# Boeing 727-223

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1384074
- Manufacturer (registry): BOEING
- Model: 727-223
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 3 · Turbo-fan
- 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: 9
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-223

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 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 2014-03-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-03-21): Fuselage · Boeing 727-200 Series and 727-200F Series. Effective Mar 31, 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 2009-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-20-01): Auxiliary fuel tanks · Boeing 727-200 Series with STC SA3449NM. Effective Oct 26, 2009
- [AD 2009-06-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-06-10): Lower skin and the upper fastener row of the upper skin · Boeing 727-100 Series and 727-200 Series. Effective Apr 28, 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 2008-23-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-23-09): Insulation blanket · Boeing 727-200 Series, 727-200F Series, 737-200 Series and 18 more. Effective Dec 15, 2008
- [AD 2008-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-22-01): Auxiliary fuel tanks · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-200 Series, 727 Series and 17 more. Effective Nov 26, 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 2008-12-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-12-03): Auxiliary fuel tanks · Airbus BAC 1-11 400 Series, 707-100 Long Body, 707-100B Long Body and 15 more. Effective Jul 9, 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

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 2001-24-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-24-02) (historical): Shoulder Restraint Harness Attachment · Boeing 707-100 Long Body, 707-100B Long Body, 707-300 Series (all) and 20 more. Effective Jan 4, 2002
- [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 95-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-04-01) (historical): AFM - Limitations - Windshear · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-200 Series, 737-100 Series and 54 more. Effective Mar 8, 1995
- [AD 86-17-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-17-05-R1) (historical): Frame - Cargo Door Cutout · Boeing 727-200 Series. Effective Sep 3, 1987

All 279: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-223/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 (9)

- [N104HR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N104HR): [Xyrec Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/XYREC%20INC), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), S/N 21525, Non-citizen corporation, flight hours not reported
- [N165TS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N165TS): [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), S/N 21523
- [N209TR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N209TR): [Career Aviation Co Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAREER%20AVIATION%20CO%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1976, S/N 20994
- [N289MT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N289MT): [Raytheon Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RAYTHEON%20CO), [Ontario, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Ontario), built 1981, S/N 22467
- [N708AA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N708AA): [World Aviation Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WORLD%20AVIATION%20SERVICES%20LLC), [Medley, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Medley), built 1981, S/N 22465
- [N726US](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N726US): [USA Jet Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/USA%20JET%20AIRLINES%20INC), [Belleville, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Belleville), built 1981, S/N 22469
- [N727US](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N727US): [USA Jet Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/USA%20JET%20AIRLINES%20INC), [Belleville, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Belleville), built 1981, S/N 22470
- [N752DH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N752DH): [Kalitta Charters II LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KALITTA%20CHARTERS%20II%20LLC), [Ypsilanti, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Ypsilanti), built 1981, S/N 22466
- [N874AA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N874AA): [Antares Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANTARES%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Boca Raton, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Boca%20Raton), built 1978, S/N 21386

