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N465FE1976 Boeing 727-225

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 18, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Aug 10, 2015.

Safety record in brief:2 NTSB incidents (minor damage at worst, latest Mar 1997)64 ADs may apply85 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Memphis, TN
owner city / state
Engine
JT8D-9 SER · 14,500 lb thrust
P & W
Owners
1
since 1992
NTSB events
2
minor, 1997
ADs may apply
64
confirm with A&P
Service reports
85
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 18, 2026
Last registered owner
Federal Express Corporation
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Memphis, TN
Certificate issued
Sep 14, 1992
Canceled
Aug 10, 2015
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Dec 1, 1976

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
1976
Serial number
21289
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
A5ACB0

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. 1992 – 2015Federal 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 (2)

Incident · minor damage

Mar 3, 1997 · Atlanta, GA

A jammed elevator resulting from a backed-off elevator trim tab nut.

Damage
Minor
Report
DCA97IA030

From NTSB records; matched by N-number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DCA97IA030)

Incident · minor damage

Dec 6, 1982 · Sarasota, FL

CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE NR 2 ENGINE OCCURRED DRG TKOF ROLL. TKOF WAS ABORTED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS STOPPED ON THE RUNWAY. THERE WAS NO FIRE ALTHOUGH ENGINE PARTS PENETRATED THE ENGINE CASE AND COWLING SEVERING COIL AND HYDRAULIC LINES AND ELECTRICAL WIRES AND PENETRATED THE AFT FUSELAGE AND CAUSED FOD TO NR 3 ENGINE. ACFT WAS TAXIED TO GATE WHERE PASSENGERS DEPLANED NORMALLY. EXAMINATION OF…

Damage
Minor
Injuries
None
Report
MIA83IA043

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for MIA83IA043)

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 (85)

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.

  • Equipment and furnishings · slide · dislodgedMar 22, 2012

    EMERGENCY SLIDE CAME OUT OF DOOR WHEN OPENING. DID NOT DEPLOY. INSTALLED EMERGENCY ESCAPE SLIDE IAW MM 25-60-015-2-0.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · damagedAug 31, 2010

    COCKPIT EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT DOES NOT TEST ON PRE-FLIGHT. R & R COCKPIT EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSY IAW AMM 33-50-101-2-0, OPS CHECKS GOOD. R/I FROM FACT PREMATURE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. R & R COCKPIT EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSY IAW AMM 33-50-101-2-0, OPS CHECKS GOOD. AWAITING TDR RESULTS

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · looseAug 31, 2010

    EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT IN COCKPIT POPS OUT OF ITS HOUSING ON ROTATION AND LANDING. FOUND LIGHT NOT PROPERLY SET, RE-SET SAME, OPS CHECK NORMAL AND NOW IS SECURE. ACCOMPLISHED IAW MM 33-50-101-2-0.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Wings · rib · crackedOct 16, 2009

    NR 3 SLAT HAS 2 CRACKED RIBS, INBD AND OTBD OF ACTUATOR FWD ATTACHMENT. REMOVED CRACKED RIBS, FABRICATED NEW RIBS, HEAT TREATED RIBS TO T4 CONDITION IAW FASI FORM 2-37153-801 REV A AND INSTALLED IAW SRM 51-30-2 AND 51-20-1.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · angle · crackedOct 14, 2009

    NR 1 SLAT LWR AFT CHORD ANGLE IS CRACKED BELOW ACTUATOR. REMOVED ACCESS PANEL IAW SRM 51-30-2, CUT OUT DAMAGED AREA IAW SRM 51-10-1 REV 101, FABRICATED NEW LOWER CHORD, AND 1 EACH SPLICER IAW SRM 57-50-2 FIG 2 AND 51-40-4 FIG 1 REV 101, TREATED AND PRIMED REPAIR PARTS IAW SRM 51-10-2, INSTALLED…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · structure · crackedOct 14, 2009

    R/WING INBD MIDFLAP T/E CHORD CRACKED AT NR 2 AFT FLAP HINGE CUTOUT. REMOVED LOWER CHORD SECTION IAW SRM 51-30-2 LOCATED AND DRILLED NEW LOWER CHORD, INSTALLED NEW CHORD IAW SRM 51-30-2 REV 101 INSTALLED LOWER MIDFLAP PANEL IAW SRM 51-30-2 REV 101.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · skin · gougedOct 13, 2009

    LT INBD MIDFLAP UPPER SURFACE IS GOUGED WBL 80. MIDFLAP REMOVED AND REPLACED DUE TO DAMAGE BEING OUT OF LIMITS AND BEYOND ECONOMICAL REPAIR.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · shear tie · corrodedOct 13, 2009

    AFT PIT CORROSION AT SHEAR TIE STA 950E STR 29R REMOVED CORROSION AND FOUND OUT OF LIMITS, CUT OUT SHEAR TIE, FABRICATED REPAIR ANGLE USING 7075-0 .080 PO NR 9008557 DIMS 6" X 2", HEAT TREATED ANGLE TO T6 CONDITION IAW FASI FORM 2-37153-801 REV A AND INSTALLED IAW SRM 51-30-2, 53-10-1, AND 53-10-4.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · skin · gougedOct 12, 2009

    RT OTBD FOREFLAP, GOUGED AND CHAFED AT OTBD L/E. GOUGE OUT OF LIMITS IAW SRM 51-30-2, FABRICATED REPAIR DOUBLER, IAW SRM 57-50-4, FIG 1 REV 101, TREATED AND PRIMED REPAIR DOUBLER IAW SRM 51-10-2, INSTALLED DOUBLER REPAIR IAW SRM 51-30-2, REV 101.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · frame · corrodedOct 12, 2009

    E AND E COMPARTMENT BS 400 STR 19R CORROSION NEXT TO TOOLING HOLES. REMOVED CORROSION AND FOUND OUT OF LIMITS, CUT OUT DAMAGED AREA DIMS 1" DIAMETER, FABRICATED NEW FRAME REPAIR USING 7075-0 .050 PO NR 29016223, DIMS 9 3/4" X 5 1/2", HEAT TREATED PART TO T6 CONDITION IAW FASI FORM 2-37153-801 REV…

    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 18, 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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