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N44503 V

Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82) · 1989 · Dover, DE

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N44503 is a 1989 Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82) (serial 49797), registered to Frontera Flight Holdings Inc (corporation) in Dover, DE. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires August 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from November 1989 (36 years ago). It carries 2 P & W JT8D SERIES engines rated at 7,700 lbf each (15,400 lbf total), the engine on 95% of registered Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82)s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A55FA4. It is one of 22 Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82) aircraft on the FAA registry. Frontera Flight Holdings Inc holds 18 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Frontera Flight Holdings Inc
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Dover, DE
Serial number
49797
Year built
1989 · 37 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Transport
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A55FA4 · 51257644 octal
Certificate issued
Aug 27, 2018
Airworthiness date
Nov 1, 1989
Last FAA activity
Jun 3, 2023
Registration expires
Aug 31, 2028
FAA region
1

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
P & W JT8D SERIES
Engine type
Turbo-jet
Rated thrust
7,700 lbf × 2 (15,400 lbf total)
FAA engine code
52053

21 of the 22 registered Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82) carry this engine (95%), across 2 engine variants on the type.

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3022082

Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82)
Engines: 2
Type: jet
Seats: 172
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52053

Manufacturer: P & W
Model: JT8D SERIES
Type: Turbo-jet
Thrust: 7,700 lbs

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N44503
Serial Number: 49797
Year Manufactured: 1989
ACFTREF Code: 3022082
Engine Code: 52053
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Transport
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Turbo-fan (5)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51257644
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A55FA4

Registrant

Frontera Flight Holdings Inc
Corporation
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3500 S Dupont Hwy
Dover, DE, 199016041
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 27, 2018
Airworthiness Nov 1, 1989
Expiration Aug 31, 2028
Last Activity Jun 3, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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