## NTSB investigations (28)

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 DCA98MA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98MA023), Feb 9, 1998: Boeing 727-223 (N845AA), Chicago, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: the failure of the flight crew to maintain a proper pitch attitude for a successful landing or go-around. Contributing to the accident were the divergent pitch oscillations of the airplane, which…
- [NTSB IAD98LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA021), Jan 6, 1998: Boeing 727-223 (N845AA), Philadelphia, PA, minor damage. Probable cause: failure of the tug driver to see-and-avoid the taxiing airplane.
- [NTSB ATL91IA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91IA094), May 15, 1991: Boeing 727-223 (N882AA), Nashville, TN, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: THE CAPTAIN'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER GLIDE PATH AFTER DISCONNECTION OF THE AUTOPILOT DURING THE FINAL APPROACH. FACTORS IN THIS ACCIDENT WERE: THE CAPTAIN'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW COMPANY PROCEDURES…
- [NTSB CHI91IA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91IA144), Apr 25, 1991: Boeing 727-223 (N6815), Chicago, IL, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE GROUND CREW TO PROPERLY ALIGN THE AIRPLANE IN THE GATE ALLEY DURING THE PUSH BACK FROM THE GATE.
- [NTSB CHI91IA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91IA058), Jan 4, 1991: Boeing B727-223 (N6821), Des Moines, IA, incident, no damage. Probable cause: AN OIL LEAK ORIGINATING FROM THE AUXILIARY POWER UNIT WHICH CREATED SMOKE IN THE PASSENGER CABIN AFTER IT PASSED THROUGH THE AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING SYSTEM EQUIPMENT AND ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK.
- [NTSB MIA90LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA155), Jul 18, 1990: Boeing 727-223 (N6834), Fort Myers, FL, no damage. Probable cause: UNFORECASTED ENCOUNTER WITH WEATHER. THE AIRPLANE ENCOUNTERED SEVERE TURBLENCE DURING ENROUTE DESCENT, RESULTING IN ONE FLIGHT ATTENDANT SUSTAINING SERIOUS INJURY, AND ONE PASSENGER SUSTAINING MINOR…
- [NTSB MIA88LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA075), Dec 26, 1987: Boeing 727-223 (N893AA), San Juan, PR, minor damage
- [NTSB MIA87IA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87IA237), Sep 2, 1987: Boeing 727-223 (N844AA), Tampa, FL, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB MIA87IA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87IA068), Jan 6, 1987: Boeing 727-223 (N6819), Tampa, FL, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB CHI86MA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86MA142), May 17, 1986: Boeing 727-223 (N6833), Chicago, IL, incident, no damage
- [NTSB ATL86LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA090), Mar 12, 1986: Boeing 727-223 (N877AA), Memphis, TN, no damage
- [NTSB DCA86IA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA86IA017), Feb 8, 1986: Boeing 727-223 (N871AA), Harlingen, TX, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB CHI85FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA174), Apr 23, 1985: Boeing 727-223 (N856AA), Little Rock, AR, no damage
- [NTSB SEA84IA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84IA037), Jan 7, 1984: Boeing 727-223 (N876AA), Seattle, WA, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB CHI84IA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84IA041), Nov 8, 1983: Boeing 727-200 (N898AA), Chicago, IL, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB FTW83IA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83IA086), Dec 26, 1982: Boeing 727-223 (N6810), Memphis, TN, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB FTW83IA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83IA044), Nov 23, 1982: Boeing 727-223 (N846AA), Little Rock, AR, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB FTW82DA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA010), Oct 13, 1981: Boeing 727 (N6816), Dal Ftw Arpt, TX, no damage
- [NTSB NYC79DA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79DA041), Apr 19, 1979: Boeing 727 (N6821), Philadelphia, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77DA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77DA028), Mar 4, 1977: Boeing 727 (N6834), Dayton, OH, no damage
- [NTSB IAD76AI091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76AI091), Aug 8, 1976: Boeing 727 (N854AA), Bethlehem, PA, no damage
- [NTSB NYC76IN096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76IN096), May 18, 1976: Boeing 727 (N6805), Binghamton, NY, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB NYC76AN026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76AN026), Aug 23, 1975: Boeing 727 (N6814), Buffalo, NY, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI75AC005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75AC005), Jul 10, 1974: Boeing 727 (N6818), Chicago, IL, no damage
- [NTSB CHI71AC068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71AC068), Mar 29, 1971: Boeing 727 (N6816), Cincinnati, OH, no damage
- [NTSB CHI71IC022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71IC022), Sep 23, 1970: Boeing 727 (N6835), Kankakee, IL, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB NYC70AN109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70AN109), Feb 25, 1970: Boeing 727 (N6828), Phillipsburg, PA, no damage
- [NTSB CHI68A0110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68A0110), Jun 26, 1968: Boeing 727 (N6805), Columbus, OH, no damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (206, newest 50)

