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N207UP1979 Boeing 727-247

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 19, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Sep 30, 2002.

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198264 ADs may apply35 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Louisville, KY
owner city / state
Engine
JT8D-9 SER · 14,500 lb thrust
P & W
Owners
1
since 1985
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
64
confirm with A&P
Service reports
35
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 19, 2026
Last registered owner
United Parcel Service Co
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Louisville, KY
Certificate issued
Jun 28, 1985
Canceled
Sep 30, 2002
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
May 29, 1979

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
727-247
Year
1979
Serial number
21699
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
A1ADD4

Engine

Make and model
P & W Jt8d-9 Ser
Type
Turbo-jet
Power
14,500 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. 1985 – 2002United Parcel Service CoLouisville, KY

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 19, 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 (727-247)
2022-25-01WingsFeb 16, 2023Airframe (727-247)
2021-03-09WingsMar 31, 2021Airframe (727-247)
2019-23-04FuelFeb 4, 2020Airframe (727-247)Only with: Equipped with Boeing body-mounted auxiliary fuel tanks.
2019-24-18NavigationFeb 3, 2020Airframe (727-247)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 (727-247)
2017-19-02DoorsOct 19, 2017Airframe (727-247)Only with: Equipped with a main cargo door (MCD).
2014-04-09WingsMay 2, 2014Airframe (727-247)
2013-24-15FuelJan 8, 2014Airframe (727-247)
2013-21-07StabilizersDec 5, 2013Airframe (727-247)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 (727-247)
2013-19-08Stall Warning SystemNov 6, 2013Airframe (727-247)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletins 727-34-0245, 737-34-2102, and 747-34-2925
2013-16-17WingsSep 27, 2013Airframe (727-247)
2013-15-11StabilizersSep 20, 2013Airframe (727-247)
2013-15-15FuselageSep 20, 2013Airframe (727-247)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 727-53-0234, dated January 17, 2013
2013-14-02WingsAug 26, 2013Airframe (727-247)
2013-14-03StabilizersAug 26, 2013Airframe (727-247)
2011-12-05The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series…Jul 15, 2011Airframe (727-247)
2011-01-05The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series…Feb 14, 2011Airframe (727-247)
2008-04-10 R1The Boeing Company Model 727 AirplanesDec 30, 2009Airframe (727-247)
2009-20-08Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 5, 2009Airframe (727-247)
2009-20-03Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 3, 2009Airframe (727-247)
2008-22-12Boeing Model 727 AirplanesDec 17, 2008Airframe (727-247)
2008-11-09Boeing Model 727 AirplanesJul 3, 2008Airframe (727-247)
2008-02-13Boeing Model 727 AirplanesFeb 28, 2008Airframe (727-247)
2007-21-04Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 16, 2007Airframe (727-247)
2007-12-14Boeing Model 727 AirplanesJul 16, 2007Airframe (727-247)
2006-13-16Boeing Model 727 AirplanesAug 1, 2006Airframe (727-247)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 (727-247)
2005-23-07Boeing Model 727 AirplanesDec 13, 2005Airframe (727-247)
2005-20-33Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series AirplanesNov 16, 2005Airframe (727-247)Certain serial numbers: 1–694. Only with: Line numbers 1 through 694 inclusive.
2005-20-13Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 9, 2005Airframe (727-247)
2005-19-24Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesOct 27, 2005Airframe (727-247)
2005-16-07Boeing Model 727 AirplanesSep 13, 2005Airframe (727-247)
2005-14-07Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series AirplanesAug 15, 2005Airframe (727-247)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 (727-247)Only with: Equipped with an auxiliary fuel tank having a fuel pump installed.
2004-09-36Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesJun 15, 2004Airframe (727-247)
2004-03-30Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series AirplanesMar 24, 2004Airframe (727-247)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 (727-247)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 (727-247)
2003-11-03Boeing Model 727, 737-100, 737-200, and 737-200C Series AirplanesJul 3, 2003Airframe (727-247)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 (727-247)
2002-24-05Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesDec 18, 2002Airframe (727-247)Certain serial numbers: 1–1832
2002-17-05Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesSep 16, 2002Airframe (727-247)
2002-16-19Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type…Sep 19, 2002Airframe (727-247)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 (727-247)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 (727-247)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 (727-247)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 (727-247)
2001-22-12Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 15, 2001Airframe (727-247)
2001-20-09Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 15, 2001Airframe (727-247)
2000-14-07Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesAug 17, 2000Airframe (727-247)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 (727-247)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 (727-247)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 727-57-0177, dated December 22, 1988
99-20-10Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 8, 1999Airframe (727-247)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 (727-247)
98-26-18Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type…Feb 16, 1999Airframe (727-247)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 (727-247)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 (727-247)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 (727-247)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 (727-247)
98-23-51Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesDec 14, 1998Airframe (727-247)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 (727-247)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 (727-247)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (35)

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.

