About the MD-82
The MD-82 belongs to the MD-80 family, which McDonnell Douglas developed from the DC-9. The NTSB also identifies this model as the DC-9-82.
Seating capacity
An American Airlines MD-82 documented in the NTSB docket had 139 passenger seats: 14 in first class and 125 in coach. That is one airline configuration.
Cabin layout
The historical American Airlines cabin diagram shows a single aisle and coach rows with a pair of seats on one side and three on the other. The first-class rows use pairs.
How to recognize an MD-82
The MD-82 has two engines at the rear of the fuselage and a T-tail. Its profile is close to that of the MD-83. Check the registration and model for the exact variant.
Variants and related aircraft
The MD-82 and MD-83 belong to the same family. The FAA identifies them separately as MD82 and MD83.
Frequently asked questions
How many seats did an MD-82 have?
An American Airlines MD-82 documented in the NTSB docket had 139 passenger seats: 14 in first class and 125 in coach. That is one airline configuration.
What is the radar code for the MD-82?
The FAA lists MD82 for the MD-82.