# Boeing 727-254

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 138408L
- Manufacturer (registry): BOEING
- Model: 727-254
- 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-727-254

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-727-254/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 (2)

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 NYC91IA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91IA165), Jul 2, 1991: Boeing 727-254 (N913TS), Buffalo, NY, incident, no damage. Probable cause: CHAFFING FIRE DETECTOR LOOP ON THE NUMBER ONE ENGINE.
- [NTSB NYC89IA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89IA185), Aug 10, 1989: Boeing 727-254 (N915TS), Boston, MA, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE LANDING GEAR DRAG BRACE TO UNLOCK DURING LANDING. CONTRIBUTING WAS THE FAILURE OF PACIFIC SOUTHWEST AIRLINES TO CATCH THE INCORRECT ASSEMBLY. AN ADDITIONAL FACTOR WAS THE USE OF…

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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

- [Incident 19920916042859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920916042859I), Sep 16, 1992: Boeing 727254 (N915TS), New York, NY, Minor damage. A loader driven by company employee struck the left wing tip of this aircraft.
- [Incident 19910702032889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910702032889I), Jul 2, 1991: Boeing 727254 (N913TS), Buffalo, NY. Fire indication on NR1 engine while landing. Passengers evacuated on taxiway. Fire indicator faulty.
- [Incident 19890810048589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890810048589I), Aug 10, 1989: Boeing 727 (N915TS), Boston, MA, Minor damage. Unable to extend nose gear. Landed gear up. Evacuated passengers.

