N9617R

This entry covers a single airframe, registered as N9617R, a McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (DC-9-83) built in 1997 with manufacturer serial number 53564. The aircraft is a U.S.-registered, fixed-wing multi-engine type currently owned by JETRAN LLC, an LLC based in Horseshoe Bay, TX, US; this ownership is the principal recorded registry association for this tail number. There are no other operators or lease histories published for this specific registration in the supplied data. Condition and valuation details were not published in the provided information.

The airframe for N9617R is configured in a high-density single-aisle layout, with a reported 172 seats for this registration, reflecting a layout optimized for maximum passenger capacity rather than premium accommodations. Avionics are described as airline-standard Collins/Honeywell suites, with the supplier and specific installation varying by operator—this implies flexibility for upgrades or modifications but no single bespoke avionics fit is documented for this aircraft. Typical mission profiles for this configuration would emphasize short- to medium-range linehaul operations within the aircraft’s 2,550 nm range and cruise speed of 472 kts, with the operator based in Horseshoe Bay, Texas presumed to position or operate the aircraft from U.S. hubs. Maintenance considerations for this airframe follow the MD-83 lineage and its JT8D-219 engines, with standard inspections and support tailored to a high-utilization, high-density passenger role.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (DC-9-83) sits in a late-model derivative line of the DC-9 family, delivering modest transcontinental capability with the performance figures noted—cruise near 472 kts and a service ceiling of 37,000 ft. In the market, aircraft of this family compete on cost-effectiveness for high-seat-density charters and group transport against regional narrowbodies and older mainline types; demand is typically strongest among operators seeking durable, lower-acquisition-cost airframes. Resale and maintenance considerations hinge on JT8D-series engine support and the variability of avionics installations (Collins/Honeywell options), factors that influence refurbishment scope and potential role conversions for this specific airframe.