N9629H

This airframe, registered as N9629H, is a McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (DC-9-83) built by McDonnell Douglas in 1998, factory serial number 53599. The aircraft is recorded as owned by JETRAN LLC, an LLC based in Horseshoe Bay, TX, US, and operates on a United States registration (US). No additional public registry events or prior operators are published for this specific tail number, and available data does not indicate recent major valuation or condition disclosures. The airframe’s basic disposition and ownership history are therefore limited to the supplied registry entry.

The airframe configured with 172 seats reflects a high-density single-aisle cabin typical of late-model MD-80 series conversions or original airline layouts, suitable for short- to medium-haul operations across domestic and near-international routes. With a cruise speed of 472 kts and a maximum practical range of 2,550 nm, missions for this fixed-wing multi-engine aircraft would typically include point-to-point revenue services, charter operations, or high-capacity ad hoc transports from its owner base in Horseshoe Bay, TX, US. Avionics fit and detailed interior specification for this serial are not published in the supplied data; maintenance considerations center on the JT8D-219 powerplants and legacy MD-80 airframe systems, which require established support arrangements and parts sourcing.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (DC-9-83) occupies a performance niche as a mature, high-capacity short- to medium-range narrowbody with robust operating speeds and modest ceiling capability at 37,000 ft. Competing models historically include later-generation narrowbodies that offer improved fuel efficiency, but the MD-83 remains relevant for operators prioritizing seating density and certain mission economics. Buyers and charter operators considering a 1998 MD-83 like N9629H weigh factors such as JT8D-219 engine support, airframe aging, and aftermarket resale prospects against its practical range and seating capacity.