N962CE

This airframe, registered as N962CE, is a McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (SF) built in 1996 with manufacturer serial number 53471. The aircraft is owned by ARCTIC ONE LLC, an LLC based in Fairbanks, AK, US, and is held on the US registry. The airframe reflects a later-model MD-80 series build with a freighter conversion to a main-deck cargo layout, and its operational identity is tied to Arctic-region ownership and likely cold-weather base operations. Public registry actions beyond the current ownership and US registration are not published; condition and valuation specifics are not published.

The cabin has undergone a freighter conversion (SF) resulting in a main-deck cargo configuration after SF conversion, removing the passenger layout for freight operations. Avionics fit and specific installed systems are not published for this individual airframe; maintenance practices should follow MD-80 series documentation and any supplemental Type Certificate Data Sheet changes related to the SF conversion. Typical mission profiles for this freighter-configured MD-83 would emphasize medium-range cargo sectors up to its 2,550 nm range and operations from regional hubs; given the registered owner location, Arctic and sub-Arctic logistics missions are a plausible use case. Maintenance considerations include life-limited components associated with the Pratt & Whitney JT8D-219 engines and structural inspections related to conversion and age for a 1996-built airframe.

The MD-83 sits in the MD-80 family niche as a medium-range, single-aisle workhorse adapted in many cases to freighter roles as passenger demand declined. Competing models for converted freighter missions include older Boeing 737-300/-400 conversions and Airbus A320 family narrowbodies in different market segments. Demand for MD-83 freighters tends to be regional and specialized, influenced by availability of airframes, conversion cost, and legacy-engine maintenance considerations tied to the JT8D series. Resale and operational economics for a 1996-built MD-83 (SF) hinge on freighter utility, remaining structural and engine life, and aftermarket support for the MD-80 fleet.