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 20091119051299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091119051299I), Nov 19, 2009: Boeing 727-223 (N698SS), Bridgeton, MO, Minor damage. Aircraft was inbound to ramp area after a charter flight from minneapolis, MN (msp). Pilot was following instructions of the marshaller who was relying on…
- [Incident 20040527014829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040527014829I), May 27, 2004: Boeing 727223 (N6833), Fort Wayne, IN. (-23) On 05/27/2004, at 1101Z, kitty hawk flight #KHA761, a B-727-223, registration number N6833, enroute from Fort Wayne in (fwa) to atlanta ga, reported a…
- [Incident 20040527013819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040527013819I), May 27, 2004: Boeing 727223 (N6833), Atlanta, GA. (-23) On 5/27/04 at 0613CDT, a B-727-223, departed from fwa enroute to atl. During departure climb, the crew noticed a r/h main gear unsafe light illuminated…
- [Incident 20040203002719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040203002719I), Feb 3, 2004: Boeing 727223 (N856AA), Minneapolis, MN, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft was inbound to msp, upon landing gear extension the left outboard main wheel assembly fell off the aircraft. Aircraft landed without further…
- [Incident 20020123009389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020123009389I), Jan 23, 2002: Boeing 727223 (N874AA), Ft Lauderdale, FL. (-23) Immediately before departure, #1 fuel tank fwd. Boost pump c/b popped. Aircraft returned to the gate, flight crew tuned on APU, upon arriving at the gate…
- [Incident 20010419012899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010419012899I), Apr 19, 2001: Boeing 727223 (N858AA), Kansas City, MO. (-23)Pn April 19, 2001, at approximately 1256 CDT, kitty hawk flight 1084, a B-727-223, N858AA, enroute from phx to fwa, diverted to Kansas City International…
- [Incident 20010106000319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010106000319I), Jan 6, 2001: Boeing 727223 (N6816), Billings, MT, Minor damage. (-23) On January 6, 2001, kitty hawk air cargo, inc. (gaia), flight 202, en route to sea from bil, returned to bil at 1750 MST and landed without incident.…
- [Incident 20001220030579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001220030579I), Dec 20, 2000: Boeing 727223 (N858AA), Fort Wayne, IN. (-23) KHA1736 return to fwa due to an edge flap indicator deployment. A/c landing without incident. See SDR report #01-0198 on file at dfw cmo.
- [Incident 20001122037779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001122037779I), Nov 22, 2000: Boeing 727223 (N856AA), Rochester, NY, Minor damage. (-23) On Wednesday, November 22, 2000, kitty hawk flight 706 landed on runway 22 at Rochester international airport (roc) and blew numbers 1, 2 and 3 main gear…
- [Incident 20000918018589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000918018589I), Sep 18, 2000: Boeing 727223 (N856AA), Minneapolis, MN, Minor damage. (-23) Strong wind gust moved a/c and turned over portable airstair causing minor damage to a/c radome. Maint. R/r radome iaw m/m 53-15-00. Ok for service. Pmi…
- [Incident 20000328019659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000328019659I), Mar 28, 2000: Boeing 727223 (N6834), Kansas City, MO. (-23)On 3-28-00, at approx 2112, kitty hawk flight 713, N6834, declared an emergency inbound to Kansas City International. The pilot reported in the aircraft…
- [Incident 20000315016899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000315016899I), Mar 15, 2000: Boeing 727223 (N887AA), Kansas City, MO. (-23)On 3-15-2000, at approximately 8:15; Kansas City tower advised American airlines fligth #1870, to take taxiway "b" to runway 19R. The aa B-727 taxied…
- [Incident 20000129019959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000129019959I), Jan 29, 2000: Boeing 727223 (N6808), Fort Wayne, IN. (-23) Mechanical difficulties section indicated the following: on descent #3 bus tie breaker trips - underexcited light illuminated - #2 gen freq & volts…
- [Incident 20000104000999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000104000999I), Jan 4, 2000: Boeing 727223 (N313NE), Buffalo, NY. (-23) On Tuesday, January 4, 200, after departing Buffalo airport at Buffalo, new york, a Boeing 727, N313NE, flight 6141, operated by express one…
- [Incident 19990808022899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990808022899I), Aug 8, 1999: Boeing 727223 (N879AA), Nashville, TN, Minor damage. Hard landing which resulted in tail skid crushed beyond limits. Tail skid assembly replaced and after hard landing inspection, aircraft returned to service.
- [Incident 19980908028119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980908028119I), Sep 8, 1998: Boeing 727223 (N887AA), Kansas City, MO, Minor damage. American airlines aircraft substained damage to the left hand fuselage and fairing at sta. 700. The damage was caused by an American airlines employee towing…
- [Incident 19980823038459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980823038459I), Aug 23, 1998: Boeing 727223 (N6835), Chicago, IL, Substantial damage. (-5) Aala B-727-223, registration number n 6835, operating as flight 2014 arrived at Chicago ohare international airport (ord), Chicago, Illinois at 1704 local…
- [Accident 19980106006099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980106006099A), Jan 6, 1998: Boeing 727223 (N845AA), Philadelphia, PA, Minor damage. (-23) On 01/06/98 the pilot in command of American airlines flt. 2027 while taxiing in a non-movement area of the Philadelphia int'l airport reported that a…
- [Incident 19971103043649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971103043649I), Nov 3, 1997: Boeing 727223 (N870AA), Cleveland, OH. Narrative: this incident involved a passenger allegedly smoking on aircraft. After reviewing circumstances surrounding this incident, aala cmo recommended loi…
- [Incident 19970702022819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970702022819I), Jul 2, 1997: Boeing 727223 (N870AA), Miami, FL. A system lost fluid. Cranked gear down. Replaced. Hydraulic pumps. Flap motor and filters.
- [Incident 19970513015699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970513015699I), May 13, 1997: Boeing 727223 (N6831), Toledo, OH. Narrative: Toledo ATC tower declared alert 1 status after flight crew reported flap indication while on a five mile final approach and cancelled alert 1 after…
- [Incident 19970315007199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970315007199I), Mar 15, 1997: Boeing 727223 (N6818), Kansas City, MO. Narrative: during takeoff roll the captain noticed excessive vibration in the nose gear on American airlines flight #AAL1015, N6818. The takeoff was…
- [Incident 19960723025289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960723025289I), Jul 23, 1996: Boeing 727223 (N860AA), Kansas City, MO. Narrative: the American airlines flt 1714 reported fumes in the cockpit while passing 7500 following departure out of mci. The crew requested an immediate…
