N972TW
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (MD-83)
McDonnell Douglas (Boeing Commercial Airplanes)
6 Hours
Duration of Flight
2504 NM
Range
472 MPH
Max Speed
Gallery
Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2018-09-05No flight history available
Flight records for this aircraft have not been tracked yet.
AI Summary
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (MD-83)
Overview
1999 McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (MSN 53622). Registered in the United States; historically operated by Trans World Airlines (initial) and subsequently American Airlines. Photographic records show the airframe in American Airlines polished-metal livery and later listed as stored.
Specifications
- Engines: 2× Pratt & Whitney JT8D-219 (21000 lbf each)
- Range: 2504 nm
- Cruise: 438 kts
- Seats: 172
- Ceiling: 37000 ft
Operations & Cabin
Single-aisle, 5-abreast seating (typical MD-83 layout; up to 172 pax)
Model & Market Context
This airframe, registered as N972TW, is a McDonnell Douglas MD-83 built in 1999 with manufacturer serial number 53622. The airframe is owned by American Airlines, Inc., a corporation based in Fort Worth, TX, US, and carries a U.S. registration. Delivered as part of the late-production MD-80 series, this example reflects the type’s common long-term airline service life and American Airlines’ historical fleet utilization. No separate ownership transfers or unusual registry actions are recorded in the provided data. Condition and valuation specifics are not published in the supplied dataset.
The aircraft is configured with a single-aisle cabin in a typical MD-83 five-abreast layout accommodating up to 172 passengers, consistent with full-density short- to medium-haul airline seating. Operated by American Airlines, Inc., the airframe’s mission profile aligns with domestic and transcontinental sectors within the stated maximum range of 2,504 nm, operating at typical cruise speeds near 438 kts and ceilings up to 37,000 ft. The JT8D-219 low-bypass engines provide legacy thrust ratings of 21,000 lbf each, which influence both fuel burn and maintenance intervals compared with later-generation fanjets; operators of this airframe type commonly emphasize scheduled heavy checks and component shop visits as part of line maintenance planning. The provided data does not list specific avionics fit or cabin amenities unique to this serial.
The McDonnell Douglas MD-83 occupies a late-20th-century medium-capacity narrowbody niche, offering robust short- to medium-range performance for up to 172 passengers and cruise capability around 438 kts. Competitors historically included stretched variants of the Boeing 737 and early Airbus A320 family models; in secondary markets the MD-83 is often evaluated for remaining airframe life, engine support for the JT8D series, and retrofit potential. Given the aircraft’s production year of 1999, maintenance, parts availability and regulatory noise/emissions considerations are key factors for resale and continued airline operation.