## Service difficulty reports (149, newest 50)

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

- [SDR USAA119907](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA119907), Nov 15, 1999: SOCKET. MISSING. FLT 6359 - LGA-DCA - FOUND ON POST FLIGHT INSPECTION, ON WHITE EPL LIGHT MISSING AT ROW 5 DEF. REPLACED EPL LIGHT SOCKET ASSEMBLY AND LENS ASSEMBLY. (M)
- [SDR 99ZZZM801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZM801), Nov 15, 1999: LENS. MISSING. FLT 6359 - LGA-DCA - FOUND ON POST FLIGHT INSPECTION, ON WHITE EPL LIGHT MISSING AT ROW 5 DEF. REPLACED EPL LIGHT SOCKET ASSEMBLY AND LENS ASSEMBLY. (M)
- [SDR USAA119906](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA119906), Nov 12, 1999: LIGHT. CORRODED. OVERNIGHT L/S DCA- EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE RIGHT OVERWING EXIT. CLEANED CORROSION FROM LIGHT SOCKETS. OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. (M)
- [SDR USAA119905](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA119905), Nov 12, 1999: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. FLT 6364 - DCA-LGA - ESCAPE PATH LIGHTING AT SEAT 10D INOPERATIVE. INSTALLED EPL LIGHT ASSEMBLY, OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. (M)
- [SDR USAA119904](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA119904), Nov 12, 1999: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. OVERNIGHT L/S DCA - AFT AIRSTAIR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS ASSEMBLY. OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. (M)
- [SDR USAA119902](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA119902), Nov 12, 1999: LENS. MISSING. FLT 6376 - DCA-LGA - EMERGENCY PATH LIGHTING HAS ONE LIGHT OUT ADJACENT TO ROW 10. REPLACED MISSING LENS. (M)
- [SDR USAA119901](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA119901), Nov 6, 1999: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS AT L-1 DOOR AND COCKPIT DOOR WON'T TEST. REPLACED EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS (S/N 2019 AND 4459) AT L-1 DOOR AND COCKPIT DOOR. (M)
- [SDR USAA109903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA109903), Oct 14, 1999: ACCESSORY UNIT. INOPERATIVE. FLT 6050 - LGA-BOS - HAD TO USE GEAR TRIGGER TO RAISE GEAR. OIL COOLER CSD RETURNED TO NORMAL WHEN FLAPS RAISED FROM 5-2 DEGREES. AURAL WARNING SOUNDED. HAD TO 
- [SDR USAA109901](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA109901), Oct 2, 1999: PUMP. FAILED. FLT 6470 - DCA-LGA - ON TAKEOFF, DURING GEAR RETRACTION, NR 3 ENGINE FAILED. EMERGENCY DECLARED, RETURNED TO DCA. REPLACED NR 3 ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP. (M)
- [SDR USAA099903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA099903), Sep 17, 1999: SMOKE DETECTOR. FAILED. FLT 6511 - LGA-DCA - FORWARD LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR INOPERATIVE. REPLACED SMOKE DETECTOR. OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. (M)
- [SDR USAA079901](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA079901), Jul 21, 1999: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. RIGHT FORWARD OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY PACK OPERATIONAL CHECK OK. (M)
- [SDR USAA069943](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA069943), Jun 13, 1999: ACCUMULATOR. RUPTURED. SYSTEM 'B FAILURE EN ROUTE TO LGA. AS PER ABNORMAL, SAFETY WIRE BROKEN ON GPWS AND PNEUMATIC BRAKE. FOUND BRAKE ACCUMULATOR RUPTURED. REPLACED SAME PER MM 29-32
- [SDR USAA069942](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA069942), Jun 9, 1999: FUEL CONTROL. MALFUNCTIONED. FLT 6461 - LGA-DCA - AT 10,000 FT CRUISE, PULLED ALL POWER LEVERS TO IDLE. NR 3 WENT TO FULL POWER, NO CONTROL WITH POWER LEVER. ENGINE LIMITS NOT EXCEEDED. SHU
- [SDR USAA049905](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA049905), Apr 15, 1999: DUCT. DAMAGED. FLT 6520- DCA-LGA - AIR RETURN TO DCA - NR 1 ENGINE FIRE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON TAKEOFF, REDUCED THROTTLE TO IDLE, LIGHT EXTINGUISHED MOMENTARILY. RANCID SMELL IN
- [SDR USAA049902](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA049902), Apr 3, 1999: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. COCKPIT DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT WOULD NOT WORK. REPLACED LIGHT ASSEMBLY, OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. (M)
- [SDR USAA039914](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA039914), Mar 19, 1999: MODULE. LEAKING. FLT 6470 - DCA-LGA - EN ROUTE LOST ALL SYSTEM 'A' HYDRAULIC FLUID. EMERGENCY DECLARED. MANUAL LANDING GEAR EXTENSION PERFORMED. FOUND SYSTEM 'A' AILERON MODULAR
- [SDR USAA039902](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA039902), Mar 9, 1999: COALESCER. DIRTY. FLT 6161 - BOS-LGA - ON APPROACH, FLIGHT ATTENDANTS REPORT A BURNING SMELL IN FORWARD CABIN BY L1 DOOR. SMELL WAS BURNING PLASTIC OR WAX LIKE ORDER. TROUBLESHOT
- [SDR USAA069909](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA069909), Mar 6, 1999: WEB. CRACKED. NOSE WHEEL WELL PRESSURE WEB CRACKED ONE INCH ABOVE RIGHT AFT ACCESS PANEL. INSTALLED REPAIR AT NOSE WHEEL WELL PRESSURE WEB, ABOVE RIGHT AFT ACCESS PANEL. MATE
- [SDR USAA069908](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA069908), Mar 6, 1999: STRAP. CRACKED. CRACKS ON CIRCUMFERENTIAL SPLICE STRAP BS 930, STRINGER 14R. INSTALLED FUSELAGE FRAME REPAIR AT BS 930, STRINGER 14R. MATERIAL USED, 7075-T6, .125 INCH, 14.5 IN
- [SDR USAA069907](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA069907), Mar 6, 1999: CIRCUMFERENTIAL. CRACKED. CRACK ON CIRCUMFERENTIAL AT BS 930 STRINGER 13L. INSTALLED FUSELAGE FRAME REPAIR AT BS 930 BETWEEN STRINGER 11 AND STRINGER 12, AND BETWEEN STRINGER 13 AND STRI
- [SDR USAA069906](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA069906), Mar 6, 1999: SKIN. CORRODED. EXTERIOR SKIN HAS POPPED RIVET HEAD (MISSING) STATION 720D AT STRINGER 28L. INSTALLED FUSELAGE EXTERIOR SKIN REPAIR AT BSB 720D, STRINGER 28L. MATERIAL USED 707
- [SDR USAA069905](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA069905), Mar 6, 1999: SKIN. CORRODED. EVIDENCE OF CORROSION AT BS 351 STRINGER 26R EXTERIOR. INSTALLED FUSEALGE EXTERIOR SKIN REPAIR AT BS 351, STRINGER 26R. MATERIAL USED, 2024-T3, .063 INCH , 19 I
- [SDR USAA029905](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA029905), Feb 8, 1999: DRIVE MOTOR. FAILED. 'A' SYSTEM HYDRAULICS WENT OT ZERO DURING CLIMB-OUT. PERFORMED ABNORMAL CHECK LIST, GEAR AND FLAPS WERE LOWERED USING ALTERNATE METHOD. REPLACED HYDRAULIC FLAP 
- [SDR USAA129808](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA129808), Dec 19, 1998: ENGINE. VIBRATES. NR 1 ENGINE VIBRATION ABNORMAL ON START BETWEEN 35-45 PERCENT N2. AT REDUCED TAKEOFF POWER 1.81 EPR, N1 INDICATION 96 PERCENT VS 91 PERCENT ON NR 2 AND NR 3 ENG
- [SDR USAA129810J](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA129810J), Dec 17, 1998: FLOORBEAM. CORROSION. CABIN FLOOR STRUCTURE BEAM UPPER FLANGE, LOWER SECTION BS 1148, AT RBL 12 EVIDENCE OF CORROSION. INSTALLED REPAIR ON CABIN FLOORBEAM UPPER FLANGE BS 1148, RBL 1
- [SDR USAA129810I](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA129810I), Dec 17, 1998: SKIN. DAMAGED. FUSELAGE EXTERIOR - TEMPORARY PLUG REPAIR INSTALLED IN FUSELAGE SKIN BETWEEN BS 950D AND BS 950E, BETWEEN STR 22R AND STR 23R. INSTALLED FLUSH REPAIR AT FUSELAG
- [SDR USAA129810H](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA129810H), Dec 17, 1998: SKIN. CORRODED. BULGE ON FUSELAGE EXTERIOR SKIN LEFT HAND SIDE STA 1183, BETWEEN STR 20 AND STR 22 NEXT TO LAVATORY SERVICE PANEL. INSTALLED STRINGER AND EXTERNAL DOUBLER REPAI
- [SDR USAA129810G](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA129810G), Dec 17, 1998: FRAME. CRACKED. RIGHT CABIN FRAME STA 930 CRACKED BETWEEN STR 14R - STR 15R BELOW CABIN WINDOW. ACCOMPLISHED RIGHT CABIN FRAME REPAIR BS 930 BETWEEN STR 14 - STR 15R. INSTALLED
- [SDR USAA129810F](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA129810F), Dec 17, 1998: FRAME. CRACKED. LEFT CABIN FRAME STA 930 CRACKED BETWEEN STR 14L - STR 15L BELOW CABIN WINDOW. ACCOMPLISHED LEFT CABIN WINDOW FRAME REPAIR BS 930 BETWEEN STR 14L AND STR 15L. I
- [SDR USAA129810E](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA129810E), Dec 17, 1998: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. CABIN SEAT TRACK LIGHT CORROSION FROM BS 380 THROUGH BS 760.95 LBL 25.5. REPLACED CABIN SEAT TRACK LBL 25.5 FROM BS 380 TO BS 480. MATERIAL USED BAC 1570-797, 1
- [SDR USAA129810D](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA129810D), Dec 17, 1998: TUBE. WORN. RIGHT WING FUEL VENT TUBE SURFACE AND CLAMPS WORN BETWEEN WS 491 - WS 686 INTERIOR. ACCOMPLISHED RIGHT WING FUEL VENT TUBE REPAIRS WS 491.5, 546.5, 574.0, 601.5
- [SDR USAA129810C](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA129810C), Dec 17, 1998: SKIN. CRACKED. FUSELAGE SKIN CRACKED ABOVE THE RBL 70.5 CHORD ANGLE, BS 848.95 WL 196. EMANATING FROM THE FLOOR BEAM ATTACH ANGLE, LOWER FASTENER. INSTALLED FUSELAGE SKIN REPA
- [SDR USAA129810B](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA129810B), Dec 17, 1998: ANGLE. CRACKED. VERTICAL FLANGE OF THE RBL 70.5 WING TO CENTER TANK CHORD ANGLE IS CRACKED IN TWO PLACES, LOWER FASTENER. BS 846, WL 193, 15 INCHES BELOW CABIN FLOOR. INSTALLED
- [SDR USAA129810A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA129810A), Dec 17, 1998: CHORD. CORROSION. LEFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER AFT SPAR AT UPPER AND LOWER CHORDS HAS CORROSION AT ATTACH ANGLE TO AFT HINGE FITTING AT STABILIZER STA 32 INCH. ACCESS THROUGH LOWER
- [SDR USAA129806](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA129806), Dec 17, 1998: PULLEY. JAMMED. FLT 6531 - LGA-DCA - AFTER LANDING NOSE STEERING INOPERATIVE FOR RIGHT TURNS. CONTROL STEERING TILLER BINDING WHEN TURNED TO RIGHT, TOWED AIRCRAFT FROM RUNWAY. 
- [SDR USAA129805](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA129805), Dec 11, 1998: SMOKE DETECTOR. MALFUNCTIONED. FLT 6540 - DCA-LGA - FORWARD LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR INOPERATIVE. REPLACED FORWARD LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR, OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. (M)
- [SDR USAA119804](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA119804), Nov 19, 1998: BATTERY. DISCHARGED. BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT FORWARD OVERWING EXTERIOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS INOP. BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT MID OVERWING EXTERIOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS INOP. REPLACED LEFT AN
- [SDR TAOA109806](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA109806), Oct 17, 1998: INDICATOR. MALFUNCTIONED. FLT 6500 - DCA-LGA - ON APPROACH, UPON FLAP EXTENSION, INBOARD FLAPS WOULD NOT EXTEND BEYOND 25 DEGREES. REPLACED INBOARD FLAP POSITION INDICATOR. (M)
- [SDR TAOA109802](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA109802), Oct 11, 1998: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. FLT 6540 - DCA-LGA - LEFT OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT OUT. REPLACED LIGHT ASSEMBLY OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. (M)
- [SDR TAOA099810](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA099810), Sep 11, 1998: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. FLT 6030 - LGA-BOS - LEFT AFT OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOP. REPLACED BATTERIES, TEST OK. (M)
- [SDR 98ZZZX3577](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3577), Sep 11, 1998: FASTENERS. LOOSE. LOOSE FASTENERS AT RT WING FRONT SPAR UPPER CHORD. WS 330.5.
- [SDR TAOA099805](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA099805), Sep 6, 1998: SMOKE DETECTOR. FAILED. FLIGHT 6520 - DCA-LGA - FORWARD LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR GOES OFF CONTINOUSLY. REPLACED FORWARD LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. (M)
- [SDR TAOA099804](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA099804), Sep 5, 1998: FLASHLIGHT. DISCHARGED. FLT 6050, FOUND ON L/S CHECK, EMERGENCY FLASH LIGHT AT L-1 DOOR INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLASHLIGHT AT L-1 DOOR CHECKS OK. (M)
- [SDR TAOA099803](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA099803), Sep 4, 1998: MODULAR UNIT. LEAKING. LGA-DCA - FLT 6451 - 'A' HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE IN FIGHT AFTER FLAP RETRACTION. FOUND 'A' SYSTEM MODULAR UNIT LEAKING DUE TO CRACKED FITTING REPLACED MODULE. 
- [SDR TAOA079809](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA079809), Jul 16, 1998: FIRE LOOP. MALFUNCTIONED. FLT 6480 - DCA-LGA - WHEEL WELL FIRE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON IN FLIGHT FOLLOWED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES. REPLACED NOSE WHEEL WELL FIRE LOOP ALSO REPLACED MAIN LEFT A
- [SDR TAOA079805](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA079805), Jul 10, 1998: VALVE. MALFUNCTION. FLT 6420 - DCA-LGA - RIGHT PACK OVERHEATED ON TAXI OUT WITH RIGHT PACK SWITCH IN OFF POSITION. REPLACED RIGHT PACK SHUT OFF VALVE. OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. (M)
- [SDR TAOA059815](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA059815), Jun 1, 1998: FAN. SHORTED. FLT 6480 - DCA-LGA - GASPER FAN CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED FOLLOWED BY BURNING SMELL FROM GASPER FAN VENTS. GASPER FAN SWITCH WAS PLACED TO OFF. REPLACED GASPER FAN
- [SDR TAOA059811](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA059811), May 21, 1998: SWITCH. FAILED. NR 1 ENGINE FIRE WARNING AT 3000 FT FIRE WARNING LIGHT AND BELL REPEATEDLY CYCLED ON AND OFF AFTER ENGINE SHUTDOWN. FIRE BOTTLE EXPENDED BOTH SIDES. FOUND WIRE 
- [SDR TAOA059809](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA059809), May 18, 1998: FIRE SENSOR. MALFUNCTIONED. FLT 6160 - LGA-BOS - ENGINE NR 1 FIRE WARNING IN FLIGHT. UNABLE TO PUT OUT LIGHT. SHUTDOWN ENGINE AND DISCHARGED FIRE BOTTLE, AFTER COMPLETING PROCEDURE LIGHT R
- [SDR TAOA059803](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA059803), May 4, 1998: FIRE LOOP. MALFUNCTIONED. NR 1 ENGINE FIRE WARNING ILLUMINATED ON DESCENT AT IDLE POWER, DESCENDING THROUGH 15,000 FEET AT 300 KNOTS, WHILE ACCOMPLISHING AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS PROCEDURE, F

All 149: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-254/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-727-254/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

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