- [Incident 19960428013829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960428013829I), Apr 28, 1996: Boeing 727223 (N705CA), Talladega, AL. Narrative: as told by roy adams, airport manager: on April 28, 1996 at approximately 7:30 am a Boeing 727-200 (N705CA) operated by champion air, out of salt…
- [Incident 19951027039929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951027039929I), Oct 27, 1995: Boeing 727223 (N867AA), Chicago, IL. Narrative: as a/c taxied towards the k&l "alley" the flt. Crew heard a large "bang". And immediately received an unsafe gear indication. They stopped and had…
- [Incident 19951013038269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951013038269I), Oct 13, 1995: Boeing 727200 (N6827), Roanoke, VA, Minor damage. Narrative: the number four main wheel assembly was found missing by ground crew after the aircraft parked on the ramp. The wheel assembly was later found on…
- [Incident 19950926034329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950926034329I), Sep 26, 1995: Boeing 727223 (N6819), Memphis, TN. En route fuel quanity rapid decrease. Diverted to mem. Fuel quanity indicator defective.
- [Incident 19950601022349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950601022349I), Jun 1, 1995: Boeing 727223 (N6831), Toledo, OH, Minor damage. NR2 engine vibrated. Epr dropped EGT rose. Returned, ferried 2 engine to base. Engine evidence of internal failure.
- [Incident 19950324014659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950324014659I), Mar 24, 1995: Boeing 727223 (N847AA), New Orleans, LA. Yaw damper upper rudder deflected on takeoff. Returned safely.
- [Incident 19950316006239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950316006239I), Mar 16, 1995: Boeing 727223 (N869AA), Atlanta, GA, Substantial damage. Narrative: while parked at gate T-14A, B-727, N869 was struck and damaged by a cabin service truck. The truck was driven by Mr. Labron prescott, an employee…
- [Incident 19950211005589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950211005589I), Feb 11, 1995: Boeing 727200 (N879AA), Raleigh-Durham, NC. Narrative: during cruise at flight level 28,000 AGL, crew reported a rapid decline in oil quality indication with a corresponding decrease in oil pressure and…
- [Incident 19941213046899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941213046899I), Dec 13, 1994: Boeing 727223 (N895AA), New Orleans, LA, Minor damage. After push back made power up turnout,tail struck a MD88 parked at next gate. Power back procedures reviewed.
- [Incident 19941206045829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941206045829I), Dec 6, 1994: Boeing 727223 (N882AA), Boston, MA, Substantial damage. Self contained catastrophic engine failure. Returned to bos. Engine shut down after overtemp and compressor stall.
- [Incident 19941127044829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941127044829I), Nov 27, 1994: Boeing 727223 (N879AA), Cleveland, OH, Minor damage. Both left main tires blew on takeoff roll. Aborted. Left brakes were binding from start of roll.
- [Incident 19941010043179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941010043179I), Oct 10, 1994: Boeing 727223 (N860AA), Tooronto, CN, Minor damage. Starboard tires blew out on crosswind landing. Port tires blew due heavy braking. Slid sideways. Fire in main gear.
- [Incident 19940602027269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940602027269I), Jun 2, 1994: Boeing 727223 (N6812), Newark, NJ, Minor damage. Blew out 3 of 4 main gear tires on landing. Replaced 4 tires.
- [Incident 19940406013629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940406013629I), Apr 6, 1994: Boeing 727223 (N885AA), Nashville, TN. Aircraft departed taxiway while taxiing to gate. Left main gear and nose gear stuck in mud. Taxiway slick.
- [Incident 19931213052019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931213052019I), Dec 13, 1993: Boeing 727223 (N882AA), MD. Passenger was detected smoking in right aft lavatory. Smoking regulations were reemphasied.
- [Incident 19931109047799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931109047799I), Nov 9, 1993: Boeing 727223 (N6810), Nashville, TN, Minor damage. Struck a ground service baggage truck while taxiing. Had wing walker. Wing walker not visible from cockpit.
- [Incident 19930809046289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930809046289I), Aug 9, 1993: Boeing 727223 (N6801), Newark, NJ. Passenger smoked in the lavatory in flight. Stated he knew he was breaking the law and did not care.
- [Incident 19930625023619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930625023619I), Jun 25, 1993: Boeing 727223 (N849AA), Louisville, KY. NR2 engine fuel heat valve would not close on climb. Returned. Landed safely.
- [Incident 19920918050149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920918050149I), Sep 18, 1992: Boeing 727223 (N854AA), Nashville, TN. Pilot found NR3 wheeltire assembly missing on gate arrival. Assembly found on runway. Safety bolt still attached.
- [Incident 19920422033239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920422033239I), Apr 22, 1992: Boeing 727223 (N6830), Tampa, FL. A system hyraulic failure on final. Observed smoke in gear area on rollout. Replaced right door sequence valve.
- [Incident 19920418014979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920418014979I), Apr 18, 1992: Boeing 727223 (N6823), Des Moines, IA. Leading edge flaps indicator malfunctioned on climbout. Returned. Replaced NR1 leading edge flap position switch.
- [Incident 19910920061959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910920061959I), Sep 20, 1991: Boeing 727200 (N889AA), Rochester, NY. Passenger was believed to be smoking in the lavatory.
- [Incident 19910820044039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910820044039I), Aug 20, 1991: Boeing 727223 (N844AA), Raleigh-Durham, NC. Pilot advised tower that they were returning to airport due to a flap problem. Landed safely.
- [Incident 19910615029959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910615029959I), Jun 15, 1991: Boeing 727223 (N872AA), San Antonio, TX. NR1 engine fire warning on climb. Shut down and returned. Found 8th stage bleed air duct ruptured.
- [Incident 19910515019649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910515019649I), May 15, 1991: Boeing 727223 (N879AA), Raleigh-Durham, NC. Experienced loss of hydraulics after take off. Returned. One of the b system hydraulic electric pumps had failed.
- [Incident 19910425028239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910425028239I), Apr 25, 1991: Boeing 727223 (N6815), Chicago, IL, Minor damage. On push back from gate by ground crew aircraft hit another parked aircraft pushed back too FAR.
- [Incident 19910127006989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910127006989I), Jan 27, 1991: Boeing 727223 (N849AA), Nashville, TN. Smoke from no smoking-fasten seat belt sign on-off switch. Crew put on oxygen mask and landed safely.

