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Douglas DC-9-14 · Aerocaribe

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Douglas DC-9-14

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OperatorAerocaribe
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Douglas DC-9-14 built in 1965. Has operated for TWA Trans World Airlines, Texas International Airlines and Aerocaribe.

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Old · 61 years · ≈ 158,600 flight hours (approx.)
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Technical data

ManufacturerMcDonnell Douglas
First flight1965
MSN45716
VerificationIdentity verified against the official register of FAA (United States) · Oct 8, 2026

The model · McDonnell Douglas MD-80

Figures for the MD-82 variant, the most representative of the family

Length45.1 m148 ft
Wingspan32.9 m108 ft
Height9.2 m30 ft
Range3,797 km2,050 NMWith a typical passenger load
Cruise speed807 km/h436 ktMach 0.76
Service ceiling11,280 m37,008 ftIt flies above Everest (1.3 times its height)
Maximum take-off weight67,812 kg149,500 lb
Maximum payload32,443 kg71,524 lbIts 155 passengers with baggage would weigh about 15.5 t; the rest is fuel and cargo
Typical capacity155 passengersUp to 172 in a high-density layout
Endurance4 h 42 minAt cruise speed, non-stop

The type first flew in 1979 (47 years ago) · About 1,191 units built · Production ended in 1999

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Flight logbook

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Aircraft chronology

1965
Built
Assembled by the manufacturer.
Dec 6, 1965
Delivered to Douglas Aircraft Company
Delivered to Douglas Aircraft Company as N1053T.
Feb 19, 1966
Transferred to TWA Trans World Airlines
Transferred to TWA Trans World Airlines.
Sep 15, 1974
Transferred to Texas International Airlines
Transferred to Texas International Airlines.
Dec 1, 1975
Transferred to TWA Trans World Airlines
Transferred to TWA Trans World Airlines.
Sep 16, 1977
Transferred to Texas International Airlines
Transferred to Texas International Airlines.
Oct 31, 1982
Transferred to Continental Air Lines
Transferred to Continental Air Lines.
Nov 1, 1982
Re-registered
Changed from N1053T to N653TX (still with Continental Air Lines).
Mar 23, 1993
Transferred to Intercontinental de Aviación S.A.
Transferred to Intercontinental de Aviación S.A..
Apr 1, 1996
Transferred to Aerocaribe
Transferred to Aerocaribe.

Operators

1965-12-06
Douglas Aircraft Company
Registration N1053T
1966-02-19
TWA Trans World Airlines
Registration N1053T
1974-09-15
Texas International Airlines
Registration N1053T · Lessor: TWA Trans World Airlines
1975-12-01
TWA Trans World Airlines
Registration N1053T
1977-09-16
Texas International Airlines
Registration N1053T
1982-10-31
Continental Air Lines
Registration N1053T
1982-11-01
Continental Air Lines
Registration N653TX
1993-03-23
1996-04-01
Aerocaribe
Registration XA-TBX

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BibTeX

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  title        = {{Douglas DC-9-14 · Aerocaribe}},
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  urldate      = {2026-10-18},
  note         = {Accessed 2026-10-18}
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