N950NS

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

McDonnell Douglas

5 Hours

Duration of Flight

2504 NM

Range

499 MPH

Max Speed

N950NS

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Aircraft Class
Aircraft Class
Over 20,000lbs
Max passengers
Max passengers
0
Range
Range
2504 NM
Service Ceiling
Service Ceiling
37000 ft
Duration of Flight
Duration of Flight
5 Hours
Max Speed
Max Speed
499 MPH

Basic Information

Year Manufactured1991
LocationMadras, OR, United States
Registration NumberN950NS
OwnershipErickson Aero Tanker (Erickson Inc.)
Serial Number53023 / 1821

Airframe

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

Overview

Delivered to Alaska Airlines as N950AS (1991-02-20). Leased to Ryan International for JPATS operations and re-registered N950NS in 2009. Stored after Ryan ceased JPATS operations; sold to Erickson Aero Tanker and ferried to Madras, OR in Feb 2015 for storage/possible conversion/parts.

Specifications

  • Engines: 2× Pratt & Whitney JT8D-219 (21000 lbf each)
  • Range: 2504 nm
  • Cruise: 472 kts
  • Ceiling: 37000 ft

Model & Market Context

This airframe, registration N950NS, is a McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (DC-9-83) built by McDonnell Douglas in 1991 with manufacturer serial 53023 / 1821. The aircraft is recorded as owned by Erickson Aero Tanker (Erickson Inc.), a corporation based in Madras, OR, United States, and carries a United States registration. The documented ownership record shows the airframe under corporate stewardship and remains operated from the listed Erickson home base in Madras, Oregon. Valuation and detailed condition reporting for this specific airframe are Not published.

Cabin configuration and seating for this particular airframe are Not published. Avionics fit and specific interior modifications for N950NS are Not published. The operator is recorded as Erickson Aero Tanker (Erickson Inc.), based in Madras, OR, United States, which establishes the aircraft’s operational home base and registry jurisdiction as the United States. Routine maintenance considerations specific to this airframe are Not published.

The airframe is a member of the McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (DC-9-83) line, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas, and retains the model’s factory-specified propulsion package of 2× Pratt & Whitney JT8D-219 engines. Published performance figures for this unit include a maximum service ceiling of 37,000 ft, a cruise speed of 472 kts, and a range of 2,504 nm, which together define the aircraft’s documented operational envelope. Resale pricing, historical transaction details beyond current corporate ownership, and market condition assessments for this specific serial are Not published.

Aircraft Comparison

ParameterN950NSN111REN17085
Serial Number (MSN)53023 / 18214967047957
Year Manufactured199119881975
Duration of Flight5 Hours5 Hours11 Hours
Range2504 NM2372 NM5200 NM
Max Speed499 MPH500 MPH507 MPH
Aircraft ClassOver 20,000lbsOver 20,000lbsOver 20,000lbs
Service Ceiling37000 ft37000 ft42000 ft
Max Passengers019345
Cabin ComfortNo items found.No items found.No items found.

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