# N64339: 1974 Boeing 727-231, registration cancelled 2013-08-08

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: August 8, 2013
- Status when cancelled: Sale reported, canceled
- Airframe: [Boeing 727-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-231) (registry code 1384079)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney JT8D-5](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-jt8d-5) (registry code 52046)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A3WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A3WE), [TCDS E2EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E2EA) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 20844
- Year built: 1974
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-jet
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: September 5, 1974
- Last registry action: November 22, 2004
- Mode S code: A87343
- Location: [Memphis, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Memphis)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 35.0351° N, 89.9272° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 38118, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N64339
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=64339
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N64339-2013-08-08

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Boeing 727-231: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-231.md

## Service difficulty reports (32)

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR TWAA0008901](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWAA0008901), Jun 6, 2000: BATTERY PACK. INOPERATIVE. THE EMERGENCY CEILING AREA LIGHT AT CABIN ROW 3 WAS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED THE BATTERY PACK. CHECK-C 2-20-00 MCI.
- [SDR TWAA0008205](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWAA0008205), May 22, 2000: ACTUATOR. FAILED. DURING GEAR EXTENSION NOSE GEAR FAILED TO LOCKDOWN. MANUALLY CRANKED NOSE GEAR DOWN. REPLACED NOSE LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK ACTUATOR. CC03 02-20-00 MCI.
- [SDR TWAA0003106](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWAA0003106), Feb 17, 2000: SKIN. DELAMINATED. DURING CHECK-C MAINT, THE LT WING, 24 IN OUT FROM INBD END OF THE INBD TE, THE AFT FLAP WAS DELAMINATED INBD END OF TE. REPLACED FOREFLAP WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT 
- [SDR TWAA0003105](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWAA0003105), Feb 17, 2000: SKIN. DAMAGED. DURING CHECK-C MAINT, THE LT WING NUMBER 2 FOREFLAP HAD HOLE ON BOTTOM SIDE INBD END. REPLACED FOREFLAP WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT PER MM 27-51, AND M27-27-23.
- [SDR TWAA0003104](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWAA0003104), Feb 16, 2000: STRUCTURE. CRACKED. DURING CHECK-C MAINT, FOUND FWD RT CABIN SERVICE DOOR STRUCTURE WITH CRACK, APPROX 6 INCHES LONG, UNDER AND EMITTING FROM THE FWD LOWER STOP CASTING. REPLACED C
- [SDR TWAA0002905](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWAA0002905), Feb 14, 2000: FLOORBEAM. CORRODED. DURING CHECK-C MAINTENANCE, THE CABIN FLOOR SUPPORT WAS CORRODED AT STA 1110 TO 1130, AT LBL 12 INCHES. MADE NEW FLOOR SUPPORT FROM 7075-T6 PER TWA S/N 56-1850.
- [SDR TWAA0002904](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWAA0002904), Feb 14, 2000: BRACKET. BROKEN. DURING CHECK-C MAINT, THE LT WING NUMBER 4 LE SLAT, OTBD STRUCTURAL UP STOP MOUNT BRACKET WAS BROKEN/CRACKED BOTH SIDES. MANUFACTURED NEW BRACKET FROM 7075-T6 P
- [SDR TWAA0003103](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWAA0003103), Feb 13, 2000: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. DURING CHECK-C MAINTENANCE, FOUND TOP OF CABIN CHAIR TRACK CORRODED UNDER FLOOR PANELS STA 1030 TO 1070, NUMBER 2 TRACK. REMOVED CORRODED TRACK STA 1030 TO 1070
- [SDR TWAA0002702](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWAA0002702), Feb 13, 2000: RIVET. CRACKED. DURING CHECK-C MAINT, FOUND CRACK AT RIVET HEAD ON LT O/B SIDE OF THE NUMBER 2 ENGINE INLET, 17 INCHES UP FROM THE FUSELAGE AND 28 ICHES AFT OF THE INLET L/E. F
- [SDR TWAA0002803](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWAA0002803), Feb 11, 2000: SKIN. CORRODED. DURING CHECK-C MAINT, FOUND CORROSION ON SKIN AND SPLICE PLATE AT STA 680, O/B OF STRINGER 28L. REPAIRED PER SRM 53-30-03, PAGE 14E. REMOVED A 4 IN BY 5 IN SECT
- [SDR TWAA0002606](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWAA0002606), Feb 9, 2000: STRINGER. CORRODED. DURING CHECK-C MAINT, THERE WAS A BULGE IN THE FUSELAGE SKIN AT STA 660, STRINGER 28L. REPLACED STRINGER FROM STA 657 TO 680 PER SRM 53-10-3, PAGE 3.
- [SDR TWAA0002605](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWAA0002605), Feb 8, 2000: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. DURING CHECK-C MAINT, FOUND A 2 INCH CRACK IN PRESSURE WEB, RT MLG WHEEL WELL AT STA 940, RBL 55. CONFIRMED CRACK WITH HIGH FREQ EDDY CURRENT. INSTALLED REPAIR 
- [SDR TWAA0002604](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWAA0002604), Feb 8, 2000: SKIN. GOUGED. DURING CHECK-C MAINT, FOUND DENT AND GOUGE IN FUSELAGE SKIN AT STA 312, BELOW STRINGER 24R. DENT 1.75 IN BY 2 IN BY 0.046 IN DEEP. NO CRACK FOUND PER PART 6-51-
