Skip to content
KnownTail
Aircraft record

N252US1968 Boeing 727-251

DeregisteredNot yet verified by ownerSource: FAA, updated Oct 21, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Sep 22, 2011.

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198264 ADs may apply98 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
San Francisco, CA
owner city / state
Engine
JT8D-5 · 12,250 lb thrust
P & W
Owners
1
since 2002
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
64
confirm with A&P
Service reports
98
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 21, 2026
Last registered owner
Kitty Hawk Collateral Liquidating Trust
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
San Francisco, CA
Certificate issued
Jul 25, 2002
Canceled
Sep 22, 2011
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Nov 1, 1968

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
1968
Serial number
19971
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
A260BF

Engine

Make and model
P & W Jt8d-5
Type
Turbo-jet
Power
12,250 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 – 2011Kitty Hawk Collateral Liquidating TrustSan Francisco, CA

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 21, 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.
Show all 64 ADs
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 (98)

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.

  • Fuselage · skin · damagedDec 13, 2006

    DURING WALKAROUND, A HOLE WAS FOUND ON THE LT FUSELAGE SKIN BETWEEN BS 360 AND BS 380. FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND THAT STRINGER 24 WAS ALSO DAMAGED. PERFORMED REPAIRS IAW 53-30-3, FIG 1 AND 53-30-3, FIG 3A, DETAIL 1 IN THE SRM AND EA B7-53-032. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (K)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · attach fitting · crackedMar 23, 2006

    DURING INSPECTION A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE RT MLG FORWARD TRUNNION ATTACH FITTING. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE TRUNNION ATTACH FITTING IAW SB AC RETURNED TO SERVICE. (K)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · crackedMar 23, 2006

    DURING INSPECTION A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE SKIN BY THE LOWER AFT CORNER OF THE R-2 DOOR CUT OUT. REPAIRED THE SKIN IAW SB. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (K)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Show all 10 reports
  • Landing gear · accessory unit · intermittentFeb 24, 2006

    ON APPROACH TO LANDING, AT GEAR EXTENSION THE RED NOSE GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT ILLUMINATED GREEN NOSE GEAR LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATED. SECONDARY VIEW PORT INDICATED GEAR DOWN. AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING WAS MADE. REMOVED AND REPLACED LANDING GEAR ACCESSORY UNIT IAW MM. NO DEFECTS NOTED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · switch · intermittentFeb 24, 2006

    ON APPROACH TO LANDING, AT GEAR EXTENSION THE RED NOSE GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT ILLUMINATED GREEN NOSE GEAR LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATED. EVENTUALLY THE RED LIGHT WENT OUT AND THE GREEN LIGHT CAME ON. AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING WAS MADE. LUBRICATED NOSE LANDING GEAR, CLEANED AND SECURED CONNECTOR ON NOSE GEAR…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · switch · intermittentFeb 23, 2006

    ON APPROACH TO LANDING, AT GEAR EXTENSION THE RED NOSE GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT ILLUMINATED GREEN NOSE GEAR LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATED. SECONDARY VIEW PORT INDICATED GEAR DOWN. AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING WAS MADE. REMOVED AND REPLACED NOSE GEAR DOWN AND LOCK SWITCH IAW MM. NO DEFECTS NOTED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · coalescer bag · dirtyJun 23, 2005

    DURING CLIMB OUT, FUEL ODOR, LANDING WAS MADE WITHOUT INCIDENT. CHECKED AFT SPAR ENGINE FUEL FEED LINE SHROUDS, NO LEAKS NOTED. REMOVED AND REPLACED BOTH WATER SEPARATOR BAGS, RAN BOTH PACKS, NO FUEL ODOR NOTED. OPS AND LEAK CHECKED OK. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. ODOR DETERMINED TO BE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Electrical power · gcu · malfunctionedDec 7, 2004

    DURING APPROACH, LOST ALL (REMAINING, NR 2 AND NR 3) GENERATORS IN FLIGHT DURING APPROACH. RESET NR 2 GEN. NO VOLTAGE OR FREQS. ON NR 3, UNABLE TO RESET. FAULT PANEL INDICATED NR 3 SYSTEM UNDER VOLTAGE. LANDING WAS MADE WITHOUT INCIDENT. SWAPPED NR 3 GCU AND APU GCU. OPS CHECK OF BOTH SYSTEMS…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · accessory unit · inoperativeAug 31, 2004

    FLT 713 - SJU-MIA - DURING CRUISE, RIGHT MAIN GEAR RED LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. FLIGHT CONTINUED TO SJU WHERE A LANDING WAS MADE WITHOUT INCIDENT. TROUBLE SHOT PER MM 32-61-01 AND FOUND LANDING GEAR ACCY UNIT TO BE AT FAULT. REMOVED AND REPLACED SAME PER AMM 32-09-121 PAGE 401/501 AND…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Pneumatic · clamp · looseApr 20, 2004

    NR 1 ENGINE STRUT OVERHEAT LIGHT CAME ON JUST AFTER TAKE-OFF. CREW RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO DEPARTURE AERODROME (FWA) WHERE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING WAS MADE. DUPLICATED PROBLEM DURING GROUND ENGINE RUN. TIGHTENED SEVERAL CLAMPS ON BLEED LINES AND (B) NUT ON SENSE LINES. RE-ADJUSTED STRUT OVERHEAT LOOP.…

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 98 reports.

Related aircraft

Show all 8 related aircraft

Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 21, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 21, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

Request owner name removalReport an error in this record