# Boeing 727-172C

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1384058
- Manufacturer (registry): BOEING
- Model: 727-172C
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 3 · Turbo-jet
- Seats: 134
- Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
- Cruise speed: 435 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A3WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A3WE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: The Boeing Company
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-172c

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2026-13-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-15): Navigation · Boeing 707-100 Long Body, 707-200, 707-100B Long Body and 74 more. Effective Jul 1, 2026
- [AD 2026-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-02): Navigation · Airbus Canada Limited Partnership 18, 49-46, 80-A and 555 more. Effective Jul 1, 2026
- [AD 2023-12-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-12-15): Navigation · Boeing 707-100 Long Body, 707-200, 707-100B Long Body and 74 more. Effective Jun 21, 2023
- [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023
- [AD 2022-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-25-01): Wings · Boeing 707-100 Long Body, 707-200, 707-100B Long Body and 11 more. Effective Feb 16, 2023
- [AD 2021-03-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-03-09): Wings · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Mar 31, 2021
- [AD 2020-06-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-06-19): Navigation · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Jun 22, 2020
- [AD 2019-23-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-23-04): Fuel · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Feb 4, 2020
- [AD 2019-24-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-24-18): Navigation · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 11 more. Effective Feb 3, 2020
- [AD 2018-25-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-25-15): Wings · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Jan 22, 2019
- [AD 2018-23-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-23-12): Equipment/furnishings · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 180 more. Effective Dec 28, 2018
- [AD 2018-20-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-20-05): Fuselage · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 2 more. Effective Nov 2, 2018
- [AD 2018-17-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-17-20): Fuel · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Oct 4, 2018
- [AD 2017-19-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-19-02): Doors · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Oct 19, 2017
- [AD 2016-19-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-19-16): Doors · Boeing 707-300 Series, 707-300B Series, 707-300C Series and 3 more. Effective Jan 9, 2017
- [AD 2014-21-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-21-09): Wings · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Dec 3, 2014
- [AD 2014-16-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-16-09): Oxygen · Boeing 707-100 Long Body, 707-100B Long Body, 707-100B Short Body and 16 more. Effective Sep 23, 2014
- [AD 2014-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-17-02): Communications · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 137 more. Effective Sep 9, 2014
- [AD 2014-04-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-04-09): Wings · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective May 2, 2014
- [AD 2014-05-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-05-14): Fuselage · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective May 1, 2014
- [AD 2013-24-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-24-15): Fuel · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Jan 8, 2014
- [AD 2013-22-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-22-03): Fuel · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Dec 5, 2013
- [AD 2013-21-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-21-07): Stabilizers · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Dec 5, 2013
- [AD 2013-19-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-19-08): JASC Code 3418, Stall Warning System · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 18 more. Effective Nov 6, 2013
- [AD 2013-16-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-16-17): Wings · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Sep 27, 2013
- [AD 2013-15-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-15-15): Fuselage · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Sep 20, 2013
- [AD 2013-15-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-15-11): Stabilizers · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Sep 20, 2013
- [AD 2013-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-14-03): Stabilizers · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Aug 26, 2013
- [AD 2013-14-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-14-02): Wings · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Aug 26, 2013
- [AD 2011-21-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-21-08): Equipment/Furnishings · ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional ATR42-200, ATR42-300, ATR42-320 and 202 more. Effective Nov 23, 2011
- [AD 2011-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-12-01): Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 268 more. Effective Aug 1, 2011
- [AD 2011-12-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-12-05): Fuel · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Jul 15, 2011
- [AD 2011-02-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-02-05): Fuselage. · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Mar 1, 2011
- [AD 2011-01-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-01-05): Fuselage · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Feb 14, 2011
- [AD 2011-01-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-01-09): Oxygen · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 290 more. Effective Feb 9, 2011
