N7548A

This airframe, registered as N7548A, is a McDonnell Douglas MD-82 (DC-9-82) built in 1991 with manufacturer serial number 53030. The airframe is owned by FRONTERA FLIGHT HOLDINGS INC, a corporate owner based in Dover, DE, US, and carries a US civil registration. The airframe was produced by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) and retains its original series designation in many registry entries. Value and specific condition reports for this individual airframe are Not published.

As an MD-82 airframe, N7548A is configured within the MD-80 family’s typical single-aisle, two-class or higher-density single-class layouts depending on operator fit; specific seat counts for this airframe are Not published. Avionics for MD-82s of this vintage commonly reflect late-1980s/early-1990s certification standards with incremental avionics upgrades possible during ownership, though no specific retrofit history is provided for N7548A. Typical mission profiles for this airframe type include short- to medium-haul trunk routes up to its published range of 2,050 nm, operating from base locations such as the owner’s registered domicile in Dover, DE. Maintenance considerations center on JT8D-series support and MD-80 airframe corrosion and fatigue inspections consistent with its 1991 build year.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-82 (DC-9-82) occupies a mid-capacity short- to medium-range niche with performance characterized by its JT8D-217 engines and cruise around 440 kts, competing historically with stretched derivatives of the Boeing 737 and early-generation Airbus A320-family aircraft. Demand for MD-82 airframes in secondary markets is driven by acquisition cost, regional charter demand, and available maintenance support for aging JT8D powerplants. Resale and continued operation hinge on lifecycle maintenance expenditures, parts availability, and regulatory noise/emissions considerations for older JT8D-equipped airframes.