N498FE1974 Boeing 727-232
This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Mar 19, 2013.
Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198264 ADs may apply178 service difficulty reports
- Registration
- Deregistered
Registration
FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026- Last registered owner
- Federal Express Corporation
- Owner type
- Corporation
- City, state
- Memphis, TN
- Certificate issued
- Dec 13, 1989
- Canceled
- Mar 19, 2013
- Airworthiness
- Standard · Transport
- Airworthiness date
- Nov 7, 1990
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 dataAirframe
- Manufacturer
- Boeing
- Model
- 727-232
- Year
- 1974
- Serial number
- 20867
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Seats
- 154
- Engines
- 3
- Max takeoff weight
- 20,000 and over lb
- Mode S code
- A62E52
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- 1989 – 2013Federal Express CorporationMemphis, TN
Individual owners are shown by city and state only.
Safety record
NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026NTSB 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.
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-15 | Navigation | Jun 21, 2023 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 2022-25-01 | Wings | Feb 16, 2023 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 2021-03-09 | Wings | Mar 31, 2021 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 2019-23-04 | Fuel | Feb 4, 2020 | Airframe (727-232)Only with: Equipped with Boeing body-mounted auxiliary fuel tanks. |
| 2019-24-18 | Navigation | Feb 3, 2020 | Airframe (727-232)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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| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-25-15 | Wings | Jan 22, 2019 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 2017-19-02 | Doors | Oct 19, 2017 | Airframe (727-232)Only with: Equipped with a main cargo door (MCD). |
| 2014-04-09 | Wings | May 2, 2014 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 2013-24-15 | Fuel | Jan 8, 2014 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 2013-21-07 | Stabilizers | Dec 5, 2013 | Airframe (727-232)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. |
| 2013-22-03 | Fuel | Dec 5, 2013 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 2013-19-08 | Stall Warning System | Nov 6, 2013 | Airframe (727-232)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletins 727-34-0245, 737-34-2102, and 747-34-2925 |
| 2013-16-17 | Wings | Sep 27, 2013 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 2013-15-11 | Stabilizers | Sep 20, 2013 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 2013-15-15 | Fuselage | Sep 20, 2013 | Airframe (727-232)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 727-53-0234, dated January 17, 2013 |
| 2013-14-02 | Wings | Aug 26, 2013 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 2013-14-03 | Stabilizers | Aug 26, 2013 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 2011-12-05 | The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series… | Jul 15, 2011 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 2011-01-05 | The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series… | Feb 14, 2011 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 2008-04-10 R1 | The Boeing Company Model 727 Airplanes | Dec 30, 2009 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 2009-20-08 | Boeing Model 727 Airplanes | Nov 5, 2009 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 2009-20-03 | Boeing Model 727 Airplanes | Nov 3, 2009 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 2008-22-12 | Boeing Model 727 Airplanes | Dec 17, 2008 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 2008-11-09 | Boeing Model 727 Airplanes | Jul 3, 2008 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 2008-02-13 | Boeing Model 727 Airplanes | Feb 28, 2008 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 2007-21-04 | Boeing Model 727 Airplanes | Nov 16, 2007 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 2007-12-14 | Boeing Model 727 Airplanes | Jul 16, 2007 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 2006-13-16 | Boeing Model 727 Airplanes | Aug 1, 2006 | Airframe (727-232)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 727-27-0234, dated November 10, 2005 |
| 2006-09-03 | Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series Airplanes | May 31, 2006 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 2005-23-07 | Boeing Model 727 Airplanes | Dec 13, 2005 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 2005-20-33 | Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series Airplanes | Nov 16, 2005 | Airframe (727-232)Certain serial numbers: 1–694. Only with: Line numbers 1 through 694 inclusive. |
| 2005-20-13 | Boeing Model 727 Airplanes | Nov 9, 2005 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 2005-19-24 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes | Oct 27, 2005 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 2005-16-07 | Boeing Model 727 Airplanes | Sep 13, 2005 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 2005-14-07 | Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series Airplanes | Aug 15, 2005 | Airframe (727-232)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-57A0135, Revision 3, dated June 27, 2002 |
| 2005-13-40 | Boeing Model 727 Airplanes, Equipped With an Auxiliary Fuel Tank Having a Fuel Pump… | Aug 4, 2005 | Airframe (727-232)Only with: Equipped with an auxiliary fuel tank having a fuel pump installed. |
| 2004-09-36 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes | Jun 15, 2004 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 2004-03-30 | Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series Airplanes | Mar 24, 2004 | Airframe (727-232)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-53A0225, dated September 11, 2003 |
| 2004-03-31 | Boeing Model 727, 727-100C, 727-200F, and 727C Series Airplanes | Mar 24, 2004 | Airframe (727-232)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-53A0226, dated September 11, 2003 |
| 2003-03-15 R1 | Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category Airplanes | Dec 22, 2003 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 2003-11-03 | Boeing Model 727, 737-100, 737-200, and 737-200C Series Airplanes | Jul 3, 2003 | Airframe (727-232)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. |
| 2003-03-15 | Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category Airplanes | Mar 7, 2003 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 2002-24-05 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes | Dec 18, 2002 | Airframe (727-232)Certain serial numbers: 1–1832 |
| 2002-17-05 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes | Sep 16, 2002 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 2002-16-19 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type… | Sep 19, 2002 | Airframe (727-232)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1767SO or SA1768SO. |
| 2002-16-20 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type… | Sep 19, 2002 | Airframe (727-232)Only with: Airplanes converted from passenger to cargo (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1368SO, SA1797SO, or SA1798SO. |
| 2002-16-21 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance with Supplemental Type… | Sep 19, 2002 | Airframe (727-232)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC ST00015AT. |
| 2002-16-22 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type… | Sep 19, 2002 | Airframe (727-232)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1444SO, SA1509SO, SA1543SO, or SA1896SO. |
| 2002-12-13 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes | Jul 31, 2002 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 2001-22-12 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes | Nov 15, 2001 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 2001-20-09 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes | Nov 15, 2001 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 2000-14-07 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes | Aug 17, 2000 | Airframe (727-232)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 R1 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance with Valsan Supplemental Type… | Aug 15, 2000 | Airframe (727-232)Only with: Modified by installation of Pratt and Whitney JT8D-217C or -219 engines in accordance with Valsan STC SA4363NM. |
| 2000-02-19 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes | Mar 9, 2000 | Airframe (727-232)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 727-57-0177, dated December 22, 1988 |
| 99-20-10 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes | Nov 8, 1999 | Airframe (727-232)Certain serial numbers: 124; 126; 130; 146; 221; 287; …. Only with: Applies to airplanes with the listed line numbers (not serial numbers). |
| 99-04-22 | Boeing Model 727, 727-100, 727-200, 727C, 727-100C, and 727-200F Series Airplanes | Mar 4, 1999 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 98-26-18 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type… | Feb 16, 1999 | Airframe (727-232)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1767SO, SA1768SO, or SA7447SW. |
| 98-26-19 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type… | Feb 16, 1999 | Airframe (727-232)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1368SO, SA1797SO, or SA1798SO. |
| 98-26-20 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type… | Feb 16, 1999 | Airframe (727-232)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC ST00015AT. |
| 98-26-21 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type… | Feb 16, 1999 | Airframe (727-232)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1444SO, SA1509SO, SA1543SO, SA1896SO, SA1740SO, or SA1667SO. |
| 98-11-03 R1 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes | Jun 23, 1998 | Airframe (727-232) |
| 98-23-51 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes | Dec 14, 1998 | Airframe (727-232)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. |
| 98-18-20 | Boeing Model 727 and Model 737 Series Airplanes Equipped with J.C. Carter Company Fuel… | Oct 21, 1998 | Airframe (727-232)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). |
| 98-11-03 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes | Jun 23, 1998 | Airframe (727-232) |
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Service Difficulty Reports (178)
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.
