# Boeing 727-2J7 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 138400E - Manufacturer (registry): BOEING - Model: 727-2J7 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 3 · Turbo-jet - Seats: 134 - Weight class: 20,000 lb and over - Cruise speed: 291 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 0 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-2j7 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. None matched. ## Registered aircraft None registered with this model now. ## NTSB investigations None matched to aircraft with this model. ## FAA accident and incident reports (2) 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 20050609009969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050609009969I), Jun 9, 2005: Boeing 7272J7 (N128NA), Kansas City, MO. (-23) On June 9, 2005 a custom air transport Boeing 727-2J7 (N128NA), flight #035 returned shortly after takeoff due to oil pressure filter bypass light coming… - [Incident 19800107012269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800107012269I), Jan 7, 1980: Boeing 7272J7 (N129NA), Los Angeles, CA. Passengers baggage contained fireworks which ignited and smouldered. Emergency declared. No fire. ## Service difficulty reports (117, newest 50) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR PCSA2009021801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCSA2009021801), Feb 18, 2009: SMOKE DETECTOR. DIRTY. CREW LOG ITEM, CARGO SMOKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY IN FLIGHT. BABY CHICKS WERE TRANSPORTED IN POSITIONS 3-7. MAINTENANCE CLEANED THE SMOKE DETECTORS FR - [SDR PCSA2009012801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCSA2009012801), Jan 27, 2009: SMOKE DETECTOR. FALSE ACTIVATION. CARGO SMOKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING DESCENT. MX REPLACED NR1 AND NR3 SMOKE DETECTORS. - [SDR PCSA2009012701](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCSA2009012701), Dec 31, 2008: SMOKE WARNING. FALSE ACTIVATION. CARGO SMOKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT, RAN ALL APPROPRIATE CHECKS, FALSE INDICATION, CONTINUED FLIGHT. MX PERFORMED AN OPS TEST OF THE SMOKE DETECTION SYS AND - [SDR PCSA2008121801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCSA2008121801), Dec 18, 2008: SMOKE DETECTOR. DIRTY. ON DESCENT, MAIN CABIN SMOKE DETECTOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. NO EVIDENCE OF SMOKE DISCOVERED. MX DISCOVERED NR 1 SMOKE DETECTOR DIRTY. THE DETECTOR WAS CLEANED AND - [SDR PCSA2008103101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCSA2008103101), Oct 31, 2008: GARLOCK SEAL. LEAKING. ENGINE 2 OIL TEMPERATURE RED BAND INDICATION, OIL QUANTITY NORMAL 3 GALLONS, ENGINE INSTRUMENT PARAMETERS NORMAL. ENGINE SHUT DOWN PER ALTERNATE AND ABNORMAL PR - [SDR 2008040101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008040101), Apr 1, 2008: WARNING SYSTEM. MALFUNCTIONED. AMERIJET FLIGHT 8110 FROM TSSJ TO KMIA - MAIN CARGO COMPARTMENT SMOKE WARNING CAME ON IN CRUISE FLIGHT. VISUALLY CHECKED FALSE WARNING. ON ARRIVAL KMIA THE MAIN - [SDR C7WA200400082](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C7WA200400082), Mar 30, 2005: SWITCH. INTERMITTENT. NR 2 KRUGER FLAP EXTEND LIGHT REMAINED ON AFTER TAKEOFF. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 2 KRUGER FLAP SWITCH IAW MM. - [SDR C7WA200400037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C7WA200400037), Jun 30, 2004: SKIN. CRACKED. FOUND FUSELAGE SKIN CRACKED STRINGER 21 LEFT STATION 1233. INSTALLED EXTERNAL SKIN REPAIR IAW B727 SRM 53-30-3 FIG 3. REPAIR DOUBLER, FABRICATED FROM 2024-T3, . - [SDR C7WA200400034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C7WA200400034), Jun 30, 2004: HINGE. CRACKED. FOUND MAIN CARGO DOOR UPPER AFT HINGE SECTION CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED UPPER AFT HINGE SECTION PER AEI SERVICE BULLETIN AE01-01 AND AEI MM CHAPTER 52 PAGE - [SDR C7WA200400035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C7WA200400035), Jun 30, 2004: SKIN. CORRODED. FOUND FUSELAGE SKIN CORRODED STRINGER 27 RIGHT STATION 500. INSTALLED EXTERNAL SKIN REPAIR IAW B727 SRM 53-30-3 FIG 6. REPAIR DOUBLER FABRICATED FRAME 2024-T3, - [SDR C7WA200400036](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C7WA200400036), Jun 30, 2004: SKIN. CORRODED. FOUND FUSELAGE SKIN CORRODED STRINGER 17 LT STATION 1183. INSTALLED EXTERNAL SKIN REPAIR IAW B727 SRM 53-30-3 FIG 3A. REPAIR DOUBLER FABRICATED FROM 2024-T3, .0 - [SDR C7WA200400033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C7WA200400033), Jun 5, 2004: PCU. LEAKING. IN CRUISE NOTED DECREASING HYDRAULIC A-SYSTEM QUANTITY. FOLLOWED ABNORMAL PROCEDURES QUANTITY STABILIZED AT .6 GALLONS. FOUND LT ELEVATOR POWER CONTROL UNIT LEA - [SDR C7WA200400049](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C7WA200400049), Jun 5, 2004: PCU. LEAKING. IN CRUISE NOTED DECREASING HYDRAULIC A-SYSTEM QUANTITY. FOLLOWED ABNORMAL PROCEDURES QUANTITY STABILIZED AT .6 GALLONS. FOUND LEFT ELEVATOR POWER CONTROL UNIT L - [SDR C7WA200300049](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C7WA200300049), Nov 14, 2003: PIN. BROKEN. REJECTED TAKEOFF, NR 3 EPR UNRELIABLE AT TAKEOFF POWER READS LOW. SEEMS TO READ NORMAL AT CRUISE POWER. FOUND WIRE NOT CONNECTED TO PIN NR 3 AT EPR GAUGE CANNON - [SDR C7WA200200042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C7WA200200042), Mar 28, 2003: LINE. LEAKING. LOST SYSTEM A HYDRAULIC. ENGINE NR 1 PUMP LOW PRESSURE LIGHT FOLLOWED BY FLUID LOSS IN FLIGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED TWO EACH HYDRAULIC LINES, P/N 65-17844-250 A - [SDR C7WA200200041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C7WA200200041), Mar 14, 2003: CONTROL PANEL. SHORTED. WHEN ENGAGING AUTOPILOT, CRUISE STABILIZER TRIMS TO THE FULL NOSE DOWN POSITION. WITH AUTOPILOT DISCONNECTED, AFTER LEVEL OFF AT FL350, AN ELECTRICAL OVERHEAT O - [SDR C7WA200200031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C7WA200200031), Oct 16, 2002: CONNECTOR. BROKEN. DURING FLIGHT, THE NR 1 ALTIMETER FLAG CAME IN VIEW AND STAYED. DIVERTED FLIGHT TO YIP. FOUND PIN 16 ON TOP PLUG OF AIR DATA COMPUTER BROKE. REPAIRED WIRE IAW M - [SDR C7WA200200030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C7WA200200030), Oct 16, 2002: ADC. FAILED. AIRCRAFT DEPARTED YIP AT 23:52Z AND HAD AIR DATA INSTRUMENT FAILURE CLIMBING THRU 5000FT. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO YIP AND MADE OVERWEIGHT LANDING. - [SDR C7WA20020029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C7WA20020029), Oct 15, 2002: PITOT TUBE. OBSTRUCTED. REJECTED TAKEOFF FROM SJC AT 90 KNOTS DUE TO LACK OF AIRSPEED INDICATION ON COPILOTS SIDE. CHECKED PITOT TUBES AND FOUND INSPECT BLOCKAGE FROM FIRST OFFICERS PI - [SDR C7WA200200029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C7WA200200029), Oct 15, 2002: PITOT TUBE. OBSTRUCTED. REJECTED TAKEOFF FROM SJC AT 90 KNOTS DUE TO LACK OF AIRSPEED INDICATION ON COPILOTS SIDE. CHECKED PITOT TUBES AND REMOVED INSECT BLOCKAGE FROM F/O PITOT SYSTEM - [SDR COOSDR020214](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR020214), Jul 