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N579PE1978 Boeing 727-243

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled May 19, 2015.

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198264 ADs may apply73 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
San Francisco, CA
owner city / state
Engine
JT8D-9 SER · 14,500 lb thrust
P & W
Owners
1
since 2003
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
64
confirm with A&P
Service reports
73
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
Art 21662 LLC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
San Francisco, CA
Certificate issued
Feb 24, 2003
Canceled
May 19, 2015
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Jan 13, 1984

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
727-243
Year
1978
Serial number
21662
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
189
Engines
3
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
A77122

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. 2003 – 2015Art 21662 LLCSan Francisco, CA

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 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 (727-243)
2022-25-01WingsFeb 16, 2023Airframe (727-243)
2021-03-09WingsMar 31, 2021Airframe (727-243)
2019-23-04FuelFeb 4, 2020Airframe (727-243)Only with: Equipped with Boeing body-mounted auxiliary fuel tanks.
2019-24-18NavigationFeb 3, 2020Airframe (727-243)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 (727-243)
2017-19-02DoorsOct 19, 2017Airframe (727-243)Only with: Equipped with a main cargo door (MCD).
2014-04-09WingsMay 2, 2014Airframe (727-243)
2013-24-15FuelJan 8, 2014Airframe (727-243)
2013-21-07StabilizersDec 5, 2013Airframe (727-243)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 (727-243)
2013-19-08Stall Warning SystemNov 6, 2013Airframe (727-243)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletins 727-34-0245, 737-34-2102, and 747-34-2925
2013-16-17WingsSep 27, 2013Airframe (727-243)
2013-15-11StabilizersSep 20, 2013Airframe (727-243)
2013-15-15FuselageSep 20, 2013Airframe (727-243)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 727-53-0234, dated January 17, 2013
2013-14-02WingsAug 26, 2013Airframe (727-243)
2013-14-03StabilizersAug 26, 2013Airframe (727-243)
2011-12-05The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series…Jul 15, 2011Airframe (727-243)
2011-01-05The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series…Feb 14, 2011Airframe (727-243)
2008-04-10 R1The Boeing Company Model 727 AirplanesDec 30, 2009Airframe (727-243)
2009-20-08Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 5, 2009Airframe (727-243)
2009-20-03Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 3, 2009Airframe (727-243)
2008-22-12Boeing Model 727 AirplanesDec 17, 2008Airframe (727-243)
2008-11-09Boeing Model 727 AirplanesJul 3, 2008Airframe (727-243)
2008-02-13Boeing Model 727 AirplanesFeb 28, 2008Airframe (727-243)
2007-21-04Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 16, 2007Airframe (727-243)
2007-12-14Boeing Model 727 AirplanesJul 16, 2007Airframe (727-243)
2006-13-16Boeing Model 727 AirplanesAug 1, 2006Airframe (727-243)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 (727-243)
2005-23-07Boeing Model 727 AirplanesDec 13, 2005Airframe (727-243)
2005-20-33Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series AirplanesNov 16, 2005Airframe (727-243)Certain serial numbers: 1–694. Only with: Line numbers 1 through 694 inclusive.
2005-20-13Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 9, 2005Airframe (727-243)
2005-19-24Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesOct 27, 2005Airframe (727-243)
2005-16-07Boeing Model 727 AirplanesSep 13, 2005Airframe (727-243)
2005-14-07Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series AirplanesAug 15, 2005Airframe (727-243)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 (727-243)Only with: Equipped with an auxiliary fuel tank having a fuel pump installed.
2004-09-36Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesJun 15, 2004Airframe (727-243)
2004-03-30Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series AirplanesMar 24, 2004Airframe (727-243)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 (727-243)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 (727-243)
2003-11-03Boeing Model 727, 737-100, 737-200, and 737-200C Series AirplanesJul 3, 2003Airframe (727-243)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 (727-243)
2002-24-05Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesDec 18, 2002Airframe (727-243)Certain serial numbers: 1–1832
2002-17-05Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesSep 16, 2002Airframe (727-243)
2002-16-19Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type…Sep 19, 2002Airframe (727-243)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 (727-243)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 (727-243)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 (727-243)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 (727-243)
2001-22-12Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 15, 2001Airframe (727-243)
2001-20-09Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 15, 2001Airframe (727-243)
2000-14-07Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesAug 17, 2000Airframe (727-243)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 (727-243)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 (727-243)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 727-57-0177, dated December 22, 1988
99-20-10Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 8, 1999Airframe (727-243)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 (727-243)
98-26-18Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type…Feb 16, 1999Airframe (727-243)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 (727-243)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 (727-243)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 (727-243)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 (727-243)
98-23-51Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesDec 14, 1998Airframe (727-243)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 (727-243)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 (727-243)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (73)

