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N227JL1974 Boeing 727-214

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Jun 9, 2004.

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB incident (Oct 1987)64 ADs may apply8 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Orlando, FL
owner city / state
Engine
JT8D-9 SER · 14,500 lb thrust
P & W
Owners
1
since 2002
NTSB events
1
1987
ADs may apply
64
confirm with A&P
Service reports
8
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
Capital Cargo International Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Orlando, FL
Certificate issued
Jun 24, 2002
Canceled
Jun 9, 2004
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Mar 15, 1974

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
727-214
Year
1974
Serial number
20875
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
A1FBD5

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. 2002 – 2004Capital Cargo International Airlines INCOrlando, FL

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 (1)

Incident

Oct 28, 1987 · St Croix

PAA FLT WAS ON VISUAL APCH AND IN CONTACT WITH APCH CONTROL WHO INFORMED FLT OF TWO ACFT AHEAD ALSO ON VISUAL APCH. THE CONTROLLER OFFERED VECTORS TO CLEAR TRAFFIC. PAA FLT ELECTED ON CONTINUE CURRENT HEADING. THE TWO PRECEDING ACFT WERE ON TWR FREQ GIVING POSITION ADVISORIES FOR THE TWR WAS CLOSED. THE PAA FLT ELECTED TO STAY ON APCH CONTROL FOR ASR ASSIST. AS THE FLT CLOSED ON THE SECOND ACFT…

Injuries
None
Report
MIA88IA020

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for MIA88IA020)

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 (727-214)
2022-25-01WingsFeb 16, 2023Airframe (727-214)
2021-03-09WingsMar 31, 2021Airframe (727-214)
2019-23-04FuelFeb 4, 2020Airframe (727-214)Only with: Equipped with Boeing body-mounted auxiliary fuel tanks.
2019-24-18NavigationFeb 3, 2020Airframe (727-214)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 (727-214)
2017-19-02DoorsOct 19, 2017Airframe (727-214)Only with: Equipped with a main cargo door (MCD).
2014-04-09WingsMay 2, 2014Airframe (727-214)
2013-24-15FuelJan 8, 2014Airframe (727-214)
2013-21-07StabilizersDec 5, 2013Airframe (727-214)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 (727-214)
2013-19-08Stall Warning SystemNov 6, 2013Airframe (727-214)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletins 727-34-0245, 737-34-2102, and 747-34-2925
2013-16-17WingsSep 27, 2013Airframe (727-214)
2013-15-11StabilizersSep 20, 2013Airframe (727-214)
2013-15-15FuselageSep 20, 2013Airframe (727-214)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 727-53-0234, dated January 17, 2013
2013-14-02WingsAug 26, 2013Airframe (727-214)
2013-14-03StabilizersAug 26, 2013Airframe (727-214)
2011-12-05The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series…Jul 15, 2011Airframe (727-214)
2011-01-05The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series…Feb 14, 2011Airframe (727-214)
2008-04-10 R1The Boeing Company Model 727 AirplanesDec 30, 2009Airframe (727-214)
2009-20-08Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 5, 2009Airframe (727-214)
2009-20-03Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 3, 2009Airframe (727-214)
2008-22-12Boeing Model 727 AirplanesDec 17, 2008Airframe (727-214)
2008-11-09Boeing Model 727 AirplanesJul 3, 2008Airframe (727-214)
2008-02-13Boeing Model 727 AirplanesFeb 28, 2008Airframe (727-214)
2007-21-04Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 16, 2007Airframe (727-214)
2007-12-14Boeing Model 727 AirplanesJul 16, 2007Airframe (727-214)
2006-13-16Boeing Model 727 AirplanesAug 1, 2006Airframe (727-214)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 (727-214)
2005-23-07Boeing Model 727 AirplanesDec 13, 2005Airframe (727-214)
2005-20-33Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series AirplanesNov 16, 2005Airframe (727-214)Certain serial numbers: 1–694. Only with: Line numbers 1 through 694 inclusive.
2005-20-13Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 9, 2005Airframe (727-214)
2005-19-24Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesOct 27, 2005Airframe (727-214)
2005-16-07Boeing Model 727 AirplanesSep 13, 2005Airframe (727-214)
2005-14-07Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series AirplanesAug 15, 2005Airframe (727-214)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 (727-214)Only with: Equipped with an auxiliary fuel tank having a fuel pump installed.
2004-09-36Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesJun 15, 2004Airframe (727-214)
2004-03-30Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series AirplanesMar 24, 2004Airframe (727-214)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 (727-214)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 (727-214)
2003-11-03Boeing Model 727, 737-100, 737-200, and 737-200C Series AirplanesJul 3, 2003Airframe (727-214)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 (727-214)
2002-24-05Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesDec 18, 2002Airframe (727-214)Certain serial numbers: 1–1832
2002-17-05Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesSep 16, 2002Airframe (727-214)
2002-16-19Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type…Sep 19, 2002Airframe (727-214)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 (727-214)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 (727-214)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 (727-214)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 (727-214)
2001-22-12Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 15, 2001Airframe (727-214)
2001-20-09Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 15, 2001Airframe (727-214)
2000-14-07Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesAug 17, 2000Airframe (727-214)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 (727-214)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 (727-214)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 727-57-0177, dated December 22, 1988
99-20-10Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 8, 1999Airframe (727-214)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 (727-214)
98-26-18Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type…Feb 16, 1999Airframe (727-214)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 (727-214)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 (727-214)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 (727-214)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 (727-214)
98-23-51Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesDec 14, 1998Airframe (727-214)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 (727-214)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 (727-214)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (8)

