Airframe 79-1946 Key Facts

Airframe 79-1946 (McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30) was last observed on 2026-09-17 at monitored terminal (Global Airspace).
Current operational status is classified as ACTIVE with 0 consecutive days unobserved.
Registered Mode S 24-bit transponder address is AE020C with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 48206.

McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Operated by Air Mobility Command Reference: Aviation Photography

Aviation Spotter Galleries for Tail 79-1946:

Registry Record

MSN 48206 • Hex AE020C

2018 OEM Production

Assembled by McDonnell

Manufactured as McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 with Manufacturer Serial Number 48206 and assigned ICAO Mode S hex AE020C.

2018 Commercial Entry

Delivered into Commercial Service

Accepted into commercial scheduled operations under tail registration 79-1946.

2021 Fleet Ownership

Direct Carrier Ownership

Direct balance-sheet asset operated and maintained under direct corporate ownership.

2026 (Current) ACTIVE

Current observed airframe age is 7.6 years. Telemetry active across global ADS-B tracking corridors.

Daily flight activity observations over the previous 90-day window.

Observed ADS-B Signal Unobserved / On Ground

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