# Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry codes: 3023688, 3023689 - Manufacturer (registry): MCDONNELL DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT CO · MCDONNELL DOUGLAS CORPORATION - Model: MD-88 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Turbo-fan - Seats: 142 - Weight class: 20,000 lb and over - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A6WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A6WE) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: The Boeing Company - Registered aircraft: 14 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-88 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. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2026-13-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-15): Navigation · Boeing 707-100 Long Body, 707-200, 707-100B Long Body and 74 more. Effective Jul 1, 2026 - [AD 2026-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-02): Navigation · Airbus Canada Limited Partnership 18, 49-46, 80-A and 555 more. Effective Jul 1, 2026 - [AD 2025-09-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-09-11): Flight controls · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 20 more. Effective Jun 12, 2025 - [AD 2023-12-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-12-15): Navigation · Boeing 707-100 Long Body, 707-200, 707-100B Long Body and 74 more. Effective Jun 21, 2023 - [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023 - [AD 2023-02-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-02-09): Stabilizers · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Mar 20, 2023 - [AD 2023-01-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-01-13): Wings · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Mar 13, 2023 - [AD 2020-10-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-10-10): Wings · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Jun 26, 2020 - [AD 2018-07-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-07-04): Ice and rain protection · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 3 more. Effective Sep 10, 2018 - [AD 2018-03-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-03-04): Airspeed/Mach Indicator · Boeing 717-200, DC-9-11, DC-9-12 and 23 more. Effective Mar 16, 2018 - [AD 2017-17-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-17-19): Fuselage · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Oct 4, 2017 - [AD 2016-25-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-25-06): Stabilizers · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Jan 25, 2017 - [AD 2016-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-03-06): Fuel · Boeing DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13 and 21 more. Effective Mar 23, 2016 - [AD 2015-02-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-02-05): Navigation · Boeing 717-200, DC-10-10, DC-10-10F and 13 more. Effective Mar 5, 2015 - [AD 2014-21-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-21-04): Stabilizers · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Dec 2, 2014 - [AD 2014-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-17-02): Communications · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 137 more. Effective Sep 9, 2014 - [AD 2013-05-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-05-02): Stabilizers · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Apr 15, 2013 - [AD 2012-21-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-21-13): Wings · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Dec 4, 2012 - [AD 2011-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-17-11): Wings · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Sep 26, 2011 - [AD 2011-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-15-01): Stabilizers · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Aug 19, 2011 - [AD 2011-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-14-03): Stabilizers · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Aug 10, 2011 - [AD 2011-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-12-01): Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 268 more. Effective Aug 1, 2011 - [AD 2011-01-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-01-16): Fuel · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Feb 16, 2011 - [AD 2010-25-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-25-04): Compliance · Boeing DC-9-31, DC-9-32, DC-9-32 (VC-9C) and 14 more. Effective Jan 11, 2011 - [AD 2009-15-16 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-15-16-R1): Doors · Intrusion/Penetration Resistance Flightdeck Door and Reinforced… (Aircraft Reconfig Technologies STC ST02463AT). Effective Aug 5, 2010 - [AD 2009-21-10 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-21-10-R1): Oxygen · Airbus A300 B4-605R, A300 B4-620, A300 B4-622 and 138 more. Effective Feb 4, 2010 - [AD 2008-13-29](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-13-29): Overwing frames · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Aug 12, 2008 - [AD 2008-06-27](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-27): Evacuation system's shear-pin · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 91 more. Effective Apr 28, 2008 - [AD 2008-03-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-03-12): Rudder pedal bracket · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 47 more. Effective Mar 11, 2008 - [AD 2007-17-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-17-18): Static port heater assemblies · Boeing DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13 and 20 more. Effective Oct 2, 2007 - [AD 2006-16-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-16-02): Refueling Manifold · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Sep 7, 2006 - [AD 2006-15-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-15-15): Wire bundle for the auxiliary hydraulic pump · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Sep 5, 2006 - [AD 2006-10-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-10-14): Stop pad support fittings · Boeing 717-200, DC-9-11, DC-9-12 and 22 more. Effective Jun 21, 2006 - [AD 2006-07-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-07-11): Aft attach fitting assembly of the spoiler link · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 3 more. Effective May 5, 2006 - [AD 2006-01-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-01-02): Upper lock link assembly of the nose landing gear (NLG) · Boeing DC-9-14, DC-9-15, DC-9-15F and 18 more. Effective Feb 22, 2006 - [AD 2005-13-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-13-18): Battery terminal screws · Boeing DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13 and 20 more. Effective Aug 1, 2005 - [AD 2005-09-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-09-04): Main landing gear (MLG) shock strut pistons · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Jun 2, 2005 - [AD 2004-25-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-25-14): Main landing gear (MLG) · Boeing DC-9-14, DC-9-15, DC-9-15F and 17 more. Effective Jan 20, 2005 - [AD 2004-23-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-23-21): Power feeder cables of the auxiliary power unit (APU) · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Jan 3, 2005 - [AD 2004-23-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-23-05): Ground stud installation of the main battery · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Dec 20, 2004 - [AD 2004-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-22-01): Cargo restraint strap assemblies · Cargo restraint straps (Airline Container Manufacturing STC ST01004NY). Effective Dec 1, 2004 - [AD 2004-15-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-15-13): Freeze Protection Ribbon Heaters · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Sep 2, 2004 - [AD 2004-13-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-13-23): Seat track locking pins · Boeing DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and MD-88. Effective Aug 13, 2004 - [AD 2004-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-11-07): Structural Integrity · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Jul 9, 2004 - [AD 2004-05-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-05-25): Seat Locking Pins · Boeing DC-9-14, DC-9-15, DC-9-15F and 18 more. Effective Apr 19, 2004 - [AD 2004-05-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-05-09): Forward cargo compartment · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Apr 7, 2004 - [AD 2004-05-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-05-03): Shock strut cylinders · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 3 more. Effective Mar 15, 2004 - [AD 2004-02-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-02-09): Discrepant circuit breakers · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Mar 5, 2004 - [AD 2003-24-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-24-14): Electrical Wiring Installations in Various Areas of the Airplane · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Jan 8, 2004 - [AD 2003-03-15 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-03-15-R1): Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) - oxygen masks · Boeing 707-100 Long Body, 707-100B Long Body, 707-100B Short Body and 90 more. Effective Dec 22, 2003 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 2022-09-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-09-18) (historical): Navigation · Boeing 707-100 Long Body, 707-100B Long Body, 707-100B Short Body and 72 more. Effective May 23, 2022 - [AD 2016-07-28](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-07-28) (historical): Wings · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective Apr 26, 2016 - [AD 2013-18-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-18-09) (historical): Communications · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 137 more. Effective Oct 3, 2013 - [AD 2012-18-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-18-05) (historical): Fuel · Boeing DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13 and 21 more. Effective Oct 11, 2012 - [AD 2009-15-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-15-16) (historical): Doors · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13 and 18 more. Effective Jul 6, 2010 - [AD 2009-21-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-21-10) (historical): Oxygen · Airbus A300, Model B4-605R, A300, Model B4-620, A300, Model B4-622 and 138 more. Effective Dec 17, 2009 - [AD 2007-10-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-10-04) (historical): Horizontal stabilizer · Boeing DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and 2 more. Effective May 23, 2007 - [AD 2006-07-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-07-25) (historical): Rudder pedal bracket · McDonnell Douglas DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 44 more. Effective May 16, 2006 - [AD 2003-17-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-17-07) (historical): Fire Extinguishers for the Engine and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) · McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 60 more. Effective Sep 24, 2003 - [AD 2003-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-03-15) (historical): Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) - Oxygen Masks · Boeing 707 Series (all), 720 Series (all), 727 Series (all) and 75 more. Effective Mar 7, 2003 - [AD 2001-06-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-06-16) (historical): AFM - Ice On Wing Upper Surfaces · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and 2 more. Effective May 7, 2001 - [AD 2001-07-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-07-10) (historical): Airplane Flight Manual - Landing Field Length · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and 3 more. Effective Apr 27, 2001 - [AD 2000-15-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-15-17) (historical): Hydraulic Pipe Assembly in the Aft Fuselage · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and 3 more. Effective Sep 12, 2000 - [AD 2000-03-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-03-51) (historical): Jackscrew Assembly · McDonnell Douglas 717-200, DC-9 Series (all), MD-88 and 1 more. Effective Mar 6, 2000 - [AD 99-24-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-24-04) (historical): Hi-Lok Pin Fasteners · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and 2 more. Effective Dec 27, 1999 - [AD 99-13-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-13-07) (historical): Main Landing Gear Shock Strut Pistons · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and 3 more. Effective Jul 28, 1999 - [AD 97-02-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-02-10) (historical): Upper Lock Link Assembly Of Nose Landing Gear · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-80 Series (all), DC-9 Series (all), MD-88 and 1 more. Effective Feb 11, 1997 - [AD 96-19-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-19-09) (historical): Main Landing Gear Pistons · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and 2 more. Effective Oct 21, 1996 - [AD 74-08-09 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-08-09-R2) (historical): Waste Receptacles · Aero Spacelines 377, 377MG, 377SGT and 268 more. Effective Jul 29, 1996 - [AD 96-02-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-02-05) (historical): Rudder Pedals Adjuster Hub Assembly · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13 and 20 more. Effective Mar 25, 1996 - [AD 96-01-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-01-09) (historical): Main Landing Gear Hydraulic Brake System · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and 2 more. Effective Feb 26, 1996 - [AD 95-22-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-22-06) (historical): Main Landing Gear Shock Strut Cylinder · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and 2 more. Effective Nov 8, 1995 - [AD 95-19-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-19-09) (historical): Inspect Sidewall Lighting · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-80 Series (all) and MD-88. Effective Oct 5, 1995 - [AD 95-12-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-12-25) (historical): FIREX Pipe Assembly · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13 and 20 more. Effective Jul 24, 1995 - [AD 95-09-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-09-10) (historical): Wire Bundle In Overhead Switch Panel · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-80 Series (all) and MD-88. Effective May 19, 1995 - [AD 95-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-04-01) (historical): AFM - Limitations - Windshear · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-200 Series, 737-100 Series and 54 more. Effective Mar 8, 1995 - [AD 92-27-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-27-07) (historical): Rudder Pedals Adjuster Hub Assembly · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13 and 20 more. Effective Jan 22, 1993 - [AD 92-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-03-02) (historical): AFM Limitations Revision · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and 2 more. Effective Jan 17, 1992 - [AD 91-21-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-21-11) (historical): Slat Drive Mechanism Brackets · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and 2 more. Effective Oct 30, 1991 - [AD 90-18-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-18-03) (historical): Structural Failure · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-80 Series (all), DC-9 Series (all) and MD-88. Effective Sep 24, 1990 - [AD 89-14-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-14-02) (historical): Rudder Pedal Bracket · McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Series (all), DC-9-80 Series (all), DC-9 Series (all) and 1 more. Effective Jul 5, 1989 - [AD 88-20-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-20-05) (historical): Generator Power Feeder Cable · McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83 and 2 more. Effective Oct 31, 1988 All 191: https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-88/ads.md ## Information bulletins (advisory) (4) - [SAIB NE-19-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-19-03): Escape Slide Maintenance Tasks and Intervals - JASC 2565. Issued Feb 19, 2019 - [SAIB NM-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-15-03): Flight Controls. Issued Nov 24, 2014 - [SAIB NM-08-43](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-08-43): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings - Seats. Issued Sep 3, 2008 - [SAIB NM-06-57](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-06-57): Reports of damage to airplanes and to property on the ground caused by blue or clear ice falling from airplanes.. Issued Jul 27, 2006 ## Registered aircraft (14) - [N158JP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N158JP): [Aerotrust Services Corp Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROTRUST%20SERVICES%20CORP%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 53195 - [N218JP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N218JP): [Aerotrust Services Corp Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROTRUST%20SERVICES%20CORP%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), S/N 53305 - [N832US](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N832US): [USA Jet Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/USA%20JET%20AIRLINES%20INC), [Belleville, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Belleville), built 1991, S/N 53259 - [N833US](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N833US): [USA Jet Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/USA%20JET%20AIRLINES%20INC), [Belleville, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Belleville), built 1991, S/N 53215 - [N834US](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N834US): [USA