N9615W
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (MD-83)
McDonnell Douglas
6 Hours
Duration of Flight
2504 NM
Range
472 MPH
Max Speed

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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2025-11-26| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-03-09 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2019-09-04 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (MD-83)
Overview
Delivered to Trans World Airlines in 1997 and later merged into the American Airlines MD-80 fleet (delivery/merge date 2001). Withdrawn from use and moved to storage at Roswell (ROW) in early September 2019; reported moved into Jetran disposition in Sep 2023.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Pratt & Whitney JT8D-219 (21000 lbf each)
- Range: 2504 nm
- Cruise: 450 kts
- Seats: 155
- Ceiling: 37000 ft
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N9615W, is a McDonnell Douglas-built airliner delivered in 1997 with manufacturer serial number 53562. It is a single-owner aircraft in the available record, held by Jetran LLC (a corporation based in Horseshoe Bay, TX, USA) and carries a US civil registration. The type is classed as a fixed-wing multi-engine transport and is equipped and maintained to the standard configuration for the model; no separate operator change history or notable registry actions beyond the current corporate ownership are published. Condition and valuation details are not published.
The configured capacity of 155 seats indicates a single-aisle, high-density passenger layout typical of the model’s short- to medium-haul deployments; the cabin layout for this specific airframe follows the standard MD-83 seating arrangement unless modified under supplemental type certificates. As operated by Jetran LLC out of its Horseshoe Bay, Texas base, typical mission profiles would align with medium-range services up to 2,504 nautical miles at cruise speeds near 450 knots and operational ceilings to 37,000 feet. The twin Pratt & Whitney JT8D-219 turbofan installation provides common-type maintenance pathways for operators familiar with JT8D family support programs; any avionics fit or unique cabin amenities for this registration are not published.
The McDonnell Douglas MD-83 occupies the medium-range single-aisle segment with a blend of simple systems and robust short-field performance relative to newer regional jets, making it suitable for dense seating and high-utilization charter or third-party operations. Competing models historically included stretched variants of the Boeing 737 Classic family and earlier Airbus A320 family types in terms of capacity and mission role, though the MD-83’s older JT8D-powered configuration affects fuel efficiency and regulatory compliance in some markets. For buyers and operators, considerations tied to this airframe include continued access to JT8D parts and heavy maintenance support for a 1997-built aircraft, as well as resale dynamics driven by the aircraft’s age, seating density, and airworthiness status.
Aircraft Comparison
| Parameter | N9615W | N111RE | N17085 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 53562 | 49670 | 47957 |
| Year Manufactured | 1997 | 1988 | 1975 |
| Duration of Flight | 6 Hours | 5 Hours | 11 Hours |
| Range | 2504 NM | 2372 NM | 5200 NM |
| Max Speed | 472 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. |