Models
| Model | Type | Registered | Valid | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD-11F | Fixed wing multi engine | 100 | 100 | 1990-2001 |
| DC-9-83(MD-83) | Fixed wing multi engine | 49 | 49 | 1986-1999 |
| DC-9-82(MD-82) | Fixed wing multi engine | 22 | 22 | 1982-1991 |
| DC-9-87 | Fixed wing multi engine | 13 | 13 | 1987-1991 |
| MD-10-30F | Fixed wing multi engine | 13 | 13 | 1973-1988 |
| DC-10-30F | Fixed wing multi engine | 12 | 12 | 1978-1978 |
| A4N | Fixed wing single engine | 6 | 6 | 1972-1978 |
| DC-10-30 | Fixed wing multi engine | 5 | 5 | 1975-1988 |
| FA-18B | Fixed wing multi engine | 5 | 5 | ?-? |
| MD-11 | Fixed wing multi engine | 4 | 4 | 1992-1994 |
| TA-4J | Fixed wing single engine | 3 | 3 | 1967-1972 |
| DC-9-15F | Fixed wing multi engine | 3 | 3 | 1966-1967 |
| DC-9-33F | Fixed wing multi engine | 3 | 3 | 1969-1969 |
| MD-90-30 | Fixed wing multi engine | 3 | 3 | 1995-1996 |
| FA-18A | Fixed wing multi engine | 3 | 3 | ?-? |
| F-15D | Fixed wing multi engine | 3 | 3 | ?-? |
| MD-10-10F | Fixed wing multi engine | 2 | 2 | 1971-1972 |
| DC-8-62 | Fixed wing multi engine | 1 | 1 | 1968-1968 |
| DC-8-63 | Fixed wing multi engine | 1 | 1 | 1972-1972 |
| DC-8-63F | Fixed wing multi engine | 1 | 1 | 1969-1969 |
| DC-9-32 | Fixed wing multi engine | 1 | 1 | ?-? |
| DC-9-32F | Fixed wing multi engine | 1 | 1 | ?-? |
| DC-9-87 (MD-87) | Fixed wing multi engine | 1 | 1 | 1991-1991 |
| 220 | Fixed wing multi engine | 1 | 1 | ?-? |
| F-15B | Fixed wing multi engine | 1 | 1 | ?-? |
| FA-18D | Fixed wing multi engine | 1 | 1 | ?-? |
| F4D | Fixed wing multi engine | 1 | 1 | 1965-1965 |
McDonnell Douglas aircraft in the FAA registry
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aircraft registry lists 259 valid registrations under the manufacturer name "MCDONNELL DOUGLAS." This data reflects the state of the registry as of 2026-10-16. The fleet comprises 27 distinct models, with the majority built between 1967 and 2000. Half of these aircraft were constructed in 1992 or earlier. The collection includes 250 fixed-wing multi-engine aircraft and nine fixed-wing single-engine aircraft. Powerplants are dominated by turbofan engines, with 220 units, followed by 39 turbojet engines. Most aircraft hold standard airworthiness certificates, though 15 are classified as experimental and six as multiple.
McDonnell Douglas Corporation was a major American aerospace manufacturing corporation and defense contractor. It was formed by the merger of McDonnell Aircraft Corporation and the Douglas Aircraft Company in 1967. The corporation's headquarters were at St. Louis Lambert International Airport, near St. Louis, Missouri.
Top Registered Models and Specifications
The MD-11F leads the registry with 100 aircraft, built between 1990 and 2001. It features a capacity for seven seats. The DC-9-83 (MD-83) follows with 49 registered aircraft, produced from 1986 to 1999, seating 172 passengers. The DC-9-82 (MD-82) accounts for 22 registrations, built from 1982 to 1991, also with 172 seats. The DC-9-87 has 13 registrations, built from 1987 to 1991, seating 172. The MD-10-30F has 13 registrations, built from 1973 to 1988, with a capacity of 385 seats. The DC-10-30F has 12 registrations and seats 385 passengers.
Geographic Distribution and Type Certificates
Tennessee holds the most registrations with 74 aircraft, followed by Texas with 42, and Kentucky with 29. Type certificate data sheets (TCDS) provide technical specifications for these models. TCDS A22WE, held by The Boeing Company, covers the MD-11F and MD-10-30F. TCDS A6WE, also held by The Boeing Company, covers the DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-82 (MD-82), and DC-9-87. Each model page lists specifications and the relevant TCDS. Every aircraft has a registration record by N-number for lookup.
Figures from the FAA registry file as of Oct 16, 2026. Company background: Wikipedia, McDonnell Douglas.