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N463FE1981 Boeing 727-225

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 19, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Dec 19, 2013.

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198264 ADs may apply168 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Memphis, TN
owner city / state
Engine
JT8D-15 · 15,500 lb thrust
P & W
Owners
1
since 1992
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
64
confirm with A&P
Service reports
168
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 19, 2026
Last registered owner
Federal Express Corporation
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Memphis, TN
Certificate issued
Aug 10, 1992
Canceled
Dec 19, 2013
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
May 7, 1981

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
727-225
Year
1981
Serial number
22551
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
A5A542

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. 1992 – 2013Federal Express CorporationMemphis, TN

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 18, 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 (727-225)
2022-25-01WingsFeb 16, 2023Airframe (727-225)
2021-03-09WingsMar 31, 2021Airframe (727-225)
2019-23-04FuelFeb 4, 2020Airframe (727-225)Only with: Equipped with Boeing body-mounted auxiliary fuel tanks.
2019-24-18NavigationFeb 3, 2020Airframe (727-225)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 (727-225)
2017-19-02DoorsOct 19, 2017Airframe (727-225)Only with: Equipped with a main cargo door (MCD).
2014-04-09WingsMay 2, 2014Airframe (727-225)
2013-24-15FuelJan 8, 2014Airframe (727-225)
2013-21-07StabilizersDec 5, 2013Airframe (727-225)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 (727-225)
2013-19-08Stall Warning SystemNov 6, 2013Airframe (727-225)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletins 727-34-0245, 737-34-2102, and 747-34-2925
2013-16-17WingsSep 27, 2013Airframe (727-225)
2013-15-11StabilizersSep 20, 2013Airframe (727-225)
2013-15-15FuselageSep 20, 2013Airframe (727-225)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 727-53-0234, dated January 17, 2013
2013-14-02WingsAug 26, 2013Airframe (727-225)
2013-14-03StabilizersAug 26, 2013Airframe (727-225)
2011-12-05The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series…Jul 15, 2011Airframe (727-225)
2011-01-05The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series…Feb 14, 2011Airframe (727-225)
2008-04-10 R1The Boeing Company Model 727 AirplanesDec 30, 2009Airframe (727-225)
2009-20-08Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 5, 2009Airframe (727-225)
2009-20-03Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 3, 2009Airframe (727-225)
2008-22-12Boeing Model 727 AirplanesDec 17, 2008Airframe (727-225)
2008-11-09Boeing Model 727 AirplanesJul 3, 2008Airframe (727-225)
2008-02-13Boeing Model 727 AirplanesFeb 28, 2008Airframe (727-225)
2007-21-04Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 16, 2007Airframe (727-225)
2007-12-14Boeing Model 727 AirplanesJul 16, 2007Airframe (727-225)
2006-13-16Boeing Model 727 AirplanesAug 1, 2006Airframe (727-225)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 (727-225)
2005-23-07Boeing Model 727 AirplanesDec 13, 2005Airframe (727-225)
2005-20-33Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series AirplanesNov 16, 2005Airframe (727-225)Certain serial numbers: 1–694. Only with: Line numbers 1 through 694 inclusive.
2005-20-13Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 9, 2005Airframe (727-225)
2005-19-24Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesOct 27, 2005Airframe (727-225)
2005-16-07Boeing Model 727 AirplanesSep 13, 2005Airframe (727-225)
2005-14-07Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series AirplanesAug 15, 2005Airframe (727-225)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 (727-225)Only with: Equipped with an auxiliary fuel tank having a fuel pump installed.
2004-09-36Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesJun 15, 2004Airframe (727-225)
2004-03-30Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series AirplanesMar 24, 2004Airframe (727-225)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 (727-225)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 (727-225)
2003-11-03Boeing Model 727, 737-100, 737-200, and 737-200C Series AirplanesJul 3, 2003Airframe (727-225)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 (727-225)
2002-24-05Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesDec 18, 2002Airframe (727-225)Certain serial numbers: 1–1832
2002-17-05Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesSep 16, 2002Airframe (727-225)
2002-16-19Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type…Sep 19, 2002Airframe (727-225)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 (727-225)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 (727-225)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 (727-225)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 (727-225)
2001-22-12Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 15, 2001Airframe (727-225)
2001-20-09Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 15, 2001Airframe (727-225)
2000-14-07Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesAug 17, 2000Airframe (727-225)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 (727-225)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 (727-225)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 727-57-0177, dated December 22, 1988
99-20-10Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 8, 1999Airframe (727-225)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 (727-225)
98-26-18Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type…Feb 16, 1999Airframe (727-225)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 (727-225)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 (727-225)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 (727-225)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 (727-225)
98-23-51Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesDec 14, 1998Airframe (727-225)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 (727-225)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 (727-225)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (168)

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 · actuator · inoperativeAug 27, 2011

    UPON RETRACTION OF FLAP/SLAT FROM 5 DEG TO 2 DEG SLAT NR 8 SHOWED INTRANSIT AMBER LIGHT . FOLLOWED QRH TO NO AVAIL. R & R NR 8 SLAT ACTUATOR. OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW AMM 27-81-032-4.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Electrical power · control panel · failedMar 19, 2011