- [SDR TWAA0002603](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWAA0002603), Feb 7, 2000: SKIN. DELAMINATED. DURING CHECK-C MAINT, THE LEFT WING NUMBER 2 AFT FLAP WAS DELAMINATED TOP SKIN 65 IN FROM O/B END. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT I/B TRAILING EDGE AFT FLAP PER MM 2
- [SDR TWAA0002414](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWAA0002414), Feb 7, 2000: TORQUE BOX. CRACKED. DURING CHECK-C MAINT THE RT TORQUE BOX VERTICAL WEB (AFT AIRSTAIRS) REPAIR DOUBLER CRACKED ALONG TOP ROW, STR 1273 TO 1269. REPLACED CRACKED WEB USING 7075T6, 0
- [SDR TWAA0002413](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWAA0002413), Feb 4, 2000: STRUCTURE. CRACKED. DURING CHECK-C MAINT NUMBER 6 LE SLAT HAD A CRACK AT RIVET UNDER ACTUATOR ATTACH FITTING. FABRICATED A REPAIR PER SRM 57-50-3.
- [SDR TWAA0002412](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWAA0002412), Feb 4, 2000: TORQUE BOX. CRACKED. DURING CHECK-C MAINT FOUND 1.5 INCH LONG CRACK IN RT TORQUE BOX UPPER BEAM AFT SIDE OF STA 1273, 3 INCHES O/B OF VERT WEB. REPLACED BEAM (P/N 65-17518-6) AND IN
- [SDR TWAA0000102](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWAA0000102), Jan 3, 2000: UNKNOWN. SMOKE. SMOKE IN THE CABIN WAS REPORTED IN FLIGHT. APPEARED ONLY WHEN ENGINE ANTI-ICE WAS ON. SMOKE HAD NO ODOR. MAINTENANCE RAN ENGINES AND ACCOMPLISHED OTHER CHECKS B
- [SDR TWAA9915503](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWAA9915503), Nov 12, 1999: LINE. FAILED. THE NUMBER 1 ENGINE HYDRAULIC PUMP LOW PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON IN FLIGHT AND THE -A- HYDRAULIC SYSTEM QUANTITY WENT TO ZERO. IT WAS NECESSARY TO MANUALLY EXTEND 
- [SDR TWAA9811101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWAA9811101), Jul 12, 1998: COVER. CRACKED. IN THE AFT CABIN, A FOUR-INCH SECTION OF TH EGRESS LIGHT COVER WAS FOUND BROKEN AND A PIECE MISSING. REPLACED SECTION OF COVER. CHECK-C 5-25-98 JFK.
- [SDR TWAA9802201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWAA9802201), Feb 11, 1998: POWER PACK. INOPERATIVE. STL - DURING MAINTENANCE CHECK, THE AFT CABIN EGRESS LIGHTS WERE FOUND INOPERABLE FROM ROW 27 AFT. REMOVED WATER FROM EGRESS LIGHT STRIP AND REPLACED POWER PACK
- [SDR TWAA9801302](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWAA9801302), Jan 24, 1998: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. STL - FLT 325 - L2 DOOR EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT FOUND INOPERATIVE BY MECHANIC. REPLACED ESCAPE LIGHT BATTERY PACK ASSY. (M)
- [SDR TWAA9711709](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWAA9711709), Sep 30, 1997: RIB. CRACKED. MCI - INSTALLED DOUBLER IN CRACKED RIB CHORD LEFT WING AT STATION 738.5. (M)
- [SDR TWAA9711708](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWAA9711708), Sep 30, 1997: STRINGER. CRACKED. MCI - REPAIRED CRACKED AREA AT STATION 1191 STRINGER 3A LEFT AT AFT END STRINGER T/E CLIP UPPER SIDE OF STRINGER AT LAST RIVIT. (M)
- [SDR TWAA9711707](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWAA9711707), Sep 30, 1997: DOOR FRAME. CORRODED. MCI - REMOVED CORROSION AND INSTALLED DOUBLER AT DOOR FRAME WEDGE SPACER BETWEEN INNER FRAME SKIN AND FLOOR SUPPORT BRACKET AT STATION 560 BETWEEN STRINGER 26R 
- [SDR TWAA9804706](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWAA9804706), May 6, 1997: FRAME. CRACKED. DURING OP17 MAINTENANCE CHECK, FOUND A CRACKED INNER FRAME AT 760 CASTING, LEFT, 6 INCHES INBOARD OF 70.5 WING RIB. REPAIRED PER SERVICE BULLETIN 727-53-0197 AN
- [SDR TWAA9804705](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWAA9804705), May 6, 1997: RIB. CRACKED. MCI - DURING OP 17 MAINTENANCE CHECK, EDDY CURRENT SHOWED CRACKS IN FWD UPPER AND LWR FASTENER HOLES IN RIB CHORD UPPER VERTICAL FLANGE, 6 AND 12 O'CLOCK POSITI
- [SDR TWAA9804402](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWAA9804402), May 6, 1997: FRAME. CRACKED. MCI - DURING OP 17 MAINTENANCE CHECK, A CRACKED INNER FRAME 760 CASTING WAS FOUND RT 6 INCH INBOARD OF 70.5 WING RIB. CONFIRMED WITH EDDY CURRENT. REPAIRED PER 
- [SDR TWAA9803816](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWAA9803816), May 6, 1997: FRAME. BENT. MCI - DURING OP 17 MAINTENANCE CHECK, THE FORMER RING AT STATION 1030 STRINGER 25L WAS FOUND BENT. REPAIRED THE FRAME AS PER SSRM 53-60-202 PARA B, SPLICED FRAM
- [SDR TWAA9803806](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWAA9803806), May 6, 1997: CASTING. CRACKED. MCI - DURING OP 17 MAINTENANCE CHECK, EDDY CURRENT INDICATED A CRACK ON FORWARD HOLES ON CASTING BS 760 RBL 70.5. CRACK RUNNING FROM 12 O'CLOCK TO 6 O'CLOCK IN 
- [SDR TWAA9701101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWAA9701101), Jan 19, 1997: ACCESSORY BOX. FAILED. DEN - ON LANDING APPROACH LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR RED LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED, CYCLED LANDING GEAR WITH SAFE GEAR INDICATION. REMOVED AND REPLACED LANDING GEA
- [SDR 96ZZZX1191](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1191), Feb 8, 1996: GUSSET. CRACKED. JFK - DURING CHECK C-4D, FOUND A 1.25 INCH VERTICAL CRACK IN LT SIDE OF FUSELAGE FRAME GUSSET, STA 825.95. REPAIRED PER SB 727-53-0197. AIRCRAFT TT: 53,646 HRS;

