N966CE

This airframe, registered as N966CE, is a McDonnell Douglas MD-88 built in 1991 with manufacturer's serial number 53266. The airliner was built by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) and later converted to a special freighter (SF) configuration; it is currently owned and operated by Everts Air Cargo (Everts Air / Everts Air Alaska), based in Fairbanks, AK, US. The aircraft carries a US registration and has had its passenger interior removed as part of the freighter conversion, a notable change in its operational history. Its condition is described by its freighter role and continued use by a specialist regional cargo operator in Alaska.

This airframe has been reconfigured from passenger service into a converted freighter; the original passenger seating was removed as part of the SF conversion, leaving a cargo-oriented cabin layout tailored to pallet and bulk freight operations. Avionics fit and detailed cargo-handling equipment are not published in the provided data, but the aircraft’s mission profile under Everts Air Cargo typically focuses on short- to medium-range cargo sectors within Alaska and to the lower 48, leveraging the MD-88’s stage-length performance and robust JT8D-219 powerplants. Maintenance considerations center on the age of this 1991-built airframe and the heavy-cycle, rugged operating environment characteristic of Alaskan cargo operations, where corrosion control and freighter-specific fittings are routine concerns.

The MD-88 variant occupies a niche as a medium-range, twin-engine derivative of the McDonnell Douglas MD-80 family, offering cruise speeds around 450 kts and practical payload-range capability when converted to freighter layouts. Competing models in the secondhand freighter market include other narrowbody conversions that emphasize lower acquisition cost versus newer freighter types; buyer demand for MD-80 series freighters tends to be driven by niche regional cargo operators. Resale and maintenance considerations reflect the airframe’s 1991 manufacture date and the continued availability of JT8D-219 support, balanced against age-related maintenance and potential regulatory concerns for older, converted aircraft.