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N797AL V

Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-63 · 1972 · Las Vegas, NV

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N797AL is a 1972 Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-63 (serial 46163), registered to Skybus Jet Cargo Inc (corporation) in Las Vegas, NV. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires July 2033; the airworthiness certificate dates from May 1989 (37 years ago). It carries 4 P & W JT3D SERIES engines rated at 17,700 lbf each (70,800 lbf total). Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AAD211. Skybus Jet Cargo Inc holds 6 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Skybus Jet Cargo Inc
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Las Vegas, NV
Serial number
46163
Year built
1972 · 54 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Transport
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AAD211 · 52551021 octal
Certificate issued
Jul 31, 2026
Airworthiness date
May 24, 1989
Last FAA activity
Jul 31, 2026
Registration expires
Jul 31, 2033
FAA region
4

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
P & W JT3D SERIES
Engine type
Turbo-fan
Rated thrust
17,700 lbf × 4 (70,800 lbf total)
FAA engine code
52035

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 302198B

Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-63
Engines: 4
Type: jet
Seats: 152
Cruise: 386 KTAS
Category: Standard
TCDS: 4A25

Engine — CODE 52035

Manufacturer: P & W
Model: JT3D SERIES
Type: Turbo-fan
Thrust: 17,700 lbs

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N797AL
Serial Number: 46163
Year Manufactured: 1972
ACFTREF Code: 302198B
Engine Code: 52035
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): 52551021
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AAD211
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Registrant

Skybus Jet Cargo Inc
Corporation
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2215 Renaissance Dr Ste B
Las Vegas, NV, 891196727
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 31, 2026
Airworthiness May 24, 1989
Expiration Jul 31, 2033
Last Activity Jul 31, 2026
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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