N805ML

This airframe, registered as N805ML, is a McDonnell Douglas MD-87 (DC-9-87) built in 1989 with manufacturer serial number 49777. The aircraft is listed as owned by SMB MD-87 II LLC (an LLC based in New York, NY, US), reflecting a corporate ownership structure typical of commercial and charter operations. Its registration on the US civil registry is current and the airframe's documented configuration and systems align with late-production MD-80 series standards. Corporate ownership by a New York–based LLC suggests operation or management linked to that region, though specific operator details are not published.

The airframe is configured for a 130-seat layout consistent with high-density single-aisle regional and short-haul trunk operations, providing typical MD-80 family seating density for short- to medium-range sectors. Avionics and systems conform to late-1980s McDonnell Douglas production standards; specific retrofit or modernization status is not published. Typical mission profiles supported by this configuration include domestic U.S. routes and regional charter work within the aircraft’s 2,390 nm range and 440 kt cruise capability, operating up to a service ceiling of 37,000 ft. Maintenance considerations center on the JT8D-219 turbofan pair and airframe aging factors associated with a 1989 build, with attention to structural and systems inspections in line with legacy MD-80 airworthiness practices.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-87 (DC-9-87) occupies a niche as a shortened, higher-density derivative of the MD-80 family, offering comparable cruise speeds and regional trunk performance. Competing types in the same market window include later-generation regional jets and narrow-body derivatives offering improved fuel efficiency; the MD-87’s JT8D-219 engines provide robust thrust (21,690 lbf each) but reflect older technology relative to newer turbofans. Buyer and charter demand for this airframe typically emphasizes acquisition cost and mission fit rather than fuel economy, and maintenance or resale considerations hinge on airframe hours, cycle life, and any avionics or interior upgrades performed since its 1989 manufacture.