N9409F

This airframe, registered as N9409F, is a McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (DC-9-83) built in 1992 with manufacturer's serial number 53121. It is owned by FRONTERAFLIGHT HOLDINGS INC, a corporation based in Dover, DE, US, and carries a US registration. The registry lists a high-density mainline layout of 172 seats and the airframe has recorded corporate ownership in Dover, Delaware; its interior reflects operator-specific interior for American/TWA service while formal valuation and public condition reports are not published.

The airframe is outfitted in a high-density mainline cabin configuration suitable for legacy American/TWA short- to medium-haul mainline operations, with the registry explicitly listing 172 seats and an operator-specific interior fit. Avionics and specific interior amenities are operator-dependent and not published in the registry extract provided; maintenance and operational planning center on the twin Pratt & Whitney JT8D-219 powerplants. Typical mission profiles for this airframe reflect medium-range, high-frequency trunk routes within the continental United States enabled by a 2,550 nm range and a cruise speed near 472 kts. As a 1992-built MD-83, the airframe’s utilization and scheduling are influenced by mature maintenance programs and checks aligned with its operational legacy.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (DC-9-83) is positioned in the medium-range single-aisle niche, offering higher seating density in legacy operator fleets compared with earlier DC-9 variants. It competes historically with contemporary 737-300/400 and early Airbus A320 family types for short- to medium-haul trunk routes. Demand in the secondary market tends toward operators valuing simple maintenance and high-density seating; however, buyer interest is moderated by airframe age (built 1992) and the implications of older-generation systems for resale and refurbishment. The use of upgraded JT8D-219 engines provides a performance and thrust rating of 21,690 lbf each, which factors into maintenance cycles, fuel planning, and noise/emission compliance considerations in marketing and continuing operations.