- [AD 2009-21-10 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-21-10-R1): Oxygen · Airbus A300 B4-605R, A300 B4-620, A300 B4-622 and 138 more. Effective Feb 4, 2010
- [AD 2008-04-10 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-04-10-R1): Fuel tank · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Dec 30, 2009
- [AD 2009-20-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-20-08): Fuel system · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Nov 5, 2009
- [AD 2009-20-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-20-03): Kickboard beam · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Nov 3, 2009
- [AD 2009-05-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-05-03): Ground fault interrupter (GFI) · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Apr 3, 2009
- [AD 2008-22-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-22-12): Elevator side fitting/hinge fitting joint · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Dec 17, 2008
- [AD 2008-17-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-17-14): Elevator rear spar · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Oct 2, 2008
- [AD 2006-16-18 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-16-18-R1): Installing a warning placard on the TAWS/RMI · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 100 more. Effective Jul 18, 2008
- [AD 2008-11-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-11-09): Flight deck windows · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Jul 3, 2008
- [AD 2008-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-08-02): Main landing gear (MLG) · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective May 19, 2008
- [AD 2008-02-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-02-13): External high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Feb 28, 2008
- [AD 2007-21-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-21-04): Aft pressure bulkhead web · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Nov 16, 2007
- [AD 2007-12-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-12-14): Forward entry door · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Jul 16, 2007
- [AD 2006-13-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-13-16): Left and right outboard aileron balance tabs · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Aug 1, 2006
- [AD 2006-09-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-09-03): Mid-cabin galley doorway · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727 Series and 1 more. Effective May 31, 2006

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2022-09-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-09-18) (historical): Navigation · Boeing 707-100 Long Body, 707-100B Long Body, 707-100B Short Body and 72 more. Effective May 23, 2022
- [AD 2013-18-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-18-09) (historical): Communications · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 137 more. Effective Oct 3, 2013
- [AD 2009-21-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-21-10) (historical): Oxygen · Airbus A300, Model B4-605R, A300, Model B4-620, A300, Model B4-622 and 138 more. Effective Dec 17, 2009
- [AD 2008-04-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-04-10) (historical): Fuel tank systems · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Mar 28, 2008
- [AD 2007-11-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-11-08) (historical): Boost pump dry bay inspection · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Jun 6, 2007
- [AD 2005-14-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-14-07) (historical): Carriage attach fittings on the foreflaps · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series and 3 more. Effective Aug 15, 2005
- [AD 74-08-09 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-08-09-R2) (historical): Waste Receptacles · Aero Spacelines 377, 377MG, 377SGT and 268 more. Effective Jul 29, 1996
- [AD 95-19-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-19-08) (historical): Nose Cowl · Pratt and Whitney JT8D-217A, -217C, and -219 engines, related… (Rohr STC SA4363NM). Effective Oct 20, 1995
- [AD 83-02-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-02-09) (historical): Main Cargo Doorskin Inspection · Boeing 707 Series (all), 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series and 1 more. Effective Mar 31, 1983

All 261: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-172c/ads.md

## Information bulletins (advisory) (7)

- [SAIB NE-19-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-19-03): Escape Slide Maintenance Tasks and Intervals - JASC 2565. Issued Feb 19, 2019
- [SAIB NM-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-15-03): Flight Controls. Issued Nov 24, 2014
- [SAIB NM-15-02](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-15-02): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings. Issued Nov 6, 2014
- [SAIB NM-10-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-10-13): Navigation: Flight Management System. Issued Jan 7, 2010
- [SAIB NM-09-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-09-03): Engine Fuel and Control - Implementing Fuel Tank System Airworthiness Limitations. Issued Dec 11, 2008
- [SAIB NM-06-57](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-06-57): Reports of damage to airplanes and to property on the ground caused by blue or clear ice falling from airplanes.. Issued Jul 27, 2006
- [SAIB NM-06-56](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-06-56): . Issued Jul 19, 2006

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 19890627041599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890627041599I), Jun 27, 1989: Boeing 727172C (N527PC), Houston, TX, Minor damage. Struck a parked fuel truck while taxiing to a parking location. Minor damage.
- [Incident 19871012065189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871012065189I), Oct 12, 1987: Boeing 727172C (N916UP), Cedar Rapids, IA. The aircraft returned to the airport due to smoke in the cabin. Air conditioning coalessar bag was replaced.

## Service difficulty reports (79, newest 50)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR UPS02239628](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS02239628), Oct 6, 2002: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. COCKPIT EMERGENCY LIGHT 1 BULB INOP. RELAMPED COCKPIT EMERGENCY LIGHT BULB.
- [SDR UPS02238754](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS02238754), Jul 8, 2002: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. INSPECTION TYPE:N/A EMERGENCY LT ABOVE L1 DOOR INOP REPORTED BY PREFLT CREW. REMOVED AND REPLACED L1 DOOR PORTABLE EMERGENCY EXIT LT AND BATTERIES PER BMM 33-50
- [SDR UPS02238117](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS02238117), May 4, 2002: BATTERY. DISCHARGED. INSPECTION TYPE:PFLT FWD ENTRY DOOR EMER EXIT LIGHT INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERIES OPS CHK GOOD.
- [SDR UPS02238098](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS02238098), Apr 30, 2002: ENGINE. FAILED. INSPECTION TYPE:N/A ATB NR 1 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LOSS (ENGINE SHUT DOWN) NR 1 ENG CHANGE REF BOEING 727 MAINTENANCE FUNCTION TASK CARD 1273. ENGINE CHANGE COMPL
- [SDR UPS02237491](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS02237491), Jan 23, 2002: LEVER. INOPERATIVE. INSPECTION TYPE:IN, F/O'S 02 DEMAND REGULATOR EMERGENCY LEVER INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED F/O'S 02 REGULATOR AS REQUIRED OPS CHECK & LEAK CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR UPS01236810](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01236810), Aug 30, 2001: SKIN. CORRODED. INSPECTION TYPE:C ON REMOVAL OF FWD FUSELAGE HINGE FROM MAIN CARGO DOOR, CORROSION FOU ND ON FUSELAGE SKIN REPAIRED IAW SMRO EO 2001-039-004
- [SDR UPS01236782](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01236782), Aug 30, 2001: BRACKET. CRACKED. INSPECTION TYPE:C #3 R/H T/R ACTUATOR AFT PANEL ATTACH BRACKET IS CRACKED BRACKET REPLACED IAW 70-30-31
- [SDR UPS01236755](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01236755), Aug 30, 2001: BRACKET. CRACKED. INSPECTION TYPE:C #1 ENGINE 1: O/B T/R AFT PANEL ATTACH BRACKET IS CRACKED, 2: FWD BRA CKET IS DISPLACED. REPLACED AFT BRACKET ND RESECURED FWD BRACKET IAW MM P
- [SDR UPS01236753](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01236753), Aug 30, 2001: FRAME. CRACKED. INSPECTION TYPE:C CRACK ON FRAME WEB BS 807 RBL 48 APPROX BETWEEN JIG HOLE AND LIGHTNING HOLE. REPAIR CARRIED OUT IAW SRM 51-40-2
- [SDR UPS01236812](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01236812), Aug 29, 2001: HINGE. CORRODED. INSPECTION TYPE:C CORRODED HINGES ON MAIN CARGO DOOR. CORRODED HINGE SECTIONS REPLACED AS REQUIRED IAW OHM 20-50-01 & SMRO EO 2001-039-004 & UPS ENGINEERING FIL
- [SDR UPS01236783](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01236783), Aug 29, 2001: SKIN. CRACKED. INSPECTION TYPE:C CARRY OUT PERMENANT REPAIR IAW UPS INSTRUCTIONS AT BS 441 BETWEEN S1 8 AND S19 R/H TEMP REPAIR REMOVED, AREA INSPECTED NO DEFECTS FOUND, HFEC 
- [SDR UPS01236811](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01236811), Aug 28, 2001: SPAR CAP. CORRODED. INSPECTION TYPE:C LT WING ON INSPECTION OF LEADING EDGE TO FRONT SPAR JOINT, CORROSION FOUND IN UPPER CAP OF SPAR AT FRONT SPAR STN189. CORROSION REMOVED IAW SR
- [SDR UPS01236808](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01236808), Aug 28, 2001: WEB. CRACKED. INSPECTION TYPE:C SUSPECT CRACK IN VERTICAL WEB UPPER LIGHTNING HOLE IN THE RT LWR TORQUE BOX AT BS 1268 APPROX. AREA REPAIRED IAW SRM 51-40-02.
- [SDR UPS01236780](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01236780), Aug 28, 2001: FLOORBEAM. CORRODED. INSPECTION TYPE:C ON INSPECTION OF TOILET AREA, CORROSION FOUND ON FLOORBEAM TOP CAP BS 344 LBL 0. FLOORBEAM REPAIRED IAW SRM 53-10-08
- [SDR UPS01236809](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01236809), Aug 27, 2001: STRINGER. CRACKED. INSPECTION TYPE:C CRACK FOUND ON S18 L/H AT BS 947 REPAIR CARRIED OUT IAW IAW SMRO EO 2001-039-002 UPS ENGINEERING FILE NO. 727-53-20028
- [SDR UPS01236756](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01236756), Aug 27, 2001: WEB. CRACKED. INSPECTION TYPE:C SUSPECT CRACK R/H NLG PRESSURE WEB RBL 23 BS 293.5 NDT TO LOCATE CRACK ENDS, STOP DRILLED AND REPAIRED IAW SRM 51-40-2
- [SDR UPS01236754](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01236754), Aug 27, 2001: SKIN. CORRODED. INSPECTION TYPE:C EVIDENCE OF CORROSION BETWEEN SKIN AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE BS 300 BET WEEN S23R AND S24R CUT OUT MADE IAW SRM, CORROSION REMOVED AND REPROTECTE
- [SDR UPS01236781](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01236781), Aug 23, 2001: FAIRING. CRACKED. INSPECTION TYPE:C D-203210, RT I/B FLAP TRACK FAIRING CRACKED, INTERIM REPAIR PER B727-5720-13399A, PERM REPAIR AT NEXT C CHECK. CRACKED RIB REPLACED IAW DWG 65
- [SDR UPS01236405](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01236405), Jul 25, 2001: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. INSPECTION TYPE:N/A EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS DO NOT WORK REPLACED BATTERY PACK. OPS CHECKS NORMAL, REF 33-50-01
- [SDR CA010726036](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010726036), Jul 16, 2001: COMPUTER. CRACKED. (CAN) POST INSTALLATION DURING FUNCTIONAL TEST THE UNIT DISCOVERED TO BE LEAKING. AFTER REMOVAL OF THE FEEL COMPUTER IT WAS NOTICED THAT A CRACK APPROX. 3 INCHE
- [SDR UPS01235486](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01235486), Apr 4, 2001: SHUTOFF VALVE. LEAKING. CREW PRE-FLIGHT CREW O2 SHUTOFF VALVE LEAKING. R&R SHUT OFF VALVE
- [SDR UPS01235473](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01235473), Mar 28, 2001: LIGHT. LOOSE. EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT HOUSING IN COCKPIT IS LOOSE. ON T/O & LANDING HOUSING COME LOOSE & EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. REMOVED EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT ASSY & RE
- [SDR UPS01234787](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01234787), Jan 22, 2001: BATTERY PACK. INOPERATIVE. INSPECTION TYPE:IN, EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON WHEN ARMED BY A/C. BATTERY CHECK GOOD. REMOVED AND REPLACED, RE-INSTALLED LIGHT ASSY. CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR UPS00234245](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00234245), Oct 26, 2000: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. INSPECTION TYPE:N/A, EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT IN CABIN FAILED TO COME ON DURING CHECK. RELAMPED CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR UPS00234230](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00234230), Oct 25, 2000: BULB. BURNED OUT. INSPECTION TYPE:AS-E EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT IN CABIN FAILED TO COME ON DURING CHECK FOR AS- E. RELAMPED, GROUND CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR 20001212AP002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001212AP002), Aug 19, 2000: SMOKE DETECTOR. MALFUNCTIONED. FLT 633 - EN ROUTE TO SEA, LOWER CARGO SMOKE DETECTION MAINTENANCE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PER MEL 26-19 ON LOWER CARGO SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEM, 
- [SDR UPS00232501](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00232501), Apr 22, 2000: FRAME. CRACKED. INSPECTION TYPE:C, LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEEL WELL BS 910, LBL 70, MAIN LANDING GEAR UPLOCK ASSEMBLY FORWARD SUPPORT FRAME CRACKED. REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED IN ACC
- [SDR UPS00232500](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00232500), Apr 22, 2000: WEB. CRACKED. INSPECTION TYPE:C, NOSE WHEEL WELL LEFT SIDE WEB IS CRACKED JUST BELOW PRESSURE PANEL NR 3124 APPROXIMATELY STA 265. CUT OUT DAMAGE VERIFIED BY HFEC INSPECTION.
- [SDR UPS00232499](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00232499), Apr 22, 2000: WEB. CRACKED. INSPECTION TYPE:C, NOSE WHEEL WELL LEFT SIDE WEB IS CRACKED JUST ABOVE PRESSURE PANEL NR 3124, APPROXIMATELY STA 273. CUT OUT CRACK VERIFIED BY HFEC INSPECTION.
- [SDR 20000619AP019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000619AP019), Apr 4, 2000: FIRE LOOP. OUT OF POSITION. FLT 616 - EWR-IND - ENGINE NR 2 FIRE DETECTOR CIRCUIT GROUND LIGHT CAME ON AND WAS FLICKERING DURING FLIGHT. REPOSITIONED NR 2 ENGINE GROUND FAULT LOOP. (M)
- [SDR 20000619AP017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000619AP017), Mar 29, 2000: FIRE LOOP. MALFUNCTIONED. FLT 616 - STL-MCI, NR 2 ENGINE DETECTOR CIRCUIT GROUND AMBER LIGHT CAME ON IN FLIGHT ON P-6 PANEL. DEFERRED IN MCI, CLEARED IN MCI. REPLACED NR 2 ENGINE FIRE DT
- [SDR 20000619AP016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000619AP016), Mar 27, 2000: FIRE LOOP. OUT OF POSITION. FLT 611 - EWR-IND - NR 2 FIRE DETECTION LIGHT ON B-LOOP. DEFERRED IN IND, CLEARED IN DAY, CLEANED CONNECTORS AND REPOSITIONED 2 EACH CLAMPS ON FIRE LOOP. (M)
- [SDR 20000515AP033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000515AP033), Mar 24, 2000: FIRE LOOP. OUT OF POSITION. FLT 701 - JAX-IND - NR 2 ENGINE FIRE DETECTOR GROUND FAULT LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON STEADY DURING TAKEOFF/CLIMB. ON INTERMITTENTLY DURING CRUISE. DEFERRED IN IND, C
- [SDR 20000515AP034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000515AP034), Mar 22, 2000: FIRE LOOP. OUT OF POSITION. FLT 9001 - TPA-IND - NR 2 GROUND FAULT LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT CONTINUOUSLY. FOUND NR 2 ENGINE FIRE LOOP TOUCHING METAL, REPOSITIONED LOOP. (M)
- [SDR 20000515AP037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000515AP037), Mar 18, 2000: FIRE LOOP. OUT OF POSITION. FLT 613 - IND-CLT - FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM NR 2 DETECTOR CIRCUIT GROUND LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. DEFERRED IN CLT, CLEARED IN TPA. REPOSITIONED NR 2 ENGINE F
- [SDR 20000515AP038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000515AP038), Mar 17, 2000: FIRE LOOP. OUT OF POSITION. FLT 713 - GSO-CLT - FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM NR 2 DETECTOR CIRCUIT GROUND LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY DURING FLIGHT. DEFERRED IN CLT, CLEARED IN IND. REPOSITION
- [SDR 20000505AP035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000505AP035), Mar 14, 2000: FIRE LOOP. OUT OF POSITION. FLT 619 - PHX-SAN - NR 2 FIRE DETECTOR GROUND FAULT LIGHT ON DURING FLIGHT INTERMITTENT WHEN IN TURBULENCE. DEFERRED NR 2 GROUND FAULT LIGHT IN SAN, CLEARED IN 
- [SDR UPS00231400](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00231400), Jan 25, 2000: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. EMERGENCY LIGHT OVER ENTRY DOOR INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY ENTRY LIGHT BATTERIES.
- [SDR UPS00231378](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00231378), Jan 18, 2000: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. FWD ENTRY DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOP. RESECURED LIGHT HOUSING OPS CHECK GOOD OK FOR SERVICE.
- [SDR UPS00231355](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00231355), Jan 18, 2000: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. FWD ENTRY DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOP. RESECURED LIGHT HOUSING, OPS CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR 2000ZZZM176](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZM176), Dec 2, 1999: FIRE LOOP. OUT OF POSITION. FLT 610 - MSP-SEA - NR 3 GROUND FAULT DETECTOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. REPOSITIONED NR 3 ENGINE SENSOR LOOP. (M)
- [SDR 2000ZZZM175](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZM175), Nov 30, 1999: FIRE LOOP. MISROUTED. FLT 619 - IND-PHX - ENGINE NR 3 FIRE DETECTOR CIRCUIT GROUND LIGHT ON. REROUTED FIRE DETECTOR LOOP (NR 3) FROM OIL LINE AND COWLING CONTACT. (M)
- [SDR 2000ZZZM174](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZM174), Nov 30, 1999: FIRE LOOP. OUT OF POSITION. FLT 644 - DFW-IAH - NR 3 FIRE DETECTOR LIGHT IS ON. REPOSITIONED NR 3 ENIGNE SENSOR LOOP. (M)
- [SDR 2000ZZZM170](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZM170), Nov 25, 1999: FIRE LOOP. OUT OF POSITION. FLT 719 - PHX-IND - NR 3 ENGINE FIRE PROTECTION AMBER WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENT ILLUMINATES. REPOSITIONED NR 3 ENGINE GROUND FAULT LOOP. (M)
- [SDR 2000ZZZM166](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZM166), Nov 23, 1999: FIRE LOOP. OUT OF ADJUST. FLT 713 - CLT-IND - NR 3 DETECTION CIRCUIT GROUND LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY. ADJUSTED NR 3 ENGINE GROUND FAULT LIGHT CIRCUIT LOOP. (M)
- [SDR UPS99231137](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS99231137), Nov 22, 1999: BATTERY. DISCHARGED. INSPECTION TYPE:N/A, FLIGHT DECK EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP. REPLACED BATTERIES, OPS CHECK OK.
- [SDR UPS99230493](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS99230493), Aug 30, 1999: SKIN. CRACKED. INSPECTION TYPE:N/A, NR 1 THRUST REVERSER UPPER DOOR ASSY INTERIOR SKIN CRACKED IN TWO PLACES. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 1 T/R UPPER DOOR ASSY IAW MM 78-30-00.
- [SDR UPS99228328](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS99228328), Jan 4, 1999: PANEL. CORRODED. INSPECTION TYPE:C CORROSION (C53-391-20-00-01) ON LT ELEVATOR BALANCE PNL NR 5 ON WEIGHT ATTACH STOP. REMOVED WEIGHT ATTACH STRIP AND NR 5 BALANCE PNL. REPLACED
- [SDR UPS99228339](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS99228339), Dec 28, 1998: BEAM. CORRODED. INSPECTION TYPE-C, CORROSION (C55-391-20.02-02) RT HORIZONTAL STAB UPPER T/E BEAM AT ELEVATOR STATION 99. REMOVED CORROSION REPAIRED T/E BEAM PER SRM 55-10-6, 5
- [SDR 99ZZZM740](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZM740), Aug 13, 1998: BULB. FAILED. FLT 644 - IAH - CARGO SMOKE DETECTOR LIGHT INOPERATIVE, LOWER LEFT. REPLACED LOWER LEFT BULB. (M)

All 79: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-172c/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (619, first 50)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC ST12461IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12461IB): Installation of Cockpit Voice Recorder with optional RIPS Upgrade. Mid- Canada Mod Center
- [STC ST00885LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00885LA): Installation of fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Pacific Scientific fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles. AMETEK AMERON, LLC d/b/a MASS Systems
- [STC ST12412CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12412CH): Installation of the Dual FreeFlight Systems RA-6500 Radio Altimeter. IFL Group Inc
- [STC ST00736SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00736SE): Installation of new flight crew oxygen masks and holders. B/E Aerospace, Inc. - FSI. Lists 727-100 Series
- [STC ST00020AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00020AT): Installation of expanded parameters flight data recorder. AIRCRAFT RECONFIG TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. Lists 727-100 Series
- [STC ST02992AT-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02992AT-D): Installation of Rockwell Collins WXR-2100 Multiscan Weather Radar. AIRCRAFT RECONFIG TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. Lists 727-100 Series
- [STC ST00952LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00952LA): Installation of Mass Systems fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Kidde fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles. AMETEK AMERON LLC d/b/a MASS Systems
- [STC SA2622NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2622NM): Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in landing/taxi system. (767-200 B17) (DHC-8 101). Precise Flight Inc
- [STC ST02771SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02771SE): Installation of Improved Radio Altimeter System. AeroMech Incorporated
