The McDonnell Douglas MD-82 was a successful twin-engine airliner that modernized the proven DC-9 design for the jet age's second generation. First flown on January 8, 1981, it was a low-wing twin-engine aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney JT8D-200 turbofans, featuring a stretched fuselage and improved fuel efficiency for short to medium-range routes. Measuring over 147 feet in length with seating for up to 172 passengers, it was manufactured by McDonnell Douglas at Long Beach, California.
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| American Airlines | — | 49336 | United States | a50a7c | |
| American Airlines | — | 49338 | United States | a511ea | |
| American Airlines | — | 49682 | United States | a60a09 | |
| American Airlines | — | 49738 | United States | a63da8 | |
| American Airlines | — | 49920 | United States | aa24e8 |