  • Flight controls · control cable · out of rigApr 4, 2001

    ATB-A/C ROLLS DURING FLAP RETRACTION. SUPPLEMENTAL MRR. ADJUSTED INBD AND OUTBD FLAPS FUSELAGE CABLES PER B727 MM-27-51-00

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · inoperativeFeb 1, 2001

    INSPECTION TYPE:IN, ON TAKEOFF EMERGENCY UNIT LIGHT ABOVE COCKPIT DOOR CAME ON. LIGHT WAS LOOSE AND WILL NOT STAY IN SOCKET. RE-INSTALLED ASSEMBLY, OPS CHECK NORMAL.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · inoperativeDec 10, 2000

    INSPECTION TYPE:N/A COCKPIT EMERG EXIT LIGHT INTERMITTENT, OFF WHEN SHOULD BE ON OR ON W HEN SHOULD BE OFF CLEANED CONTACTS, REINSTALLED, OP CHECKS GOOD

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · light · inoperativeDec 8, 2000

    INSPECTION TYPE:N/A COCKPIT EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INTERMITTENT- OFF WHEN SHOULD BE ON, OR ON WHEN SHOULD BE OFF. CLEANED CONTACTS. REINSTALLED. OPS CK NORMAL PER MM 33-50-01.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Flight controls · actuator · inoperativeNov 10, 2000

    INSPECTION TYPE:N/A ON T/O RFD, FLAPS HUNG AT GREATER THAN 2 DEG (IN BLACK BAND) L/E FLAP LIGHT RED CHRISTMAS TREE INDICATES LEP 5, 6 FAILED TO RETRACT, AMBER LIGHTS. RECYCLED, NO HELP. AIR TURNBACK RFD, GROUND TEST IN RFD INBOARD FLAPS LAGGING BEHIND OUTBOARD''S BADLY. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 6…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Flight controls · coupler · failedSep 19, 2000

    INSPECTION TYPE:N/A, PILOT REPORT A/C ROLLED 30 DEGREE DURING FLIGHT UNABLE TO TRIM AIRCRAFT UNTIL SYS A OUTBOARD SPOILERS SECURED. *S/D* PERFORMED ILLEG AND OPS CK OF SPOILER SYS W/R/T MM 27-61-00 PERFORMED RIG AND OPS CK OF ILLEG SYS W/R/T 27-10-00, NO DEFECTS NOTED AT THIS TIME. FOUND LOWER…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · stringer · crackedAug 17, 2000

    INSPECTION TYPE:C, BS 500 - 503 STR 6L CRACKED AND 2 DOUBLE HOLES. REMOVED DAMAGED SECTION OF STR 6L, FABRICATED REPAIR PARTS AND INSTALLED PER SRM 53-10-3, 51-30-2.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · stringer · crackedAug 14, 2000

    INSPECTION TYPE:SI, WHILE WORKING CUST CARD NR 159636 FOUND STR L/R CRACKED IN RADIUS AT BS 680. REMOVED DAMAGED SECTION OF STRINGER, FABRICATED REPAIR PARTS AND INSTALLED PER SRM 53-10-3.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · stringer · crackedAug 10, 2000

    INSPECTION TYPE:C WHILE WORKING CUST CARD 159636, FOUND STR 1 CRACKED ON INNER FLANGE CORNER AT BS 660. REPAIRED CRACKED STRINGER IAW SRM 53-10-03.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · stringer · crackedAug 1, 2000

    INSPECTION TYPE:C WHILE WORKING CARD NR 159523 FOUND 1 INCH CRACK IN RADIUS OF STR 9L BS 500 WL 268, LBL 66. EVALUATED CRACK, FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS. REMOVED DAMAGED SECTION OF STRINGER SECTION BS 480 - 507 STR 9L WL 268. FABRICATED NEW STRNGER SECTION USING BAC5300 REFERENCE MATERIAL…

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 35 reports.

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 19, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 19, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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