# Boeing 727-281

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 138408N
- Manufacturer (registry): BOEING
- Model: 727-281
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 3 · Turbo-jet
- Seats: 134
- Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A3WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A3WE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: The Boeing Company
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-281

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-727-281/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 (1)

- [N281FL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N281FL): [International Trading Co Of Yukon](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20TRADING%20CO%20OF%20YUKON), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), built 1978, S/N 21455

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 ATL90FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA135), Jun 22, 1990: Boeing 727-281 (N743US), Charleston, SC, no damage. Probable cause: IMPROPER UTILIZATION OF THE EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT.

## 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 19910131018249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910131018249I), Jan 31, 1991: Boeing 727281 (N748US), Ft Lauderdale, FL. NR1 engine fire warning on climb. Returned. Fire bottle used. No fire. Found fire b loop detection system shorted.
- [Incident 19900821042959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900821042959I), Aug 21, 1990: Boeing 727281 (N745US), Balitmore, MD. Attendant cut by falling container from cabinet. Reported that aircraft hit tree on takeoff. No evidence found.
- [Accident 19900621029219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900621029219A), Jun 21, 1990: Boeing 727281 (N743US), Charleston, SC. Fire warning center engine. Unscheduled landing. No passenger brief and 4 injured evacuating. No fire. Loop defect

## Service difficulty reports (99, newest 50)

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

- [SDR VGCA20230814001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20230814001), Aug 14, 2023: SKIN PANEL. CRACKED. CRACKED SKIN RESULTING FROM TOOLING DAMAGE AT L1 DOOR UPPER HINGE CUTOUT NEAR S-10L
- [SDR VGCA20200923001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20200923001), Sep 23, 2020: ENGINE. FOD. AFTER TAKEOFF DURING CLIMB, NR 3 STARTED VIBRATING EXCESSIVELY. SHUT DOWN ENGINE AND RETURNED TO AIRPORT. UPON INSPECTION OF ENGINE, FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOD DAMAG
- [SDR VGCA2019112619002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA2019112619002), Nov 19, 2019: FLOORBEAM. CORRODED. FLOOR BEAM UPPER CAP CORRODED AT STATION 870 BETWEEN LOWER BODY BUTTOCK LINE 44-55
- [SDR VGCA2019112619008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA2019112619008), Nov 19, 2019: FITTING. CORRODED. AT STATION 950, THE LEFT BULKHEAD FITTING WAS CORRODED ON THE HORIZONTAL WEB ATTACH FLANGE AT WATER LINE 201.4
- [SDR VGCA201911269007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA201911269007), Nov 19, 2019: SKIN. DENTED. DENT IN FUSELAGE SKIN AT STATION 348 BETWEEN STRINGER 4R AND 5R
- [SDR VGCA2019112619006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA2019112619006), Nov 19, 2019: SPAR. CORRODED. LEFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER REAR SPAR CHORD CORRODED AT STABILIZER STATION 46
- [SDR VGCA2019112619005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA2019112619005), Nov 19, 2019: SKIN. CORRODED. CORROSION ON CENTER WING BOX UPPER SKIN PANEL AT BODY STATION 870, LEFT BODY LINE 67
- [SDR VGCA2019112619004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA2019112619004), Nov 19, 2019: FLOORBEAM. CORRODED. FLOOR BEAM CORRODED AT STATION 920 AT LEFT BODY LINE 55
- [SDR VGCA2019112619001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA2019112619001), Jul 10, 2019: PRESSURE DECK. CORRODED. LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR WELL PRESSURE DECK UPPER WEB CORRODED BETWEEN BODY STATION 940-950 AND LOWER BODY BUTTOCK LINES 30-70.
- [SDR VGCA2018043009007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA2018043009007), Mar 9, 2017: SKIN. CORRODED. CORRODED UPPER T/E SKIN PANEL ON THE LT HORIZONTAL STAB UPPER REAR SPAR.
- [SDR VGCA20170309006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20170309006), Mar 9, 2017: FRAME. CORRODED. CORROSION FOUND ON THE FRAME AT BS 1142.
- [SDR VGCA2017043009005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA2017043009005), Mar 9, 2017: FRAME. CRACKED. CRACK FOUND ON THE FRAME AT BS 480, STRINGERS 16L & 17L.
- [SDR VGCA20170309003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20170309003), Mar 9, 2017: BUTT JOINT. CORRODED. CORROSION ON BUTTSTRAP, STR 29R, BS 1010, RT SIDE, AFT CARGO BAY.
- [SDR VGCA20170309002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20170309002), Mar 9, 2017: FLOORBEAM. CORRODED. CORROSION ON THE WEB OF FLOORBEAM, BS 880, LBL 70 AND LBL 30.
- [SDR VGCA2018043000001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA2018043000001), Mar 9, 2017: BEAM. CORRODED. BS 1203, RBL 6 TRANSVERSE BEAM CORRODED.
- [SDR CA140923009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140923009), Sep 18, 2014: CIRCUIT BREAKER. FAILED. (CAN) DURING TAXI, THE FLT CREW REPORTED THEY HAD NO HYDRAULIC PRESSURE FROM THE NR 1 HYDRAULIC B PUMP AND RETURNED TO THE RAMP. DURING MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOT
- [SDR CA131007024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131007024), Oct 1, 2013: ENGINE. FLAMED OUT. (CAN) AT TOP OF DECENT, THE NR 2 ENGINE FLAMED OUT. ENGINE FLAMEOUT CHECKLIST WAS COMPLIED WITH AND THE ENGINE WAS RESTARTED. THE NR 2 ENGINE FUEL FILTER WAS IN
- [SDR CA130803010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130803010), Jul 30, 2013: PRESSURE SWITCH. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) IN CRUISE, CREW NOTICED THE NR 3 ENGINE, LOW OIL PRESSURE/FILTER BYPASS, LIGHT ILLUMINATE. THE LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING SYS WAS DEFERRED AND THE ACFT CONT
- [SDR CA100712011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100712011), Jul 8, 2010: BALL JOINT. LEAKING. NR 3 ENGINE FIRE INDICATION ON CLIMB. INFLIGHT SHUTDOWN CARRIED OUT AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO STATION. AIRCRAFT INSPECTED, 8TH AND 13TH STAGE DUCT BALL JOINTS (B
- [SDR CA060309003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060309003), Feb 19, 2006: TURBINE BLADES. FAILED. (CAN) ON START UP THE CREW WAS UNABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY START THE NR 2 ENGINE. LARGE PIECES OF TURBINE BLADES WERE DISCOVERED LAYING IN THE TAILPIPE AREA. THE ENG
- [SDR C7WA200500118](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C7WA200500118), Sep 16, 2005: SWITCH. OUT OF ADJUST. AIR RETURN, RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT CAME ON WHEN GEAR HANDLE IS PUT IN OFF POSITION. ADJUSTED RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR SWITCH. OPERAT
- [SDR AUS20030568](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030568), Jun 3, 2003: SKIN. SEPARATED. (AUS) LT INBOARD FOREFLAP UPPER SKIN DISBONDED AND SEPARATED. SIZE OF DISBONDED PIECE APPROXIMATELY 355.6MM BY 177.8MM (14IN BY 7IN). SUSPECT CAUSED BY FOREIGN 
- [SDR AUS20021240](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021240), Oct 1, 2002: PISTON. BROKEN. (AUS) NO1 LEADING EDGE FLAP ACTUATOR PISTON SHEARED IN HALF. RETAINER PITTED, KEY CHROME CHIPPED AND RODEND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT.
- [SDR AUS20021048](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021048), Sep 18, 2002: FITTING. LOOSE. (AUS) NO2 ENGINE OIL QUANTITY INDICATION DROPPED FROM 7.6 LITRES (2GAL) TO 3.8 LITRES (1GAL) DURING APPROACH TO LAND. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE AUXILIARY GEA
- [SDR AUS20020985](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020985), Sep 5, 2002: CLAMP. BROKEN. (AUS) LH PRIMARY HEAT EXCHANGER SUPPLY LINE CLAMP BROKEN.
- [SDR AUS20020395](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020395), Mar 27, 2002: SHIM. CORRODED. (AUS) LT ELEVATOR COUNTER WEIGHT SHIM PLATE FITTING HEAVILY CORRODEDZONE 93 STA ELE 210 TO STA ELE 222. CPCP - LEVEL 2 CORROSION.
- [SDR AUS20020405](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020405), Mar 23, 2002: FITTING. CORRODED. (AUS) VERTICAL STABILISER BEARING ATTACHMENT FITTINGS CORRODED. CPCP -LEVEL 2 CORROSION.
- [SDR AUS20020391](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020391), Mar 23, 2002: FITTING. CORRODED. (AUS) HORIZONTAL STABLISER BEARING ATTACHMENT FITTINGS CORRODED. CPCP - LEVEL 2 CORROSION.
- [SDR AUS20020392](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020392), Mar 22, 2002: SPAR. CORRODED. (AUS) HORIZONTAL STABILISER CENTRAL UPPER REAR SPAR AREA CORRODED ZONE97 STN BS1586.81. CPCP - LEVEL 2 CORROSION.
- [SDR AUS20020390](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020390), Mar 21, 2002: BRACKET. CORRODED. (AUS) LT WING BRACKET ATTACHED TO LOWER CHORD DELAMINATED FROM CORROSION ZONE 72, STN WS204.0. CPCP - LEVEL 2 CORROSION.
- [SDR AUS20020397](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020397), Mar 20, 2002: SILL. CORRODED. (AUS) RT AFT SERVICE DOOR SILL CHORD CORRODED AT INNER EDGE ATTACHMENT POINT. LEVEL 2 CORROSION.
- [SDR AUS20020396](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020396), Mar 20, 2002: SILL. CORRODED. (AUS) LT REAR ENTRY AND SERVICE DOOR AFT LOWER DOOR SILL CORRODED AT INNER PART OF SCUFF PLATE ZONE 24 STA 1035 TO STN 1065. CPCP -LEVEL 2 CORROSION.
- [SDR AUS20020399](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020399), Mar 18, 2002: DOOR FRAME. CORRODED. (AUS) CORROSION FOUND IN EMERGENCY DOOR EXIT (AFT OVERWING) AREA AT LOWER RH CORNER OF WEB ON HATCH ASSEMBLY FRAME ZONE 49 STN 825.95 TO STN 848.95. CPCP - LEVE
- [SDR AUS20020394](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020394), Mar 16, 2002: SHIM. CORRODED. (AUS) RT STABILISER ELEVATOR SHIM PLATE FITTINGS CORRODED AT COUNTERWEIGHT ATTACHMENT POINT. CPCP - LEVEL 2 CORROSION.
- [SDR AUS20020393](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020393), Mar 16, 2002: SKIN. CORRODED. (AUS) RT STABILISER SKIN CORRODED AT ATTACHMENT POINT TO REAR UPPER AUXILIARY SPAR CHORD ZONE 92, ELE 118.0 TO ELE 120.0. CPCP -LEVEL 2 CORROSION.
- [SDR AUS20020398](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020398), Mar 15, 2002: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. (AUS) SEAT TRACK CORRODED AT ZONE 24 STA 1130 TO STA 1110 LBL 2475 LT.CPCP - LEVEL 2 CORROSION.
- [SDR 20000425SH030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000425SH030), Jan 14, 2000: SKIN. CORRODED. FOUND DURING SCHEDULED B-SERVICE CHECK, CORROSION ON INTERNAL SKIN AROUND LEFT SCAN LIGHT. CORROSION POSSIBLY CAUSED BY MOISTURE AROUND THE EDGES OF LIGHT ASSY 
- [SDR 20000425SH029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000425SH029), Jan 14, 2000: STRINGER. CRACKED. FOUND DURING SCHEDULED B-CHECK, CRACK AT END OF STR 15L BS 720C AFT OF SCAN LIGHT. STRINGER CRACK WAS POSSIBLY CAUSED BY CORROSION FOUND IN THIS AREA. (X)
- [SDR 20000425SH028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000425SH028), Jan 14, 2000: STRINGER. CRACKED. FOUND DURING SCHEDULED B-CHECK, STRINGER 15R CRACKED AT END. BS 720B FORWARD OF SCAN LIGHT. STRINGER CRACK WAS POSSIBLY CAUSED BY CORROSION FOUND IN THIS AREA. 
- [SDR 20000425SH027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000425SH027), Jan 14, 2000: STRINGER. CRACKED. FOUND DURING SCHEDULED B-SERVICE CHECK. CRACK AT END OF STR 15L, BS 720B FORWARD OF SCAN LIGHT. STRINGER CRACK POSSIBLY CAUSED BY CORROSION FOUND IN THIS AREA. 
- [SDR 20000425SH026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000425SH026), Jan 14, 2000: FLOORBEAM. MISDRILLED. FOUND DURING SCHEDULED B-CHECK SERVICE CHECK AND ''G9'' BULKHEAD INSTALLATION, CABIN FLOORBEAM BS 344 UPER CAP HAS ELONGATED HOLES. SUBMITTER STATED HOLES MISDR
- [SDR 20000425SH024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000425SH024), Jan 14, 2000: SKIN. CORRODED. FOUND DURING SCHEDULED B-SERVICE CHECK AND ACCOMPLISHMENT OF AD 85-24-02, SB 727-51-17. APPROXIMATELY 1.50 INCH DIAMETER AREA OF EXFOLIATING CORROSION AT WING C
- [SDR 20000425SH023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000425SH023), Jan 14, 2000: SKIN. CORRODED. FOUND DURING SCHEDULED B-MAINTENANCE CHECK, INNER SKIN HAS INTERGRANULAR CORROSION. BS 720B BL 12 INCHES, STR 15R BELOW SCAN LIGHT. CORROSION POSSIBLE CAUSED BY
- [SDR 99ZZZM621](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZM621), Jun 17, 1999: FUEL CONTROL. LEAKING. UNSCHEDULED LANDING IN STL DUE TO HIGH FUEL FLOW ON NR 1 ENGINE. FUEL CONTROL WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING AT MATING SURFACE AFT OF THE MOISTURE TRAP. THE FUEL CONTR
- [SDR 99ZZZX1774](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1774), Mar 23, 1999: SKIN. CORRODED. DURING A C-CHECK, CORROSION WAS NOTED ON TRAILING EDGE OF INBOARD LOWER SKIN LEFT ELEVATOR.
- [SDR 99ZZZX1773](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1773), Mar 23, 1999: VENT DOOR. CORRODED. DURING A C-CHECK, CORROSION WAS NOTED ON FORWARD AND AFT VENT DOORS IN C-2 DOOR.
- [SDR 99ZZZX1772](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1772), Mar 23, 1999: BEAM. CORRODED. DURING A C-CHECK, CORROSION WAS NOTED ON LEFT HORIZONTAL STABLIZER UPPER TRAILING EDGE BEAM.
- [SDR 99ZZZX1771](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1771), Mar 23, 1999: SKIN. CORRODED. DURING A C-CHECK, CORROSION WAS NOTED ON SKIN AT FS 460 AT STR 19R.
- [SDR 99ZZZX1769](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1769), Mar 23, 1999: FITTING. CORRODED. DURING A C-CHECK, CORROSION WAS NOTED ON RIGHT NR 5 LEADING EDGE FLAP NOSE FAIRING AND OUTER DRIVE FITTING.
- [SDR 99ZZZX1768](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1768), Mar 23, 1999: BULLNOSE. CORRODED. DURING A C-CHECK, CORROSION WAS NOTED ON RIGHT NR 5 LEADING EDGE FLAP NOSE FAIRING AND OUTER DRIVE FITTING.

All 99: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-281/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-727-281/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 727-277](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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