# Boeing 727-2S2F - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1384081 - Manufacturer (registry): BOEING - Model: 727-2S2F - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 3 · Turbo-jet - Seats: 124 - Weight class: 20,000 lb and over - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 2 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-2s2f 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 (2) - [N215WE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N215WE): [International Trading Company Of Yukon Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20TRADING%20COMPANY%20OF%20YUKON%20INC), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), built 1984, S/N 22936 - [N216WE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N216WE): [International Trading Company Of Yukon Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20TRADING%20COMPANY%20OF%20YUKON%20INC), [Oklahoma City, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Oklahoma%20City), built 1984, S/N 22937 ## 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 ATL06LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA024), Dec 14, 2005: Boeing 727-2S2F (N213FE), Memphis, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The improper towing of the airplane by the tug operator which resulted in the shearing of the towbar shear pin and subsequent collision of the airplane and tug. ## FAA accident and incident reports (11) 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 20150413006859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150413006859I), Apr 13, 2015: Boeing 727-2S2F (N215WE), Fwa, IN, No damage. Enroute crew declared emergency due to smoke & oder in cockpit diverted to Fwa. Unable to control RH pack temp due to previous trouble shooting causing pack… - [Incident 20140620011319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140620011319I), Jun 20, 2014: Boeing 727-2S2F (N216WE), Battle Creek, MI, Minor damage. Number one engine vibration in flight, after landing performed walk around at which point discovered the left hand hydraulic access panel missing and a dent in… - [Incident 20111014024599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111014024599I), Oct 14, 2011: Boeing 727-2S2F (N217FE), Des Moines, IA, No damage. On short final, the the crew reported an intermittent indication of smoke in the cargo bay. The intermittent indication then changed to the light and alarm,… - [Incident 20071009832349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071009832349I), Oct 9, 2007: Boeing 7272S2F (N204FE), Indianapolis, IN, No damage. (-23) According to pilot descrepancy in aircraft logbook, upon descent into ind from mke #2 low oil pressure filter bypass light illuminated followed by oil… - [Accident 20051214029829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051214029829A), Dec 14, 2005: Boeing 7272S2F (N213FE), Memphis, TN, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft 213FE, a Boeing 727 operated by federal express was positioned on gate 600 awaiting pushback. Gate 600 pushback requires the tail to be turned… - [Incident 19960912033309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960912033309I), Sep 12, 1996: Boeing 7272S2F (N204FE), Great Falls, MT. Narrative: on 9/12/96 federal express flight #1531 (B727, N204FE) from memphis reported a fire warning light on the #1 engine while the aircraft was 2 miles… - [Incident 19911224061229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911224061229I), Dec 24, 1991: Boeing 7272S2F (N217FE), Houston, TX. NR2 engine oil filter bypass light came on during takeoff. Returned. Found oil pressure switch bad. - [Incident 19870724061979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870724061979I), Jul 24, 1987: Boeing 7272S2F (N213FE), Anchorage, AK. During taxi into a parking spot power was added to complete a turn. Jet blast blew a C170 over. - [Incident 19870602046659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870602046659I), Jun 2, 1987: Boeing 7272S2F (N213FE), Albany, NY. Returned with overheat light in aft compartment. Replaced moisture separator socks. - [Incident 19850111002119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850111002119I), Jan 11, 1985: Boeing 7272S2F (N203FE), Memphis, TN. Smoke light came on, bell sounded, returned for landing. Suspect skydrol came into contact with hot air duct. - [Incident 19840727038339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840727038339I), Jul 27, 1984: Boeing 727200 (N211FE), Atlanta, GA, Substantial damage. During a heavy thunderstorm gusty winds blew a parked DC3 into the parked 727200. No tie down ropes on DC3. ## Service difficulty reports (842, newest 50) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR VGCA20260917001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20260917001), Sep 17, 2026: ENGINE. MAKING METAL. ENGINE OIL BYPASS INDICATION. METAL IN OIL FILTER - [SDR VGCA20251024009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20251024009), Oct 24, 2025: SKIN PANEL. DAMAGED. R/H HORIZONTAL STABILIZER UPPER T/E DAMAGED PANEL 65-20659-24 BETWEEN ELEV. STA. 99.79 AND 173.21 - [SDR VGCA20251024020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20251024020), Oct 24, 2025: FRAME. PUNCTURED. FUSELAGE FRAME INNER CHORD SCREW DAMAGE AT BS 1110 BETWEEN STRINGER 25R AND 28R. - [SDR VGCA20251024019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20251024019), Oct 24, 2025: FRAME. PUNCTURED. FUSELAGE FRAME INNER CHORD SCREW DAMAGE AT BS 1090 BETWEEN STRINGER 26R AND 28R - [SDR VGCA20251024018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20251024018), Oct 24, 2025: FRAME. DENTED. FUSELAGE FRAME INNER CHORD DENT AT BS 1070 BETWEEN STRINGER 25R AND 29R - [SDR VGCA20251024017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20251024017), Oct 24, 2025: FRAME. DENTED. FUSELAGE FRAME INNER CHORD DENT AT BS 1050 BETWEEN STRINGER 26R AND 28R - [SDR VGCA20251024016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20251024016), Oct 24, 2025: FLOORBEAM. CORRODED. FUSELAGE FLOOR STABILIZER BEAM MULTIPLE SPOTS CORROSION AT BL 0 BETWEEN BS 449.94 AND BS 720+9.94 - [SDR VGCA20251024015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20251024015), Oct 24, 2025: FRAME. GOUGED. FUSELAGE FRAME INNER CHORD GOUGED AT BS 1130 BETWEEN STRINGER 26L AND 28L - [SDR VGCA20251024014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20251024014), Oct 24, 2025: FRAME. GOUGED. FUSELAGE FRAME INNER CHORD GOUGED AT BS 1110 BETWEEN STRINGER 26L AND 28L - [SDR VGCA20251024013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20251024013), Oct 24, 2025: FRAME. PUNCTURED. FUSELAGE FRAME INNER CHORD PUNCTURED AT BS 1090 BETWEEN STRINGER 26L AND 28L - [SDR VGCA20251024012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20251024012), Oct 24, 2025: SKIN. DENTED. FUSELAGE SKIN GOUGE/DENT REPAIRED BELOW MCD BETWEEN BS 460 AND BS 620, AND BETWEEN STRINGER 15L-20L - [SDR VGCA20251024011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20251024011), Oct 24, 2025: FRAME. PUNCTURED. FUSELAGE FRAME INNER CHORD PUNCTURED AT BS 1070 BETWEEN STRINGER 26L AND 29L - [SDR VGCA20251024010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20251024010), Oct 24, 2025: SHEAR TIE. CORRODED. FUSELAGE FRAME BOTTOM CHORD CORROSION DAMAGE AT BS 970 BETWEEN STRINGER 28R AND 29R. - [SDR VGC2025F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGC2025F00000), Oct 24, 2025: FRAME. CORRODED. FUSELAGE FRAME BOTTOM CHORD CORROSION DAMAGE AT BS 970 BETWEEN STRINGER 28R AND 29R - [SDR VGCA202511254009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA202511254009), Oct 24, 2025: SKIN PANEL. DAMAGED. R/H HORIZONTAL STABILIZER UPPER T/E DAMAGED PANELS 65-20659-24 BETWEEN ELEV. STA. 99.79 AND 173.21 REPAIRED AND INSTALLED I.A.W. V1 AEROSPACE DOC. NO. R24-02464 - [SDR VGCA202511254008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA202511254008), Oct 24, 2025: SKIN PANEL. DAMAGED. RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER UPPER T/E DAMAGED PANELS 65-20658-24 BETWEEN ELEV. STA. 99.79 AND 173.21 REPAIRED AND INSTALLED IAW. R24-02464-001, REVISION 6 ,DATE - [SDR VGCA20251024007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20251024007), Oct 24, 2025: BEAM. CORRODED. R/H SIDE H-STAB. TRAILING EDGE BEAM UPPER SURFACE CORROSION REPAIRED BY REPLACEMENT OF R/H TRAILING EDGE UPPER BEAM ENTIRE LENGTH BETWEEN ELEVATOR STATION 10 AN - [SDR VGCA20251024006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20251024006), Oct 24, 2025: FLOORBEAM. CORRODED. FUSELAGE TRANSVERSE FLOOR BEAM UPPER FLANGE CORROSION DAMAGE AT BS 740 BETWEEN LBL 45 AND LBL 62 - [SDR VGCA20251024005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20251024005), Oct 24, 2025: FRAME. DENTED. FUSELAGE FRAME INNER CHORD DENTED AT BS 1050 BETWEEN STRINGER 25L AND 28L - [SDR VGCA20251024004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20251024004), Oct 24, 2025: FRAME. CRACKED. FUSELAGE FRAME INNER CHORD CRACK AT BS 660 BETWEEN STRINGER 27L AND 27R - [SDR VGCA20251024003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20251024003), Oct 24, 2025: FRAME. CRACKED. FUSELAGE FRAME INNER CHORD CRACK AT BS 640 BETWEEN STRINGER 28L AND 27R - [SDR VGCA20251024002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20251024002), Oct 24, 2025: FRAME. DENTED. FUSELAGE FRAME INNER CHORD DENT AT BS 1148 BETWEEN STRINGER 25R AND 28R - [SDR VGCA20251024001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20251024001), Oct 24, 2025: FRAME. DENTED. FUSELAGE FRAME INNER CHORD DENTS AT BS 1130 BETWEEN STRINGER 24R AND 28R - [SDR VGCA20250805029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20250805029), Aug 5, 2025: SPAR WEB. ELONGATED. ELONGATED HOLE ON VERTICAL STIFFENER WEB IN CENTER FUEL TANK FRONT SPAR AT LBL40 - [SDR VGCA20250805028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20250805028), Aug 5, 2025: SKIN. CRACKED. CRACKED AT THE SLAT HOOK CUT-OUT IN THE AFT CORNER. AT WS 519 ON THE RIGHT WING - [SDR VGCA20250805027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20250805027), Aug 5, 2025: BEAR STRAP. CORRODED. CORROSION ON BEAR STRAP, DOUBLER, AND FUSLAGE EXTERNAL SKIN AT AFT CONER OF AFT CARGO DOOR FROM FS965 TO FS1010 AND STR S-21R TO S-29L - [SDR VGCA20250805026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20250805026), Aug 5, 2025: BEAM. CORRODED. RIGHT OTBD END OF THE SIDELOAD BEAM CORRODED. CENTER FUSELAGE BULKHEAD SIDELOAD BEAM CORRODED AT BS740 FROM LBL30 TO RBL30 - [SDR VGCA20250815025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20250815025), Aug 5, 2025: FLOORBEAM. CORRODED. FORWARD UPPER FUSELAGE TRANSVERSE FLOOR BEAM UPPER AND LOWER CHORDS CORROSION AT BS720 FROM LBL65-RBL50 - [SDR VGCA20250815024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20250815024), Aug 5, 2025: FASTENER. WRONG PART. NONPRODUCTION FASTENER INSTALLED @ AFT LOWER FUSELAGE FRAME REPAIRED AT BS1166 FROM S-25L TO S-28L - [SDR VGCA20250805023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20250805023), Aug 5, 2025: FRAME. MISREPAIRED. NON-PRODUCTION FASTENERS INSTALLED .AFT LOWER FUSELAGE FRAME REPAIRED AT BS1050 FROM S-25L TO S-28L - [SDR VGCA20250805022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20250805022), Aug 5, 2025: FLOORBEAM. CORRODED. AFT UPPER FUSELAGE TRANSVERSE FLOOR BEAM UPPER CHORD CORRODED AT BS1030 FROM LBL10 TO LBL20. - [SDR VGCA20250805021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20250805021), Aug 5, 2025: VERTICAL BEAM. CORRODED. VERTICAL BEAM CORRODED AT LOWER END. REPAIRED AT BL 0 BS 1183. - [SDR VGCA20250805020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20250805020), Aug 5, 2025: FRAME. PUNCTURED. AFT LOWER FUSELAGE FRAME INNER CHORD PUNCTURE AT BS1148 FROM S-25R TO S-28R. - [SDR VGCA20250805019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20250805019), Aug 5, 2025: WINDOW FRAME. CORRODED. AFT UPPER FUSELAGE WINDOW FRAMES CORROSION FROM BS950A-950C AND S-10R TO S-14R - [SDR VGCA20250805018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20250805018), Aug 5, 2025: STRUCTURE. CORRODED. CORROSION AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS AT A-NUT ATTACHMENTS. FORWARD LOWER FUSELAGE LONGITUDINAL STABILIZER LOWER CHORD REPAIRED AT BL0 FROM BS450-660 - [SDR VGCA20250805017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20250805017), Aug 5, 2025: FLOORBEAM. CORRODED. AFT UPPER FUSELAGE TRANSVERSE FLOOR BEAM UPPER CHORD CORROSION AT BS1148 FROM LBL45 TO LBL55 - [SDR VGCA20250805016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20250805016), Aug 5, 2025: NONE. NONE. BMS3-27 IS NO LONGER PROCURABLE. BOEING SR KFC-GUC-24-0105-09B APPROVED THE USE OF BMS3-38 AS AN ALTERNATE. - [SDR VGCA20250805015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20250805015), Aug 5, 2025: SPAR. CORRODED. CORROSION ON RH HORIZONTAL STAB REAR SPAR UPPER CHORD AT STAB STATION 104.25 THRU 123.25 AND 141.5 THRU 160.5 - [SDR VGCA20250805014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20250805014), Aug 5, 2025: SKIN. CORRODED. CORROSION ON FUSELAGE SKIN AT BS1028 TO 1055 AND S-29L TO S-29R - [SDR VGCA20250808013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20250808013), Aug 5, 2025: KEELBEAM. CORRODED. KEEL BEAM BREATHER WEB CORRODED AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS ON THE UPPER SURFACE FROM BS740 TO 795 AND LBL13 TO RBL13 - [SDR VGCA20250805012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20250805012), Aug 5, 2025: FRAME. DENTED. AFT LOWER FUSELAGE FRAME INNER CHORD DENTED AT BS1110 FROM S-24L TO S-28L - [SDR VGCA20250805011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20250805011), Aug 5, 2025: FRAME. PUNCTURED. AFT LOWER FUSELAGE FRAME INNER CHORD PUNCTURE AT BS1090 FROM S-24L TO S-28L - [SDR VGCA20250805010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20250805010), Aug 5, 2025: FRAME. PUNCTURED. FRAME INNER CHORD PUNCTURE AT BS 1090 BETWEEN S26R AND S28R. - [SDR VGCA20250805009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20250805009), Aug 5, 2025: FRAME. PUNCTURED. AFT LOWER FUSELAGE FRAME INNER CHORD PUNCTURE AT BS1130 FROM S-25L TO S-29L. - [SDR VGCA20250805008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20250805008), Aug 5, 2025: FRAME. CRACKED. FT LOWER FUSELAGE FRAME CRACKED AT BS1070 FROM S-26R TO S-28R - [SDR VGCA20250805007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20250805007), Aug 5, 2025: FRAME. CRACKED. FORWARD LOWER FUSELAGE FRAME UPPER CHORD CRACKED AT BS700 FROM S-28L TO S-28R - [SDR VGCA20250805006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20250805006), Aug 5, 2025: SKIN PANEL. CORRODED. AFT LOWER FUSELAGE SKIN CORROSION FROM BS990-1010 AT S-26L - [SDR VGCA20250805005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20250805005), Aug 5, 2025: SHEAR WEB. CRACKED. AFT UPPER FUSELAGE FLOOR SHEAR WEB CRACK NEAR BS1166-1176.9 AND RBL8 TO RBL17.87 - [SDR VGCA20250805004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20250805004), Aug 5, 2025: SPAR. CORRODED. WING CENTER BOX FRONT SPAR CORRODED IN MULTIPLE PLACES ON VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL CHORD FLANGES AT BS740 FROM LBL70.5 TO RBL70.5 - [SDR VGCA20250805003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20250805003), Aug 5, 2025: FLAP TRACK. CRACKED. CRACK FOUND ON LEFT WING OUTBOARD TRAILING EDGE FLAP, OUTBOARD FLAP TRACK. CRACK WAS IN UPPER FLANGE INBOARD FLANGE. All 842: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-2s2f/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.