All 206: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-223/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (5,313, newest 50)

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

- [SDR Y2PA2024042324011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2024042324011), Apr 23, 2024: RIB. CRACKED. WHILE AT C- CHECK IN KBQK, DURING A HFEC INSPECTION OF THE RH RIB CHORD AT STATION BL 70.5 PER AD 14-04-09 S/B 57-0112 R5,A CRACK WAS FOUND IN HOLE MARKED ON TH
- [SDR Y2PA2024042324010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2024042324010), Apr 23, 2024: BEAM. CORRODED. WHILE AT C-CHECK IN KBQK, FOUND THE LT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER, UPPER SURFACE, OUTBOARD TRAILING EDGE BEAM TO BE CORRODED ABOVE THE #6 ELEVATOR HINGE. CUT OUT THE
- [SDR Y2PA2023060523029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2023060523029), Jun 5, 2023: KEELBEAM. CORRODED. DISCREPANCY: DURING C-CHECK AT BQK, STAMBAUGH AVIATION FOUND CORROSION ON THE LH KEEL BEAM IN THE AFT LOWER CARGO PIT BETWEEN FUSELAGE STATIONS 950-1010.CORRECT
- [SDR Y2PA2021030121015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2021030121015), Mar 1, 2021: FRAME. DAMAGED. DISCREPANCY WHILE AT C-CHECK AT COMMERCIAL JET IN KDHN THE FOLLOWING DAMAGE WAS FOUND AT STATION 783 WL 213RBL AND LBL63 HAVE PILOT HOLES WITH NO PITCH FROM EXI
- [SDR Y2PA2020102920032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2020102920032), Oct 28, 2020: ENGINE. FOD. DISCREPANCY: CREW REPORTED THAT AFTER DEPARTURE FROM KLRD AND CLIMBING THROUGH 10000 FEET, THE NR 3 ENGINE FAILED WITH ASSOCIATED VIBRATIONS. THEY DECLARED AN E
- [SDR Y2PA2020030920007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2020030920007), Mar 9, 2020: ANGLE. CRACKED. DISCREPANCY: DURING MAINTENANCE INSPECTION PER AEI SUPPLEMENT SID# 50-601 REV F, TASK AEI-FC-5-3, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON FAILSAFE ANGLE OF THE FRAME LOCATED AT ST
- [SDR Y2PA2019041800020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2019041800020), Apr 18, 2019: SKIN. CORRODED. DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AT KYIP CORROSION WAS FOUND ON R/H HORIZONTAL STAB TRAILING EDGE BEAM AT STATIONS 88.9, 166.5, AND 182.1. REPAIR STATION FABRICATED A
- [SDR I5PA2019030800000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5PA2019030800000), Mar 8, 2019: SMOKE DETECTOR. ACTIVATED. MAIN CARGO SMOKE DETECTOR GOES ON IN FLIGHT.
- [SDR 7IWB20190302001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7IWB20190302001), Mar 2, 2019: NOT REPORTED. LEAKING. AFTER TAKEOFF AND DURING CLIMBOUT FROM KMFE, THE FLIGHT CREW EXPERIENCED A NR 1 ENGINE FIRE WARNING. THEY PULLED THE THROTTLE BACK TO IDLE AND THE WARNING WENT 
- [SDR 7IWB20181221002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7IWB20181221002), Dec 21, 2018: FIRE WARNING. ILLUMINATED. DURING CLIMB OUT OF KELP, #1 ENGINE FIRE WARNING WENT OFF WITH A SPIKE IN OIL TEMP AND PRESSURE. THE A/C DID AN AIR TURN-BACK AND LANDED SAFELY BACK IN KELP. TO
- [SDR 7IWB2018122018001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7IWB2018122018001), Nov 24, 2018: FAN. DAMAGED. DURING A ROUTINE SERVICE CHECK, IJW MX FOUND FOD DAMAGE TO THE #1 ENGINE FAN.
- [SDR I5PA2018110470501](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5PA2018110470501), Nov 4, 2018: SMOKE DETECTOR. UNSERVICEABLE. MAIN CARGO FIRE LIGHT AND BELL CAME ON IN FLIGHT. REPLACED FAULTY SMOKE DETECTOR UNIT.
- [SDR Y2PA201809250033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA201809250033), Sep 25, 2018: CHANNEL. CORRODED. DISCREPANCY: DURING INSPECTION AT KYIP MAINTENANCE FOUND PRESSURE SEAL ZEE CHANNEL CORRODED AT STA 870, LBL 43. CORRECTIVE ACTION: AIRCRAFT FERRIED TO KSFB FOR 
- [SDR Y2PA2018092200029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2018092200029), Sep 22, 2018: BEARING. FAILED. CREW REPORTED – EXPERIENCED SEVERAL ABNORMAL AIRCRAFT VIBRATIONS. DISCUSSED WITH CREW. DECLARED AN EMERGENCY. LANDED AT NEAREST SUITABLE AIRPORT USING NORMAL PR
- [SDR Y2PA2018052200019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2018052200019), May 20, 2018: SPRING. FAILED. CREW REPORTED DURING CRUISE, AT FL200, CABIN PRESSURE BEGAN TO INCREASE RAPIDLY. CABIN ALTITUDE WARNING HORN SOUNDED. RECALL ACTION ITEMS COMPLETED, AND EMERGEN
- [SDR I5PA2017121170501](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5PA2017121170501), Dec 10, 2017: INDICATOR. INOPERATIVE. DISCREPANCY: F/O AIRSPEED INDICATOR INOP. CORRECTIVE ACTION: FOUND FOREIGN OBJECT IN AUXILIARY AND F/O PITOT PROBE. FLUSHED PER AMM 34-11-00. OPS CHECK GOOD
