# Boeing 727-76

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1384016
- Manufacturer (registry): BOEING
- Model: 727-76
- 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
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-76

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

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## FAA accident and incident reports (7)

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 19981223043489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981223043489I), Dec 23, 1998: Boeing 72776 (N721JE), Indianapolis, IN. (-5)Taxiing from box 4 at the postal ramp to spot F-4, which is on the s side of the ramp. The marshaller was directing capt holtackers to move off the center…
- [Incident 19900505022449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900505022449I), May 5, 1990: Boeing 72776 (N18480), Greensboro, NC. Lavatory motor overheated setting off smoke alarm. Used halon bottles. Pulled breaker.
- [Incident 19860614056519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860614056519I), Jun 14, 1986: Boeing 72776 (N721JE), Indianapolis, IN, Minor damage. Engine vibration during climb. Returned after dumping fuel. Suspect bird strike number 3 engine.
- [Incident 19860423027909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860423027909I), Apr 23, 1986: Boeing 72776 (N18480), Salt Lake City, UT, Minor damage. Lightning strike to the right horizontal stabilizer while loading passengers at gate. Damage to control panel.
- [Incident 19851219068649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851219068649I), Dec 19, 1985: Boeing 72776 (N18480), Kansas City, MO. Unable to control cabin pressure in either manual or auto mode. Replaced cargo door seal and outflow valve.
- [Incident 19810531043159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810531043159I), May 31, 1981: Boeing 72776 (N18480), Houston, TX. Zk pressure lite for "a" hydraulic system came on. Found line cracked at number 2 engine firewall. Replaced line.
- [Incident 19781031027959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781031027959I), Oct 31, 1978: Boeing 727 (N18480), New Orleans, LA. Seven elderly french passengers caused a disturbance over food. Captain made unscheduled landing. Put them off.

## Service difficulty reports (5)

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

- [SDR 20010315SG002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010315SG002), Jan 31, 2001: SMOKE DETECTOR. MALFUNCTIONED. FLT 612 - IND - LOWER CARGO SMOKE DETECTION MAINTENANCE LIGHT CAME ON. REMOVED AND REPLACED LOWER SMOKE CARGO DETECTOR MODULE SYSTEM. SYSTEMS OPERATES NORMAL. (
- [SDR 20010104AP001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010104AP001), Sep 18, 2000: BULB. BURNED OUT. FLT 613 - DURING PREFLIGHT, NR 1 LEFT SMOKE DETECTOR WILL NOT TEST. RELAMPED NR 1 LEFT SMOKE DETECTOR BEACON LAMP. SYSTEM TESTED AND NO DEFECTS NOTED. (M)
- [SDR 97ZZZM1146](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZM1146), Oct 14, 1997: PUMP. FAILED. LOST B-SYSTEM HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TO 2000 PSI DURING TAXI. BRAKE PRESSURE DROPPED TO 1750 PSI. FLUID LEVEL NORMAL. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 1 AND NR 2 HYDRAULIC B
- [SDR 96ZZZX139](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX139), Dec 18, 1995: CONTROL PANEL. SHORTED. IN CRUISE, NR 1 GENERATOR LIGHT FLICKERED, ESSENTIAL SWITCHED TO NR 3, NR 3 GENERATOR FAILED. ALL LIGHTS FLICKERED, NR 1 GEN FAILED, AND NR 2 GEN DROPPED OFF LI
- [SDR 95ZZZM671](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZM671), Nov 3, 1995: RETURN LINE. BROKEN. EN ROUTE FROM RIC TO IND, THE AIRCRAFT LOST 'A' SYSTEM HYDRAULIC PRESSURE AND QUANTITY. ACCOMPLISHED EMERGENCY CHECKLIST PROCEDURES. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INC

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