# Boeing 727-251 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 138408H - Manufacturer (registry): BOEING - Model: 727-251 - 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-727-251 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-727-251/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 (10) 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 ATL01LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA041), Mar 23, 2001: Boeing 727-200 (N275US), Memphis, TN, no damage. Probable cause: The Powerback Coordinator's failure to follow powerback procedures which resulted in jet blast injuries to the wing walker. A factor was the stuck wheel chock. - [NTSB CHI91IA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91IA078), Jan 21, 1991: Boeing 727-251 (N295US), St. Paul, MN, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: THE PARTIAL FAILURE OF THE AIRPLANE'S AUXILIARY POWER UNIT, AND THE INADEQUATE COMPONENT PRODUCED BY THE MANUFACTURER. - [NTSB DCA91MA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA91MA010), Dec 3, 1990: Boeing 727-251 (N278US), Romulus, MI, substantial damage, 8 fatal. Probable cause: LACK OF PROPER CREW COORDN, INCLUDING VIRTUAL REVERSAL OF ROLES BY THE DC-9 PLTS, WHICH LED TO THEIR FAILURE TO STOP TAXIING & ALERT GND CTLR OF THEIR POSITIONAL UNCERTAINTY IN A TIMELY MANNER BFR &… - [NTSB CHI90FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA278), Sep 29, 1990: Boeing 727-251 (N278US), Detroit, MI, minor damage. Probable cause: THE INTENTIONAL ACTIVATION OF THE AUXILLARY POWER UNIT BY THE FLIGHT ENGINEER, AND THE IMPROPER EVACUATION PROCEDURES BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. AN ASSOCIATED FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE APU CIRCUIT… - [NTSB FTW89IA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89IA016), Nov 6, 1988: Boeing 727 (N386PA), Houston, TX, incident, no damage. Probable cause: POOR PLANNING/DECISION BY THE UNIDENTIFIED CESSNA PILOT BY MANEUVERING IN BUSY AIRSPACE NEAR THE ARSA WITH NO ATC COORDINATION OR TRANSPONDER SIGNAL; NO TRAFFIC ADVISORY BEING ISSUED BY THE APPROACH… - [NTSB DEN87IA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87IA145), Jun 2, 1987: Boeing 727-251 (N297US), Casper, WY, incident, no damage - [NTSB ATL85IA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85IA047), Dec 4, 1984: Boeing 727-251 (N264US), Atlanta, GA, incident, minor damage - [NTSB ATL81IA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81IA060), Apr 9, 1981: Boeing 727 (N281US), Washington, DC, incident, no damage - [NTSB NYC75AN070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75AN070), Dec 1, 1974: Boeing 727 (N274US), Thiells, NY, destroyed, 3 fatal - [NTSB CHI74AC040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74AC040-187705), Dec 9, 1973: Boeing 727 (N259US), Madison, WI, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (134, 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 20040619009759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040619009759I), Jun 19, 2004: Boeing 727251 (N279US), San Francisco, CA. (-23) On June 19, 2004 air kittyhawk flight 2878 from San Francisco International enroute to fort wayne, Indiana, the crew experienced high oil pressure and… - [Incident 20021010029499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021010029499I), Oct 10, 2002: Boeing 727251 (N279US), Fort Wayne, IN. (-23) Nose landing gear torque link pin missing. Last removed at atlanta, ga (katl) airport for push back. - [Incident 20020510018949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020510018949I), May 10, 2002: Boeing 727251 (N282US), Philadelphia, PA, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft was reported to have hit tail skid on landing. Arrived at ramp when aircraft was being towed to a remote site. PIC & SIC had departed phl, fe… - [Incident 20020228036479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020228036479I), Feb 28, 2002: Boeing 727251 (N252US), Fort Wayne, IN. (-23) See attached SDR: flight 715 from