Jet Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/USA%20JET%20AIRLINES%20INC), [Belleville, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Belleville), built 1990, S/N 53115 - [N835US](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N835US): [USA Jet Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/USA%20JET%20AIRLINES%20INC), [Belleville, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Belleville), built 1990, S/N 53172 - [N836US](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N836US): [USA Jet Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/USA%20JET%20AIRLINES%20INC), [Belleville, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Belleville), built 1991, S/N 53214 - [N837US](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N837US): [USA Jet Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/USA%20JET%20AIRLINES%20INC), [Belleville, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Belleville), built 1991, S/N 53257 - [N842US](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N842US): [USA Jet Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/USA%20JET%20AIRLINES%20INC), [Belleville, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Belleville), built 1992, S/N 53380 - [N913DE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N913DE): [Corsair Two LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CORSAIR%20TWO%20LLC), [Hillsboro, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hillsboro), built 1993, S/N 49956 - [N966CE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N966CE): [Arctic One LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARCTIC%20ONE%20LLC), [Fairbanks, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Fairbanks), built 1991, S/N 53266 - [N990DL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N990DL): [Corsair Two LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CORSAIR%20TWO%20LLC), [Hillsboro, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hillsboro), built 1991, S/N 53342 - [N994DL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N994DL): [Arctic One LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARCTIC%20ONE%20LLC), [Fairbanks, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Fairbanks), S/N 53346 - [N997DL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N997DL): [Tatonduk Outfitters Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TATONDUK%20OUTFITTERS%20LTD), [Fairbanks, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Fairbanks), built 1992, S/N 53364 ## NTSB investigations (37) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB DCA23LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23LA232), Mar 24, 2023: Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 (N834US), Saltillo, Mexico, substantial damage. Probable cause: The 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. - [NTSB DCA19CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA208), Aug 27, 2019: Mcdonnell Douglas MD88 (N911DL), Chicago, IL, no damage. Probable cause: an encounter with convective turbulence during descent. - [NTSB DCA19CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA146), Apr 5, 2019: Mcdonnell Douglas MD88 (N977DL), Atlanta, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the tug driver to give way to the taxiing airplane. - [NTSB DCA18CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA251), Jul 23, 2018: Mcdonnell Douglas MD88 (N918DE), Charlotte, NC, no damage. Probable cause: An inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence. - [NTSB DCA18CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA042), Dec 12, 2017: Mcdonnell Douglas MD 88 (N924DL), Detroit, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the flight crew to confirm the left engine throttle lever was at idle during engine start. - [NTSB DCA16CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA070), Jan 24, 2016: Mcdonnell Douglas MD 88 (N908DE), Newark, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: the ground crew's misjudgment of the distance between the B767 wingtip and the MD-88 tail. Contributing to the accident was the slushy condition of the ramp which limited the maneuvering space… - [NTSB DCA15FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15FA085), Mar 5, 2015: Mcdonnell Douglas MD 88 (N909DL), New York, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: the captain's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane due to his application of excessive reverse thrust, which degraded the effectiveness of the rudder in controlling the… - [NTSB DCA14CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA051), Jan 31, 2014: Mcdonnell Douglas MD 88 (N921DL), Atlanta, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Inattention by ground crew personnel which resulted in the airplane being substantially damaged. - [NTSB DCA13CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13CA106), Jun 13, 2013: Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 (N995DL), Nashville, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight crews failure to maintain clearance from the light pole while taxiing. - [NTSB ENG13IA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG13IA005), Nov 7, 2012: Boeing MD-88 (N908DE), Atlanta, GA, incident, no damage. Probable cause: The 4th stage turbine blade separation that resulted in an uncontained release of low pressure turbine blade material was Delta Air Lines' repair process for the turbine blades' tip shrouds. It was… - [NTSB ERA12CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA038), Oct 7, 2011: Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 (N922DL), Atlanta, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The tug driver's inadequate control of the tug while maneuvering the airplane during pushback. - [NTSB ERA11CA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA367), Jun 22, 2011: Mcdonnell Douglas MD88 (N884DA), Miami, FL, no damage. Probable cause: The in-flight encounter with convective turbulence, resulting in an injury to a cabin attendant. - [NTSB ENG10IA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG10IA041), Jul 18, 2010: Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 (N990DL), Atlanta, GA, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: The cause of the right wing landing light switch fire is undetermined. - [NTSB ERA09LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA224), Mar 28, 2009: Mcdonnell Douglas MD88 (N941DL), Atlanta, GA, minor damage. Probable cause: The flight attendant’s failure to properly restrain herself after taking her jumpseat. - [NTSB DCA09IA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09IA018), Dec 11, 2008: Mcdonnell Douglas MD88 (N924DL), Greer, SC, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: The overheating and arcing of the DC Ground Service Relay and Block Diodes component for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DFW08IA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08IA073), Feb 18, 2008: McDonnell Douglas MD-88 (N935DL), Austin, TX, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: The airplane struck a large bird while making a visual approach to the airport. - [NTSB DEN05LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA077), May 14, 2005: McDonnell Douglas MD-88 (N949DL), Denver, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: the failure of the nose gear actuator resulted in penetration of the forward pressure bulkhead and a loss of pressurization. - [NTSB DEN03FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA070), Apr 22, 2003: McDonnell Douglas MD-88 (N974DL), Denver, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: the flight crew's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in engine start with the throttles advanced and the subsequent impact with the tug. Contributing factors include, the flight… - [NTSB FTW02LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA199), Jul 2, 2002: McDonnell Douglas MD-88 (N911DL), Houston, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the parked vehicles. Factors contributing to the accident were the airport's failure to properly identify the construction area, their failure to… - [NTSB LAX01IA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01IA118), Mar 15, 2001: McDonnell Douglas MD-88 (N996DL), Tucson, AZ, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: the failure of 4th stage turbine blades during takeoff roll, which resulted in a dynamic imbalance in the engine. - [NTSB NYC00IA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00IA100), Mar 24, 2000: McDonnell Douglas MD-88 (N944DL), Boston, MA, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: the failure of the ground pushback crew to maintain an adequate clearance from a nearby airplane during pushback. - [NTSB NYC99IA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99IA231), Sep 18, 1999: McDonnell Douglas MD-88 (N947DL), Covington, KY, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: Deteriorated wire insulation and shorting