Hey ppl,
I might have a possible job offer flying MD-83 and I was wondering if anyone knows if it is equiped with EFIS glass or just steam gages.:confused: :confused: Any ideas??:ugh:
thanx

Those smarter than I have provided clearer insight.

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I flew a ton of -83's with glass. However, the annunciator panel was the old fashioned one, not like the -88.

Ther are different versions, all the newer ones are glass-cockpit.

MD81/82: conventional
MD83: Conventional and glass
MD87: glass

MD88/90: glass

Most of the ones floating around are all glass now. The ones we got from American, Reno Air etc were all EFIS.

Ther are different versions, all the newer ones are glass-cockpit.

MD81/82: conventional
MD83: Conventional and glass
MD87: glass
MD88/90: glass

Actually, EFIS became optional on the MD-82, AA being the first customer. They planned to retrofit their first batch with EFIS, but I don't remember if that ever happened, as it's a major undertaking, without real payback.

EFIS was optional on the 83 when it came out in '83. It's a heavyweight '82 with -219 engines vs -217.

The different designations define engines, length, etc., and not flight deck. The MD-88 was the exception, built for Delta, and later sold to others as well.

That Honeywell EFIS is now ancient, and was never inexpensive to maintain. Has anyone certified a retrofit?

GB