N968TW

This airframe, registered as N968TW, is a McDonnell Douglas MD-83 built in 1999 with manufacturer serial number 53618. The aircraft is owned by American Airlines, a corporation based in Fort Worth, TX, US, which serves as the operator and primary home base for the type. The airframe’s public ownership record reflects continuous corporate ownership under American Airlines; no additional ownership transfers or notable registry actions have been published. Statements regarding valuation or specific condition assessments for this airframe have not been published.

The aircraft is configured in a 172-seat single-class (airline layout) cabin, reflecting a high-density, single-class configuration typical for short- to medium-haul mainline service. As operated by American Airlines from its Fort Worth, TX base, the MD-83 airframe is typically assigned to domestic and near-international routes that align with its performance envelope and range of 2,504 nm. Standard mission profiles for this configuration emphasize stage lengths where high seat count and quick turnarounds are prioritized over premium cabin amenities. Specific avionics fit, retrofit status, and unique on-board amenities for this particular airframe have not been published. Routine maintenance considerations follow the MD-80 series’ established maintenance program, with attention to JT8D-219 engine overhauls and airframe hours and cycles management.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-83 occupies a performance niche as a fixed-wing, multi-engine short- to medium-range airliner offering moderate cruise speed (472 kts) and a service ceiling of 37,000 ft. In the contemporary market, the MD-83 competes historically with stretched narrow-body types for high-density trunk routes, though newer generation aircraft with improved fuel efficiency have reduced mainstream demand for older MD-80-series airframes. Buyer and charter interest tends toward secondary operators or conversion markets, while maintenance and resale considerations for this airframe focus on remaining structural life, JT8D-219 engine support, and the economics of operating a high-density, older-generation narrow-body.