China Northern Airlines MD-90 (B-2103) is the last MD-90 aircraft assembled and produced in China, with special historical significance: Basic information - Registration number: B-2103- Model: McDonnell Douglas MD-90-30- Manufacturer serial number: MSN 60002/Line No. 4002- Engines: 2 IAE V2525-D5 turbofan engines - Cabin layout: 12 first class cabins+145 economy class cabins (F12Y145) Special historical status This aircraft is a product of the TrunkLiner Programme. In 1992, Shanghai Aircraft Corporation of China signed a contract with McDonnell Douglas to assemble 20 MD-90 aircraft in China. However, due to the merger of McDonnell Douglas with Boeing and other reasons, the plan was ultimately cancelled and only two aircraft (B-2100 and B-2103) were completed, with B-2103 becoming the last MD-90 manufactured in China. During the service period, the airline's time note was delivered to China Northern Airlines. On September 18, 2000, it was transferred from Shanghai Aviation Industry Corporation to China Southern Airlines for final assembly. In March 2003, it was merged into China Southern Airlines and sold as Delta. In November 2010, its registration number was changed to N965DN. After multiple transfers, it flew to the United States to operate Delta Airlines. From August 2012 to July 2018, the cabin was renovated into C16Y144 layout and retired. In July 2018, it was dismantled at the San Bernardino (SBD) parking lot. In 2020, it was dismantled at the San Bernardino (SBD) parking lot. Background supplement. China Northern Airlines was established in 1990 and is one of the six backbone airlines directly under the Civil Aviation Administration of China. Its headquarters is located in Shenyang. The company operates a total of 13 MD-90 aircraft (including 11 imported from the United States and 2 assembled from China). In 2002, according to the State Council's aviation reform plan, Northern Airlines merged with China Southern Airlines, and its MD-90 fleet was sold to Delta Air Lines in 2011.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor McDonnell Douglas MD-90
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- Wingspan 109.0ft (33.2m)
- Length 154.9ft (47.2m)
- Height 31.0ft (9.4m)
- Empty Weight N/A
- Loaded Weight 116,483lbs (52,836kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.231
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.025
- Wing Loading 43.1lbs/ft2 (210.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 2,702.2ft2 (251.0m2)
- Drag Points 10791
Parts
- Number of Parts 620
- Control Surfaces 9
- Performance Cost 3,344
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