N987GC

This entry covers the specific airframe bearing tail number N987GC, a McDonnell Douglas MD-87 (DC-9-87) built in 1991 with manufacturer's serial number 53040. The airframe was manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and is registered in the United States (registration: US). Ownership is recorded to the corporate entity GENESIS CUSTOM JETLINERS LLC, located in New York, NY, US; the available record identifies this corporate owner without additional published interim operators or notable registry actions. The airframe is categorized as a fixed-wing multi-engine aircraft and is valued at $6,500,000 based on the supplied data.

As configured for this specific MD-87 airframe, the cabin accommodates 172 seats, consistent with higher-density single-aisle layouts typical of the type. Detailed avionics fit and bespoke interior amenities for N987GC are not published in the supplied data, but the owner designation GENESIS CUSTOM JETLINERS LLC suggests a corporate registry and potential use in charter, subservice, or conversion programs rather than scheduled airline operations. Typical missions for an MD-87 airframe with a 2,372 nm range and 438 kt cruise speed include short-to-medium haul passenger transport and special-mission roles where higher seat density and regional performance are required. Maintenance considerations would reflect the vintage of a 1991 build and the Pratt & Whitney JT8D family engines, which require type-specific line and heavy maintenance programs.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-87 (DC-9-87) occupies a niche as a shortened, medium-capacity derivative within the DC-9/MD-80 family, offering a balance of single-aisle capacity and short-field capability. Competing models for operators seeking similar mission capability would historically include narrow-body types optimized for regional and domestic routes. Buyer and charter demand for an MD-87 such as N987GC is influenced by age (1991) and systems commonality with the JT8D engine series; these factors affect maintenance costs and resale value, which is reflected in the stated asset valuation of $6,500,000.