N852V

This airframe, registered as N852V, is a McDonnell Douglas DC-10-40 built in 1980 with manufacturer serial number 47852. The aircraft is owned by OMEGA AIR INC (Corporation) based in San Antonio, TX, US, and is registered in the US. The original passenger interior has been removed or reconfigured and the airframe has been converted and operated for aerial-refueling and airtanker duties, a role reflected in its current configuration and operational status. Notable registry actions and valuation details are not published for this specific airframe.

The cabin of N852V has been converted and is operated for aerial-refueling and airtanker duties; the original passenger interior has been removed or reconfigured to support mission-specific equipment and cargo or tank installations. Avionics fit and exact mission systems are not published for this airframe, but the conversion implies structural modifications and systems integration to support fuel transfer and mission avionics. Based from San Antonio, TX, the aircraft’s operational profile centers on long-range, sustained flight operations consistent with a 5,100 nm range and a cruise speed of 490 kts, enabling extended on-station time for tanker or refueling tasks. Maintenance considerations for this multi-role configuration include airframe and engine upkeep for three Pratt & Whitney JT9D-59A engines and periodic inspections related to the conversion alterations.

This specific airframe is a member of the DC-10-40 family, represented here by performance figures such as a 490 kts cruise, 5,100 nm range, and a 42,000 ft ceiling, and a nominal passenger capacity of 345 in original layout. Those characteristics position the type for large, long-range fixed-wing multi-engine roles when airframes are configured for commercial or specialized missions. As a converted tanker/air-refueler, resale and maintenance considerations for N852V reflect both its age (built 1980) and the extent of structural and systems modifications carried out to support its current aerial-refueling/airtanker role.