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N202US1980 Boeing 727-251

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Sep 18, 2007.

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198264 ADs may apply18 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
St Paul, MN
owner city / state
Engine
JT8D-15 · 15,500 lb thrust
P & W
Owners
1
since 1980
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
64
confirm with A&P
Service reports
18
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
Northwest Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
St Paul, MN
Certificate issued
Sep 8, 1980
Canceled
Sep 18, 2007
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Aug 4, 1980

We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Airframe & engine

FAA Registry + type data

Airframe

Manufacturer
Boeing
Model
727-251
Year
1980
Serial number
22155
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
134
Engines
3
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
A19B44

Engine

Make and model
P & W Jt8d-15
Type
Turbo-jet
Power
15,500 lb thrust

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 1980 – 2007Northwest Airlines INCSt Paul, MN

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (0)

No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (64)

These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2023-12-15NavigationJun 21, 2023Airframe (727-251)
2022-25-01WingsFeb 16, 2023Airframe (727-251)
2021-03-09WingsMar 31, 2021Airframe (727-251)
2019-23-04FuelFeb 4, 2020Airframe (727-251)Only with: Equipped with Boeing body-mounted auxiliary fuel tanks.
2019-24-18NavigationFeb 3, 2020Airframe (727-251)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 727-34A0247 Rev 1, 757-34A0611 Rev 1, and 767-34A0828. Only with: 727 airplanes with variable numbers QB065, QD191, QD192, QD402, QD403, QD407, and QD410 are excluded.
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2018-25-15WingsJan 22, 2019Airframe (727-251)
2017-19-02DoorsOct 19, 2017Airframe (727-251)Only with: Equipped with a main cargo door (MCD).
2014-04-09WingsMay 2, 2014Airframe (727-251)
2013-24-15FuelJan 8, 2014Airframe (727-251)
2013-21-07StabilizersDec 5, 2013Airframe (727-251)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 55-46, dated April 8, 1970 (Group III and Group IV). Only with: Airplanes identified as Group III and Group IV in Boeing Service Bulletin 55-46.
2013-22-03FuelDec 5, 2013Airframe (727-251)
2013-19-08Stall Warning SystemNov 6, 2013Airframe (727-251)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletins 727-34-0245, 737-34-2102, and 747-34-2925
2013-16-17WingsSep 27, 2013Airframe (727-251)
2013-15-11StabilizersSep 20, 2013Airframe (727-251)
2013-15-15FuselageSep 20, 2013Airframe (727-251)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 727-53-0234, dated January 17, 2013
2013-14-02WingsAug 26, 2013Airframe (727-251)
2013-14-03StabilizersAug 26, 2013Airframe (727-251)
2011-12-05The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series…Jul 15, 2011Airframe (727-251)
2011-01-05The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series…Feb 14, 2011Airframe (727-251)
2008-04-10 R1The Boeing Company Model 727 AirplanesDec 30, 2009Airframe (727-251)
2009-20-08Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 5, 2009Airframe (727-251)
2009-20-03Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 3, 2009Airframe (727-251)
2008-22-12Boeing Model 727 AirplanesDec 17, 2008Airframe (727-251)
2008-11-09Boeing Model 727 AirplanesJul 3, 2008Airframe (727-251)
2008-02-13Boeing Model 727 AirplanesFeb 28, 2008Airframe (727-251)
2007-21-04Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 16, 2007Airframe (727-251)
2007-12-14Boeing Model 727 AirplanesJul 16, 2007Airframe (727-251)
2006-13-16Boeing Model 727 AirplanesAug 1, 2006Airframe (727-251)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 727-27-0234, dated November 10, 2005
2006-09-03Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series AirplanesMay 31, 2006Airframe (727-251)
2005-23-07Boeing Model 727 AirplanesDec 13, 2005Airframe (727-251)
2005-20-33Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series AirplanesNov 16, 2005Airframe (727-251)Certain serial numbers: 1–694. Only with: Line numbers 1 through 694 inclusive.
2005-20-13Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 9, 2005Airframe (727-251)
2005-19-24Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesOct 27, 2005Airframe (727-251)
2005-16-07Boeing Model 727 AirplanesSep 13, 2005Airframe (727-251)
2005-14-07Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series AirplanesAug 15, 2005Airframe (727-251)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-57A0135, Revision 3, dated June 27, 2002
2005-13-40Boeing Model 727 Airplanes, Equipped With an Auxiliary Fuel Tank Having a Fuel Pump…Aug 4, 2005Airframe (727-251)Only with: Equipped with an auxiliary fuel tank having a fuel pump installed.
2004-09-36Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesJun 15, 2004Airframe (727-251)
2004-03-30Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series AirplanesMar 24, 2004Airframe (727-251)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-53A0225, dated September 11, 2003
2004-03-31Boeing Model 727, 727-100C, 727-200F, and 727C Series AirplanesMar 24, 2004Airframe (727-251)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-53A0226, dated September 11, 2003
2003-03-15 R1Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category AirplanesDec 22, 2003Airframe (727-251)
2003-11-03Boeing Model 727, 737-100, 737-200, and 737-200C Series AirplanesJul 3, 2003Airframe (727-251)Certain serial numbers: 727 L/N 1–L/N 1832; 737-100 L/N 1–L/N 1033; 737-200 L/N 1–L/N 1033; 737-200C L/N 1–L/N 1033. Only with: Applicability limited by line numbers rather than serial numbers.
2003-03-15Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category AirplanesMar 7, 2003Airframe (727-251)
2002-24-05Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesDec 18, 2002Airframe (727-251)Certain serial numbers: 1–1832
2002-17-05Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesSep 16, 2002Airframe (727-251)
2002-16-19Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type…Sep 19, 2002Airframe (727-251)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1767SO or SA1768SO.
2002-16-20Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type…Sep 19, 2002Airframe (727-251)Only with: Airplanes converted from passenger to cargo (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1368SO, SA1797SO, or SA1798SO.
2002-16-21Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance with Supplemental Type…Sep 19, 2002Airframe (727-251)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC ST00015AT.
2002-16-22Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type…Sep 19, 2002Airframe (727-251)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1444SO, SA1509SO, SA1543SO, or SA1896SO.
2002-12-13Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesJul 31, 2002Airframe (727-251)
2001-22-12Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 15, 2001Airframe (727-251)
2001-20-09Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 15, 2001Airframe (727-251)
2000-14-07Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesAug 17, 2000Airframe (727-251)Certain serial numbers: 727 858–864; 727 867–869; 727 872–883; 727 885–1832. Only with: Limited by line numbers rather than serial numbers.
90-15-12 R1Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance with Valsan Supplemental Type…Aug 15, 2000Airframe (727-251)Only with: Modified by installation of Pratt and Whitney JT8D-217C or -219 engines in accordance with Valsan STC SA4363NM.
2000-02-19Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesMar 9, 2000Airframe (727-251)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 727-57-0177, dated December 22, 1988
99-20-10Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 8, 1999Airframe (727-251)Certain serial numbers: 124; 126; 130; 146; 221; 287; …. Only with: Applies to airplanes with the listed line numbers (not serial numbers).
99-04-22Boeing Model 727, 727-100, 727-200, 727C, 727-100C, and 727-200F Series AirplanesMar 4, 1999Airframe (727-251)
98-26-18Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type…Feb 16, 1999Airframe (727-251)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1767SO, SA1768SO, or SA7447SW.
98-26-19Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type…Feb 16, 1999Airframe (727-251)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1368SO, SA1797SO, or SA1798SO.
98-26-20Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type…Feb 16, 1999Airframe (727-251)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC ST00015AT.
98-26-21Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type…Feb 16, 1999Airframe (727-251)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1444SO, SA1509SO, SA1543SO, SA1896SO, SA1740SO, or SA1667SO.
98-11-03 R1Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesJun 23, 1998Airframe (727-251)
98-23-51Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesDec 14, 1998Airframe (727-251)Certain serial numbers: 727 1–849. Only with: Line positions 1 through 849 inclusive that have been converted from passenger to cargo (freighter) or passenger-and-cargo (combi) configuration.
98-18-20Boeing Model 727 and Model 737 Series Airplanes Equipped with J.C. Carter Company Fuel…Oct 21, 1998Airframe (727-251)Only with: Equipped with J.C. Carter Company fuel valve actuators P/N 40574-2 (Kearfott Models 3715-7 and -8) or 40574-5 (Kearfott Model 3715-9).
98-11-03Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesJun 23, 1998Airframe (727-251)

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (18)

Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.

  • Electrical power · csd · malfunctionedSep 18, 2002

    TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AT 130 KNOTS AFTER THE NR 3 GENERATOR TRIPPED. RESET THE NR 3 GENERATOR AND IT TRIPPED AGAIN. RETURNED TO THE GATE. REPLACED THE NR 3 CSD. RAN ENGINE. OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · sync shaft · brokenSep 14, 2000

    ON TAKEOFF AND AFTER GEAR RETRACTION, CREW HEARD LOUD NOISE. NOSE LANDING GEAR DOOR LIGHT DID NOT EXTINGUISH. FLIGHT DECK CREW PERFORMED COM PROCEDURE AND RETURNED TO DTW AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BROKEN SYNCHRONIZING ROD ON NOSE LANDING GEAR DOOR. OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Flight controls · trim brake · malfunctionedFeb 7, 2000

    AFTER TAKEOFF, CREW COULD NOT TRIM STABILIZER. BOTH MANUAL AND CRUISE TRIM WERE INOPERATIVE. CREW FOLLOWED COM PROCEDURE AND LANDED IN ORD WITHOUT INCIDENT. ORD MAINTENANCE REPLACED STABILIZER TRIM BRAKE ASSEMBLY, OPERATIONAL CHECK.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Fuselage · keel beam · corrodedJan 15, 1998

    DURING M-CHECK, FOUND CORROSION ON OUTBOARD FLANGE OF LEFT KEEL BEAM, FS 970 TO 1000. REPAIRED PER EA 22-153291.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · keel beam · corrodedJan 9, 1998

    DURING M-CHECK, FOUND CORROSION ON OUTBOARD FLANGE OF RIGHT KEEL BEAM FS 950 TO 970, RBL 7, WL 143. REPAIRED PER EA 22-154475.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuel · boost pump · failedMar 17, 1997

    DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, THE NR 1 AFT BOOST PUMP CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED AND WOULD NOT RESET. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO FDS AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. PLACED BOOST PUMP ON MEL PLACARD NR 525112, DEFERRED TO OVERNIGHT MAINTENANCE. RAN BOOST PUMP FOR 1.5 HOURS, NO TROUBLE FOUND. INSPECTED BOOST PUMP CANNON…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · batteries · dischargedJan 11, 1997

    AFT AIRSTAIR EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERIES, CHECKED OK.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · tire · separatedAug 7, 1996

    DURING TAKEOFF, NUMBER THREE TIRE CAP SEPARATED FROM TIRE. REPLACED NUMBER THREE TIRE AND INSPECTED FLAPS AND GEAR DOORS FOR DAMAGE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · dischargedMay 3, 1996

    DURING PREFLIGHT, FOUND LEFT EMERGENCY GALLEY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY PACK. CHECKED OK.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · dischargedJan 27, 1996

    DURING PREFLIGHT, FOUND THE RIGHT OVERWING EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED THE BATTERY CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 20, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 20, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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