N9681B

This airframe, registration N9681B, is a McDonnell Douglas MD-83 built in 1999 with manufacturer serial number 53631. It is listed as owned by JETRAN LLC, an LLC based in Horseshoe Bay, TX, US, which establishes the operator/home base association for this specific airframe. The type carries the McDonnell Douglas lineage and remains registered in the US; its documented condition and valuation details are not published here. Notable registry actions for this individual airframe are limited to the ownership record provided.

The cabin of this MD-83 is a single-aisle, five-abreast coach layout typically configured for high-density operations; the airframe specification cites an operator-configured seating range of 160–172 seats with this example at 172 seats. Avionics aboard reflect Collins-era MD-80 suites, with dual-Collins installations typical across the MD-80 family and reported for this airframe type; that fit influences cockpit workflows and upgrade paths. Operationally the aircraft is suited to short- to medium-range trunk routes and charter missions consistent with a 2,504 nm range and a cruise speed near 472 kts, often deployed on dense coach services. Maintenance considerations for this individual MD-83 include support for legacy JT8D-219 engines and older Collins avionics, which can affect overhaul scheduling, parts availability, and retrofitting costs.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-83 sits within the MD-80 family as a medium-range, single-aisle, twinjet optimized for high-density coach service. With a service ceiling of 37,000 ft and Pratt & Whitney JT8D-219 powerplants, it competes historically with later generation narrowbodies in capacity and economics but is generally less fuel-efficient than more modern types. Buyer and charter demand for specific MD-83 airframes frequently hinges on airframe condition, remaining hours, and the cost of avionics or engine upgrades; legacy systems such as the Collins-era suites and JT8D engine type remain primary resale and maintenance considerations.