- [SDR AALA20170421007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20170421007), Apr 21, 2017: BATTERY PACK. NO TEST. EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS BETWEEN BS 700 AND 720 WERE DIM. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 33-51-07. OPERATIONAL CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR AALA201704079019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201704079019), Apr 5, 2017: LIGHT. NOT SEATED. SEAT MOUNTED EMERGENCY LIGHT AT SEAT 35D IS INOPERATIVE. SEATED THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY IAW AMM 33-51-11. OPERATIONAL CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR AALA20170405006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20170405006), Apr 4, 2017: FITTING. CORRODED. AFT GALLEY FLOOR BEAM MOUNT FITTING CORRODED AT BS 1687, RBL 52. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE FITTING ASSEMBLY IAW SRM 51-40-02.
- [SDR FOTR20160817001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR20160817001), Aug 17, 2016: SKIN. GOUGED. TRAILING EDGE FLAP SKIN GOUGED WBL 95 RIGHT SIDE.
- [SDR FOTR20160813001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR20160813001), Aug 13, 2016: SKIN. CORRODED. CORROSION ON FUSELAGE SKIN AT BS 328 STRINGER 19R JUST AFT OF FWD LAV SERVICE PANEL.
- [SDR FOTR20160812001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR20160812001), Aug 12, 2016: PANEL. CORRODED. LOWER RUDDER LT SIDE HAS A SPOT OF CORROSION 2.5" IN LENGHT.
- [SDR FOTR20160802078](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR20160802078), Aug 2, 2016: STRUCTURE. GOUGED. RT WING INBD FOREFLAP INBD END GOUGED. REPAIRED IAW FAS NR 85781 W/O N209TR-02-01.
- [SDR FOTR20160801077](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR20160801077), Aug 1, 2016: SKIN. DELAMINATED. RIGHT WING T/E O/B AILERON UPPER SURFACE O/B SIDE T/E DELAMINATED. REPAIRED IAW FAS NR 85831 W/O N209TR-02-01.
- [SDR FOTR20160728001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR20160728001), Jul 28, 2016: SKIN. GOUGED. RIGHT WING O/B FORE FLAP O/B END HAS SEVERAL GOUGES ON LEADING EDGE.
- [SDR FOTR20160727002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR20160727002), Jul 27, 2016: STIFFENER. CRACKED. PERFORMED DVI INSPECTION OF LT AND RT ELEVATOR REAR SPARS AND FOUND TWO STIFFENERS CRACKED AT ELEVATOR STATION 63.3
- [SDR FOTR20160727001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR20160727001), Jul 27, 2016: STIFFENER. CORRODED. RIGHT WING FIXED T/E STA WBL 92.8 STIFFENER LOWER END IS COORODED.
- [SDR FOTR20160723001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR20160723001), Jul 23, 2016: SKIN. CORRODED. NR 1 ATC ANTENNA MOUNT ON THE LOWER FUSELAGE SKIN HAS CORROSION ALONG THE MATING SURFACE OF SKIN.
- [SDR FOTR20160714001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR20160714001), Jul 14, 2016: STRUCTURE. CRACKED. LEFT WING NR 4 SLAT AFT SIDE, LIGHTING HOLE HAS A CRACK ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE, CRACK LENGTH IS 1/8".
- [SDR 7IWB2016020800003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7IWB2016020800003), Dec 20, 2015: PRESSURE SWITCH. FAILED. DURING A RECENT FLIGHT, AT A POINT APPROXIMATELY 100 NM SW OF DESTINATION AND AT AN ALTITUDE OF 28,000 FT, THE NR 2 ENGINE OIL FILTER BYPASS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. 
- [SDR 2015FA0000458](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000458), Sep 20, 2015: UNKNOWN. MULTIPLE FAIL. SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, ACFT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF CAPTAIN'S AIRSPEED INDICATOR, ALTIMETER, IVSI, TAWS, NR 1 TRANSPONDER FOLLOWED BY A CARGO SMOKE DETECTOR ILLUM
- [SDR Y2PA2015051400025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2015051400025), May 13, 2015: FLOORBEAM. CORRODED. DURING C-CHECK DISCOVERED CORROSION ON THE FLOORBEAM AT STATION 1030, RBL55 LOWER SURFACE UNDER TOP CAP. COMPLETED FLOORBEAM REPAIR AT STATION 1030, RBL 50-55 I
- [SDR Y2PA2015051400024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2015051400024), May 13, 2015: FITTING. CORRODED. DURING C-CHECK DISCOVERED CORROSION ON THE LT AFT BOTTLE PIN FITTING & BUSHING. COMPLETED REPAIR OF LT AFT BOTTLE PIN FITTING BY INCREASING THE COUNTER BORE & R
- [SDR Y2PA2015051400023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2015051400023), May 13, 2015: SKIN PANEL. CORRODED. DURING C-CHECK DISCOVERED CORROSION ON THE RT UPPER SURFACE SKIN OF WING AT WING STATION 727.5 TOWARD THE LE. CORROSION REMOVED ON UPPER SURFACE OF RT WING WITH
- [SDR Y2PA2015051400022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2015051400022), May 13, 2015: SKIN. CRACKED. DURING C-CHECK DISCOVERED A CRACK ON THE BELLY SKIN & A CORRODED FLOORBEAM AT STATION 729. REPAIRED CORRODED FLOORBEAM & BELLY SKIN IAW SRM 53-30-3 FIGURE 6 SHE