    AT FL 290 SMELLED STRONG ELECTRICAL ODOR. NO SMOKE NOTED OR CB'S POPPED. DECLARED EMERGENCY AND LANDED. R & R BUSS PROTECTION PANEL CONTROL BOX IAW AMM 20-10-017-2. R & R THE EXTERNAL POWER CONTACT RELAY IAW AMM 24-20-000-5. RAN ALL 3 ENGINES IAW JRH WITH EVERY AVAILIABLE LOAD APPLIED WITH NO…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Windows · window · crackedNov 17, 2010

    L-1 WINDOW CRACKED AND ARCED AT FL 210 DURRING CLIMB OUT. NO WEATHER AS AN ISSUE. SMOOTH AIR AND CLEAR SKIES. 3-4 CRACKS ALL ON OUTER PANE. REMOVED AND REPLACED L-1 WINDOW IAW AMM 56-11-011-4. WINDOW HEAT TEST CHECKED NORMAL IAW 30-41-033-4 RII 236332 R/C AIRCRAFT OK FOR SERVICE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Fuselage · frame · corrodedAug 6, 2009

    NO. 2 CARGO DOOR AFT FRAME, STA 990, BETWEEN STR 24R & 25R, EXFOLIATION ON FRAME ABOVE DOOR FITTING. FABRICATED ANGLE REPAIR FROM 15-5 PH .080 PO 290342002 DIM: 18 1/4" X 3 1/2", FABRICATED REPAIR FILLER FROM BAC 1505-10046 PO 2901682 DIM: 3 1/8" X 1 1/8 & INSTALLED ANGLE PARTS AT C2 DOOR AFT…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · damagedAug 4, 2009

    FUSELAGE OUTER SKIN HAS SCRATCHES AT STA 660 TO ST 700, STR 28L TO STR 28R. FABRICATED NEW REPAIR DOUBLER IAW SRM 53-30-2 FIG 2 SRM 53-30-3 FIG 1 CUT OUT DAMAGE AREA IAW SRM 53-30--2 FIG 2 SRM 53-30-3 FIG 1 INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLER IAW SRM 53-30-3 FIG 1 53-30-2 FIG 2 SRM 51-30-2.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · stiffener · crackedAug 4, 2009

    NR 7 SLAT ACT. ATTACH BRACKET I/B SIDE, INSIDE PLATE IS CRACKED. OPENED PANELS 7613, 7614, 7615 IAW MM 28-11-021-4 AND REMOVED STIFFNER AND PLATE ON NR 7 SLAT ACTUATOR IAW SRM 51-30-2. LOCATED AND DRILLED NEW STIFFNER PART 65-17240-24 IAW SRM 51-30-5 AND EA 7-5750-126841 AND FABRICATED STEEL…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · doubler · crackedJul 29, 2009

    LT MLG WING DOOR SKIN IS CRACKED FWD OF AFT HINGE AREA ABOVE SEAL RETAINER REMOVED DOUBLER AND FILLER IAW SRM 51-30-2 AND INNER PANEL IAW SRM 51-30-2 FABRICATED DOUBLER AND FILLER FROM 2024 T3 .050" PO NR 9008729 DIM 14.5" X 8" FOR DOUBLER AND 11" X 5.5" FOR FILLER IAW DWG 65C27128 ALODINED AND…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · keelbeam · crackedJul 28, 2009

    RT W/W KEEL BEAM CHORD ON RT SIDE IS CRACKED AT BS 870 RBL 6. REMOVED AND DISCARDED GUSSET PLATE AND REMOVED FASTENERS ON CHORD IAW EA 7-5310-126839 HFEC SHOWS HOLES ARE FREE OF CRACKS IAW NDTM 51-00- 00 FIG 23 PART 6 TRIMMED OUT DAMAGED CHORD AREA DIM 2 1/2" X 1" FABRICATED REPAIR DOUBLER…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · angle · crackedJul 27, 2009

    NR 2 SLAT AFT LWR CHORD ANGLE PREVIOUS REPAIR IS CRACKED BELOW T-DUCT. REMOVED INNER ACCESS PANEL AT NR 2 SLAT IAW SRM 51-30-2. REMOVED CHORD ANGLE AT NR 2 SLAT IAW SRM 51-30-2. FABRICATED NR 2 SLAT AFT LWR CHORD ANGLE USING BAC 1514-1559 2024 T3511, PO NR 29057167, DIM 114" IAW SRM 57-50-2 FIG 2.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · structure · crackedJul 25, 2009

    LT IB MIDFLAP LWR AFT CHORD IS CRACKED 4 PL. ON IB CARRIAGE TRACK CUT OUT AND IB ACT ROD CUT OUT. REMOVED INNER SKIN AND TEARDROP FAIRING IAW SRM 51-30-2. REMOVED PREVIOUS REPAIR SECTION DIM 48" IAW SRM 51-30-2, FABRICATED NEW ANGLE FROM BAC 1503 - 100046 PO NR 9008728 DIM 48" IAW SRM 57-50-2 AND…

    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 19, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 18, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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