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N492FE1979 Boeing 727-227

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 17, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Mar 27, 2013.

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198264 ADs may apply219 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 1990
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
64
confirm with A&P
Service reports
219
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 17, 2026
Last registered owner
Federal Express Corp
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Memphis, TN
Certificate issued
Sep 19, 1990
Canceled
Mar 27, 2013
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Feb 22, 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
727-227
Year
1979
Serial number
21530
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
A61808

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. 1990 – 2013Federal Express CorpMemphis, TN

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 17, 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 (727-227)
2022-25-01WingsFeb 16, 2023Airframe (727-227)
2021-03-09WingsMar 31, 2021Airframe (727-227)
2019-23-04FuelFeb 4, 2020Airframe (727-227)Only with: Equipped with Boeing body-mounted auxiliary fuel tanks.
2019-24-18NavigationFeb 3, 2020Airframe (727-227)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 (727-227)
2017-19-02DoorsOct 19, 2017Airframe (727-227)Only with: Equipped with a main cargo door (MCD).
2014-04-09WingsMay 2, 2014Airframe (727-227)
2013-24-15FuelJan 8, 2014Airframe (727-227)
2013-21-07StabilizersDec 5, 2013Airframe (727-227)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 (727-227)
2013-19-08Stall Warning SystemNov 6, 2013Airframe (727-227)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletins 727-34-0245, 737-34-2102, and 747-34-2925
2013-16-17WingsSep 27, 2013Airframe (727-227)
2013-15-11StabilizersSep 20, 2013Airframe (727-227)
2013-15-15FuselageSep 20, 2013Airframe (727-227)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 727-53-0234, dated January 17, 2013
2013-14-02WingsAug 26, 2013Airframe (727-227)
2013-14-03StabilizersAug 26, 2013Airframe (727-227)
2011-12-05The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series…Jul 15, 2011Airframe (727-227)
2011-01-05The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series…Feb 14, 2011Airframe (727-227)
2008-04-10 R1The Boeing Company Model 727 AirplanesDec 30, 2009Airframe (727-227)
2009-20-08Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 5, 2009Airframe (727-227)
2009-20-03Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 3, 2009Airframe (727-227)
2008-22-12Boeing Model 727 AirplanesDec 17, 2008Airframe (727-227)
2008-11-09Boeing Model 727 AirplanesJul 3, 2008Airframe (727-227)
2008-02-13Boeing Model 727 AirplanesFeb 28, 2008Airframe (727-227)
2007-21-04Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 16, 2007Airframe (727-227)
2007-12-14Boeing Model 727 AirplanesJul 16, 2007Airframe (727-227)
2006-13-16Boeing Model 727 AirplanesAug 1, 2006Airframe (727-227)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 (727-227)
2005-23-07Boeing Model 727 AirplanesDec 13, 2005Airframe (727-227)
2005-20-33Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series AirplanesNov 16, 2005Airframe (727-227)Certain serial numbers: 1–694. Only with: Line numbers 1 through 694 inclusive.
2005-20-13Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 9, 2005Airframe (727-227)
2005-19-24Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesOct 27, 2005Airframe (727-227)
2005-16-07Boeing Model 727 AirplanesSep 13, 2005Airframe (727-227)
2005-14-07Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series AirplanesAug 15, 2005Airframe (727-227)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 (727-227)Only with: Equipped with an auxiliary fuel tank having a fuel pump installed.
2004-09-36Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesJun 15, 2004Airframe (727-227)
2004-03-30Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series AirplanesMar 24, 2004Airframe (727-227)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 (727-227)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 (727-227)
2003-11-03Boeing Model 727, 737-100, 737-200, and 737-200C Series AirplanesJul 3, 2003Airframe (727-227)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 (727-227)
2002-24-05Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesDec 18, 2002Airframe (727-227)Certain serial numbers: 1–1832
2002-17-05Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesSep 16, 2002Airframe (727-227)
2002-16-19Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type…Sep 19, 2002Airframe (727-227)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 (727-227)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 (727-227)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 (727-227)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 (727-227)
2001-22-12Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 15, 2001Airframe (727-227)
2001-20-09Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 15, 2001Airframe (727-227)
2000-14-07Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesAug 17, 2000Airframe (727-227)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 (727-227)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 (727-227)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 727-57-0177, dated December 22, 1988
99-20-10Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 8, 1999Airframe (727-227)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 (727-227)
98-26-18Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type…Feb 16, 1999Airframe (727-227)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 (727-227)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 (727-227)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 (727-227)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 (727-227)
98-23-51Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesDec 14, 1998Airframe (727-227)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 (727-227)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 (727-227)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (219)

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 · dislodgedOct 1, 2012

    DURING SERVICE CHECK, FOUND L1 EMERGENCY SLIDE PACK OUT OF DOOR & LAYING IN GALLEY. REPLACED SLIDE PACK WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT IAW MM 25-60-015-2.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · control module · malfunctionedJun 26, 2012

