USUSA Jet Airlines Inc · Belleville, MIBuilt 1990 · S/N 53115N835USUSA Jet Airlines Inc · Belleville, MIBuilt 1990 · S/N 53172N836USUSA Jet Airlines Inc · Belleville, MIBuilt 1991 · S/N 53214N837USUSA Jet Airlines Inc · Belleville, MIBuilt 1991 · S/N 53257N842USUSA Jet Airlines Inc · Belleville, MIBuilt 1992 · S/N 53380N913DECorsair Two LLC · Hillsboro, ORBuilt 1993 · S/N 49956N966CEArctic One LLC · Fairbanks, AKBuilt 1991 · S/N 53266N990DLCorsair Two LLC · Hillsboro, ORBuilt 1991 · S/N 53342N994DLArctic One LLC · Fairbanks, AKS/N 53346N997DLTatonduk Outfitters Ltd · Fairbanks, AKBuilt 1992 · S/N 53364
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NTSB investigations · 37

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 16 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

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 21 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB DCA23LA232Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD-88 · Saltillo, MexicoThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for a wind shift while on short final approach which resulted in a higher than normal sink rate and a tailstrike.Mar 24, 2023 · N834US · Substantial damageNTSB DCA19CA208Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD88 · Chicago, ILan encounter with convective turbulence during descent.Aug 27, 2019 · N911DL · No damageNTSB DCA19CA146Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD88 · Atlanta, GAfailure of the tug driver to give way to the taxiing airplane.Apr 5, 2019 · N977DL · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 178

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

Accident 20230324009019AMcdonnell Douglas MD-88 · SaltilloThe [privacy data omitted] Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 (sf), performing flight[privacy data omitted], sustained substantial damage when it landed hard during night visual conditions at Saltillo-Plan de Guadalupe international airport (slw/mmio). The captain was…Mar 24, 2023 · N834US · Substantial damageIncident 20220311012649IMcdonnell Douglas MD-88 · Iag, NYOn March 11, 2022 at 5:42 local 2242Z, an incident involving[privacy data omitted]Niagara Falls International Airport, Niagara Falls NY (Iag) to willow run airport, detroit mi (yip) an MD-88[privacy data omitted]occurred during taxi on taxiway delta. The crew…Mar 11, 2022 · N832US · No damageIncident 20180420014849IMcdonnell Douglas MD-88 · Savannah, GAPf=CA, pm=fo. Auto pilot was disconnected at approximately 1000'. Winds were calm. The captain was only making minor corrections with the ailerons. As he moved the controls more, it felt like the yoke was hitting the first officer's knees. He asked the fo if…Apr 20, 2018 · N412NV · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports · 21,991

SDR Y2PA2026100126023Skin · damagedON 29AUG2026, THE SUBJECT AIRCRAFT WAS INVOLVED IN AN ENGINE CHANGE INCIDENT WHICH RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO THE FUSELAGE SKIN ON THE RT SIDE OF THE AIRCRAFT IN ADDITION TO DAMAGE TO THE PYLON-TO-ENGINE APRON. THE AIRCRAFT WAS SUBSEQUENTLY FERRIED TO KBHM FOR PERMSep 30, 2026 · N832US · Doug MD88 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR Y2PA2026100126022Coalescer Bag · dirtyTHE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT ENGINE ANTI-ICE HAD BEEN USED SEVERAL TIMES DURING THE FLIGHT AND PREVIOUS FLIGHT. AS THE CREW GOT CLOSER TO THEIR DESTINATION ENGINE ANTI-ICE WAS TURNED ON & IT PRODUCED SIGNIFICANTLY MORE FUMES & ODOR THAN NORMAL. THE ENGINE ANTSep 24, 2026 · N835US · Doug MD88 · Humidity Control SystemSDR Y2PA2025111125023Switch · wornFLIGHT CREW REPORTED DURING DESCENT, WHEN POWER LEVER PULLED TO IDLE, NR 2 ENG REMAINED AT A HIGHER POWER SETTING. CREW ATTEMPTED TO VERIFY FAILURE WITH AUTOTHROTTLE OFF & MONITORING DURING DESCENT. CONTACTED ATC DESCENDING THROUGH 10,000’ & REQUESTED DELAY VENov 11, 2025 · N833US · Doug MD88 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
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STCs that may be installed · 237

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 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 ST02463ATInstallation of an Intrusion/Penetration Resistance Flightdeck Door and Reinforced Flightdeck Door Surround.AIRCRAFT RECONFIG TECHNOLOGIES, LLCSTC ST03184AT-DInterior modificationAIRCRAFT RECONFIG TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
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