elp to fwa; on descent the aircraft had outboard split flap indication. The crew used the alternate flap system to… - [Incident 20010927038779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010927038779I), Sep 27, 2001: Boeing 727251 (N278US), Fort Wayne, IN. (-23) Kha 1875, B-727, fwa to lax, at 11252 declared an emergency and returned due to an engine problem (#1 engine out). The a/c landed at fwa on rw 5 w/o… - [Incident 20010404009319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010404009319I), Apr 4, 2001: Boeing 727251 (N266US), Miami, FL, Minor damage. (-23)On April 4, 2001, falcon flight #010, departing from Miami International Airport, with a final destination of tallahassee, Florida experienced a tail… - [Accident 20010323014739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010323014739A), Mar 23, 2001: Boeing 727251 (N275US), Memphis, TN, No damage. (-23) At departure time, ramp personnel were not able to remove rightmain inboard wheel chock. With two ramp personnel departing the aircraft (powerback… - [Incident 20010221005299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010221005299I), Feb 21, 2001: Boeing 727251 (N252US), Minneapolis, MN, Minor damage. (-23) As a/c was being marshalled to parking, left wing tip struck hangar wall causing minor damage to strobe light lens, and assembly, as well as surrounding… - [Incident 20001222029259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001222029259I), Dec 22, 2000: Boeing 727251 (N201US), Detroit, MI. (-23) This aircraft was at the gate with the APU running with both packs on, having a hydraulic leak at the parking brake shut off valve repaired, in the left… - [Incident 20000921031609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000921031609I), Sep 21, 2000: Boeing 727251 (N278US), Fort Wayne, IN. (-23)KHA1864 returned to fwa due to #1 engine shut down (loss of oil pressure). Aircraft landed without incident. See SDR #00-564 on file dfw FSDO. - [Incident 20000908027509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000908027509I), Sep 8, 2000: Boeing 727251 (N282US), Greensboro, NC. (-23)After take-off, a portion of the #3 engine nose cowl acostic liner separated and entered engine intake. ATC declared an emergency. Aircraft returned to… - [Incident 20000510017319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000510017319I), May 10, 2000: Boeing 727251 (N296AJ), Ft Lauderdale, FL, Minor damage. (-23) Amerijet 451, 1 B-727 experienced smoke in the cockpit immediately after takeoff necessitating an emergency return. After receiving a clearance to land… - [Incident 20000216022419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000216022419I), Feb 16, 2000: Boeing 727251 (N264US), Wichita, KS. (-23)Fligth engineer failed to shut down APU prior to takeoff. Ator near top-of-climb APU fire warning went off. Crew shut down APU, lowered landing gear, but… - [Incident 19991129033459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991129033459I), Nov 29, 1999: Boeing 727251 (N297US), Kansas City, MO. (-23) On November 29, 1999, northwest airlines, flight 938, a Boeing 727-251, was enroute from mci to mem, when shortly after rotation number two engine fire… - [Incident 19990304020989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990304020989I), Mar 4, 1999: Boeing 727251 (N278US), Toledo, OH. #1 Engine lost oil quanity, crew shut down engine, declared an emergency and landed Toledo without incident. Maintanance found a bad gearbox heli-coil. A new… - [Incident 19980316036529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980316036529I), Mar 16, 1998: Boeing 727251 (N267US), Miami, FL. (-5) On flight from montego bay, jamaica, to newark, new jersey, N267US, a Boeing 727, lost cabin pressure. The crew declared an emergency, descended to a… - [Incident 19971230041339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971230041339I), Dec 30, 1997: Boeing 727251 (N281US), Pittsburgh, PA. Aircraft slsid off snow covered taxiway onto crassy area. No damage or injuries. - [Incident 