- [SDR CA150505007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150505007), Apr 22, 2015: CABLE. BROKEN. (CAN) BOTH MID FLAP EXTENSION CABLES,, WERE FOUND BROKEN DURING A DAILY INSPECTION WHEN THE FLAPS WOULD NOT RETRACT. BOTH CABLES WERE REPLACED AND FLAPS WERE CY
- [SDR R34R2015040220150](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R34R2015040220150), Mar 26, 2015: GARLOCK SEAL. LEAKING. THE ACFT WAS BEING FLOWN ON A POST-MAINTENACE ACCEPTANCE CHECK FLIGHT. SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE FLIGHT ENGINEER NOTED A NOTICABLE DROP IN THE OIL QUANITY ON T
- [SDR CA150114008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150114008), Jan 13, 2015: DUCT. RUPTURED. (CAN) DURING CLIMB OUT NR 3 ENGINE FIRE INDICATION APPEARED, AFTER FOLLOWING CHECKLIST PROCEDURE NR 3 ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO EWR AIRPORT.
- [SDR CA141104012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141104012), Oct 31, 2014: WIRE. FAILED. (CAN) NR 3 ENGINE OIL TEMP INDICATION PEGGED PAST RED BAND. SUPPLEMENTAL CHECK LIST COMPLIED WITH AND ENGINE SHUTDOWN. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED ENGINE AND ISOLATED
- [SDR CA140627004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140627004), Jun 24, 2014: LINE. BURST. (CAN) CREW REPORTED UPON GEAR RETRACTION AFTER TAKEOFF THEY HAD A SYSTEM A HYDRAULIC FAILURE. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE RT MAIN GEAR ACTUATOR "UP" LINE BURST APPROX
- [SDR CA140225024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140225024), Feb 6, 2014: ROD. SHEARED. (CAN) NLG SAFETY SWITCH PUSH/PULL TUBE FOUND SHEARED WHILE PREPARING ACFT FOR DEPARTURE. ROD ASSY REPLACED AND SAFETY SWITCH TESTED IAW 32-09-22.
- [SDR CA140113003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140113003), Jan 6, 2014: COUPLING. FAILED. (CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF, ON CLIMB-OUT, THE FLIGHT CREW RECEIVED A NR 1 STRUT OVERHEAT INDICATION. THE ACFT RETURNED TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT FOR AN UNEVENTFUL, UNSC
- [SDR C8GA20120427006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C8GA20120427006), Apr 24, 2012: ACTUATOR. DAMAGED. RT RAM AIR DOOR AND LOWER ACTUATOR ROD MISSING ON POST FLIGHT INSPECTION. NO DAMAGE TO FUSELAGE NOTED. R & R RIGHT RAM AIR DOOR ACTUATOR, INSTALLED RAM AIR DOOR
- [SDR C8GA20120208003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C8GA20120208003), Feb 8, 2012: GYRO. INACCURATE. DURING CRUISE, BOTH CAPTAIN'S AND FIRST OFFICER'S ADI SHOWED A 10 DEGREE LT TURN. AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND THE ACFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. POST FLIGHT IN
- [SDR C8GA2011000028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C8GA2011000028), Dec 8, 2011: PROXIMITY SWITCH. FAULTED. DURING CLIMB, ON GEAR RETRACTION THE RED NOSE GEAR LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE GEAR LEVER WAS CYCLED TO THE OFF POSITION, RED NOSE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATE
- [SDR C8GA2011000027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C8GA2011000027), Nov 18, 2011: WARNING HORN. FALSE ACTIVATION. DURING TAKEOFF ROLL AT APPROX 60 KNOTS THE TAKEOFF WARNING HORN SOUNDED. THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AND THE ACFT RETURNED TO THE BLOCKS WITHOUT INCIDENT. POST FLIG
- [SDR C8GA201111150025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C8GA201111150025), Nov 15, 2011: TRANSCEIVER. FAILED. DURING CRUISE, THE WEATHER RADAR SCREEN WENT BLANK. THE ACFT RETURNED TO DEPARTURE, LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED NOTING THAT TH
- [SDR C8GA2011000020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C8GA2011000020), Sep 9, 2011: ACTUATOR. STICKING. AFTER TAKEOFF AND DURING CLIMB, THE NR 8 L/E SLAT IN TRANSIT LIGHT STAYED ON DURING FLAP RETRACTION AND ACFT ROLLED TO THE LT. THE ACFT RETURNED TO DEPARTURE, L
- [SDR C8GA2011000018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C8GA2011000018), Aug 19, 2011: RELIEF VALVE. LEAKING. WHILE EN-ROUTE, THE CREW NOTED THAT THE B-SYSTEM HYD QUANTITY WAS DECREASING AND THE LOW LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ACFT DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDE
- [SDR FOTR2111712809](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR2111712809), Aug 1, 2011: SKIN. DEBONDED. LT INBD FOREFLAP T/E HAS AREA OF DEBONDED JUST INBD OF PREVIOUS REPAIR WBL 135.0. REPAIRED ON FASI WO 21117, NR 12809.

