Aircraft N585AA — 1991 McDonnell Douglas MD-82 (DC-9-82) Photo at ORF

Close-up showing the modified tail cone to reduce drag, and thus fuel consumption by approximately 1%. Boeing quoted a price of $270K per tail cone, and AA found that they could construct the same part for $35K. The tail cone was designed & built by AA.
Photo Info
Photographer
Dean Heald Contact
Shot Date 2010-07-11
Airport ORF
Norfolk International Airport
Upload Date 2010-07-31
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EXIF Data
Camera Make Canon
Camera Model Canon EOS 40D
Shutter Speed 1/640 sec
Aperture f/6.3
ISO 125
Focal Length 235 mm
Exposure Bias 0 EV
White Balance Auto
Dimensions 1024 × 683
Date Taken 2010-07-11 17:47:03
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