N9618A

This airframe, registered as N9618A, is a McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (DC-9-83) built in 1997 with manufacturer's serial number 53565. The airframe is listed in the U.S. registry and is owned by JETRAN LLC, an LLC based in Horseshoe Bay, TX; it is recorded as having entered that ownership after prior operator service typical for MD-80 series types. The airframe retains configuration and equipment consistent with late-production MD-80s and has been described in records as airworthy for commercial or charter use. Acquisition by JETRAN LLC represents the most notable ownership change in the available record.

The cabin on this MD-83 is a single-aisle 3-3 seating arrangement with the specific airframe outfitted for 172 seats while operator typicals span 144–172 passengers; this reflects high-density single-class configurations commonly used for short- to medium-haul revenue missions. Avionics on the airframe follow the Collins-based fit typical of the MD-80 family, though the precise fit can vary with operator retrofits and upgrades. With a manufacturer-stated range of 2,550 nm and cruise of 472 kts, the aircraft is suited to domestic and regional point-to-point services; maintenance considerations center on the legacy Pratt & Whitney JT8D-219 powerplants and airframe systems consistent with the MD-80 production run. Based at Horseshoe Bay, TX under JETRAN LLC ownership, the aircraft’s mission profile is likely to include charter, ad hoc commercial, or corporate transport roles.

As a member of the MD-80 family, this McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (DC-9-83) airframe occupies the performance niche defined by moderate-range, medium-capacity operations with a certified ceiling of 37,000 ft and cruise speeds near 472 kts. Typical operator layouts for the family range 144–172 seats, supporting dense single-class configurations. The type’s Collins-based avionics and JT8D-219 engines remain defining maintenance and retrofit considerations for buyers and operators evaluating operational costs, parts availability, and avionics modernization within the secondary market.