N558AA

This airframe, registered as N558AA, is a McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) built in 1991 with manufacturer serial number 53088. The aircraft is owned by PAC BLUE AEROSPACE, a corporation based in Fairbanks, AK, US, and carries a US registration. The airframe retains its original single-class cabin layout as delivered to American Airlines and its recent custodial history centers on corporate ownership in Fairbanks rather than airline mainline operations.

The aircraft is fitted with a 172-seat single-class (coach) layout (as delivered to American Airlines), reflecting a high-density short-to-medium-haul passenger configuration. Based on its documented ownership and registration, its operational base and administrative home is in Fairbanks, AK, US, under corporate stewardship by PAC BLUE AEROSPACE. Typical mission profiles for this configuration would exploit the airframe’s 2,050 nm range and 438-knot cruise speed for domestic or regional services, although current use under corporate ownership may include charter, third-party lease, or asset storage. Maintenance considerations specific to this airframe include lifecycle and support implications for a 1991-built MD-82 equipped with JT8D-217C powerplants, which can affect shop visit frequency and parts sourcing relative to younger fleets.

The McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) airframe represented here combines a 172-seat single-class layout with a service ceiling of 37,000 ft and transits typical short-to-medium-range sectors given its 2,050 nm range and 438 kt cruise. Powered by Pratt & Whitney JT8D-217C engines producing 20,000 lbf each, the type occupies a performance niche oriented toward dense, short-haul operations. Market and resale considerations for this specific airframe are shaped by its 1991 manufacture date, serial 53088, and legacy JT8D propulsion, factors that influence demand among operators and the scope of maintenance support available.