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB MIA90IA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90IA039), Dec 15, 1989: Boeing 727 (N64339), Ormond Beach, FL, incident, no damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND IN THE BEECH 300 TO COMPLY WITH AN ATC CLEARANCE IN A TIMELY MANNER, WHILE DIVERTING HIS ATTENTION, AND FAILURE OF THE ATC CONTROLLER TO ASSURE THAT IFR SEPARATION WAS…

## FAA accident and incident reports (6)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 19881104060609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881104060609I), Nov 4, 1988: Boeing 727231 (N64339), Kessel, WV. Rapid decompression at cruise altitude. Immediate descent. Outflow valves and pressure controllers replaced.
- [Incident 19880810047189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880810047189I), Aug 10, 1988: Boeing 727231 (N64339), St Louis, MO. A system fluid quantity fell on approach at flap extension. Hard to maintain roll control. Replaced hydraulic pump.
- [Incident 19880204007259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880204007259I), Feb 4, 1988: Boeing 727231 (N64339), St Louis, MO. Leading edge flap did not indicate up. Returned to airport. Found faulty leading edge flap switch.
- [Incident 19870322030399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870322030399I), Mar 22, 1987: Boeing 727231 (N64339), Kansas City, MO. During powerback the aircraft departed the taxiway and became stuck in the mud. Pilot failed to follow signals.
- [Incident 19830823053499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830823053499I), Aug 23, 1983: Boeing 727231 (N64339), St Louis, MO. Crew requested medical assistance on landing. Childs facial birth mark under skin bleeding. Medics not needed.
- [Incident 19790116002149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790116002149I), Jan 16, 1979: Boeing 727231 (N64339), Indianapolis, IN. Difficulty obtaining gear safe indication, landed ok. Right main down lock switch was faulty.

## Other aircraft with N64339

- [Registered now](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N64339): Balloon Works FIREFLY 7-15, S/N F7-872
- [Cancelled (date not recorded)](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N64339-undated): Cessna T-50, S/N 3948, built 1943. Owner: [St Louis Flying Service / Kratz Airport](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ST%20LOUIS%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20%2F%20KRATZ%20AIRPORT)

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