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N783TW V

Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-15F · 1966

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N783TW is a 1966 Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-15F (serial 47010), registered to Sierra American Corp in Wilmington, DE. It is one of 3 Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-15F aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Sierra American Corp
Based in
Wilmington, DE
Serial number
47010
Year built
1966 · 60 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Transport
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AA9D69 · 52516551 octal
Certificate issued
Feb 1, 2005
Airworthiness date
Feb 2, 1999
Last FAA activity
Aug 18, 2023
Registration expires
Jul 31, 2029
FAA region
1

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ICAO24: aa9d69
Last known — 2 weeks ago AJI9943
Observed 2026-09-02 03:22:02 MST
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Ground speed
425 kt
Altitude (baro)
34,000 ft
Track
219.0°
Squawk
Wind / OAT
Autopilot target
Lat 32.59149, Lng -98.10637
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 302203K

Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-15F
Engines: 2
Type: jet
Seats: 116
Cruise: 274 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52053

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

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N783TW
Serial Number: 47010
Year Manufactured: 1966
ACFTREF Code: 302203K
Engine Code: 52053
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Transport
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Turbo-jet (4)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52516551
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AA9D69

Registrant

Sierra American Corp
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2801 Centerville Rd Pmb 5128
Wilmington, DE, 198081609
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 1, 2005
Airworthiness Feb 2, 1999
Expiration Jul 31, 2029
Last Activity Aug 18, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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