N969TW

This airframe, registered as N969TW, is a McDonnell Douglas MD-83 built in 1999 with manufacturer serial number 53619. The airframe is owned and operated by American Airlines, Inc., a United States-based corporation, and carries a US registration. The aircraft’s public record shows a continuous mainline operator lineage under American Airlines with no additional owners published. Valuation and detailed condition reports for this specific airframe are not published.

The airframe is fitted in a high-density single-class cabin configuration typical of mainline American Airlines MD-83 deployments, accommodating approximately 172 passengers. Given its certified range of 2,500 nm and cruise speed of 472 kts, the aircraft is suited to medium-range point-to-point missions such as domestic trunk routes and nearby international sectors within North America. Operated from American Airlines’ bases and integrated into its scheduled network, this MD-83 configuration emphasizes seat density and frequent-turn utilization rather than premium cabin amenities. Maintenance considerations for this specific ship are centered on the Pratt & Whitney JT8D-219 powerplants and fleet-level support practices employed by the operator, though detailed maintenance status for this serial is not published.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-83, represented here by serial 53619, occupies a medium-range, single-aisle performance niche characterized by robust short-to-medium sector capability and a relatively high cruise speed for its generation. With two JT8D-219 engines delivering 21,690 lbf of thrust each, the type historically competed on cost-efficient dense-seat operations rather than long-range transcontinental services. By 1999-vintage standards, resale and secondary-market demand is influenced by age, commonality with operator fleets, and engine support; this airframe’s direct placement within American Airlines’ mainline roster tends to favor continued operational use over immediate remarketing. Maintenance and parts considerations reflect the legacy MD-80/MD-90 family supply chain and the specifics of JT8D-series engine support.