at a short radius bend to the electrical wiring in the right side alternate static port heater, which resulted in electrical arcing and a fire sustained by… - [NTSB FTW99LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA054), Dec 27, 1998: McDonnell Douglas MD-88 (N907DE), Dfw Airport, TX, no damage. Probable cause: A passenger sustained a hairline fracture during an emergency evacuation of the airplane. - [NTSB NYC99LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA022), Nov 3, 1998: McDonnell Douglas MD-88 (N919DL), Covington, KY, minor damage. Probable cause: The driver's failure to maintain control of the belt loader. A factor in the accident was the precipitation which may have contributed to the driver's foot slipping off the brake and onto the… - [NTSB NYC99LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA023), Oct 11, 1998: McDonnell Douglas MD-88 (N997DL), Covington, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The tug driver's failure to maintain a proper visual lookout. - [NTSB NYC97LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA095), May 13, 1997: McDonnell Douglas MD-88 (N984DL), Flushing, NY, minor damage. Probable cause: The vehicle's driver failure to maintain adequate clearance from and resulted in a collision with a parked aircraft. - [NTSB IAD97IA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97IA020), Nov 12, 1996: McDonnell Douglas MD-88 (N918DL), Cleveland, OH, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to follow checklist procedures and extend the spoilers. - [NTSB NYC97MA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97MA005), Oct 19, 1996: McDonnell Douglas MD-88 (N914DL), Flushing, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The Safety Board's full report is available at www.ntsb.gov/publictn/publictn.htm. NTSB Report AAR-97/03. the inability of the captain, because of his use of monovision contact lenses, to overcome… - [NTSB DCA96MA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA96MA068), Jul 6, 1996: McDonnell Douglas MD-88 (N927DA), Pensacola, FL, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: the fracture of the left engine's front compressor fan hub, which resulted from the failure of Delta Air Lines' fluorescent penetrant inspection process to detect a detectable fatigue crack… - [NTSB FTW96LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA111), Feb 4, 1996: Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 (N957DL), Denver, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed to properly flare the airplane during the landing. - [NTSB MIA95LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA055), Jan 6, 1995: McDonnell Douglas MD-88 (N981DL), Monroe, LA, no damage. Probable cause: an in-flight encounter with weather during a climb, resulting in an injury to a flight attendant who got out of her seat to perform a duty. - [NTSB BFO93LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA155), Sep 4, 1993: Douglas MD-88 (N913DL), Lexington, KY, no damage. Probable cause: THE CABIN ATTENDANT DID NOT FOLLOW PUBLISHED PROCEDURES. - [NTSB ATL93IA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93IA135), Jul 27, 1993: Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 (N948DL), Charleston, SC, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING THE LANDING ATTEMPT WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL AND THE SUBSEQUENT COLLISION WITH THE RUNWAY. - [NTSB FTW92IA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92IA208), Aug 15, 1992: Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 (N956DL), Dfw Airport, TX, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE FRACTURE OF A FAN BLADE RESULTING FROM A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. - [NTSB ATL92IA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92IA025), Nov 20, 1991: Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 (N908DL), Atlanta, GA, incident, no damage. Probable cause: A SHORT IN AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WHICH RESULTED IN ITS FAILURE. THE REASON FOR THE SHORT WAS NOT DETERMINED. A FACTOR WAS THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE CONNECTOR BY AN UNKNOWN MAINTENANCE PERSON. - [NTSB ATL91FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA090), May 6, 1991: Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 (N938DL), Atlanta, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE VAN DRIVER'S INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT AND POOR DIVISION OF ATTENTION. - [NTSB MIA88IA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88IA240), Aug 1, 1988: Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 (N924DL), Pensacola, FL, incident, no damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (178, newest 50) 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. - [Accident 20230324009019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230324009019A), Mar 24, 2023: Mcdonnell Douglas Aircraft Co MD-88 (N834US), Saltillo, Substantial damage. The [privacy data omitted] Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 (sf), performing flight[privacy data omitted], sustained substantial damage when it landed hard during night… - [Incident 20220311012649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220311012649I), Mar 11, 2022: Mcdonnell Douglas Aircraft Co MD-88 (N832US), Iag, NY, No damage. On 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… - [Incident 20180420014849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180420014849I), Apr 20, 2018: Mcdonnell Douglas Aircraft Co MD-88 (N412NV), Savannah, GA, Minor damage. Pf=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… - [Incident 20180115000849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180115000849I), Jan 15, 2018: Mcdonnell Douglas Aircraft Co MD-88 (N939DL), Windsor Locks, CT, Minor damage. Windsor Locks, CT (bdl): DAL1690, N939DL, MD88, bdl-atl, pushing off gate 12 struck a parked fuel truck with its right wing tip. Aircraft reconnected to the… - [Incident 20170719014599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170719014599I), Jul 19, 2017: Mcdonnell Douglas Aircraft Co MD-88 (N940DL), Baltimore, MD, Minor damage. At approximately 2230 on 07/19/2017 in Baltimore,MD(bwi) airport: delta airline aircraft, N940DL, MD-88, was parked at gate D-25. Aircraft was remaining… - [Incident 20161023021529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161023021529I), Oct 23, 2016: Mcdonnell Douglas Aircraft Co MD-88 (N403NV), St. Petersburg, FL, Minor damage. Upon landing at pie, sparks were observed and the right main gear door was ajar. Aircraft disabled on runway 36. No injuries reported. Right main gear door did… - [Incident 20160718012459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160718012459I), Jul 18, 2016: Mcdonnell Douglas Aircraft Co MD-88 (N402NV), Las Vegas, NV, No damage. After takeoff oil pressure climbed above 55 PSI, reaching a PSI of 80. Followed emergency qrh procedures. Declared emergency back into las. - [Incident 20160224005339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160224005339I), Feb 24, 2016: Mcdonnell Douglas Aircraft Co MD-88 (N919DL), Greer, SC, Minor damage. Single engine taxi to rwy 22 via L4. ATC suggested and crew elected to reposition into the north cargo ramp to await departure time. Aircraft entered the north… - [Incident 20160119000219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160119000219I), Jan 19, 2016: Mcdonnell Douglas Corporation MD-88 (N998DL), Nashville, TN, Minor damage. Delta flight 1324 from bna to atl was being pushed back from gate B-1 at bna in preparation for departure. The tug driver signaled the flight deck crew they… - [Accident 20150305023949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150305023949A), Mar 5, 2015: Mcdonnell Douglas Aircraft Co MD-88 (N909DL), New York, NY, Substantial damage. Aircraft landed and subsequently departed runway 13 impacting a security fence and dike. - [Incident 20140215001679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140215001679I), Feb 15, 2014: Mcdonnell Douglas Aircraft Co MD-88 (N912DE), New York, NY, Substantial damage. ? Pushed to spot 30 facing west on taxiway mike for deicing ? Additional delta aircraft on taxiway mike for deicing in front of subject aircraft, ship 9033 ?