N966TW

This airframe, registered as N966TW, is a McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (DC-9-83) built in 1999 with manufacturer serial number 53616. It was produced by McDonnell Douglas and is currently owned by AIC JETS Corporation. The aircraft carries a United States registration and has been operated with legacy MD-80 systems reflective of various operators’ fits; specific operator or home-base records beyond ownership are not published. Notable registry actions are limited to its US registration; valuation and condition specifics are not published in the supplied data.

The airframe conforms to the fixed-wing multi-engine category and, as an MD-83 example, would typically be configured for short- to medium-haul commercial or corporate transport missions consistent with the airframe’s range and cruise speed. Cabin layout details and passenger seating count are not published; avionics fit is operator-dependent and generally reflects legacy Collins/Honeywell-era MD-80 suites. Typical mission profiles for this specific aircraft would include medium-range charter, supplementary airline sectors, or corporate transport where an operator retains MD-80 type amenities and maintenance practices. Maintenance considerations are influenced by the JT8D-219 engine type and the vintage MD-80 airframe systems.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-83 belongs to the MD-80 family, a stretched and higher-thrust derivative of the DC-9 line intended for medium‑density routes. With a cruise near 472 kts and a range of 2,504 nm, it occupies a niche between short-haul regional jets and longer-range narrowbodies, competing historically with earlier Boeing 737 Classics and Airbus A320 family entries in secondary markets. Buyer and charter demand for individual MD-80 airframes is typically driven by low acquisition cost and availability of spares versus higher operating and maintenance demands associated with older avionics and JT8D-series engines. Resale considerations for this airframe hinge on its US registration, specific operator avionics fit, and the continued supportability of legacy systems.