All 5,313: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-223/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (837, 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
- [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 ST02646AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02646AT): Installation of an AudioVideo In-Flight Entertainment System (IFE) per ARC Avionics Master Drawing List (MDL) ARC-VIDE-001-MDL latest FAA approved revision. ARC145 LLC
- [STC SA5040NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5040NM): Installation of cargo pallet and net. Satco Inc
- [STC ST03450AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03450AT): Installation of a horse stall system. Gregory Jackson
- [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
- [STC ST03885AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03885AT): Installation of an Avionica, Inc. avCM Cellular Module. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc
- [STC SA1026NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1026NW): Installation of centerline life raft stowage compartments. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA1045NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1045NW): Installation of Spacemaker I-A interior kit. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA1078NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1078NW): Installation of C&D coat closet, L.H. forward unit. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA1086NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1086NW): Installation of C&D coat closet, R.H. forward unit. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA1174NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1174NW): Installation of a windscreen. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA1305NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1305NM): Installation of coat closet, L. H. forward unit. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA1306NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1306NM): Installation of coat closet, R. H. forward unit. (727-232). Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA1370NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1370NM): Installation of class divider-closet units and curtain header. (727-235). C & D Zodiac Inc
- [STC SA1419NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1419NM): Installation of overhead life raft stowage containers. Safran Cabin Inc
- [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
- [STC SA2474NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2474NM): Installation of 3 coat closets and one class divider. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA2480NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2480NM): Installation of divider assembly, closet assembly, cabinet assembly, coatroom assembly. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA3299NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3299NM): Installation of an overhead life raft stowage compartment kit. Safran Cabin Inc. Lists 727 Series
- [STC SA3457NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3457NM): Installation of cabin divider. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA469NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA469NW): Installation of coat closet unit. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA5169NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5169NM): Installation of Aerobin interior modification kits. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA5172NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5172NM): Installation of modular lavatory components. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA6051NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA6051NM): Installation of Galley, G6A. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA816NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA816NW): Installation of spacemaker interior modification kit. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST00147LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00147LA): Installation of closet and curtain header. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST00577SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00577SE): Installation of SpaceLine Interior Kits. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST01437LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01437LA): Installation of a reinforced cockpit door. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST00556CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00556CH): Installation of a single or dual Honeywell/Trimble HT9100 Global Navigation System. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies Inc
- [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
- [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
- [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 ST04515AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04515AT): Installation of Auxiliary Fuel Tank Ignition Mitigation Reticulated Polyurethane Foam in Boeing 727-223 Series. AerSale Inc
- [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
- [STC ST00215IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00215IB): Installation of saf-Tglo ECO Photoluminescent Aisle Path Marking Systems. STG AEROSPACE GERMANY GmbH
- [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
- [STC ST01641AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01641AT): Installation of a photoluminescent floor proximity emergency escape path marking system. STG Aerospace Inc
- [STC ST00399SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00399SE): The above boeing model which has incorporated Raisbeck Commercial Air Group Inc Master Drawing List 96B-1001, Revision D, dated September 2, 1997, or later FAA approved revision, complies iwth FAR Part 36, Stage 3 noise limits. Raisbeck Engineering Inc
- [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
- [STC ST00555SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00555SE): Modification in the leading edge slat and flap configurations. Raisbeck Engineering Inc

All 837: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-223/stcs.md

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Boeing 727-227](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-227): 4 registered aircraft, registry code 1384078
- [Boeing 727-225](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-225): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 1384077
- [Boeing 727-200](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-200): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 138407E
- [Boeing 727-212](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-212): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 138407G
- [Boeing 727-230](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-230): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1384080
- [Boeing 727-232](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-232): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1384082
- [Boeing 727-243](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-243): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 138408D
- [Boeing 727-247](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-247): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 138408F
- [Boeing 727-264](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-264): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 138408M
- [Boeing 727-281](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-281): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 138408N
- [Boeing 727-277](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-277): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 138408S
- [Boeing 727-287](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-287): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1384020

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