19971024035309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971024035309I), Oct 24, 1997: Boeing 727251 (N296AJ), Kansas City, MO. Narrative: en-route from tol to elp, amerijet international, inc., (pcsa) flight crew noted arcing in the L-1 window, window heat was turned off and the window… - [Incident 19970323015599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970323015599I), Mar 23, 1997: Boeing 727251 (N280US), Chicago, IL. Narrative: FAA contacted due to turn back & emergency. Declared airworthiness involved due to possible malfunction. [privacy data omitted] A/c departed o'Hare… - [Incident 19961016037349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961016037349I), Oct 16, 1996: Boeing 727251 (N290US), Boston, MA. Narrative: northwest 390, B727, on final to Boston, MA, the pilot reported that two engine generators were out with the possibility of losing the third.… - [Incident 19960212012459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960212012459I), Feb 12, 1996: Boeing 727251 (N298US), Minneapolis, MN. Narrative: on February 6, 1996 at memphis, N298US had a stall warning write-up. The stall warning computer was changed and the aircraft returned to service.… - [Incident 19951117047439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951117047439I), Nov 17, 1995: Boeing 727251 (N284US), Cleveland, OH. Narrative: nwa 389 was issued a go-around while on short final to rwy 5R at "cle", due to a coa 584 (737) still on departure roll. The controller issued the… - [Incident 19951001036709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951001036709I), Oct 1, 1995: Boeing 727251 (N297US), Grand Rapids, MI, Minor damage. Narrative: jetway was operated beyond the swing limits causing limit switch to trip disabling jetway in a position which did not afford wing clearance. The… - [Incident 19950523015089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950523015089I), May 23, 1995: Boeing 727251 (N296US), San Francisco, CA, Minor damage. Narrative: upon taking the active runway, aircraft was cleared for takeoff. The aircraft taxied over a bump. A loud noise was heard and an unsafe indication in… - [Incident 19950413011259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950413011259I), Apr 13, 1995: Boeing 727251 (N258US), Atlantic City, NJ, Minor damage. Narrative: on April 13, 1995 at approximately 1220 hours, a Boeing 727, N258US piloted by a kiwi international airlines experienced difficulties while landing… - [Incident 19950118004949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950118004949I), Jan 18, 1995: Boeing 727251 (N204US), Little Rock, AR. Narrative: on January 18, 1995, at approximately 2051 CST, a Boeing 727 airplane registered to northwest airlines, inc., landed at Little Rock, Adams Field… - [Incident 19941226047579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941226047579I), Dec 26, 1994: Boeing 727251 (N288US), Milwaukee, WI. Fire light NR3 engine on climbout. Shutdown engine. Landed mke. 13th stage saddle duct blew out a weld. - [Incident 19940616022789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940616022789I), Jun 16, 1994: Boeing 727251 (N299US), Minneapolis, MN, Minor damage. NR1 and NR2 main landing gear tires blew on landing. - [Incident 19940226009459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940226009459I), Feb 26, 1994: Boeing 737200 (N260US), Norfolk, VA, Minor damage. Blew right main landing gear tire on rollout. Brakes caught on fire. Emergency evacuation ordered. - [Incident 19930623030349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930623030349I), Jun 23, 1993: Boeing 727251 (N251US), Fargo, ND. Pilot misjudged his distance on a taxi turn around. Right main gear left hard surface area onto soft shoulder. - [Incident 19930427016319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930427016319I), Apr 27, 1993: Boeing 727251 (N299US), Detroit, MI, Minor damage. Gear light remained on after departure. Returned. Landed safely. Nose landing gear door was missing. - [Incident 