Is it an MD-87 or an MD-88?!

[clairaig]

It was only when I looked closely at the photograph I saw something strange. Why would they attach a MD-87 sticker to a MD-88?

[rich7271]

It's maybe because the engines have the same outher fittings. Both built by MD.

Rich

[DAL767-400ER]

^Either that, or the paint-shop didn't have an MD-88 sticker ready. Definitely is an MD-88, as evidenced by the lenght.

[pilotwannabe]

The engines maybe originally were used on an MD-87 but have now been transferred

[ACman]

MD-88, MD-87 is about the same size as a DC-9-40.

[MaxPower]

It was only when I looked closely at the photograph I saw something strange. Why would they attach a MD-87 sticker to a MD-88?

Its just a replacement cowling. I guess they just happened to have the 87 cowling spare which was not in use at the time ?

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[clairaig]

Its just a replacement cowling. I guess they just happened to have the 87 cowling spare which was not in use at the time ?

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I suppose that's a logical explanation. I was hoping for something more sinister tho'

[srbmod]

Plus the MD-87 has the "shark fin" tail like the MD-90 and 717 has.

[uy707]

[QUOTE=MaxPower][left] Its just a replacement cowling. I guess they just happened to have the 87 cowling spare which was not in use at the time ?

YES !!! An engine cowling which had been dented to a point of no return and which needed a replacement ASAP, with notime to paint the new one.
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Alain

[viasa]

The EC-JOI is a MD-88

[dacman]

As a Douglas (DAC) fanatic it would be great to be able to have a nice pic of this for my collection......WOW!!!

Michael
Dacman
LAX/LGB Local

[uy707]

I knew you were to hit this thread sooner or later.
Alain