N783SN
McDonnell Douglas MD-11F (F)
McDonnell Douglas
8 Hours
Duration of Flight
3945 NM
Range
520 MPH
Max Speed

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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2025-09-12| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-04 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-03 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-03 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-08-29 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
McDonnell Douglas MD-11F (F)
Overview
US-assigned N-number (N783SN). Transport/Standard airworthiness class. Serial 48783. Certificate issued 2025-09-12; airworthiness recorded 2022-03-04; registration expires 2032-09-30.
Specifications
- Engines: 3× GE CF6-80C2D1F (60690 lbf each)
- Range: 3945 nm
- Cruise: 473 kts
- Seats: 7
- Ceiling: 43000 ft
Model & Market Context
The airframe bearing tail number N783SN is a McDonnell Douglas MD-11F built in 1998 with manufacturer serial number 48783. The aircraft is registered in the US and is recorded as owned by corporation ATARES FUNDING LLC located on Fisher Island, FL, US, an ownership entry that is notable for its corporate registration rather than individual or airline title. As an MD-11 freighter, this airframe has a small on-board seating provision and is configured for long-range freight missions; its recorded condition and market valuation are not published. No additional public registry actions or changes of operator are recorded in the supplied data.
This specific MD-11F, N783SN, is a three-engine, long-range freighter variant typically employed on transcontinental and intercontinental cargo routes consistent with its 3,945 nm range and high cruise speed of 473 kts. The on-board accommodation is limited to 7 seats, reflecting a basic crew and jump-seat layout rather than a passenger cabin; detailed avionics fit and interior refinements are not published in the provided data. Operated from a corporate-registered owner base in Fisher Island, FL, US, maintenance considerations center on the three CF6 powerplants and aging MD-11 airframe systems, with specific maintenance status and overhaul history not supplied.
The McDonnell Douglas MD-11F occupies a niche as a large, long-range tri-jet freighter that offers higher payload-range capability than narrowbodies and older widebody twins, but at higher operating and maintenance cost due to its three-engine configuration. Competing types include modern twin-engine freighters which often offer improved fuel efficiency; resale and buyer demand for a 1998-built MD-11F such as N783SN is therefore influenced by maintenance condition, engine life, and the availability of supplemental structural records. Maintenance and resale considerations for this airframe are dominated by the lifecycle of its three GE CF6-80C2D1F engines and the economic trade-offs of operating an older tri-jet freighter.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N783SN | N111RE | N17085 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 48783 | 49670 | 47957 |
| Year Manufactured | 1998 | 1988 | 1975 |
| Duration of Flight | 8 Hours | 5 Hours | 11 Hours |
| Range | 3945 NM | 2372 NM | 5200 NM |
| Max Speed | 520 MPH | 500 MPH | 507 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 43000 ft | 37000 ft | 42000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 7 | 19 | 345 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |