# Fairchild F-27A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 3373004 - Manufacturer (registry): FAIRCHILD - Model: F-27A - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 2 · Turbo-prop - Seats: 61 - Weight class: 20,000 lb and over - Cruise speed: 225 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS 7A1](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/7A1) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Maryland Air Industries Inc. - Registered aircraft: 0 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-f-27a 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 2008-22-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-22-02): Instructions for maintenance and inspection of the fuel tank systems · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 9 more. Effective Nov 28, 2008 - [AD 2004-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-22-01): Cargo restraint strap assemblies · Cargo restraint straps (Airline Container Manufacturing STC ST01004NY). Effective Dec 1, 2004 - [AD 99-19-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-19-09): AFM - Limitation Section - Ice Protection System · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 9 more. Effective Dec 27, 1999 - [AD 98-04-31](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-04-31): AFM - Limitations Section - Icing · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 9 more. Effective Mar 25, 1998 - [AD 97-23-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-23-15): AFM - Limitations - Power Levers · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 9 more. Effective Dec 18, 1997 - [AD 90-17-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-17-13): Wing Skin Stringers · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 4 more. Effective Sep 17, 1990 - [AD 90-13-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-13-10): Cockpit Voice & Flight Data Recorders · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 4 more. Effective Jul 23, 1990 - [AD 90-08-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-08-10): Wing Inspection · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 9 more. Effective May 14, 1990 - [AD 87-05-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-05-51): Floor Proximity Lighting · Boeing 707-100 Long Body, 707-100B Long Body, 707-100B Short Body and 48 more. Effective May 18, 1987 - [AD 87-07-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-07-05): Wing-To-Fuselage Fairing · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 4 more. Effective Apr 20, 1987 - [AD 86-05-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-05-09): Upper Main Undercarriage Drag Stay · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 9 more. Effective Apr 13, 1986 - [AD 85-21-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-21-04): Rod Assembly · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 9 more. Effective Nov 14, 1985 - [AD 82-22-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-22-51): Moisture Separator Assembly · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 9 more. Effective Feb 3, 1983 - [AD 80-18-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-18-11): Horizontal Stabilizer · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 9 more. Effective Sep 4, 1980 - [AD 73-12-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-12-05): Vertical Stabilizer Fittings · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 9 more. Effective Aug 29, 1979 - [AD 66-30-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-30-04): Firewall Support Tube Bracket · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 9 more. Effective Apr 13, 1977 - [AD 76-13-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-13-08): Engine Mount Bolts · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 9 more. Effective Jul 7, 1976 - [AD 76-10-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-10-07): Large Cargo Door · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 4 more. Effective Jun 14, 1976 - [AD 74-24-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-24-09): Auxiliary Power Units · Airbus BAC 1-11 200 Series, BAC 1-11 400 Series, Auxiliary Power Units and 63 more. Effective Nov 19, 1975 - [AD 73-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-20-01): Front and Rear Spar Fittings · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 9 more. Effective Dec 31, 1974 - [AD 72-07-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-07-12): Stewardess Jump Seat · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 9 more. Effective Apr 6, 1972 - [AD 76-07-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-07-01): Terminal Board Assembly · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 9 more. Effective Apr 2, 1972 - [AD 71-08-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-08-05): Main Gear Drag Strut · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 9 more. Effective Oct 14, 1971 - [AD 70-12-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-12-03): Flap Jackscrew · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 9 more. Effective Jun 19, 1970 - [AD 69-25-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-25-04): Flap Screw Jack End · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 9 more. Effective Dec 6, 1969 - [AD 69-20-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-20-04): Door Locking Mechanism · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 9 more. Effective Nov 3, 1969 - [AD 69-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-21-02): Cabin Superchargers · British Aerospace Argosy AW.650 Series 101, F27 Mark 100, F27 Mark 300 and 18 more. Effective Oct 9, 1969 - [AD 69-20-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-20-07): Flap Operating System · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 9 more. Effective Oct 3, 1969 - [AD 69-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-16-04): Landing Gear Door Trolley Lever · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 9 more. Effective Sep 1, 1969 - [AD 69-13-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-13-06): Wing Fuel Access Door Bolts · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 4 more. Effective Jul 9, 1969 - [AD 69-08-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-08-06): Landing Gear Retraction System · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 9 more. Effective Apr 23, 1969 - [AD 69-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-08-01): Horizontal Stabilizer · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 9 more. Effective Apr 16, 1969 - [AD 69-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-06-05): Inverter · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 9 more. Effective Apr 15, 1969 - [AD 69-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-06-01): Flap Drive System · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 4 more. Effective Mar 26, 1969 - [AD 69-01-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-01-01): Engine Fire Extinguisher · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 9 more. Effective Feb 1, 1969 - [AD 69-01-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-01-03): Lower Wing Access Door · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 9 more. Effective Jan 4, 1969 - [AD 68-23-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-23-01): Cabin Superchargers · British Aerospace Argosy AW.650 Series 101, F27 Mark 100, F27 Mark 300 and 18 more. Effective Nov 21, 1968 - [AD 68-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-08-03): Combustion Heater System · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 4 more. Effective May 19, 1968 - [AD 68-01-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-01-05): Flap Drive System · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 9 more. Effective Jan 9, 1968 - [AD 67-30-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-30-03): Rudder Skin Cracks · Maryland Air Industries F-27A, F-27F, F-27G and 6 more. Effective Nov 1, 1967 - [AD 67-29-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-29-02): Navigation Instruments · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 9 more. Effective Oct 27, 1967 - [AD 67-25-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-25-04): Elongated Rivet Holes · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 9 more. Effective Sep 8, 1967 - [AD 67-17-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-17-03): Horizontal Stabilizer · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 9 more. Effective May 16, 1967 - [AD 67-15-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-15-02): Electrical System Modification · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 9 more. Effective May 6, 1967 - [AD 67-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-12-04): Rudder Horn Assembly · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 9 more. Effective Apr 8, 1967 - [AD 67-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-12-02): Nose Landing Gear · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 9 more. Effective Apr 5, 1967 - [AD 67-11-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-11-02): Cracks in Lower Fuselage Exterior · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 4 more. Effective Apr 5, 1967 - [AD 67-08-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-08-05): Stewardess Seat Assembly · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 4 more. Effective Mar 11, 1967 - [AD 67-08-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/67-08-04): Elevator Torque Tubes and Rings · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 9 more. Effective Mar 7, 1967 - [AD 66-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-16-04): Flap Asymmetry Switches · Maryland Air Industries F-27, F-27A, F-27B and 3 more. Effective Jul 30, 1966 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [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 All 75: https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-f-27a/ads.md ## Registered aircraft None registered with this model now. ## NTSB investigations (7) 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 SEA70I0021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70I0021), Nov 17, 1969: Fairchild F-27A (N755L), Pullman, WA, incident, minor damage - [NTSB OAK66A0024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66A0024), Nov 24, 1965: Fairchild F-27A (N2777R), Woodside, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX65A0082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX65A0082), Apr 16, 1965: Fairchild F-27A (N757L), Las Vegas, NV, destroyed - [NTSB DEN65A0085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN65A0085), Mar 28, 1965: Fairchild F-27A (N755L), Prescott, AZ, no damage - [NTSB UNK65X0729](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0729), Nov 15, 1964: Fairchild F-27 (N745L), Las Vegas, NV, destroyed, 29 fatal - [NTSB UNK64X1661](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1661), May 7, 1964: Fairchild F-27 (N2770R), San Ramon, CA, destroyed, 44 fatal - [NTSB OAK64A0019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK64A0019), Aug 7, 1963: Fairchild F-27A (N2771R), San Francisco, CA, substantial damage ## 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 19851212068599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851212068599I), Dec 12, 1985: Frchld F27A (N726US), Omaha, NE. Left main did not retract fully after takeoff. Left fuel trim switch malfunction. Replaced o ring in swivel fitting - [Incident 19850909050669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850909050669I), Sep 9, 1985: Frchld F27A (N712AB), Phoenix, AZ, Minor damage. Unsafe nose gear indication. Gear not fully extended for landing. Found broken elbow on nose gear pneumatic line. - [Incident 19850418020279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850418020279I), Apr 18, 1985: Frchld F27A (N712AB), San Antonio, TX. Gearbox oil pressure gauge went to zero. Warning light on. Shutdown engine. Internal failure of gearbox. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (77, 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 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 SA3413NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3413NM): Installation of Floor Proximity Emergency Escape path Marking System. Bruce Aerospace Inc - [STC ST04359CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04359CH): Reduction of payload to 7500 lbs. Installation of placard per Rezich & Rezich drawing RR004, Revision NONE, dated August 25, 2017,, or later FAA approved revision. Rezich and Rezich Aviation Consulting Inc - [STC SA43SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA43SW): Structural installation of Collins 137Y-1 doppler antenna and Collins 621C-1 transmitter-receiver. Associated Air Center, Inc. - c/o CT Corporation System - [STC ST00384WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00384WI): Installation of Keddeg Company P/N 21BC116 Coalescer Assembly. Purolator Facet, Inc - [STC SA2016NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2016NM): Installation of a de-icing system on the Rolls Royce P/N RK29954A engine inlet cowl. ROBERT W. MURRAY - [STC SA302WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA302WE): Incorporate a de-icing system (as manufactured by applicant) externally on Rotol propeller spinner as an alternate to Dowty Rotol internal elements. If applied to original spinner, Montgomery Systems Tech., Inc. P/N 72196-2 will apply. If applied to a new aluminum nose spinner P/N 72196-1 will apply. Dowty Rotol Service Bulletin Section 61-170 pages 1 and 2 outlines a revised spinner de-icing system. This is a Napier external system. Approval of the A.R.B. is indicated. (Continued on page 3). ROBERT W. MURRAY - [STC SA253CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA253CE): Installation of Hoskins Supplemental, Model E, High Intensity Wing Tip Lights, Model C Tail Light, with or without Model 2 High Intensity Fuselage Lights. BF Goodrich Aerospace - [STC SA392CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA392CE): Install Hoskins Twilighter Mk V supplementary lighting system including Model E wing tip lights and Model C tal lights. BF Goodrich Aerospace - [STC ST177CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST177CH): Installation of AlliedSignal expanded parameter flight data recorders and associated sensors. Canard Aerospace Corporation - [STC ST178CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST178CH): Installation of a BFGoodrich Aerospace Jet Electronics and Technology, standby attitude indicator and power supply. Canard Aerospace Corporation - [STC SA2246WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2246WE): Installation of large cargo door. (F27 S/N 21 AND SUBS). Fokker50Freighter STC Corporation - [STC SA190SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA190SW): Installation of Collins Automatic pilot AP-103. Rockwell Collins Inc - [STC SA2-842](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2-842): Installation of Collins autopilot Model AP-101E. Rockwell Collins Inc - [STC SA1610SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1610SW): Installation of Safeway Deicer Boot P/N 5651 and/or Semsa Lead P/N S.2002 in lieu of Dowty Rotol Boot and/or Leads on Dowty Rotol propeller model R193/4-30-4/50 with blades P/N RA 25907. UNC Accessory Service - [STC SA1419GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1419GL): Installation of Norton lightning diverters. Norton Company, Performance Plactics - [STC SA1188WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1188WE): Installation of Collins Radio Company cockpit voice recorder system. Northwest Airlines, Inc - [STC SA1225WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1225WE): Installation of emergency lighting system. Northwest Airlines, Inc - [STC SA1314WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1314WE): Installation of either United Control Data Division #V-557 or Fairchild #A-100 cockpit voice recorder system. Northwest Airlines, Inc. Lists F27 Series - [STC SA1333WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1333WE): Northern Aero Industries, Ltd. cyclic deicing system Model78-10055. Northwest Airlines, Inc. Lists F27 Series - [STC SA1406WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1406WE): Relocation of Fairchild flight data recorder. Northwest Airlines, Inc - [STC SA1496WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1496WE): Installation of fire detection aural warning system. Northwest Airlines, Inc - [STC SA153WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA153WE): Replacement of nacelle tail cone originally constructed of fibre-glass with a West Coast manufactured tail cone of2024T3 material. Northwest Airlines, Inc. Lists F27 Series - [STC SA1571WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1571WE): Relocation of Fairchild Model F-542 flight data recorder. Northwest Airlines, Inc. Lists F27 Series - [STC SA3096WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3096WE): Installation of Collins Radio Co. Model FPC-75 ground proximity warning system. Northwest Airlines, Inc. Lists F27 Series - [STC SA4-1209](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1209): Cabin air-conditioning modification and addition of inflight cabin air recirculation. Northwest Airlines, Inc. Lists F27 Series - [STC SA4-1453](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1453): Cabin air-conditioning system modification. Northwest Airlines, Inc - [STC SA488SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA488SW): Installation of #1 and #2 VHF communication system, VHF navigation system, #2 compass system, flight data recorder wiring modification, transponder antenna bracket and RCA AVQ-60D transponder. Northwest Airlines, Inc - [STC SA631SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA631SW): Installation of Fairchild A-100 voice recorder system. Northwest Airlines, Inc - [STC SA632SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA632SW): Installation of United Data F-542 recorder. Northwest Airlines, Inc - [STC SA663SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA663SW): Installation of Bendix brushless A.C. generator and voltage regulator as a replacement to the Westinghouse deicing generator and voltage regulator. Northwest Airlines Inc - [STC SA663WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA663WE): Installation of Bendix brushless A.C. generator and voltage regulator. Northwest Airlines, Inc - [STC SA729WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA729WE): Installation of high density interior arrangement. Northwest Airlines, Inc - [STC SA750WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA750WE): Installation of overspeed warning system. Northwest Airlines, Inc - [STC SA853WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA853WE): Bendix 4B39 solid state voltage and frequency control modification to Jack & Heintz F-35-5 rotary inverter. Northwest Airlines, Inc. Lists F27 Series - [STC SA985WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA985WE): Installation of wing flap actuated landing gear aural warning system. Northwest Airlines, Inc - [STC SA1005GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1005GL): Install enclosed overhead baggage bins fabricated. Britt Airways, Inc - [STC SA2153CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2153CE): Modification of the nose gear snubber. Peterein Mike - [STC SA2916WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2916WE): Installation of emblem lights on tip of horizontal tail. DeVore Aviation Corporation of America, a New Mexico Corporation - [STC SA384SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA384SW): Installation of radio racks with associated changes. Tiger Air Svc Center, Inc - [STC SA386SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA386SW): To fabricate wiring harness and make complete radio installation. Tiger Air Svc Center, Inc - [STC SA578SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA578SW): Fabrication and installation of rack for radar in nose wheel area. Tiger Air Svc Center, Inc - [STC SA622SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA622SW): Relocation of United Data recorder Model F-542 to aft cabin area. Tiger Air Svc Center, Inc - [STC SA1463CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1463CE): Installation of microwave landing system airborne equipment. Wilcox Electric, Inc - [STC SA364SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA364SW): Collins AP-103E autopilot on aircraft with gross weight up to and including 42,000 pounds. Tiger Air Svc Center, Inc - [STC SA2569WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2569WE): Installation of battery temperature monitor system. K S Avionics, Inc - [STC SA219AL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA219AL): Installation of cockpit voice recorder. Wien Air Alaska, Inc - [STC SA350AL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA350AL): Installation of baggage restraint. Wien Air Alaska, Inc - [STC SA36NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA36NW): Installation of Sundstrand Ground Proximity Warning System. Sundstrand Data Control Inc - [STC SA119SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA119SW): Interior modification. Ward Intl Aircraft Service. Lists F27 Series All 77: https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-f-27a/stcs.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.