N9401W

McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (DC-9-83) (MD-83)

McDonnell Douglas

5 Hours

Duration of Flight

2550 NM

Range

499 MPH

Max Speed

N9401W

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Aircraft Class
Aircraft Class
Over 20,000lbs
Max passengers
Max passengers
155
Range
Range
2550 NM
Service Ceiling
Service Ceiling
37000 ft
Duration of Flight
Duration of Flight
5 Hours
Max Speed
Max Speed
499 MPH

Basic Information

Year Manufactured1992
LocationFort Worth, TX, US
Registration NumberN9401W
OwnershipAmerican Airlines, Inc.
Serial Number53137

Airframe

Data valid as of 2025-11-26
AFTT (hrs)
Current
N/A
Flight
N/A
Est.
N/A
Landings/Cycles
Current
N/A
Flight
N/A
Est.
N/A
Nautical Miles
Current
N/A
Flight
N/A
Est.
N/A
DateFromToFlight TimeStatus
2016-08-23N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2010-04-10N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2010-04-10N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2009-05-28N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed

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McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (DC-9-83) (MD-83)

Overview

Delivered to TWA in 1993; registration later merged into American Airlines on or about 2001-12-02. Withdrawn from passenger service and ferried to Roswell (ROW) for storage/processing on 2016-08-23.

Specifications

  • Engines: 2× Pratt & Whitney JT8D-219 (21000 lbf each)
  • Range: 2550 nm
  • Cruise: 472 kts
  • Seats: 155
  • Ceiling: 37000 ft

Operations & Cabin

C16Y124 - F16Y124 - F16Y129 (operator scheduling/config codes)

Model & Market Context

This airframe, registered as N9401W, is a McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (DC-9-83) built in 1992 with manufacturer serial number 53137. The listed owner is American Airlines, Inc., a corporation based in Fort Worth, TX, US, and the aircraft carries a US registration. Operated and maintained within the American Airlines network and registered in the United States, the aircraft's operational history is centered on its operator’s Fort Worth base. Notable registry actions are limited to the present ownership entry; valuation and condition specifics are not published in the supplied data.

The aircraft is operated with cabin scheduling/configuration codes recorded as C16Y124 - F16Y124 - F16Y129 (operator scheduling/config codes), reflecting mixed-class seating and rotation options used by the operator. With a seating capacity of 155 and a maximum range of 2,550 nm at a cruise of 472 kts, this airframe is typically deployed on short- to medium-haul trunk and regional flights within the carrier’s network centered on Fort Worth. Avionics and fit details are not published in the supplied data; maintenance and operational cycles would follow the operator’s MD-80 series programs and standard Pratt & Whitney JT8D-219 support regimes. Cabin layout flexibility indicated by multiple scheduling/config codes supports variations in class mix for different route demands.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (DC-9-83) is a member of the MD-80 family, positioned for short- to medium-range single-aisle operations, leveraging twin Pratt & Whitney JT8D-219 engines producing 21,000 lbf each. In the used-aircraft market, the MD-83 competes with later-generation single-aisles for short-haul work but retains appeal for operators valuing its seating density (155) and range (2,550 nm). Maintenance, resale and operational considerations for this airframe are influenced by its 1992 build year and the lifecycle status of MD-80 airframes, with buyer and operator demand reflecting network needs, fuel/efficiency considerations, and the availability of parts and support for JT8D-series engines.

Aircraft Comparison

ParameterN9401WN111REN17085
Serial Number (MSN)531374967047957
Year Manufactured199219881975
Duration of Flight5 Hours5 Hours11 Hours
Range2550 NM2372 NM5200 NM
Max Speed499 MPH500 MPH507 MPH
Aircraft ClassOver 20,000lbsOver 20,000lbsOver 20,000lbs
Service Ceiling37000 ft37000 ft42000 ft
Max Passengers15519345
Cabin ComfortNo items found.No items found.No items found.

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