19921117051369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921117051369I), Nov 17, 1992: Boeing 727251 (N266US), Portland, OR. Pilot returned to airport after NR1 engine start valve light illuminated. Replaced starter control valve. - [Incident 19920817036009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920817036009I), Aug 17, 1992: Boeing 727251 (N261US), Savannah, GA. Pilot cleared for approach to Savannah airport. Landed at Hunter army airfield. Departed for Savannah. - [Incident 19920807046089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920807046089I), Aug 7, 1992: Boeing 727251 (N251US), Milwaukee, WI. Pilot over ran departure end of runway. Became stuck in mud. - [Incident 19920423015919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920423015919I), Apr 23, 1992: Boeing 727251 (N286US), Milwaukee, WI. Hydraulic quantity drop en route. Diverted to Milwaukee. Found a system hydraulic pressure transmitter was leaking. - [Incident 19920311009819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920311009819I), Mar 11, 1992: Boeing 727251 (N389PA), Chicago, IL. While making a turn the left main landing gear left the pavement. Became stuck in mud. Marshaller directing plane. - [Incident 19920309038639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920309038639I), Mar 9, 1992: Boeing 727251 (N265US), Cleveland, OH. Unable to control pressurization on climb. Descended to lower altitude. Continued to destination. - [Incident 19920229008199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920229008199I), Feb 29, 1992: Boeing 727251 (N295US), Kansas City, MO. Lost hydraulic pressure on a system on climb. Returned. Flow regulator and filters were replaced. - [Incident 19920220011409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920220011409I), Feb 20, 1992: Boeing 727251 (N255US), Fort Myers, FL, Minor damage. Rear galley fire en route. Shut off power. Used halon bottle. Flight attendant burned finger tips. Continued flight. - [Incident 19920206014519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920206014519I), Feb 6, 1992: Boeing 727251 (N286US), Minneapolis, MN, Minor damage. While taxiing to gate, left wing tip of aircraft struck a parked pallet loader. - [Incident 19920114001729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920114001729I), Jan 14, 1992: Boeing 727251 (N263US), Memphis, TN, Minor damage. Nose wheel tires blew on rollout. Found snow packed in brake area. Brakes were frozen and wheels locked up. - [Incident 19911228061019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911228061019I), Dec 28, 1991: Boeing 727251 (N264US), Memphis, TN, Minor damage. Aft galley oven fire. Used halon bottle. Emergency landing. Oven temperature sensors were inoperative. - [Incident 19910705040979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910705040979I), Jul 5, 1991: Boeing 727251 (N295US), Martinsburg, WV. Entered area of severe turbulence. Not reflected on radar. 3 passengers and 1 flight attendant slightly injured. - [Incident 19910616025579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910616025579I), Jun 16, 1991: Boeing 727251 (N282US), Buffalo, NY. NR1 engine oil filter by pass light and rising oil temperature on climb. Returned. Had a clogged oil screen. - [Incident 19910417019949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910417019949I), Apr 17, 1991: Boeing 727243 (N289US), Cleveland, OH. Low fuel. Diverted to Hopkins. Fuelers used inaccurate gauge. Crew did not notice fuel amount. - [Incident 19910306019739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910306019739I), Mar 6, 1991: Boeing 737200 (N279US), Syracuse, NY, Minor damage. Bird strike on NR2 engine on final approach. Landed safely. - [Incident 19910214004709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910214004709I), Feb 14, 1991: Boeing 727251 (N280US), Memphis, TN. Fumes in aircraft when lights turned on. Emergency landing. Ballast for lights was cause of fumes. - [Incident 19910104002059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910104002059I), Jan 