N950NS
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (DC-9-83) (MD-83)
McDonnell Douglas
5 Hours
Duration of Flight
2504 NM
Range
499 MPH
Max Speed

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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2025-11-26No flight history available
Flight records for this aircraft have not been tracked yet.
AI Summary
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
| Parameter | N950NS | N111RE | N17085 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 53023 / 1821 | 49670 | 47957 |
| Year Manufactured | 1991 | 1988 | 1975 |
| Duration of Flight | 5 Hours | 5 Hours | 11 Hours |
| Range | 2504 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 | 0 | 19 | 345 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |