# Boeing 727-180C

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 138406G
- Manufacturer (registry): BOEING
- Model: 727-180C
- 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-727-180c

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-727-180c/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 (3)

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 19920410012099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920410012099I), Apr 10, 1992: Boeing 727180C (N920UP), Louisville, KY, Minor damage. Aircraft sustained a bird strike on descent. Landed safely.
- [Incident 19900409014359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900409014359I), Apr 9, 1990: Boeing 727180C (N921UP), Des Moines, IA. Gear indication light inoperative. Landed safely. Found 2 downlock target wires broken.
- [Incident 19841211070699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841211070699I), Dec 11, 1984: Boeing 727180C (N921UP), Chicago, IL. Aileron control difficulty after descent from cruise temperature. Suspect moisture in aileron control network.

## Service difficulty reports (279, newest 50)

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

- [SDR UPS06248626](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS06248626), Nov 14, 2006: INDICATOR. INOPERATIVE. N/A ATB - FUEL IMBALANCE BETWEEN TANK NR 1 AND NR 3 STARTED AT NR 1, 11.9, NR 3, 11.2 AFTER TA/O TANK NR 1, 11.5, TANK NR 3, 9.5 DEFERRED NR 3 COCKPIT GAUGE NR 
- [SDR UPS06248464](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS06248464), Nov 2, 2006: LIGHT. WEAK. FOUND COCKPIT EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT WEAK. REPLACED C/P EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSY CKS OK.
- [SDR UPS06247335](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS06247335), Jul 15, 2006: SMOKE GOGGLES. DIRTY. F/O SMOKE GOGGLES DIRTY AND NOT BAGGED. INSTALLED NEW MASK.
- [SDR UPS06246958](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS06246958), May 12, 2006: SKIN. CORRODED. INSPECTION TYPE:SV RIVET HEAD POPPED OFF AT STA 680 LONG 6L JUST FWD OF DOUBLER. FOUND CORROSION IN LAP FROM STA 620-720 AT S-6L. REPAIRED LAP PER EO B727-5330-
- [SDR UPS06246273](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS06246273), Feb 24, 2006: PANEL. DELAMINATED. INSPECTION TYPE:N/A RT INBOARD SPOILER PANEL DELAMINATED. REPAIRED SPOILER PANEL PER SRM 51-40-21.
- [SDR UPS05245867](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS05245867), Dec 9, 2005: LIGHT. LOOSE. COCKPIT EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT LOOSE OUT OF FITTING ABOVE DOOR. SECURED EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT ON CASE AND INSTALLED LENS REF MM 33-50-67-2.
- [SDR UPS05245632](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS05245632), Oct 4, 2005: FITTING. CRACKED. INSPECTION TYPE: C, SEVERAL CRACKS ON LT MLG TRUNNION FITTING. REPLACED MLG TRUNNION FITTING IAW AAAE EO = 2005-091-001 AND UPS FILE APPROVAL B727-5740-23096.
- [SDR UPS03240426](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS03240426), Apr 10, 2003: LONGERON. CRACKED. INSPECTION TYPE: C2, WHILE WORKING EO B727-5330-17160-A, STA 366.65 LONGERON S1 IS CRACKED. REMOVED FASTENERS, CUTOUT DAMAGE, NDT VERIFIED NO CRACKS AT CUTOUT. 
- [SDR UPS03240405](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS03240405), Apr 2, 2003: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. AT CRUISE NR 1 START VALVE LIGHT FLICKERED THEN CAME ON FOR A FEW SECONDS. ENG BLEED WAS CLOSED AND ENGINE SHUTDOWN IN ACCORDANCE WITH AOM PROCEDURES. REMOVED A
- [SDR UPS03240223](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS03240223), Feb 22, 2003: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT AT CREW ENTRANCE DOOR INOP. RESET LIGHT PACK, CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR UPS03240209](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS03240209), Feb 19, 2003: BATTERY. INOPERATIVE. INSPECTION TYPE: C, COCKPIT EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERIES AND OPS CHECKS GOOD IAW M/M 33-50-01.
- [SDR UPS02239825](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS02239825), Oct 25, 2002: LIGHT. NOT SEATED. INSPECTION TYPE:PFLT EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS ABOVE CABIN ENTRY DOOR ARE VERY DIM. CHARGED BATTERY FOR 3 HRS, RESEATED LIGHT ASSY, GROUND CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR UPS02239750](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS02239750), Oct 15, 2002: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED CREW ENTRY DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT ASSY. OPS CHECK GOOD MM 33-50-01.
- [SDR UPS02238111](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS02238111), Apr 22, 2002: SKIN. CORRODED. INSPECTION TYPE:C CORROSION FOUND AT LAP SKINS BS 479 STRINGER 26R FASTENERS REMOVED IAW SRM51-30-02, UPUPER SKIN CUT OUT BETWEEN BS 47 2-485, NDT NDF, REPAIR P
- [SDR UPS02238094](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS02238094), Apr 22, 2002: SKIN. CRACKED. INSPECTION TYPE:C NR 3 KRUEGER FLAP ANTI ICE SKIN CRACKED 14 INCHES FROM I/B END. INSPECTED IAW NDTM PT 6 51-00-00 FIG 4, REPAIR CARRIED OUT IAW UPS EO B727-575
- [SDR UPS02238102](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS02238102), Apr 20, 2002: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. INSPECTION TYPE:C CORROSION FOUND ON SEAT TRACK O/B FLANGE AT BS 500 AT R/H O/B SEAT T RACK SEAT TRACK REPAIRED IAW SRM 53-10-5
- [SDR UPS02238068](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS02238068), Apr 18, 2002: DOUBLER. CORRODED. INSPECTION TYPE:C DOUBLER ON LEFT FWD WHEEL WELL PANEL IS PULLING LOOSE, AND IS CORRODED AT LOWER FASTENER. REMOVED AND REPLACED DOUBLER PER B727 SRM 51-30-2 ON
- [SDR UPS02238112](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS02238112), Apr 18, 2002: DOUBLER. CORRODED. INSPECTION TYPE:C SUSPECT CORROSION BETWEEN FUSELAGE SKIN AND TOILET SERVICE PAN UPPER FLANGE, AFT SERVICE PAN. AREA PAINT STRIPPED, SERVICE PAN DE-RIVETED AND 
- [SDR UPS02238103](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS02238103), Apr 18, 2002: SKIN. CRACKED. INSPECTION TYPE:C SUSPECT CRACK IN FUSELAGE SKIN BS 310 S8 L/H AT FWD ENTRY DOOR FWD D OOR CUT OUT REPAIR CARRIED OUT IAW UPS EO B727-5340-1460
- [SDR UPS01237092](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01237092), Oct 18, 2001: HYDRAULIC LINE. CRACKED. INSPECTION TYPE:N/A SYSTEM A-HYDRAULIC FAILURE, QTY ZERO. FOUND NR 13 SPOILER ACTUATOR RETURN LINE CRACKED. PER GMM INSTALLED A FLEX HOSE. CHECKED CASE DRAIN FI
- [SDR UPS01235994](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01235994), May 24, 2001: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. INSPECTION TYPE:N/A REF ITEM 1 THIS PAGE. SUSPECT EMER LIGHT FWD SOCKET TO BE BAD. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT, OPS CK GOOD.
- [SDR UPS01235993](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01235993), May 24, 2001: LIGHT. MALFUNCTIONED. INSPECTION TYPE:N/A EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT CAME ON IN FLIGHT, NOW WILL NOT TEST ON THE GROUND. PERFORMED OPS CHECK OF EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS, OPS CHECK OK. NO DEFE
- [SDR UPS01235238](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01235238), Mar 7, 2001: COVER. LOOSE. INSPECTION TYPE:N/A, COCKPIT EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT COVER FALLS OFF ON LANDING. REPLACED EXIT LIGHT COVER.
- [SDR UPS01234998](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01234998), Feb 15, 2001: FITTING. BROKEN. INSPECTION TYPE:IN OXYGEN BOTTLE ATTACHING HARDWARE BROKEN. *S/D* REMOVED AND REPLACED MS FITTING ON BLOWOUT LINE AND UPPER 02 BOTTLE CLAMP. REMOVED AND REPLACE
- [SDR UPS01234918](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01234918), Jan 26, 2001: ACCESS PANEL. CORRODED. INSPECTION TYPE:IN FUSELAGE - RT ACCESS PANEL 3420 - BS 630 AFT FRAME OF ACCESS PANEL CUTOUT HAS CORROSION BEYOND LIMITS PER B727 SRM 53-01-1. REMOVED CENTER SE
- [SDR UPS01234919](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01234919), Jan 25, 2001: ANGLE. CRACKED. INSPECTION TYPE:IN RT WING LEADING EDGE STA 349.6 WEB O/B UPPER SUPPORT ANGLE CRACKED. STOPPED DRILLED CRACK PER B727 SRM 51-10-1, NDT STOPPED DRILLED INSTALLED
- [SDR UPS00234545](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00234545), Dec 13, 2000: SWITCH. INOPERATIVE. INSPECTION TYPE:N/A CO PILOTS EMERG 0XYGEN SWITCH FAILS TO FULLY CLOSE ***SUPPLEMENTAL MRR*** REPLACED CO-PILOTS REGULATION W/SERVICABLE RUGULATION AND REPLACED
- [SDR UPS00234250](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00234250), Oct 26, 2000: MOTOR. FAILED. INSPECTION TYPE:C, O/B ALT FLAP MOTOR NOT RETRACTING FLAPS. REPLACED MOTOR IAW MM 27-51-141.
- [SDR UPS00234247](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00234247), Oct 18, 2000: SHEAR TIE. CRACKED. INSPECTION TYPE:C, FLOORBEAM SHEAR TIE CRACKED AT BS 318 AND LBL 4. REPAIR CARRIED OUT IAW SRM 51-40-2.
- [SDR UPS00234246](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00234246), Oct 18, 2000: SHEAR TIE. CRACKED. INSPECTION TYPE:C, FLOORBEAM SHEAR TIE CRACKED AT BS 312 RBL 24. REPAIR CARRIED OUT IAW SRM 51-40-2.
- [SDR UPS00234257](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00234257), Oct 16, 2000: FLANGE. CRACKED. INSPECTION TYPE:C, SUSPECT CRACK ON AFT O/B AND FWD FLANGES OF BS 930 FUSELAGE FITTING BETWEEN S18A AND S19 LT. REPAIR CARRIED OUT IAW UPS EO B727-5310-2611 APP
- [SDR UPS00234249](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00234249), Oct 16, 2000: FITTING. CORRODED. INSPECTION TYPE:C, DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION IN BS 940 LT FITTING FASTENER HOLES, REPLACE FITTING BS 940 LT. REPLACED IAW UPS EO B727-5310-4501 APPENDIX C.
- [SDR UPS00234256](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00234256), Oct 14, 2000: STIFFENER. CRACKED. INSPECTION TYPE:C, KEEL BEAM AREA, HORIZ STIFFENER AT BS 900 IS CRACKED STIFFENER IS LOCATED ON INTERNAL SIDE OF LT KEEL BEAM WALL. REPAIR CARRIED OUT IAW SRM 5
- [SDR UPS00234255](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00234255), Oct 14, 2000: STIFFENER. CRACKED. INSPECTION TYPE:C, KEEL BEAM AREA (INTERNAL) HORIZ STIFFENER AT BS 900 APPROX IS CRACK ED AT SITE OF PREVIOUS REPAIR RT KEEL BEAM WALL. REPAIR CARRIED OUT IAW D
- [SDR UPS00234252](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00234252), Oct 14, 2000: STIFFENER. CRACKED. INSPECTION TYPE:C, KEEL BEAM AREA, HORIZ STIFFENER AT BS 900 IS CRACKED. STIFFENER IS LOCATED ON INTERNAL SIDE OF LT KEEL BEAM WALL. STIFFENER INSTALLED IAW DRG
- [SDR UPS00234251](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00234251), Oct 14, 2000: STIFFENER. CRACKED. INSPECTION TYPE:C, KEEL BEAM AREA (INTERNAL) HORZ STIFFENER AT BS 900 APPROX IS CRACKED AT SITE OF PREVIOUS REPAIR RT KEEL BEAM WALL. STIFFENER INSTALLED IAW DR
- [SDR UPS00234248](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00234248), Oct 13, 2000: MOUNT. CORRODED. INSPECTION TYPE:C, ENGINE NR 3 FWD MOUNT PITTING CORROSION FWD IN BOTH I/B MOUNT HOLES. REPAIR CARRIED OUT IAW EO B7274401592.
- [SDR UPS00234244](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00234244), Oct 13, 2000: MOUNT. CORRODED. INSPECTION TYPE:C, ENG NR 1 FWD MOUNT, PITTING CORROSION FOUND IN FWD BOLT HOLES I/B, O/B. REPAIR CARRIED OUT IAW EOJ NR B727-5440-11592.
- [SDR UPS00234241](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00234241), Oct 13, 2000: BEAM. CRACKED. INSPECTION TYPE:C, CRACK FOUND AT BS 1183 BULKHEAD VERTICAL BEAM RBL 26.83 AT WL 259.5. REPAIR CARRIED OUT IAW APPENDIX D OF EO B727-5311-0631.
- [SDR UPS00234254](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00234254), Oct 12, 2000: FLANGE. CORRODED. INSPECTION TYPE:C, EVIDENCE OF CORROSION TO S18A FLANGE (HORIZ) AT BS 870 LT. REPAIR CARRIED OUT IAW SRM 53-10-1 AND 51-30-2 AND SMRO EO 2000-38-003 AND EO B727
- [SDR UPS00234243](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00234243), Oct 12, 2000: SKIN. CRACKED. INSPECTION TYPE:C, SKIN CRACKS AT BS 203.8 RT AT WL 18 AND WL 20. DAMAGE REPAIRED IAW SRM 53-30-3 FIG 3.
- [SDR UPS00234242](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00234242), Oct 12, 2000: BRACKET. CRACKED. INSPECTION TYPE:C, ENGINE NR 3 THRUST REV O/B FAIRING MID SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKED. BRACKET REPLACE IAW MM 20-80-01.
- [SDR UPS00234240](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00234240), Oct 12, 2000: BEAM. CRACKED. INSPECTION TYPE:C, FOUR CRACKS FOUND AT BS 1183 BULKHEAD VERTICAL BEAM LBL 26.83 AT WL 257 AND WL 260. REPAIR CARRIED OUT IAW APPENDIX D OF EO B727-5311-0631AND
- [SDR UPS00234228](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00234228), Oct 12, 2000: SKIN. CRACKED. INSPECTION TYPE:C, SKIN CRACK AT BS 243.7 WL 19 LT. CRACKED AREA OF SKIN CUT OUT IAW SRM 53-30-3 FIG 3. HFEC C/O IN ALL ACCESSED HOLES AND AROUND PERIFERY OF CU
- [SDR UPS00234229](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00234229), Oct 11, 2000: STRUCTURE. CORRODED. INSPECTION TYPE:C, BILGE IN SKIN (SUSPECT CORROSION) AT BS 1030 ABOVE STR 18 LT. GILL LINER REMOVED IAW MM 25-52-02. CORROSION ON EXTRUSION FOUND TO BE CORRODED
- [SDR UPS00233068](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00233068), Jun 23, 2000: FLOOR SUPPORT. CRACKED. INSPECTION TYPE: C CARGO BAY FLOOR SUPPORT LONGTITUDINAL BEAMS CRACKED TWO PLACES, BS 2020, BL 0, BS 1988, LBL 30 FLOOR SUPPORT BEAMS REPAIRED IAW SRM 53-10-07
- [SDR UPS99231117](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS99231117), Nov 8, 1999: LINK. CORRODED. INSPECTION TYPE: AD, RT MLG TRUNNION LINK HAS PITTING CORROSION ON FORWARD BEARING SURFACE. REPLACED TRUNNION LINK ASSEMBLY. INSTALLED IAW MM 32-11-01.
- [SDR UPS99231116](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS99231116), Nov 8, 1999: SUPPORT. CORRODED. INSPECTION TYPE: AD, RT SUPPORT ASSEMBLY INBOARD FLAP TRACK FORWARD CORRODED. SUPPORT ASSEMBLY REPLACED IAW BOEING DRAWING NR 65 19297, SHEET 3, REV E.
- [SDR UPS99231120](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS99231120), Nov 5, 1999: FITTING. LEAKING. INSPECTION TYPE:AD, FUEL LEAK AT RT WING BEHIND LANDING GEAR TRUNNION FITTING, ONLY STAINS. THIS MRR RESUBMITTED TO INCLUDE TRUNNION FITTING, FUEL LEAK REPAIRED
- [SDR UPS99231119](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS99231119), Nov 5, 1999: FITTING. LEAKING. INSPECTION TYPE:AD FUEL LEAK AT LT WING BEHIND LANDING GEAR TRUNNION FITTING. THIS MRR RESUBMIT TO INCLUDE TRUNNION FUEL LEAK. REPAIRED IAW SMRO EO 99-35-01 TRU

All 279: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-180c/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-727-180c/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 727-172C](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-172c): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1384058
- [Boeing 727-173C](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-173c): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1384059
- [Boeing 727-185C](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-185c): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 138406N

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