MD-82 Aircraft Procured and Teardown – MSN 49973 | LZ-LDP
MSN 49973, registered as LZ-LDP, is a McDonnell Douglas MD-82 aircraft formerly operated by European Air Charter. The aircraft was procured, legally transferred, and subsequently dismantled by NEDAVION Aerospace B.V. as part of its ownership-driven aircraft asset program.
At the time of removal from service, the aircraft was configured with JT8D series engines and equipped with a GTCP85-98DHF APU, supporting controlled disassembly and redistribution of serviceable material into the active MD-80 aftermarket.
Ownership and teardown execution
Following procurement, MSN 49973 was inducted into a structured part-out program. Teardown activities were executed in October 2024, with component removal and segregation performed under controlled conditions and with full traceability maintained throughout the disassembly process.
Powerplant configuration (as removed):
JT8D-217A Engine
• Engine Serial Number: 709950
JT8D-217C Engine
• Engine Serial Number: 725479
APU configuration (as removed):
GTCP85-98DHF
• Part Number: 381276-1
• APU Serial Number: P-469