    RT GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT AND RT GEAR SAFE LIGHT BOTH ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. -SIMULTANEOUSLY- RAN QRH- GEAR HANDLE POSITIONED IN "UP" POSITION FOR REMAINDER OF FLIGHT- NO DOOR LIGHTS EVER ILLUMINATED- FOR LANDING GEAR HANDLE PLACED IN OFF POSITION- NO CHANGE- WHEN GEAR HANDLE PLACED TO "DOWN" RED GEAR…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · dischargedJan 6, 2012

    ON WALK AROUND, FOUND EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT SWITCH HAD BEEN LEFT IN "ARM" WITH POWER OFF. ALL EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT BATTERIES DEAD, INCLUDING ESCAPE SLIDE. R & R BATTERIES ON COCKPIT AND L1 DOOR "EMERGENCY EXIT" LIGHTS. OPS CHECK GOOD. R & R ESCAPE SLIDE LIGHT BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 33-50-051-2. OPS…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Engine · engine · malfunctionedDec 22, 2011

    AFTER STANDARD POWER SET AND BRAKE RELEASE HEARD LOUD BANG FOLLOWED BY EPR ON NR 3 GOING TO ZERO, DISCONTINUED TAKEOFF AND TAXIED CLEAR. ON TAXI BACK SAW IDLE NUMBERS ON NR 3 OF N1-26 EGT-410 N2-53 (IE LOWER N1 AND HIGHER EGT). ENGINE SHUTDOWN ON TAXI BACK. R & R NR 3 ENGINE IAW WC 70T0001-03, AND…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Flight controls · actuator · leakingJun 17, 2011

    LOSS OF ALL SYS A HYD ASSOCIATED WITH LED FLAP MALFUNCTION NR 4 L/E FLAP. COMPLETED ALL QRH APPROPRIATE CHECKLISTS AND QRH PROCEDURES. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 4 LEADING EDGE FLAP ACTUATOR

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine controls · lever · bindingFeb 11, 2011

    FLIGHT TEST-DURING LEVEL OFF AND RETARDING THE THRUST LEVERS, THE NR 3 THRUST LEVER WOULD NOT RETARD PAST THE 12 O'CLOCK POSITION. ATTEMPTED SEVERAL TIMES TO RETARD BUT NO JOY. THE NR 3 THRUST LEVER WOULD MOVE FWD BUT NOT FWD IDLE. AFTER 5 MINUTES OR SO THE THRUST LEVER WOULD MOVE TO IDLE.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · floorbeam · corrodedJan 30, 2011

    CORROSION ON STA 950C FLOORBEAM UPPER FLANGE UPPER SURFACE, LBL 30. CUT OUT CORRODED AREA IAW SRM 53-10-8 FIG 3, FABRICATED REPAIR PARTS UPPER CHORD, 2 SUPPORT ANGLES, AND 2 REINFORCEMENT STRAPS IAW SRM 53-10-8 FIG 3 AND 53-10-2 FIG 7. INSTALLED REPAIR PARTS IAW SRM 51-30-2.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · seat track · corrodedJan 28, 2011

    CORROSION SEAT TRACK FLANGE BETWEEN STA 690 TO 720C, RBL 25. REMOVED SEAT TRACK SECTION IAW SRM 51-30-5, FIG 1. FABRICATED SEAT TRACK , SPLICE, ANGLES, & STRAP IAW SRM 53-10-5, FIG 1 AND 51-30-5. INSTALLED SEAT TRACK SECTION AND SPLICE IAW SRM 51-30-2 AND 53-10-5, FIG 1.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · seat track · corrodedJan 27, 2011

    CORROSION ON SEAT TRACK FLANGE STA 870 TO 950, 10" RBL 45. REMOVED SEAT TRACK SECTION AT BS 870 TO 950 10" RBL 45, FABRICATED NEW SECTION FROM BAC 1520-792 7178T6511, AND INSTALLED NEW SEAT TRACK SECTION IAW SRM 53- 10-2 FIG 7, 51-30-5, 51-10-1, 51-10-2, AND 51-30-2.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · bulkhead · misrepairedJan 26, 2011

    REPAIR AT BS 1183 BULKHEAD LBL 50 WL 223.67 FOUND DURING WC 7-5100-7-5005 PT2 REPAIR IDENTIFICATION, CLASSIFICATION, AND TRACKING TO BE NON CONFORMING. REMOVED REPAIR AT BS 1183 BULKHEAD LBL 50 WL 223.67, FABRICATED NEW REPAIR AND FILLER. INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLER IAW EA 7-5310-123576.

    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 17, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 17, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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