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N808WA V

Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83(MD-83) · 1990 · Miami, FL

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N808WA is a 1990 Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83(MD-83) (serial 53044), registered to Caribbean Sun Airlines Inc (corporation) in Miami, FL. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires January 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from August 2016 (10 years ago). It carries 2 P & W JT8D-219 engines rated at 21,000 lbf each (42,000 lbf total), the engine on 14% of registered Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83(MD-83)s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AB018A. It is one of 51 Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83(MD-83) aircraft on the FAA registry. Caribbean Sun Airlines Inc holds 3 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Caribbean Sun Airlines Inc
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Miami, FL
Serial number
53044
Year built
1990 · 36 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Transport
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AB018A · 52600612 octal
Certificate issued
Jan 21, 2021
Airworthiness date
Aug 9, 2016
Last FAA activity
Apr 14, 2023
Registration expires
Jan 31, 2028
FAA region
7

Source: FAA aircraft registry (public record). Community reviews and photos below.

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
P & W JT8D-219
Engine type
Turbo-fan
Rated thrust
21,000 lbf × 2 (42,000 lbf total)
FAA engine code
51694

7 of the 50 registered Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83(MD-83) carry this engine (14%), across 6 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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ICAO24: ab018a
Last known — 1 week ago WAL500
Observed 2026-09-18 08:29:50 MST
Auto-refresh • Updated 0s ago
Ground speed
320 kt
Altitude (baro)
12,150 ft
Track
142.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
—
Lat 25.50853, Lng -80.14029
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3022083

Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83(MD-83)
Engines: 2
Type: jet
Seats: 172
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 51694

Manufacturer: P & W
Model: JT8D-219
Type: Turbo-fan
Thrust: 21,000 lbs

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N808WA
Serial Number: 53044
Year Manufactured: 1990
ACFTREF Code: 3022083
Engine Code: 51694
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): 52600612
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AB018A

Registrant

Caribbean Sun Airlines Inc
Corporation
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5000 Nw 36Th St Ste 307
Miami, FL, 331662763
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 21, 2021
Airworthiness Aug 9, 2016
Expiration Jan 31, 2028
Last Activity Apr 14, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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