4, 1991: Boeing 727251 (N270US), Billings, MT. Nose gear did not show green light on approach. Landed safely. Maintenance cleaned and lube nose gear. - [Incident 19901220061969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901220061969I), Dec 20, 1990: Boeing 727251 (N290US), Milwaukee, WI. Hydraulic system failed on climb. Returned. Found outboard flap control valve failed and fluid drained out. - [Accident 19901203052362A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901203052362A), Dec 3, 1990: Boeing 727251 (N278US), Detroit, MI, Substantial damage. On takeoff roll right wing collided with N3313L that was lost in fog and stopped on runway. Aborted takeoff. All 134: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-251/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (1,181, newest 50) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR GAIA07007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA07007), Jul 12, 2007: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. NO FLIGHT: THE COCKPIT DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT WAS FOUND INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY COCKPIT LIGHT. OPS CHECK NORMAL. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO - [SDR GAIA06035ST](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA06035ST), Dec 13, 2006: SKIN. DAMAGED. DURING WALKAROUND, A HOLE WAS FOUND ON THE LT FUSELAGE SKIN BETWEEN BS 360 AND BS 380. FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND THAT STRINGER 24 WAS ALSO DAMAGED. PERFORMED REP - [SDR GAIA06032OP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA06032OP), Oct 24, 2006: ACCESSORY UNIT. INTERMITTENT. FLIGHT 714 - FWA-MIA - DURING APPROACH UPON GEAR EXTENSION THE FLIGHT CREW OBSERVED THREE GREEN AND THREE RED LIGHTS ON THE LANDING GEAR POSITION INDICATOR. THE - [SDR GAIA06031P](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA06031P), Oct 20, 2006: INDICATION SYS. MALFUNCTIONED. FLIGHT 714 - FWA-MIA - DURING APPROACH UPON GEAR EXTENSION THE FLIGHT CREW OBSERVED THREE GREEN AND THREE RED LIGHTS ON THE LANDING GEAR POSITION INDICATOR. THE - [SDR GAIA06021OP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA06021OP), May 23, 2006: INDICATOR. FLUCTUATES. DURING APPROACH TO LANDING, THE IB FLAPS LOCKED OUT AT 2 DEGREES ASYMMETRICAL. THE FLIGHT CREW DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND CONTINUED WITH THE LANDING APPROACH. AN - [SDR GAIA06012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA06012), Mar 23, 2006: SKIN. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE SKIN BY THE LOWER AFT CORNER OF THE R-2 DOOR CUT OUT. REPAIRED THE SKIN IAW SB. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (K) - [SDR GAIA06011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA06011), Mar 23, 2006: ATTACH FITTING. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE RT MLG FORWARD TRUNNION ATTACH FITTING. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE TRUNNION ATTACH FITTING IAW SB AC RETURNED TO SERVIC - [SDR GAIA06008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA06008), Feb 24, 2006: SWITCH. INTERMITTENT. ON APPROACH TO LANDING, AT GEAR EXTENSION THE RED NOSE GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT ILLUMINATED GREEN NOSE GEAR LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATED. EVENTUALLY THE RED LIGHT WENT OUT AN - [SDR GAIA06007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA06007), Feb 24, 2006: ACCESSORY UNIT. INTERMITTENT. ON APPROACH TO LANDING, AT GEAR EXTENSION THE RED NOSE GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT ILLUMINATED GREEN NOSE GEAR LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATED. SECONDARY VIEW PORT INDICATED GEAR D - [SDR GAIA06006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA06006), Feb 23, 2006: SWITCH. INTERMITTENT. ON APPROACH TO LANDING, AT GEAR EXTENSION THE RED NOSE GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT ILLUMINATED GREEN NOSE GEAR LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATED. SECONDARY VIEW PORT INDICATED GEAR D - [SDR GAIA05038OP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA05038OP), Dec 14, 2005: PIN. MISSING. EXCESSIVE NOSE WHEEL SHIMMY ON LANDING. THE AIRCRAFT WAS TOWED OFF THE RUNWAY. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE NOSE GEAR TORQUE LINK QUICK DISCONNECT WAS MISSING. - [SDR GAIA05034OP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA05034OP), Nov 29, 2005: ENGINE. LEAKING. DURING TAKEOFF ROLL THE COCKPIT FILLED WITH SMOKE. TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AND THE AIRCRAFT TAXIED TO THE RAMP. INVESTIGATION FOUND OIL IN THE NR1 ENGINE BLEED SADD - [SDR GAIA05025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA05025), Oct 5, 2005: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. DURING POST FLIGHT, FOUND COCKPIT EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED COCKPIT EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSY, CHECKS GOOD. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SER - [SDR GAIA0521OP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA0521OP), Jun 23, 2005: COALESCER BAG. DIRTY. DURING CLIMB OUT, FUEL ODOR, LANDING WAS MADE WITHOUT INCIDENT. CHECKED AFT SPAR ENGINE FUEL FEED LINE SHROUDS, NO LEAKS NOTED. REMOVED AND REPLACED BOTH WATER - [SDR GAIA05018OP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA05018OP), Mar 30, 2005: SMOKE DETECTOR. DIRTY. DURING CRUISE, MAIN CARGO SMOKE WARNING ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED NO SMOKE IN CARGO AREA. FLIGHT CONTINUED TO DESTINATION, WHERE A LANDI - [SDR GAIA05004OP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA05004OP), Feb 12, 2005: LIGHT. INTERMITTENT. DURING MAINTENANCE, THE CREW ENTRY DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT WAS FOUND INTERMITTENT. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT. OPS CHECK GOOD. AIRCRAFT WAS RET - [SDR GAIA04176OP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA04176OP), Dec 7, 2004: GCU. MALFUNCTIONED. DURING APPROACH, LOST ALL (REMAINING, NR 2 AND NR 3) GENERATORS IN FLIGHT DURING APPROACH. RESET NR 2 GEN. NO VOLTAGE OR FREQS. ON NR 3, UNABLE TO RESET. FAULT - [SDR GAIA04177OP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA04177OP), Dec 7, 2004: CLAMP. BROKEN. DURING CLIMB, NR 2 ENGINE FIRE WARNING AFTER TAKEOFF. SHUT DOWN NR 2 ENGINE. RETURNED TO AIRPORT. DECLARED EMERGENCY. LANDING WAS MADE WITHOUT INCIDENT. FOUND B - [SDR GAIA04091OP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA04091OP), Aug 31, 2004: ACCESSORY UNIT. INOPERATIVE. FLT 713 - SJU-MIA - DURING CRUISE, RIGHT MAIN GEAR RED LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. FLIGHT CONTINUED TO SJU WHERE A LANDING WAS MADE WITHOUT INCIDENT. TROUBLE S - [SDR GAIA04088OP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA04088OP), Jul 17, 2004: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. L1 EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY EXIT ILGHT. OPERATION CHECK GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M) - [SDR GAIA04086OP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA04086OP), Jul 10, 2004: BULB. INOPERATIVE. EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. RELAMPED AND CLEANED BATTERY CONTACTS, OPS CHECK GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M) - [SDR GAIA04083AOP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA04083AOP), Jun 23, 2004: ENGINE. MALFUNCTIONED. SHUTDOWN NR 3 DUE TO HIGH OIL PRESSURE AND RISING OIL TEMP. OIL PRESSURE WAS 53 PSI, OIL TEMP WAS 130 UNTIL POWER REDUCED, THEN OIL TEMP SPIKED OFF SCALE. DUMPE - [SDR GAIA04083OP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA04083OP), Jun 19, 2004: ENGINE. MALFUNCTIONED. FLT 2878 - DURING CLIMB, SFO-FWA - SHUTDOWN NR 3 DUE TO HIGH OIL PRESSURE AND RISING OIL TEMP. OIL PRESSURE WAS 53 PSI, OIL TEMP WAS 130 UNTIL POWER REDUCED, TH - [SDR GAIA04082OP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA04082OP), Jun 16, 2004: DUCT. BLOWN. DURING CRUISE,UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CABIN ALTITUDE AT FLIGHT LEVEL 310, DIVERTED TO MSP. LANDED AIRCRAFT AT 169000 LBS, LANDING WAS UNEVENTFUL. FOUND BLOWN DUCT ON - [SDR GAIA04081OP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA04081OP), Jun 16, 2004: INDICATOR. INOPERATIVE. ON CLIMB-OUT INBOARD FLAPS WOULD NOT RETRACT PAS 2 DEGREES. CREW RETURNED TO FWA WHERE A LANDING WAS MADE WITHOUT INCIDENT, LANDED AT 167600 LBS. REMOVED AND RE - [SDR 2820504](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2820504), Apr 30, 2004: BATTERY PACK. INOPERATIVE. EMERGENCY LIGHT FAILURE AT RIGHT OVERWING EXIT. REPLACED BATTERY PACK AND SYSTEM CHECKS NORMAL. - [SDR GAIA04069OP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA04069OP), Apr 20, 2004: CLAMP. LOOSE. NR 1 ENGINE STRUT OVERHEAT LIGHT CAME ON JUST AFTER TAKE-OFF. CREW RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO DEPARTURE AERODROME (FWA) WHERE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING WAS MADE. DUPLICAT - [SDR 2820404](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2820404), Apr 7, 2004: LIGHT. BURNED. DURING DESCENT, SOME SMOKE IN CABIN AT SEAT 15 ABC. THE "FASTEN SEAT BELT, NO SMOKING" CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED. FOUND LIGHT BAR MELTED. DISCONNECTED AND STOWED W - [SDR 200405121](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/200405121), Apr 5, 2004: FLAP. BINDING. INBOARD FLAPS STUCK AT 2 DEGREES POSITION. - [SDR GAIA04068OP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA04068OP), Apr 1, 2004: SKIN PANEL. MISSING. ON POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND RT OB AILERON DAMAGE AT IB LOWER SURFACE EDGE IB PANEL MISSING FROM AILERON. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSTALLED MISSING - [SDR GAIA04053OP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA04053OP), Mar 18, 2004: FIRE LOOP. SHORTED. FLT 602 - TOL-FWA - DURING CRUISE, NR 3 ENGINE FIRE PROTECTION GROUND FAULT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. FOUND SAFETY WIRE GROUNDING ON LOOP, REPOSTIIONED WIRE. NR 3 GROU - [SDR GAIA04050OP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA04050OP), Mar 17, 2004: CONNECTOR. DIRTY. AFTER TAKEOFF, THE NR 3 LEADING EDGE DEVICE DID NOT RETRACT ON FLAP RETRACTION. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO FWA AND AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING WAS MADE. CLEANED CONNECT - [SDR GAIA04035BOP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA04035BOP), Feb 25, 2004: FIRE LOOP. OUT OF ADJUST. FLT 875 - FWA-LAX - DURING PREFLIGHT, ENGINE NR 3 FIRE PROTECTION GROUND FAULT LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED. ADJUSTED NR 3 ENGINE FIRE LOOP. CLOSED NR 3 COWL. NR 3 - [SDR GAIA04035AOP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA04035AOP), Feb 24, 2004: FIRE LOOP. MALFUNCTIONED. FLT 875 - FWA-LAX - DURING PREFLIGHT, ENGINE NR 3 FIRE PROTECTION GROUND FAULT LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED. (M) - [SDR GAIA04029OP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA04029OP), Feb 18, 2004: COMPUTER. MALFUNCTIONED. DURING CRUISE THE AIRPLANE OCCASIONALLY TURNS RIGHT AND WILL NOT RESPOND BACK TO THE LEFT WITH FULL AUTOPILOT HEADING DEFLECTION TO THE LEFT. FLIGHT CONTINUED A - [SDR GAIA04027OP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA04027OP), Feb 6, 2004: AUTOPILOT SYS. MALFUNCTIONED. FLT 278 - SFO-FWA - DUIRNG CRUISE HAD TO KEEP AUTO PILOT TURN KNOB ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT TO HAVE AIRPLANE FLY STRAIGHT AND LEVEL. FLIGHT CONTINUED AND AN UNEV - [SDR GAIA04005OP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA04005OP), Jan 22, 2004: BATTERY. WEAK. FLT 874 - LAX-FWA - DURING CRUISE, THE FLIGHT CREW NOTICED THAT ONE AFT CARGO SMOKE DETECTOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERIES IN THE SMOKE DETE - [SDR GAIA04006OP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA04006OP), Jan 22, 2004: AUTOPILOT SYS. INTERMITTENT. FLT 874 - LAX-FWA - DURING CRUISE, THE FLIGHT CREW NOTICED THAT THE