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N438AA

Built 1987 · registered US

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Representative photo of a Mcdonnell Douglas 81Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto: Cory W. Watts from Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Mcdonnell Douglas 81
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
—
Cruise speed
438 kt
Max speed
500 kt
Service ceiling
37,000 ft
Takeoff distance
2552 m
Landing distance
1585 m
Weights
MTOW
72,500 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
26,500 L
Dimensions
Length
45.1 m
Wingspan
32.9 m
Height
9.0 m
Capacity
Seats
142
Max passengers
172
How common is this aircraft?
250Mcdonnell Douglas 81 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 86% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N438AAUSACTIVE
    FRONTERA FLIGHT HOLDING INC
    2019 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

N438AA — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N438AA?

N438AA is a Mcdonnell Douglas 81, built in 1987. Sprinkle's record for N438AA covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N438AA currently active?

Registry records list N438AA's status as Active, registered in United States — a Mcdonnell Douglas 81.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N438AA?

N438AA carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 49456, the serial assigned to this Mcdonnell Douglas 81 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N438AA?

N438AA's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A540D7 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Mcdonnell Douglas 81 broadcasts.