- [STC SA5040NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5040NM): Installation of cargo pallet and net. Satco Inc. Lists 727-100 Series
- [STC ST03450AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03450AT): Installation of a horse stall system. Gregory Jackson. Lists 727-100 Series
- [STC SA2348WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2348WE): Installation of emblem lights. The Boeing Company
- [STC ST09113AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST09113AC): Installation of Tail Floodlights on Boeing 727 Engine Pylons. The Boeing Company. Lists 727-100 Series
- [STC ST03885AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03885AT): Installation of an Avionica, Inc. avCM Cellular Module. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc
- [STC SA1078NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1078NW): Installation of C&D coat closet, L.H. forward unit. Safran Cabin Inc. Lists 727-100 Series
- [STC SA1442NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1442NM): Installation of Spacemaker interior kit. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA1662NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1662NM): Installation of overhead stowage Quikbin retrofit kits. Safran Cabin Inc. Lists 727-100 Series
- [STC SA2480NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2480NM): Installation of divider assembly, closet assembly, cabinet assembly, coatroom assembly. Safran Cabin Inc. Lists 727-100 Series
- [STC SA3111NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3111NM): Installation of C&D Plastics closet, P/N 1891001-103; cabinet, P/N1871001-501; class divider, P/N 1851001-102. Safran Cabin Inc. Lists 727-100 Series
- [STC SA3299NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3299NM): Installation of an overhead life raft stowage compartment kit. Safran Cabin Inc. Lists 727 Series
- [STC SA3141NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3141NM): Installation of floor proximity emergency escape path. Bruce Aerospace Inc
- [STC SA2932SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2932SO): Installation of a Fairchild or Sundstrand Digital Flight Data Recorder. Acron Aviation Inc. Lists 727-100 Series
- [STC ST00771AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00771AT): Installation of expanded parameters Digital Flight Data Recorder from 6 parameters to 24 parameters. L3 Communications/Aviation Recorders. Lists 727-100 Series
- [STC ST02472AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02472AT): Installation of a mini Quick Access Recorder (QAR) model MKI, MKII, or MKIII. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc
- [STC ST01271CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01271CH): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Provisions and a single Honeywell Mode-S transponder. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies, Inc. Lists 727-100 Series
- [STC ST01395LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01395LA): Approved for model 727-100, serial number 19860 and 20279; for model 727-200, serial number 21082, 21494, and 21495. Installation of BAE Systems (formerly Canadian Marconi) Dual CMA-900 Flight Management System. Aero Technik Inc. Lists 727-100 Series
- [STC ST00215IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00215IB): Installation of saf-Tglo ECO Photoluminescent Aisle Path Marking Systems. STG AEROSPACE GERMANY GmbH. Lists 727-100 Series
- [STC ST01936WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01936WI): Installation of LED lights. AeroLED's Holdings LLC
- [STC ST03424CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03424CH): Certification of Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out System with Rockwell Collins TDR-94/-94D Transponders. CMD Flight Solutions LLC. Lists 727 Series
- [STC ST01641AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01641AT): Installation of a photoluminescent floor proximity emergency escape path marking system. STG Aerospace Inc. Lists 727-100 Series
- [STC ST00448SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00448SE): The above Boeing model which has incorporated Raisbeck Commercial Air Group, Inc, Master Drawing List 97B-7001, Revision C, dated July 14, 1997, or later FAA approved revision, complies with FAR Part 36, Stage 3 noise limits. Raisbeck Enginnering Inc. Lists 727-100 Series
- [STC ST00553SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00553SE): Incorporation of the Raisbeck Commercial Air Group inlet acoustical treatment and associated structure on certain engine nose cowls. Raisbeck Engineering Inc. Lists 727-100 Series
- [STC ST04562NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04562NY): Installation of saf-Tglo® SuperSeal UltraLite-X (SSUL-X) Photoluminescent Floor Proximity Emergency Escape Path Marking Systems. STG AEROSPACE GERMANY GmbH. Lists 727-100 Series
- [STC ST02843AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02843AT): Installation of a Honeywell Model TRA-67 Mode-S Transponder and Honeywell Model CAS-81 Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System II (TCAS II). Woven Electronics, LLC. Lists 727-100 Series
