N9401W
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (DC-9-83) (MD-83)
McDonnell Douglas
5 Hours
Duration of Flight
2550 NM
Range
499 MPH
Max Speed

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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2025-11-26| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-23 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2010-04-10 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2010-04-10 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2009-05-28 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
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 Withdrawn from passenger service and ferried to Roswell (ROW) for storage/processing on 2016-08-23.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
| Parameter | N9401W | N111RE | N17085 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 53137 | 49670 | 47957 |
| Year Manufactured | 1992 | 1988 | 1975 |
| Duration of Flight | 5 Hours | 5 Hours | 11 Hours |
| Range | 2550 NM | 2372 NM | 5200 NM |
| Max Speed | 499 MPH | 500 MPH | 507 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs | Over 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 37000 ft | 37000 ft | 42000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 155 | 19 | 345 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |