# Boeing 727-44C

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 138404J
- Manufacturer (registry): BOEING
- Model: 727-44C
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 3 · Turbo-fan
- Seats: 134
- Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-44c

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)

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## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## 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 NYC91IA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91IA137), Jun 6, 1991: Boeing 727-214 (N750UA), Boston, MA, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE THIRD STAGE TURBINE BLADE ON THE NUMBER TWO ENGINE, DUE TO HIGH CYCLE FATIGUE.

## 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 19990824027579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990824027579I), Aug 24, 1999: Boeing 72744C (N2688Z), Denver, CO, Minor damage. (-23) Custom air transport flight 657, billings to Denver, reported a loss of EGT on number 3 engine. Shutdown procedures were completed and aircraft landed at…
- [Incident 19990813031579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990813031579I), Aug 13, 1999: Boeing 72744C (N2688Z), Denver, CO, Minor damage. (-23) On July 28, 1999 a B-727-44C, N2688Z, operated by custom air transport at FL 290 #3 engine compressor stalled and power was reduced to stop the stall.…
- [Incident 19990729041569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990729041569I), Jul 29, 1999: Boeing 72744C (N2688Z), Covington/Cinci, KY. (-23) Engine #1 was shutdown prior to landing precautionary due to loss of control. Fuel control and fuel pump were replaced per mm 73-21-2 and 73-11-1 leak…

## Service difficulty reports (5)

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

- [SDR CA050602001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050602001), Jun 1, 2005: RING. LEAKING. (CAN) AFTER DEPARTING YOW FOR YFB THE CREW OBSERVED AN 'A' HYD. SYSTEM FLUID LOSS CONDITION WITH 2.5 GAL.INDICATED CLIMBING THROUGH FL190. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RERO
- [SDR CA040520002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040520002), May 15, 2004: CONTROL CABLE. BROKEN. (CAN) MAINTENANCE FOUND THE WSB2 CABLE BROKEN WHEN INVESTIGATING A REPORT OF SPOILER FLOAT. THE CABLE WAS REPLACED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR CA040513006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040513006), May 8, 2004: FLAP TRACK. CONTAMINATED. (CAN) DEPARTING, THE CREW OBSERVED A DIAGEEMENT BETWEEN IB AND OB FLAP POSITION. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO YFB BYPASSING YSR. MAINTENANCE IN YFB FOUND SIGNIFICA
- [SDR CA960923016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960923016), Sep 16, 1996: SEAL. WORN. (CAN) DURING WALKAROUND OBSERVED SEAPAGE AT #6 LEADING EDGE SLAT, BEYOND LIMITS ACTUATOR REPLACED
- [SDR 95ZZZM65](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZM65), May 27, 1995: SEQUENCE VALVE. WORN. ON APPROACH INTO SAIPAN, THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR RED WARNING LIGHT STAYED ON WHEN GEAR WAS SELECTED TO DOWN, PERFORMED MANUAL GEAR EXTENSION AND LIGHT E

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