- Fire protection · connector · failedOct 1, 2010
30 SECONDS AFTER TAKE OFF CARGO SMOKE WARNING OCCURED. BELLS AND LIGHTS FOR ABOUT 3 SECONDS THEN WENT OUT. 10 SECONDS LATER WARNING OCCURED AGAIN AND LASTED FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS AND THEN STOPPED AGAIN. REINSTALLED CONNECTOR PLUGS ON NR 1 AND NR 2 LWR CARGO FIRE BOTTLES IAW AMM 26-17-014. OPS…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fire protection · fire detector · false activationSep 24, 2010
ON TAKEOFF APPROX 1000' AGL GOT AN INTERMITTENT FIREBELL AND S/O SAW CARGO SMOKE WARNING LOWER FWD CARGO ON, THEN THE LIGHT WENT OUT. AML REFLECTED A PREVIOUS WRITEUP ON THE SAME SYS. DEEMED TO RETURN AND LAND IMMEDIATELY. REMOVED SMOKE DETECTORS 1,2,3, & 4. CONNECTED NEW SERVICEABLE SMOKE…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Air conditioning and pressurization · connector · shortedJul 25, 2009
DURING CLIMB, ACFT CABIN ACT WAS TOO HIGH. FOUND PACK VALVE C/B POPPED. CABIN ALT STABILIZED AT 8500' AT 20,000 WITH L AFT PACK OPERATING ONLY. TROUBLESHOT SYS, FOUND PACK VALVE BREAKER WOULD RESET MOMENTARILY. CHECKED BOTH FWD PACK SHUTOFF VALVES NO DEFECTS NOTED. FOUND RT PACK FLOW CONTROL VALVE…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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- Fuselage · stringer clip · crackedMay 7, 2008
ORIGINAL LOST, A86-143 REF AD 92-12-03, AFT PIT BILGE BODY FRAME STR CLIP IS BUCKLED, CRACKED, CORRODED BS 950F, STR 27L (EO 7-5310-7-2354) N00252. REMOVED AND REPLACED STR CLIP AT AFT PIT BILGE BODY FRAME STR 27L, STA 950F, REF SRM 51-30-2 PG 2-4 . THIS IS CLASSIFIED AS A MAJOR REPAIR.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Wings · fairing · crackedMay 3, 2008
LEFT WING INBOARD MID FLAP OUTBOARD JACK SCREW FAIRING INTERIOR SKIN CRACKED AT ATTACH HOLE REPAIRED LEFT WING INBD MID FLAP O/B JACK SCREW FAIRING REF SRM 57-20-4 PG 5 AND SRM 51-30-2 PG 2. THIS IS CLASSIFIED AS A MINOR REPAIR.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · stringer splice · corrodedMay 1, 2008
FWD PIT STRINGER SPLICE AT 27L GOING THROUGH STA 680 CORRODED ON OUTBD SIDE REMOVED CORROSION FROM ORIGINAL THICKNESS OF 0.064 INCH FROM BUTT SPLICE STRAP WITH 0.054" REMAINING. OUT-OF-LIMITS DUE TO "NO REWORK PERMITTED IN BUTT SPLICE STRAP". FABRICATED REPAIR DOUBLER, TREATED, PRIMED AND…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · structure · crackedApr 30, 2008
LWR EXT FUSE WING BODY FILLET FAIRING SUPPORT FRAME LWR CHORD ANGLE IS BUCKLED/CRACKED AT I/B END 950A, LBL 14. REPAIRED SUPPORT FRAME LOWER CHORD ANGLE FOR WING TO BODY FAIRING AT 950A, LBL 14 REF SRM 51-40-3. THIS IS CLASSIFIED AS A MINOR.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Wings · panel · delaminatedApr 30, 2008
RIGHT WING L/E LWR PANEL 6402 HAS 2 INCH BY 6 INCH AREA OF DISBOND CORE FROM INNER AND OUTER SURFACES. REPAIRED PANEL 6402 REF SRM 51-40-9 PARAGRAPHS 3D, 4B, 4E, 4F AND AMM 51-20-051-7, 51-20-151-7 TAP TEST GOOD. THIS IS CLASSIFIED AS A MINOR REPAIR.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · web · corrodedApr 30, 2008
CORROSION ON WEB TO BODY SKIN ON ANGLE ON WEB BETWEEN BS 950A TO 950B, LBL 18, WL 141 REPLACED WEB AT STA 950 - 950B, LBL AND CLIP AT STA 950A LBL 18 REF BOEING DWG 69-44877 AND SRM 51-30-3. THIS IS CLASSIFIED AS A MINOR REPAIR.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Doors · skin · crackedApr 30, 2008
MAIN DECK 1R DOOR EXT SKIN IS BUCKLED/CRACKED AT UPPER HINGE CUT OUT UPPER EDGE, 4 INCHES FROM FWD END. REMOVED DAMAGE AND CHECKED WITH HFEC, NO DEFECTS FOUND. REMOVED LINER SUPPORT, VERIFIED MATERIAL, MADE A .040 INSURANCE CUT REF SRM 52-00-3 FIG 3 STEP 2. FABRICATED UPPER DOUBLE, TREATED 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 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