N965TW

This airframe, registered as N965TW, is a McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (DC-9-83) built in 1999 with manufacturer serial number 53615. The aircraft is owned by American Airlines (type: corporation, location: United States) and is registered in the US. Public records available in this data set do not list an extended ownership timeline or specific operator base beyond the corporate ownership; no notable registry actions are published for this specific airframe in the provided information. Condition assessments and market valuation details for this particular airframe are not published in the supplied data.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (DC-9-83) airframe configured for airline use typically features single-aisle, medium-density cabin layouts tailored for short- to medium-haul scheduled operations; specific seat counts or interior refurbishment details for N965TW are not published in the supplied data. Avionics and systems for this variant are oriented toward commercial airline operations of its era, supporting standard airline navigation, communication and autopilot suites appropriate to FAA-regulated service. With a manufacturer-stated cruise speed of 472 kts and a range of 2,550 nm, the aircraft is suited to domestic and near-international sectors within the continental United States, reflecting operational profiles common to the owning carrier. Maintenance considerations for this airframe follow typical MD-80 series schedules and are influenced by the twin JT8D-219 engines’ support requirements and parts availability.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-83 occupies a performance niche within legacy single-aisle, short- to medium-range air transport, offering higher-thrust JT8D-219 propulsion and modernized systems relative to earlier DC-9 derivatives. Competing models in similar mission roles include later-generation regional and single-aisle types, which have influenced demand dynamics and resale considerations for MD-80 family aircraft. Prospective buyers or lessors evaluate airframes like N965TW against maintenance history, engine supportability, and the operational economics implied by its 21,000 lbf engines and 37,000 ft service ceiling.