… - [Incident 20130911016769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130911016769I), Sep 11, 2013: Mcdonnell Douglas Aircraft Co MD-88 (N928DL), Boston, MA, Minor damage. Subject was operating a belt loader and was attempting to position it at the forward cargo hold. For an unknown reason the subject did not stop the belt loader… - [Accident 20130613010889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130613010889A), Jun 13, 2013: Mcdonnell Douglas Aircraft Co MD-88 (N995DL), Nashville, TN, Substantial damage. Crew was taxiing from gate B-7 in the north ramp area to await flow control time to atl in a non movement area which is not marked with taxiway lines. Aircraft… - [Incident 20121020027209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121020027209I), Oct 20, 2012: Mcdonnell Douglas Aircraft Co MD-88 (N922DL), Flint, MI, Minor damage. Avflight fuel truck #5097 made contact to the right wing of delta aircraft N922DL MD-88-88 parked at Flint Michigan international airport gate-5. -gate-5 had… - [Incident 20120303003519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120303003519I), Mar 3, 2012: Mcdonnell Douglas Aircraft Co MD-88 (N918DE), Romulus, MI, Minor damage. On March 3, 2012 at approximately 1237 EST a delta MD-88 flight 181 from laguarida was taxing to the mcnamara terminal gate A-51. It was on the outer taxi line… - [Incident 20111225029939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111225029939I), Dec 25, 2011: Mcdonnell Douglas Aircraft Co MD-88 (N916DL), Baltimore, MD, Minor damage. 1/3/2012 - As the aircraft climbed through 4,000 feet, the flight crew observed smoke and a flame coming from behind the captain's seat. The crew observed a… - [Incident 20110927020909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110927020909I), Sep 27, 2011: Mcdonnell Douglas Aircraft Co MD-88 (N942DL), Newport News, VA, Minor damage. Airplane was parked at the gate and an unknown number of passengers were boarding airplane for flight to atlanta, GA. Ground crew positioned tug in front of… - [Incident 20110729015722I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110729015722I), Jul 29, 2011: Mcdonnell Douglas Aircraft Co MD-88 (N970DL), Chicago, IL, Substantial damage. Incident narrativeon July 29, 2011 at 7:45PM CDT the duty standby inspector for the Chicago O'Hare flight standards district office received a telephone call… - [Incident 20110528020719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110528020719I), May 28, 2011: Mcdonnell Douglas Aircraft Co MD-88 (N941DL), Atlanta, GA, Substantial damage. On may 28, 2011 on or about 17:14 pm, I received a call from the southern region communication center advising me that delta air lines (dal) flight 2284… - [Incident 20110420006779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110420006779I), Apr 20, 2011: Mcdonnell Douglas Aircraft Co MD-88 (N932DL), Pittsburgh, PA, No damage. Delta airlines aircraft 932, MD-88 s/n 49719, N932DL, departed greater rochester international (kroc) at 18:30 EDT enroute to atlanta hartsfield-jackson… - [Incident 20101110052489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101110052489I), Nov 10, 2010: Mcdonnell D MD-88 (N908DE), Windsor Locks, CT, No damage. On departure from runway 33 crew aborted take-off at about 80 KTS due to what they thought was a compressor stall. Taxied back to gate where it was discovered… - [Incident 20100430032929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100430032929I), Apr 30, 2010: Mcdonnell D MD-88 (N414NV), Las Vegas, NV, Minor damage. Allegiant flight # 506, MD-88, N414NV, enroute to Las Vegas, blew a tire while departing fresno, CA. - [Incident 20091107050979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091107050979I), Nov 7, 2009: Mcdonnell D MD-88 (N931DL), Atl, GA, Minor damage. During taxi out for takeoff in Atl, the right engine had a fire during the start. The crew ran the appropriate checklists and dishcarged both fire bottles into… - [Accident 20090328007969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090328007969A), Mar 28, 2009: Doug MD88 (N941DL), Atlanta, GA, No damage. (-23) On March 28, 2009 delta flight 1966 departed el paso, TX for Atlanta, GA. As the flight started its descent on the honie arrival the crew observed rain… - [Incident 20081217854259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081217854259I), Dec 17, 2008: Doug MD88 (N907DE), Indianapolis, IN, No damage. The weather at the time of this incident was reported as ceiling of 200 ft. overcast, wind 260 at 14 KTS; visibility 1 and ½ miles with light freezing drizzle… - [Incident 20081211856949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081211856949I), Dec 11, 2008: Doug MD88 (N924DL), Greer, SC, Substantial damage. Enroute from iad to atl reported smoke and fumes in the cockpit at FL 300, 175 miles NE of atl. The flight declared an emergency and diverted to gsp with… - [Incident 20080927847449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080927847449I), Sep 27, 2008: Doug MD88 (N983DL), Indianapolis, IN, Minor damage. (-23) At 1515 local time on September 27, 2007 on runway 23L at ind (Indianapolis International Airport), delta airlines, designator dala, experienced an… - [Incident 20080504833869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080504833869I), May 4, 2008: Doug MD88 (N402NV), Fort Collins/L, CO, No damage. (-23) Allegiant flight 464 landed on rw 15 at fnl 5-4-2008. The flight came to a stop with the nosewheel approximately 10' past the end of the runway. Landing… - [Incident 20080420833149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080420833149I), Apr 20, 2008: Doug MD88 (N963DL), Boston, MA, No damage. (-23) Delta 1927, MD88, departed runway 09 at Boston, MA at 1641 EDT, 4/20/08 and declared an emergency due to smoke in the cabin. The aircraft returned and… - [Incident 20080218011489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080218011489I), Feb 18, 2008: Doug MD88 (N935DL), Austin, TX, Minor damage. (-23) On Monday, February 18, 2008 at approx 5:30PM, delta airlines flt #1877 (MD-88/N935DL/S#49733) struck an American black vulture at approx 2000' MSL. The… - [Incident 20071229831899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071229831899I), Dec 29, 2007: Doug MD88 (N960DL), Charleston, SC, Minor damage. (-23) Delta flight 1269 (MD-88) was taxiing to gate A3 and the right wing tip struck the left wing tip of com air flight 394 (EMB-120ER), N579SW. The emb was… - [Incident 20070125001819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070125001819I), Jan 25, 2007: Doug MD88 (N900DE), Ft Lauderdale, FL, Minor damage. (-23) During aircraft pushback, tow bar connection failed. Towbar damaged right hand nose landing gear door. Aircraft APU was inoperative and air start cart… - [Incident 20061028024099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20061028024099I), Oct 28, 2006: Doug MD88 (N932DL), Baltimore, MD, Minor damage. (-23) During rotation, on takeoff, the captain noticed a flash in the vicinity of the rudder pedals. Subsequent indications were: center pedestal lights… - [Incident 20060929020449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060929020449I), Sep 29, 2006: Doug MD88 (N909DE), Boston, MA, Minor damage. (-23) Delta flight 1908 lga-bos, landed bos runway 04R with smoke/fumes in cabin at 0720 EDT 9/29/06. Emergency evacuation conducted, 2 minor injuries… - [Incident 20060608009889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060608009889I), Jun 8, 2006: Doug MD88 (N917DE), Kansas City, MO. (-23) On June 8, 2006 delta airlines flt 1571A MD-88 advised ATC of number one engine failure due to a loud bang and vibration during climb at 8000 ft. the… - [Accident 20050513008879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050513008879A), May 13, 2005: Doug MD88 (N949DL), Denver, CO, Substantial damage. (-23) Flight crew heard loud bang when retraction was attempted. Nose landing gear would not lock up. Landing gear was placed back into the down position. Got… - [Incident 20050213006089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050213006089I), Feb 13, 2005: Doug MD88 (N962DL), Pittsburgh, PA, Minor damage. (-23) Desk audit: on February 13, 2005, at approximately 2006 eastern standard time, a Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88, N962DL, flight number 1213 conducted under 14… - [Incident 20050207005179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050207005179I), Feb 7, 2005: Doug MD88 (N944DL), Columbus, OH, Minor damage. (-23) Delta flight 990 landed at Port Columbus International Airport at 2119 local time. At 2114 hours the weather was 1600' broken, 2200' overcast, 2 miles… - [Incident 20040214033819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040214033819I), Feb 14, 2004: Doug MD88 (N915DL), Syracuse, NY, Minor damage. (-23) On February 14, 2004 at approx. 