AUTOPILOT HEADING SELECT INTERMITTENT. (M) - [SDR GAIA04004OP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA04004OP), Jan 21, 2004: CONTROL PANEL. INTERMITTENT. FLT 851 - SEA-FWA - DURING CRUISE, THE FILGHT CREW NOTICED THAT THE AUTOPILOT IN A MODE WITH THE HEADING SELECTOR ON OR OFF INTERMITTENTLY LOCKS UP. REMOVED AND - [SDR GAIA03159OP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA03159OP), Oct 30, 2003: BRAKE ASSY. SEPARATED. DURING TAXI TO DEPARTURE THE CAPTAIN NOTICED THAT THE LEFT BRAKES WERE DRAGGING. THE AIRCRAFT TAXIED BACK TO THE RAMP. THE NR 2 BRAKE DISK WAS FOUND SEPARATED A - [SDR CA030827012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030827012), Aug 13, 2003: BOLT. MISSING. (CAN) DURING INSPECTION FOUND RT INBOARD FLAP 2ND INBOARD TRACK, FORWARD ROLLER BOLTS (2) ASSY MISSING. - [SDR CA030827011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030827011), Aug 13, 2003: PULLEY. WORN. (CAN) WHILE INSPECTING THE TAIL AREA (C-CHECK), IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE RT STABILIZER TRIM CABLE WAS TRAVELLING VERY CLOSE TO THE PULLEY HOLDING BRACKET. FURTHE - [SDR CA030827008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030827008), Aug 13, 2003: NUT PLATE. MISSING. (CAN) L-2 DOOR ESCAPE SLIDE GIRT BAR FORWARD FLOOR FITTING NUT PLATE ASSY MISSING, UNDER FLOOR PANEL. THIS NUT PLATE REENFORCED THE GIRT BAR FITTING ATTACHMENT - [SDR GAIA03021OP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA03021OP), Jun 25, 2003: PUMP. FAILED. DURING CLIMB-OUT FROM EWR AT 6500 FEET, THE NR 3 ENGINE QUIT. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO EWR. AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING WAS MADE. INSPECTION FOUND THE DRIVE SHAFT SHE - [SDR GAIA03018OP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA03018OP), Jun 11, 2003: ODOR. DETECTED. DURING FLIGHT AND TAXI IN, CREW NOTICED A UNIDENTIFIABLE ODOR IN THE COCKPIT. FUEL LEAKS WERE REPAIRED AT LT WING TO BODY BOLT AND AT BOTH LT AND RT FORWARD TRU - [SDR GAIA03017OP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA03017OP), Jun 10, 2003: COALESCER BAG. CONTAMINATED. DURING CLIMB-OUT, CREW NOTICED A STRONG, SMOKEY SOLVENT ODOR COMING FROM AIR VENTS. AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING WAS MADE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BOTH WATER SEPARATOR SO - [SDR GAIA03016OP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA03016OP), May 16, 2003: LINE. LEAKING. RIGHT STRUT OVERHEAT LIGHT CAME ON IN FLIGHT. AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING WAS MADE. REMOVED AND REPLACED 13TH STAGE MOD VALVE SENSE LINE ON NR 3 ENGINE. OPERATIONALLY - [SDR SQ7A242003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SQ7A242003), Feb 24, 2003: VALVE. INOPERATIVE. AT CURISE NR 1 ENGINE FUEL HEAT VALVE STUCK OPEN, ACCOMPLISHED ABNORMAL PROCEDURE 1-314-3, OIL TEMP REMIANED IN YELLOW BAND, ACCOMPLISHED ABNORMAL PROCEDURE 1-3 - [SDR GAIA03004OP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA03004OP), Feb 5, 2003: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AT FWA, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE COCKPIT EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT AND FORWARD ENTRY EXIT LIGHT WERE DIM. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY - [SDR GAIA02164OP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA02164OP), Dec 6, 2002: SWITCH. INTERMITTENT. FLT 272 - LAX-FWA - DURING LANDING APPROACH TO FWA, WHEN LANDING GEAR SELECTOR LEVER WAS MOVED TO THE DOWN POSITION, THE NOSE LANDING GEAR RED UNSAFE LIGHT REMA All 1,181: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-251/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-727-251/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Boeing 727-223](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-223): 9 registered aircraft, registry code 1384074 - [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 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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