American Airlines MD82 Aviation Tag Overview:

The American Airlines "MAD DOG" edition!

This plane tag is cut from an American Airlines MD 82 that flew with tail number N922TW and serial number MSN 48013 Line Number LN:1000.  American N922TW was completed on 26 July 1981 as an MD81 and initially took to the skies for Swissair before it was taken over by Trans World Airlines (TWA) in 1997 and converted into an MD82. In 2001 it was transferred to American Airlines – along with the rest of TWA.  In the eighties and nineties, the MD80 gained cult status at American Airlines.

In April 2003 it landed in Roswell, New Mexico, which was to be its last stop. Now its fuselage is being given a new purpose: as a limited-edition Aviationtag. The series is officially licensed by American Airlines and, thanks to almost 20 years of retirement basking in the desert sun of New Mexico, has a unique retro look, in some cases even sporting major scratches.

• Your McDonnell Douglas MD-82 Aviation Tag was made from the skin of serial number 48013
• Limited edition tag with only 9000 copies made
• Each tag is individually numbered
• Each tag is approximately 3.375 x 1.375 inches (88 x 35 mm)
• Includes an attractive and strong metal loop to keep it attached
• Back side provides space to write your name, address, and phone number
• Can be used as a luggage tag, key ring or decorative accessory

AviationTags are made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. Because Aviation Tags are made from real fuselage, each AviationTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical Aviation Tags. These variations and imperfections are not product flaws. They are part of the beauty of Aviation Tags. The images on this website are provided for reference only and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a particular Aviation Tag.

SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT THE CONDITION OF THIS TAG:  If it’s a new-looking tag without scratches and patina that you’re after, then this is not the edition to go for. The American Airlines MD82 series shows clear signs of the more than 20 years of service performed by the N922TW plus its time out in the desert of New Mexico – each Aviationtag bears the marks of American aviation history and has imperfections, scratches and parts where the paint is flaking on the back, but that is what makes each and every tag one-of-a-kind. The front-side of the Aviationtag is blanc aluminum which is why we printed the tag instead of laser engraving it. The print is rather sensitive, please be extremely careful how you use it. Please don’t use any other metal on it (for example keys) which might cause the paint to come off.

SAFETY NOTICE: Not recommended for children under 8 years of age. This product contains original chemical-based paint which may cause respiratory irritation if ingested or inhaled in large quantities. Keep out of mouth.