1, 2002: STRUCTURE. DELAMINATED. RIGHT WING, OUTBOARD AILERON TRAILING EDGE (PN 65-21766-66)(SN BN-26) WITH DELAMINATION. - [SDR COOSDR020210](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR020210), Jul 1, 2002: SKIN. CORRODED. LEFT WING, OUTBOARD AFT FLAP (PN 65-21635-85) (SN BN120) UPPER SKIN AND HONEYCOMB CORE SECTION CORRODED. - [SDR COOSDR020209](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR020209), Jul 1, 2002: SKIN. DELAMINATED. LEFT WING SPOILER NR 7 (PN 65-17348-74) (SN 7888K) LOWER SKIN WITH DELAMINATION. - [SDR COOSDR020208](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR020208), Jul 1, 2002: SKIN. DELAMINATED. RIGHT WING SPOILER NR 9 (PN 65-17348-74) (SN 9087K) LOWER SKIN WITH DELAMINATION. - [SDR COOSDR020207](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR020207), Jul 1, 2002: STRUCTURE. DELAMINATED. LEFT WING, OUTBOARD AILERON TAB (PN 65-21726-33) TMC 189 WITH DELAMINATION. - [SDR COOSDR020206](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR020206), Jul 1, 2002: SKIN. CORRODED. LEFT WING, INBOARD AFT FLAP (PN 65-21634-79)(SN BN147) UPPER, LOWER SKIN AND HONEYCOMB CORE CORRODED. - [SDR COOSDR02205](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR02205), Jul 1, 2002: SKIN. DELAMINATED. LEFT WING, SPOILER NR 5, (PN 65-17348-75), (SN 1781P) WITH DELAMINATION AT UPPER SKIN AND LOWER SKIN. - [SDR COOSDR02204](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR02204), Jul 1, 2002: SKIN. DELAMINATED. LEFT WING, SPOILER NR 4, (PN 65-17347-42), (SN TC-248) WITH DELAMINATION AT UPPER SKIN. - [SDR COOSDR020203](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR020203), Jul 1, 2002: PANEL. DELAMINATED. RIGHT WING, TRAINLING EDGE - LOWER FIX PANEL (PN 65216522) DELAMINATED. - [SDR COOSDR020202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR020202), Jul 1, 2002: STRUCTURE. CORRODED. RIGHT WING, INBOARD AFT FLAP (PN 65-21634-92) (SN BN480) UPPER, LOWER SKIN AND HONEYCOMB CORE CORRODED. - [SDR COOSDR02200](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR02200), Jul 1, 2002: PANEL. DELAMINATED. RIGHT WING, TRAILING EDGE - LOWER PANEL (PN 6521652616) DELAMINATED. - [SDR COOSDR02197](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR02197), Jul 1, 2002: PANEL. DELAMINATED. RIGHT WING, TRAILING EDGE-UPPER PANEL (PN 6521657242) DELAMINATED. - [SDR COOSDR02196](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR02196), Jul 1, 2002: STRUCTURE. DELAMINATED. RIGHT WING, SPOILER NR 14, (PN 651734757), SN 9126S WITH DELAMINATION. - [SDR COOSDR02195](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR02195), Jul 1, 2002: STRUCTURE. DELAMINATED. RIGHT WING, SPOILER NR 8 (PN 651734866A) WITH DELAMINATION. - [SDR COOSDR02194](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR02194), Jul 1, 2002: STRUCTURE. DELAMINATED. RIGHT WING, SPOILER NR 10, PN 65-17348-75, SN 4268H WITH DELAMINATION. - [SDR COOSDR02193](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR02193), Jul 1, 2002: ANGLE. CRACKED. MAIN CARGO DOOR (PER STC NO SA1797SO) UPPER JAMB, FORWARD AND AFT CORNER ANGLE CRACKED. - [SDR 2001F00272](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00272), Jul 23, 2001: CONTROL VALVE. FAILED. ON FLT 748 - FPO-CVG - TAKEOFF ROLL, NR 2 ENGINE STALLED DURING ACCELERATION THROUGH 70 KTS. PARAMETERS WERE OBSERVED TO RECOVER TO NORMAL. HOWEVER, NR 2 ENGINE - [SDR 2001F00271](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00271), Jul 23, 2001: LATCH. BROKEN. FLT 1 - FLL - ON DEPARTURE CLIMB-OUT, NR 2 ENGINE ACCESS DOOR ILLUMINATED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO FLL. INSPECTED AND FOUND BROKEN LATCH ON NR 2 ENGINE ACCESS DOOR - [SDR 20001120SH021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001120SH021), Nov 20, 2000: SKIN. CORRODED. LOWER RIGHT CENTER WING SKIN, STA 830, RBL 10 ABOVE RIGHT SECONDARY HEAT EXCHANGER, AREA OF BLISTERING CORROSION, AFTER CORROSION REMOVAL, FOUND TO BE EXCEEDING - [SDR 20001120SH020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001120SH020), Nov 20, 2000: SKIN. CRACKED. FUSELAGE SKIN, FASTENER HOLE CRACKED BS 250.60 BELOW STR 19R. SERVICE ORDER NR 109003 OPS NR 21920. TIMCO RED NR S00370. FOUND DURING C-CHECK . TIMCO OSODA NR T - [SDR 20001120SH019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001120SH019), Nov 20, 2000: SKIN. CORRODED. EXTERNAL FUSELAGE SKIN HAD A BULGE AT BS 1053 BETWEEN STR 26R AND STR 27R, STR 27R AFT END CORNER CRACKED IN RADIUS. SERVICE ORDER NR 109003. OPS NR 21098. RED - [SDR 20001120SH018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001120SH018), Nov 20, 2000: SPOILER. DELAMINATED. NR 10 SPOILER PANEL DELAMINATED UPPER SURFACE FORWARD INBOARD CORNER. SERVICE ORDER NR 109003 OPS TT 21,326 HOURS. TIMCO RED S00313. FOUND DURING C-CHECK. TIMCO - [SDR 20001120SH017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001120SH017), Nov 20, 2000: STRUCTURE. CORRODED. COCKPIT LEFT OUTBOARD CHORD CORRODED STA 252 LBL 52 WL 226. SERVICE ORDER NR 109003 OPS NR 21160. TIMCO RED NR S00327. FOUND DURING C-CHECK. TIMCO OSOCDA NR T50 - [SDR 20001120SH016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001120SH016), Nov 20, 2000: DOOR FRAME. CRACKED. FORWARD CARGO DOOR CUT-OUT CRACKED, 0.50 INCH, LOWER AFT CORNER BETWEEN S25R AND S26R, BS 620.00. SERVICE ORDER NR 109003 OPS NR 21137. TIMCO RED NR S00328. FOU - [SDR 20001120SH015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001120SH015), Nov 20, 2000: SKIN. CORRODED. CENTER WING SECTION STA 830, LOWER SKIN, LOWER SURFACE, CORROSION S-3C TO S-5C, LBL 27 TO LBL 32. CORROSION REMOVAL EXCEEDED SRM LIMITS. SERVICE ORDER NR 109003 - [SDR 20001120SH014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001120SH014), Nov 20, 2000: STRUCTURE. CORRODED. HORIZONTAL STABILIZERS - CENTER SECTION REAR SPAR UPPER FAILSAFE STRAP, CORROSION BLEND-OUT NEAR LEFT AND RIGHT STABILIZER STA 32.08 TOP SURFACE EXCEEDED CORROS - [SDR 20001120SH013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001120SH013), Nov 20, 2000: FLAP TRACK. CORRODED. FOUND DURING C-CHECK, NR 4 AND NR 5 FLAP TRACK MOUNTING PAD MATING SURFACES/BOLT HOLES, CORRODED. SERVICE ORDER NR 109003 OPS NR 20507 AND 2062D TIMCO RED NR S0 - [SDR 20001120SH012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001120SH012), Nov 20, 2000: ANGLE. CORRODED. FOUND DURING C-CHECK, NOSE LANDING GEAR PRESSURE DECK CHORD ANGLE CORRODED, STA 342 RBL 13, VERTICAL LEG WL 180. REF: TIMCO OSCODA NR T50R383Y. SERVICE ORDER NR - [SDR 2000ZZZM63](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZM63), Nov 30, 1999: NR 3 DISK. FAILED. FLT 312 - KCLT-KMIA - AFTER TAKEOFF EPR DECREASED AND EGT INCREASED. RETARDED THROTTLE TO CONTROL EGT WHEN VIBRATION WAS NOTICED AND EXPERIENCED COMPRESSOR STAL - [SDR 98ZZZM5](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZM5), Nov 26, 1997: AIR DISTRIBUTION. ODOR. FLT 230 - DTW-LRD - FLIGHT DIVERTED TO HDY, STRONG SMELL OF ELECTRICAL SMOKE. NO VISIBLE SMOKE, SEEMED TO BE AROUND FE PANEL. INSPECTED FE PANEL AND ADJACENT AR All 117: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-2j7/reports.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.