N538DA1980 Boeing 727-232
This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Jun 4, 2013.
Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198264 ADs may apply42 service difficulty reports
- Registration
- Deregistered
Registration
FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026- Last registered owner
- Nion LLC
- Owner type
- Corporation
- City, state
- New Century, KS
- Certificate issued
- May 13, 2004
- Canceled
- Jun 4, 2013
- Airworthiness
- Standard · Transport
- Airworthiness date
- Sep 25, 1980
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
- 1980
- Serial number
- 22076
- 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
- A6CE71
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- 2004 – 2013Nion LLCNew Century, KS
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 (42)
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.
- Engine oil · pressure switch · intermittentAug 25, 2001
LOW OIL PRESSURE/FILTER BYPASS LIGHT ILLUM IN FLIGHT. OIL PRESSURE WAS NORMAL AND PRECAUTIONARY ENG SHUTDOWN WAS ACCOMPLISHED. REPLACED DIFF PRESS SWITCH AND LOP/FILTER BYPASS LIGHT MODULE ALONG WITH MASTER DIM AND TEST DIODE CARD. RAN ENGS AT HIGH POWER AND INSPECTED CHIP DETECTOR AND REPLACED…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Engine oil · warning system · malfunctionedAug 24, 2001
DURING CLIMBOUT NR 1 ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE OR FILTER BYPASS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. RAN POM PROCEDURE ACCOMPLISHED INFLIGHT SHUTDOWN DUE TO SUSPECTED FILTER BYPASS. ALL OTHER OIL INDICATIONS NORMAL. CA REPLACED AND INSPECTED OIL FILTER. NO TROUBLE FOUND. LEAK CKS NORMAL. RAN NR 1 ENG TO TAKE OFF…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · beam · crackedAug 14, 2001
INSPECTION OF THE VENTRAL STAIRWAY TORQUE BOX STRUCTURE PER BAC S/B 727-53-0129 AND AD 94-07-08 REVEALED TYPICAL CRACKS IN THE RT HORIZONTAL BEAM AT FS 1263 & 1273. THE CRACKED STRUCTURE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEW STRUCTURE PER ER/A 381539-14AD.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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- Fuselage · frame · wornAug 14, 2001
THE INNER CHORD OF THE RH FS 1303 FRAME WAS FOUND WITH A 1INCH AREA OF WEAR ON THE INNER FLANGE JUST ABOVE THE VENTRAL STAIRWAY TORQUE BOX DUE TO CONTACT WITH A LOOSE HYDRAULIC LINE CLAMP. THE DAMAGED AREA OF FLANGE WAS TRIMMED OUT. THE CHORD WAS REPAIRED PER ER/A 381540-14, REV A.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · light · inoperativeJul 20, 2001
PAX SEAT 19F EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP. REPLACED SEAT LIGHT ASSY.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · battery pack · dischargedApr 3, 2001
FOUND EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT BATTERY DISCHARGED. REPLACED BATTERY PACK.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Hydraulic power · pump · failedMar 30, 2001
DURING CLIMB CHECK SWITCHED THE NR 1 B ELECTRIC PUMP OFF AND NOTICED PRESSURE FLUCTUATION ON B SYSTEM GUAGE. TURNED NR 1 ELEC PUMP BACK ON AND SEVERAL SECONDS LATER LOW NR 1 PUMP LOW PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND SYSTEM PRESSURE DROPPED TO 2200 PSI- UPON EXAM FOUND NR 1B ELECTRIC PUMP C/B…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · channel · crackedMar 23, 2001
CHANNEL P/N 534201717:ATTACH POINT FOR NOSE GEAR RETRACT ACTUATOR SHEARED ON GEAR EXTENSION CAUSING A_SYSTEM COMPLETE FLUID LOSS. REPLACED SAME
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Wings · fitting · crackedJan 4, 2001
FOUND ON F1 LETTER CK, NR 4 SPOILER ACTUATOR I/B MOUNT FITTING IS CRACKED. REPAIRED PER MM 57-42-000-8.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Wings · angle · crackedJan 4, 2001
A .25 INCH VISIBLE CRACK I/B OF STOP PAD NR 8 SLAT COVE SKIN ATTACH ANGLE. REPAIR PER MM 57-54-000-8.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Showing the 10 most recent of 42 reports.
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