About the MD-83
The MD-83 is a member of the MD-80 family, developed from the DC-9. EASA lists it as the DC-9-83.
Seating capacity
The NTSB documented a charter MD-83 with 147 passenger seats. It counted crew seats separately. The seat count depended on the cabin installed by the airline.
Cabin layout
An American Airlines MD-83 seat map shows a single aisle, with two seats on one side and three on the other in the main cabin. Its first-class section has a different layout.
How to recognize an MD-83
The rear-mounted engines and T-tail give the MD-83 a similar silhouette to the MD-82. Use the model and registration to confirm the variant.
Variants and related aircraft
Boeing documents the MD-83 alongside the MD-81, MD-82 and MD-88. Each has its own FAA type code.
McDonnell Douglas MD-82 · McDonnell Douglas MD-88
Frequently asked questions
How many seats did an MD-83 have?
The NTSB documented a charter MD-83 with 147 passenger seats. It counted crew seats separately. The seat count depended on the cabin installed by the airline.
What is the radar code for the MD-83?
The FAA lists MD83 for the MD-83.