2244 a delta MD-88, N915DL, struck a parked, unattended, fuel truck while taxiing to the gate. Minor damage was sustained… - [Incident 20040102000399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040102000399I), Jan 2, 2004: Doug MD88 (N953DL), Pensacola, FL, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot stated that he touched down approximately 1000 feet down the runway and bounced and floated for a considerable distance before touching down… - [Incident 20031209030139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031209030139I), Dec 9, 2003: Doug MD88 (N956DL), Atlanta, GA, Minor damage. (-23) During takeoff roll, the left engine caught fire. The takeoff was aborted at 80 KTS. Both aircraft fire bottles were discharged. Emergency equipment also… - [Incident 20031130029539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031130029539I), Nov 30, 2003: Doug MD88 (N911DL), Atlanta, GA, Minor damage. (-23) After all passengers and crew members deplaned, jetway collapsed onto the L-1 door. Damage to L-1 door and attach points. - [Incident 20030902020279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030902020279I), Sep 2, 2003: Doug MD88 (N940DL), Atlanta, GA, Minor damage. (-23) On walk around, damage was noted to the single point refueling connection and manifold under the right wing refueling bay. Maintenance removed the… - [Accident 20030422009199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030422009199A), Apr 22, 2003: Doug MD88 (N974DL), Denver, CO, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft arrived den as delta flt. 1185 at 09:51. Outbound flt. 964 was delayed due to maint. On a slat warning light problem. A/c pushed back at 1206… - [Incident 20020823020999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020823020999I), Aug 23, 2002: Doug MD88 (N923DL), Atlanta, GA. (-23) Briefing paper; subject: aircraft evacuation; background: delta flight 1416, August 23, 2002; MD-88, N923DL, 116 passengers (2 pilots, 3 flight… - [Incident 20020810021029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020810021029I), Aug 10, 2002: Doug MD88 (N973DL), Fort Myers, FL, Minor damage. (-23) Delta flt 1081 aircraft rubbed left wingtip against the right wingtip of comair flt 5049 parked on the adjacent gate while taxing into gate B-9 at… - [Accident 20020702013659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020702013659A), Jul 2, 2002: Doug MD88 (N911DL), Houston, TX, Substantial damage. (.19) On July 02, 2002, at 0922 central daylight time, a Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 transport category airplane, N911DL, operating as delta flight 239, was… - [Incident 20020107000089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020107000089I), Jan 7, 2002: Doug MD88 (N981DL), Louisville, KY. (-23) During departure and climb out of cvg, delta flt. 9221 had a left air conditioning pack temperature high indication and the crew shut the left pack off.… - [Incident 20010621016149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010621016149I), Jun 21, 2001: Doug MD88 (N937DL), Pittsburgh, PA. (-23) On June 21, 2001, at 1345 EST, delta airlines flight 1190, an MD-80, landed on runway 28L after declaring an emergency due to a pressurization problem.… - [Incident 20010424016169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010424016169I), Apr 24, 2001: Doug MD88 (N940DL), Charleston, SC, Minor damage. (-23) On may 4, 2001, captain fusco was given a simulator evaluation by his company, on crosswind landings. This evaluation was observed by the FAA and the… All 178: https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-88/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (21,991, newest 50) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR Y2PA2026100126023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2026100126023), Sep 30, 2026: SKIN. DAMAGED. ON 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 ADD - [SDR Y2PA2026100126022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2026100126022), Sep 24, 2026: COALESCER BAG. DIRTY. THE 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 ENG - [SDR Y2PA2025111125023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2025111125023), Nov 11, 2025: SWITCH. WORN. FLIGHT 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 AUTOTHR - [SDR FXGA202410010001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA202410010001), Oct 1, 2024: LONGERON. CORRODED. CORROSION ON FUSELAGE LONGERON #30 AT STATION 1011. REMOVE CORROSION AND PERFORM REPAIR PER -STS EA 81-2024-037. - [SDR Y2PA2023112023061](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2023112023061), Nov 15, 2023: ACM. FAILED. THE CREW REPORTED WHEN ENGINE ANTI-ICE WAS TURNED ON, SMOKE FILLED COCKPIT. CREW RAN COM PROCEDURE. SMOKE DISSIPATED WHEN ENGINE ANTI-ICE TURNED OFF. CREW ADVIS - [SDR Y2PA2023102523054](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2023102523054), Oct 22, 2023: FAN. FAULTED. DISCREPANCY: THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT DURING CRUISE AT FL370 AFTER SWITCHING THE ENGINE ANTI-ICE ON THEY COULD SMELL SMOKE, FOLLOWED BY SIGNIFICANT SMOKE. - [SDR Y2PA2023080823043](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2023080823043), Jun 22, 2023: SKIN PANEL. DENTED. DURING A TAIL-STRIKE INSPECTION IN KYIP, C.A.S. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE APB WEB DENTED AND CRACKED, L=20” W=58” DEPTH=0.050” AT F.S 1334-1338. MAINTENANCE IN KYIP - [SDR Y2PA2023080823042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2023080823042), Jun 22, 2023: FRAME. CRACKED. DURING A TAIL-STRIKE INSPECTION IN KYIP, C.A.S. MAINTENANCE FOUND A CRACK ON THE R/H OUTER FRAME, OUTER FRAME CAP AT F.S. 1380, L22R-L23R. MAINTENANCE IN KYIP R - [SDR Y2PA2023080823041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2023080823041), Jun 22, 2023: SKIN PANEL. GOUGED. DURING A TAIL-STRIKE INSPECTION IN KYIP, C.A.S. MAINTENANCE FOUND A SKIN PANEL IS GROUND DOWN AT F.S. 1381, L23R-L28R. . MAINTENANCE IN KYIP REMOVED AND CUT OUT - [SDR Y2PA2023080823040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2023080823040), Jun 22, 2023: SKIN. DAMAGED. DURING A TAIL-STRIKE INSPECTION IN KYIP, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE SKIN IS GROUND OFF BETWEEN F.S. 1331-1338, BETWEEN L29L AND L29R. MAINTENANCE IN KYIP REMOVED AND - [SDR Y2PA2023080823039](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2023080823039), Jun 22, 2023: TEE FITTING. SEVERED. DURING A TAIL-STRIKE INSPECTION IN KYIP, C.A.S. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE AFT PRESSURE BULKHEAD TEE SEVERED AND BENT BETWEEN F.S. 1334-1338 AT BL 0. . MAINTENANCE I - [SDR Y2PA2023080823038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2023080823038), Jun 22, 2023: SKIN. DENTED. DURING A TAIL-STRIKE INSPECTION IN KYIP, C.A.S. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE SKIN GROUND DOWN AND DENTED BETWEEN L29L-L29R AT F.S. 1338-1363. MAINTENANCE IN KYIP PERFO - [SDR Y2PA2023080823037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2023080823037), Jun 22, 2023: SKIN. PILOT ERROR. DURING A TAIL-STRIKE INSPECTION IN KYIP, C.A.S. MAINTENANCE FOUND A DRAG MARK ON THE FUSELAGE SKIN AT APPROXIMATELY F.S. 1322 L30, AND THE SKIN GOUGED BETWEEN F - [SDR Y2PA2023011602302](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2023011602302), Jan 10, 2023: LONGERON. CORRODED. WHILE AT C-CHECK, THE AFT CARGO BILGE AREA BETWEEN BS 1003-1050 AT LONGERON 30 WAS FOUND TO BE CORRODED. REMOVED CORROSION AND FOUND THE AREA TO BE OUT OF LIMIT - [SDR Y2PA2023011602301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2023011602301), Jan 10, 2023: FLOOR SKIN. CORRODED. WHILE AT C-CHECK, CORROSION WAS FOUND ON CUSP WEB AT APPROXIMATELY BS 209 BETWEEN LBL 44 AND LBL 54. N REMOVED THE CORROSION AND FOUND AREA TO BE OUT OF LIMITS. - [SDR Y2PA2022102522071](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2022102522071), Oct 25, 2022: SKIN. CRACKED. DISCREPANCY: DURING C-CHECK IN KDHN, COMMERCIAL JET FOUND A PLUGGED HOLE AT STATION 315 L16L CORRECTIVE ACTION: COMMERCIAL JET IN KDHN PERFORMED A HFEC INSPECTI - [SDR Y2PA2022102522070](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2022102522070), Oct 25, 2022: CUSP WEB. CORRODED. DISCREPANCY: DURING C-CHECK IN KDHN, COMMERCIAL JET FOUND CORROSION ON THE CUSP WEB AND FLOOR WEB AT F.S. 215 RBL 58 CORRECTIVE ACTION: COMMERCIAL JET IN KDHN I - [SDR Y2PA2022102522069](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2022102522069), Oct 25, 2022: CUSP WEB. CORRODED. DISCREPANCY: DURING C-CHECK IN KDHN, COMMERCIAL JET FOUND CORROSION ON A CUSP WEB ANGLE AT F.S. 218 LBL 54 IN THE DOOR JAMB AREA. CORRECTIVE ACTION: COMMERCIAL - [SDR Y2PA2022102522068](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2022102522068), Oct 25, 2022: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. DISCREPANCY: DURING C-CHECK IN KDHN, COMMERCIAL JET FOUND AREAS OF CORROSION ON THE MAIN CABIN SEAT TRACK BETWEEN F.S. 200 -275 RBL 54.5 CORRECTIVE ACTION: COMM - [SDR Y2PA2022102522067](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2022102522067), Oct 25, 2022: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. DISCREPANCY: DURING C-CHECK IN KDHN, COMMERCIAL JET FOUND NUMEROUS AREAS OF CORROSION ON THE MAIN CABIN SEAT TRACK BETWEEN STATIONS 275 AND 797 RBL 54.5 CORRECT - [SDR Y2PA2022102522066](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2022102522066), Oct 25, 2022: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. DISCREPANCY: DURING C-CHECK IN KDHN, COMMERCIAL FOUND AREAS OF CORROSION ON THE SEAT TRACK IN THE MAIN CABIN BETWEEN F.S. 218 AND 788 LBL 54.00 CORRECTIVE ACTIO - [SDR Y2PA2022102522065](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2022102522065), Oct 25, 2022: LONGERON. CORRODED. DISCREPANCY: DURING C-CHECK IN KDHN, COMMERCIAL JET FOUND HOLE DAMAGE ON L8L UPPER