- [STC ST00098IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00098IB): Introduction of ADS-B Out. STC Twenty One Limited
- [STC ST02006AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02006AT): Installation of a Honeywell (formally Allied Signal) 18 Channel Flight Data Recorder (Upgrade) for aircraft not containing a Flight Data Acquiring Unit (FDAU). Woven Electronics, LLC. Lists 727-100 Series
- [STC ST02896AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02896AT): Installation of a Kannad Model 406-AF Emergency Locator Transmittter (ELT). Woven Electronics LLC. Lists 727-100 Series
- [STC ST02580AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02580AT): Lithium cell battery pack to replace currently approved alkaline battery pack used in escape slide emergency light system. Astronics Luminescent Systems Inc
- [STC ST02929AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02929AT): Installation of an Artex Model C406-1 Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT). Woven Electronics LLC. Lists 727-100 Series
- [STC ST04524AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04524AT): Installation of Ignition Mitigation Means (IMM) using Reticulated Polyurethane Foam (RPF) inside the auxiliary fuel tank system. Jetaire Aerospace LLC
- [STC SA1220NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1220NW): Installation of Universal flight data recorder. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA857NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA857NW): Installation of Sundstrand performance advisory display(SPAD) system. Honeywell International Inc. Lists 727-100 Series
- [STC ST00166AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00166AT): Installation of a CAS-81 TCAS II and dual TRA-67 Mode S transponders. Honeywell International Inc. Lists 727-100 Series
- [STC ST00535SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00535SE): Installation of the MK VII Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System. Honeywell International Inc. Lists 727-100 Series
- [STC ST00595AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00595AT): Installation of a RDR-4B Weather Radar/Windshear System. Honeywell International Inc. Lists 727-100 Series
- [STC ST02112AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02112AT): Installation of an RTA-83A VHF Communication System. Honeywell International Inc. Lists 727-100 Series
- [STC SA7592SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7592SW): Remanufacture AiResearch P/N 176840-1 Bleed Air Precooler Assembly by replacing the core assembly. Honeywell International Inc. Lists 727-100 Series
- [STC SA1281NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1281NW): Installation of spacemaker II interior modification kit. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA2399NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2399NM): Installation of a closet. Aviation Technical Services
- [STC ST09157SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST09157SC): Installation of dual Trimble TNL8100 GPS Navigation Systems interfaced to existing instruments and autopilot. Honeywell International Inc. Lists 727-100 Series

All 619: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-172c/stcs.md

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Boeing 727-109C](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-109c): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1384034
- [Boeing 727-100C](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-100c): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1384037
- [Boeing 727-113C](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-113c): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1384038
- [Boeing 727-108C](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-108c): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1384039
- [Boeing 727-116C](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-116c): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1384046
- [Boeing 727-134C](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-134c): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 138404H
- [Boeing 727-121C](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-121c): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 138404I
- [Boeing 727-151C](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-151c): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 138404V
- [Boeing 727-155C](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-155c): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 138404Z
- [Boeing 727-173C](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-173c): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1384059
- [Boeing 727-180C](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-180c): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 138406G
- [Boeing 727-185C](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-185c): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 138406N

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