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.

  • Engine · engine · stalledJan 17, 2001

    ON FLT DAE232 FROM MROC TO KMIA EXPERIENCED NR 2 ENGINE STALL AT LOW ALTITUDE. ENG (S/N 700741) REPLACED WITH ENG (S/N 700748).

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Navigation · valve · inoperativeApr 19, 2000

    FLT 503 - KDAY-KOKC - IN FLIGHT, COPILOT RMI (CAPTAINS HIS COMPASS NR 1) SYNCRONIZATION INFLIGHT 12 DEGREES OFF FROM COMPASS NR 2 AND MAGNETIC COMPASS. RETURNED KDAY WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 1 FLUX VALVE IAW B727 MM 34-21-12. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD IAW B727 MM 34-21-0. NO…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · pax door · jammedNov 6, 1998

    FLT 310 - KLAX-KBSM - AFTER TAKEOFF FROM KLAX, AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT PRESSURIZE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO KLAX AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. UPON RETURN TO GATE, NOTED L1 ENTRY DOOR JAMMED, PREVENTING ADEQUATE DOOR SEAL. FREED L1 ENTRY DOOR. PERFORMED DOOR LUBE AND RIG CHECK. OPERATIONAL CHECK…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Flight controls · jackscrew · failedOct 6, 1998

    FLT 312 - KPHL-TJSJ - AFTER TAKEOFF AT FL 180, THE AUTO PILOT DISENGAGED AND THE STABILIZER TRIM JAMMED AT 5 DEGREES NOSE UP. THE FLIGHT CREW DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND RETURNED TO KPHL. THE STABILIZER TRIM BECAME OPERATIONAL ON APPROACH AT 700 FT AGL. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. A…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · pin · missingJan 5, 1998

    FLT PT 315 - KJSJ-KPHL - AFTER LANDING AND DURING DEPARTURE FROM RUNWAY ONTO TAXIWAY, AIRCRAFT LOST NOSE WHEEL STEEING AND HAD SEVERE NOSE WHEEL VIBRATION. CONTACTED MAINTENANCE TO TOW AIRCRAFT FROM TAXIWAY. FOUND THE NOSE GEAR TORSION LINK SAFETY PIN MISSING. LOCATED PIN ON TAXIWAY. PERFORMED…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · controller · malfunctionedNov 26, 1997

    FLT 526 - KJP-MIA - FLIGHT RETURNED TO KJP, ON CLIMB-OUT OF KJP, AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT PRESSURIZE. OUTFLOW VALVE WOULD NOT CLOSE. REMOVED PRESSURE CONTROLLER, INSPECTED AND CLEANED CONNECTOR, REINSTALLED PRESSURE CONTROLLER. PERFORMED OPERATIONAL TEST PER BOEING MM 21-31-0. SYSTEM OPS CHECK NORMAL. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · connector · wornNov 21, 1996

    KTPA - DURING CLIMB-OUT THE CABIN CLIMBE TO 10,000 FEET AT FL 180, CLOSED CARGO HEAR OUT FLOW VALVE, NO HELP. SWITCHED TO MANUAL MODE, NO HELP. INITIATED DESCENT TO 10,000 FEET AND RETURNED TO THE RAMP. TROUBLESHOT PROBLEM TO TWO BAD WIRES ON V23 OF RIGHT FLOW CONTROL SHUTOFF AND MODULATING VALVE.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine · case bushing · pulled threadsNov 6, 1996

    AIRCRAFT DEPARTED DAY AT 1011Z FOR TPA, FL. AT 1115Z, NR 3 ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN DUE TO LOSS OF OIL QUANTITY AND OIL PRESSURE. UPON LANDING IN TAMPA, FL, THE CAUSE OF THE SHUT DOWN WAS DETERMINED TO BE A LOOSE BUSHING IN THE ACCESSORY DRIVE CASE. A REPAIR WAS EFFECTED IAW PWA JT8D MM 72-61-01…

    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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