MD-82 Aircraft Procured and Teardown – MSN 53230 | LZ-LDJ
MSN 53230, registered as LZ-LDJ, 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, following retirement from commercial service.
At the time of removal, the aircraft was configured with JT8D-217C engines and equipped with a GTCP85-98DC APU, consistent with MD-82 operational standards. The configuration and component condition supported controlled disassembly and redistribution of serviceable material into the active MD-80 aftermarket.
Ownership and teardown execution
Following procurement, MSN 53230 was inducted into a structured part-out program. The aircraft was dismantled on site at Sofia Airport, with teardown activities executed around the beginning of February 2024. Disassembly and component removal were carried out under controlled conditions, with full traceability preserved throughout the teardown process.
Powerplant configuration (as removed):
JT8D-217C Engines
• Engine Serial Number: 725922
• Engine Serial Number: 726990
APU configuration (as removed):
GTCP85-98DC
• APU Serial Number: P-458C