INBOARD FLANGE BETWEEN FRAMES 1401 AND 1418 CORRECTIVE ACTION: COMMERCIAL JET - [SDR Y2PA2022102522064](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2022102522064), Oct 25, 2022: FRAME. CRACKED. DISCREPANCY: DURING C-CHECK IN KDHN, COMMERCIAL JET FOUND THE FUSELAGE FRAME AT F.S. 110 LH CRACKED BELOW FLIGHT DECK WINDOW CORRECTIVE ACTION: COMMERCIAL JET I - [SDR Y2PA2022102522063](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2022102522063), Oct 25, 2022: NONE. CORRODED. DISCREPANCY: DISCREPANCY: DURING C-CHECK IN KDHN, COMMERCIAL JET FOUND A MAIN CABIN FLOOR BEAM CORRODED ON THE UPPER AND LOWER SURFACE AT F.S. 1338, LBL54 TO RB - [SDR Y2PA2022102522062](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2022102522062), Oct 25, 2022: FLOORBEAM. CORRODED. DISCREPANCY: DURING C-CHECK IN KDHN, COMMERCIAL JET FOUND A MAIN CABIN FLOOR BEAM CORRODED ON THE UPPER AND LOWER SURFACE AT F.S. 1322, LBL54 TO RBL54 CORRECTIV - [SDR Y2PA2022102522061](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2022102522061), Oct 25, 2022: LONGERON. CORRODED. DISCREPANCY: DISCREPANCY: DURING C-CHECK IN KDHN, COMMERCIAL JET FOUND LONGERON 24L CORRODED BETWEEN STATIONS 1287 AND 1309 IN THE AFT LOWER CARGO COMPARTMENT C - [SDR Y2PA2022102522060](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2022102522060), Oct 25, 2022: LONGERON. CORRODED. DISCREPANCY: DURING C-CHECK IN KDHN, COMMERCIAL JET FOUND LONGERON 25L CORRODED AT STATION 1287 IN THE AFT LOWER CARGO COMPARTMENT CORRECTIVE ACTION: CORRECTIVE - [SDR Y2PA2022102522059](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2022102522059), Oct 25, 2022: FRAME. CORRODED. DISCREPANCY: WHILE AT C-CHECK IN KDHN, COMMERCIAL JET FOUND A FRAME CORRODED AT F.S. 1322 AND LONGERON 30 CORRECTIVE ACTION: COMMERCIAL JET IN KDHN FOUND THE FR - [SDR Y2PA2022102522058](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2022102522058), Oct 25, 2022: LONGERON. CORRODED. DISCREPANCY: DURING C-CHECK IN KDHN, COMMERCIAL JET FOUND LONGERON 22L CORRODED BETWEEN STATIONS 1271 AND 1338 IN THE AFT LOWER CARGO COMPARTMENT CORRECTIVE ACT - [SDR Y2PA2022062422036](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2022062422036), Jun 24, 2022: ANGLE. CORRODED. DISCREPANCY: WHILE AT C-CHECK AT COMMERCIAL JET IN KDHN A FLOOR BEAM UPPER ANGLE WAS FOUND CORRODED IN MULTIPLE PLACES IN THE AFT CABIN @ F.S. 1338 RBL 24- RBL - [SDR Y2PA2022062422035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2022062422035), Jun 24, 2022: FLOOR PANEL. CORRODED. DISCREPANCY: WHILE AT C-CHECK AT COMMERCIAL JET IN KDHN, A FLOOR PAN WAS FOUND CORRODED AT DRAIN HOLE IN THE MAIN CABIN AT F.S. 207 LBL-50 CORRECTIVE ACTION: CO - [SDR Y2PA2022062422034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2022062422034), Jun 24, 2022: SKIN PANEL. CRACKED. DISCREPANCY: WHILE AT C-CHECK AT COMMERCIAL JET IN KDHN THE AREA OF THE AFT FUSELAGE STATION 1401 AND LONG 1L, THE REPAIR DOUBLER AND SKIN ON THE FUSELAGE CROWN - [SDR DALA2020060202440](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2020060202440), May 29, 2020: CABLE. DISCONNECTED. THE 1L DOOR EMERGENCY SAFETY CABLE IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE GIRT BAR. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE 1L SLIDE CABLE IAW AMM 25-62. OK FOR SERVICE. - [SDR DALA2020052202417](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2020052202417), May 22, 2020: PANEL. OUT OF ADJUST. THE SPRING RETRACT DOOR PANEL RIGHT SIDE ON THE AFT ESCAPE RAMP IS INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE ADJUSTED THE DOOR PANEL IAW MD-88 AMM 52-00. OPERATION NOW CHECKS GO - [SDR DALA2020051402396](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2020051402396), May 13, 2020: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT EXIT ROW 25A/E, UPPER SIGNS ARE INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE BATTERY PACK. OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS NORMAL REF MD88 AMM 32-52. (LP - [SDR DALA2020051402397](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2020051402397), May 8, 2020: CONNECTOR. LOOSE. SHIP 9000 - THE CREW DECLARED EMERGENCY DUE TO L HYD PRESS LOW MSG INDICATION ON APPROACH. RESTORED NORMAL PRESSURE FOLLOWING QRH AND THE LANDING WAS UNEVENTFUL - [SDR DALA2020051102379](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2020051102379), May 8, 2020: WINDSHIELD WIPER. MISSING. UPON POST FLIGHT INSPECTION IT WAS NOTED THAT THE CAPT WIPER ASSEMBLY WAS MISSING. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE CAPT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY REF MD88 AMM 30-42 - [SDR DALA2020043002316](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2020043002316), Apr 30, 2020: POWER SUPPLY. INOPERATIVE. DURING SERVICE CHECK FOUND EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE FROM FORWARD GALLEY TO SEATS 13. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE BATTERY PACK POWER SUPPLY AT STATION 338 PER M - [SDR DALA2020042702299](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2020042702299), Apr 27, 2020: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. ON SERVICE CHECK, MAINTENANCE FOUND ROW 31 TO AFT CABIN EMERGENCY ESCAPE LIGHTS OUT. THE BATTERY PACK AT THAT LOCATION WAS REPLACED. OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS GOOD - [SDR DALA2020042102285](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2020042102285), Apr 20, 2020: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. THE CABIN EMERGENCY EXIT IDENTIFIERS FORWARD OF THE FORWARD OVERWING EXIT HATCHES, BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT ARE INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE BATTERY PACK RE - [SDR DALA2020042002277](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2020042002277), Apr 20, 2020: BATTERY. DISCHARGED. THE CEILING EMERGENCY LIGHTS FROM SEAT ROW 22 TO 26 ARE INOPERABLE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE BATTERIES ON THE EMERGENCY LIGHT CHARGER ASSEMBLY PER MD88 AMM 33-5 - [SDR DALA2020042002280](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2020042002280), Apr 19, 2020: SHUTOFF VALVE. MALFUNCTIONED. SHIP 0916 - DURING DESCENT IN TO ATLANTA, THE CABIN ALTITUDE BEGAN CLIMBING AT ABOUT 20K'. PER THE QRH THE CREW PERFORMED AN EXPEDITED DESCENT. PASSENGER OXYGEN - [SDR DALA2020042002276](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2020042002276), Apr 19, 2020: UNKNOWN. MALFUNCTIONED. THE CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHTS ARE FLICKERING ON AND OFF WITH THE COCKPIT SWITCH IN THE ARMED POSITION WHILE IN FLIGHT. MAINTENANCE CYCLED THE CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHT - [SDR DALA2020042002278](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2020042002278), Apr 18, 2020: POWERPACK. INOPERATIVE. THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS IN THE AFT 6 ROWS IN THE MAIN CABIN ARE INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE POWER PACK PER MD88 AMM 33-53. THE CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHTS NOW - [SDR DALA2020041302239](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2020041302239), Apr 11, 2020: BATTERY. DISCHARGED. THE L1 AND R1 OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT SIGNS ARE INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE BATTERY SUPPLY REF MD88 AMM 33-50. OPERATIONAL CHECK IS GOOD. THE AIRCRAFT - [SDR DALA2020040702201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2020040702201), Apr 6, 2020: BATTERY. DISCHARGED. ON SERVICE CHECK, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE CEILING EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT ROWS 32-35 TO BE INOPERATIVE. THE BATTERIES IN CHARGER B5-107 WERE REPLACED PER MD88 AMM 33- - [SDR DALA2020040602149](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2020040602149), Apr 4, 2020: BATTERY. DISCHARGED. DURING THE SERVICE CHECK THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT LOCATION B5-107 WERE FOUND TO INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERIES FOR LOCATION B5-1 - [SDR DALA2020040202118](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2020040202118), Apr 2, 2020: BATTERY. DISCHARGED. DURING SERVICE CHECK FOUND FWD EMERGENCY WING EXIT SIGN B5103 NOT ILLUMINATING BOTH LT AND RT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE B5103 BATTERY PACK BATTERIES IAW MD88 AM - [SDR DALA2020040202117](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2020040202117), Apr 1, 2020: HOOK AND LOOP. FAULTY. DURING THE FUNCTIONAL CHECK THE TAIL CONE SLIDE DID NOT ROLL OUT AND DEPLOY AS DESIGNED. MAINTENANCE FOUND FAULTY VELCRO ON THE LANYARD. REPLACE BOTH THE VELCRO - [SDR DALA2020033002059](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2020033002059), Mar 30, 2020: LANYARD. BROKEN. THE L1 DOOR SLIDE LANYARD WAS FOUND BROKEN. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE SLIDE LANYARD FOR THE L1 DOOR PER MD88 AMM 25-62. (LP #7179212) All 21,991: https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-88/reports.md ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (237, first 50) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC ST00885LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00885LA): Installation of fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Pacific Scientific fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles. AMETEK AMERON, LLC d/b/a MASS Systems - [STC ST02463AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02463AT): Installation of an Intrusion/Penetration Resistance Flightdeck Door and Reinforced Flightdeck Door Surround. AIRCRAFT RECONFIG TECHNOLOGIES, LLC - [STC ST03184AT-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03184AT-D): Interior modification. AIRCRAFT RECONFIG TECHNOLOGIES, LLC - [STC ST03849AT-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03849AT-D): Installation of an Interior Reconfiguration. AIRCRAFT RECONFIG TECHNOLOGIES, LLC - [STC ST03990AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03990AT): Interior Reconfiguration. AIRCRAFT RECONFIG TECHNOLOGIES, LLC - [STC ST00952LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00952LA): Installation of Mass Systems fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Kidde fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles. AMETEK AMERON LLC d/b/a MASS Systems - [STC SA2622NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2622NM): Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in landing/taxi system. (767-200 B17) (DHC-8 101). Precise Flight Inc - [STC ST04752NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04752NY): Replacement of Dual Analog Radio Altimeter Transceivers with Dual 5G Tolerant Collins Aerospace or Honeywell Digital Radio Altimeters Transceivers and Dual Shadin Digital-to-Analog Converters. S. LB Aircraft Engineering - [STC ST00030IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00030IB): Installation of Test Tech ELT. APTOZ EHF - [STC ST09180AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST09180AC): Installation of DeVore Wing Forward Position Lights. The Boeing Company - [STC ST09181AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST09181AC): Installation of main landing gear spotlights. The Boeing Company - [STC ST03885AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03885AT): Installation of an Avionica, Inc. avCM Cellular Module. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc - [STC SA5786NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5786NM): Installation of an overhead life raft stowage compartment kit. Safran Cabin Inc - [STC SA7079NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7079NM): Installation C&D Interiors passenger service units, overhead storage units, sidewall panels, and ceiling panels. Safran Cabin Inc - [STC ST00588LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00588LA): Installation of galleys G1 and G2. Safran Cabin Inc - [STC ST00687LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00687LA): Installation of Interior Kit. Safran Cabin Inc - [STC ST00873SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00873SE): Installation of ESCI SX I Interior Retrofit Kit. Safran Cabin Inc - [STC ST00879SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00879SE): Installation of ESCI SX II Interior Retrofit Kit. Safran Cabin Inc - [STC ST00943LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00943LA): Installation of bin extension assembly. Safran Cabin Inc - [STC ST00975LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00975LA): Installation of bin extension assembly. Safran Cabin Inc - [STC ST01336LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01336LA): Installation of a reinforced cockpit door. Safran Cabin Inc - [STC ST01993LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01993LA-D): Interior Installations. Safran Cabin Inc - [STC SA3165NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3165NM): Installation of Floor Proximity Emergency Escape Path Marking System. Bruce Aerospace Inc - [STC ST00092LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00092LA): Instalation of interior fluorescent cabin lighting system. Bruce Aerospace Inc - [STC ST01554AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01554AT): Increasing data recording parameters to 17/18 parameters on digital flight data recorders (DFDR), for L-3 Com (formerly Loral/Fairchild) DFDR, and Allied Signal DFDR part numbers identified by this STC,. Acron Aviation Inc - [STC ST03560AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03560AT): Installation of L3 Communications Aviation Recorders Micro Quick Access Recorder (uQAR) o. Acron Aviation Inc - [STC ST02472AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02472AT): Installation of a mini Quick Access Recorder (QAR) model MKI, MKII, or MKIII. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc - [STC ST01818CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01818CH): Installation of a Honeywell Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies, Inc - [STC ST01887CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01887CH): Installation of GPS antenna provisions. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies, Inc - [STC ST02316CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02316CH): Upgrade of existing Mode S transponder installation to add enhanced surveillance Mode S. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies Inc - [STC ST01936WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01936WI): Installation of LED lights. AeroLED's Holdings LLC - [STC ST02474AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02474AK): Installation of escape tapes at the L1 and R1 entry doors and removal of evacuation slides. Tatonduk Outfitters Ltd - [STC ST02770SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02770SE): Installation of an Improved Radio Altimeter System. AeroMech Incorporated - [STC ST01987AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01987AT): Installation of STG Aerospace Inc. photoluminescent floor proximity emergency escape path marking system (FPEEPMS). STG Aerospace Inc - [STC ST02928AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02928AT): Installation of a Honeywell Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS). Woven Electronics LLC - [STC ST00098IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00098IB): Introduction of ADS-B Out. STC Twenty One Limited - [STC ST02761AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02761AT): Installation of Honeywell RESCU 406AF Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT). Woven Electronics, LLC - [STC SA4200NM-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4200NM-D): Installation of Scandinavian Bellyloading Company, sliding carpet loading system. SBC-America LLC - [STC SA9024NM-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA9024NM-D): Installation of Scandinavian Bellyloading Company, sliding carpet loading system. SBC-America LLC - [STC ST03276AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03276AT): Installation of a Honeywell MK II Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS). Woven Electronics, LLC - [STC ST02896AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02896AT): Installation of a Kannad Model 406-AF Emergency Locator Transmittter (ELT). Woven Electronics LLC - [STC ST01997CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01997CH): Installation of a Honeywell RESCU 406AF emergency locator transmitter (ELT) system. Honeywell International Inc - [STC ST02372LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02372LA): Installation of modifications to improve the airplane cruise performance. Super98 LLC - [STC ST02929AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02929AT): Installation of an Artex Model C406-1 Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT). Woven Electronics LLC - [STC ST03824AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03824AT): Installation of an Universal Avionics Terrain Awareness and Warning Systems (TAWS). Technical Aero Services Inc - [STC ST03831AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03831AT): Installation of an Universal Avionics EFI-640 Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS). Technical Aero Services Inc - [STC ST03838AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03838AT): Installation of an Universal Avionics Application Server Unit (ASU) System Class II Electronic Flight Bag (EFB). Technical Aero Services Inc - [STC SA2726SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2726SO): Installation of CAS-81 TCAS II system. Honeywell International Inc - [STC SA2727SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2727SO): Installation of Dual TRA-67 Model S Transponder system. Honeywell International Inc - [STC ST03422NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03422NY): Update of Intelsat components. Delta Engineering Corporation All 237: https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-88/stcs.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.