N573AA

This airframe, registered as N573AA, is a McDonnell Douglas MD-82 (DC-9-82) built in 1991 with manufacturer serial number 53092. The aircraft is owned by the corporation PAC BLUE AEROSPACE, based in Fairbanks, AK, US, and carries a US registration; ownership has been held by a corporate operator based in Fairbanks since acquisition. Registry actions are limited to the domestic US registration record for this tail number. Valuation and condition details for this specific airframe are Not published.

The aircraft is outfitted in a single-class airline layout with approximately 172 seats, reflecting typical dense short- to medium-haul passenger configurations for the MD-80 series. With its twin Pratt & Whitney JT8D-217C turbofan engines and a cruise speed of 438 kts, this airframe is suited to regional trunk routes and charter operations within its 2,050 nm range and up to a service ceiling of 37,000 ft. Based in Fairbanks, AK, US under PAC BLUE AEROSPACE ownership, maintenance considerations for this airframe follow legacy MD-80 procedures for JT8D-powered aircraft, including aging-airframe inspections and component support common to the model. No unique cabin amenities or supplemental avionics fitment details are published for this specific serial.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-82 (DC-9-82) occupies a performance niche as a medium-capacity short- to medium-range airliner within the MD-80 family, optimized for high-density single-class seating such as the 172-seat fit of this airframe. Competing types in its era included later narrowbodies with higher fuel efficiency, but the MD-82 remains valued for robust JT8D engine support and straightforward systems for charter and regional operators. Buyers and operators considering this airframe must weigh the legacy-maintenance footprint and airframe age—built in 1991—against availability of parts and support, while resale prospects follow secondary-market demand for classic MD-80 series types.