N982CA

This airframe, registered as N982CA, is a McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (DC-9-83) built in 1987 with manufacturer serial number 49415. It is owned by Capital Airways, identified as a corporate owner, and carries a US registration. The airframe’s ownership timeline is limited to the provided record and there are no additional documented operator or base changes in the supplied data. Valuation and condition information for this specific airframe: Not published.

The cabin of this MD-83 airframe accommodates 172 seats, consistent with high-density single-aisle narrowbody configurations typical of the type; specific cabin layout and class division are Not published. Avionics fit and interior refurbishments for this particular aircraft are Not published. With a cruise speed of 470 kts and a range of 2,504 nm, typical mission profiles would include short- to medium-haul scheduled or charter services within continental ranges and transregional sectors where single-aisle economics apply. Maintenance considerations for operations of this airframe center on its twin Pratt & Whitney JT8D-219 low-bypass turbofans, lifecycle and parts support for a 1987-built airframe, and compliance with continuing airworthiness directives applicable to the MD-80 series.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (DC-9-83) occupies the late-model DC-9/MD-80 family niche providing higher seating density and range compared with early DC-9 variants, while competing historically with stretched Boeing 737 Classic variants and Airbus A320 family entries in secondhand and charter markets. Demand among buyers and charter operators typically favors airframes with proven maintenance records, available spares for the JT8D-219 engines, and interior condition suitable for quick reconfiguration. Resale and regulatory considerations for a 1987 airframe include aging-airframe inspections, engine lifecycle status, and market appetite for older-generation narrowbodies when balanced against acquisition cost and retrofit requirements.