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 · switch · inoperativeMar 17, 2004

    FLT 753 - CLT-FWA - DURING TAXI, THE FLIGHT CREW NOTICED THAT THE NR 5 LEADING EDGE DEVICE WOULD NOT EXTEND. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE NR 5 LEADING EDGE FLAP POSTION SWITCH. OPS CHECK GOOD. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · warning light · illuminatedFeb 5, 2004

    AFTER TAKEOFF, THE TAIL SKID LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. RECYCLED THE LANDING GEAR AND THE LIGHT WENT OUT. PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECK AND TEST OF THE TAIL SKID SYSTEM. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED FOR SERVICE. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Flight controls · spoiler · out of rigJul 23, 2002

    FLT 705 - DFW-FWA - DURING CRUISE, THE FLIGHT CREW NOTICED THE AIRCRAFT SHUDDER AT .78 MACH. THE SHUDDER STOPPED WHEN THE AIRCRAFT SLOWED TO KIAS. THE CREW ELECTED TO DIVERT TO MEM. AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING WAS MADE. THE NR 1, NR 5, NR 6, NR 10 AND NR 11 SPOILERS WERE RIGGED PER THE B727 AIRCRAFT…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Fuselage · frame · crackedFeb 8, 2002

    DURING INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT A FUSELAGE FRAME WAS CRACKED AT STATION 640. ACCOMPLISHED FRAME REPAIR IAW B727 SRM 51-40-3. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · frame · crackedFeb 4, 2002

    DURING INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT A FUSELAGE FRAME WAS CRACKED AT STATION 580. ACCOMPLISHED FRAME REPAIR IAW B727 SRM 51-40-3. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine air · warning light · illuminatedMar 17, 2000

    FLT 1844 - FWA-ORF - DURING TAKEOFF, THE NR 2 ENGINE FIRE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND BELL SOUNDED. THE CREW DECLARED A EMERGENCY LANDING BACK AT FWA. THE CREW RAN EMERGENCY CHECKLIST AND DISCHARGED FIRE BOTTLE. DURING SHUT DOWN NR 2 ENGINE, THROTTLE DIFFICULT TO RETARD AND START LEVER BINDING…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · inoperativeFeb 1, 2000

    DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, FOUND EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT OVER L-1 DOOR INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT. OPS CHECK GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (X)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · seat track · damagedJan 11, 2000

    DURING PHASE-IN INSPECTION, DAMAGE WAS FOUND ALONG SEAT TRACK FROM STATION 344 TO 480 LEFT BODY LINE 45.5. REPLACED SEAT TRACK FROM STATION 344 TO STATION 480, LBL 45.5. MATERIAL USED, PART NR BAC1520-792. ACCOMPLISHED IAW SUPPLEMENTAL TYPE CERTIFICATE (STC) SA1798SO. SEE NON-ROUTINE 5526 FOR…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · seat track · damagedJan 11, 2000

    DURING PHASE IN INSPECTION, DAMAGE WAS FOUND ALONG SEAT TRACK FROM STATION 344 TO 480, RIGHT BODY LINE 24.75. REPLACED SEAT TRACK FROM STATION 344 TO STATION 480, RBL 24.75. MATERIAL USED, PART NR CAB1520-792. ACCOMPLISHED IAW SUPPLEMENTAL TYPE CERTIFICATE (STC) SA1798SO. SEE NON-ROUTINE 5527 FOR…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · seat track · damagedJan 11, 2000

    DURING PHASE-IN INSPECTION, DAMAGE WAS FOUND ALONG SEAT TRACK FROM STATION 344 TO 480 RIGHT BODY LINE 45.5. REPLACED SEAT TRACK FROM STATION 344 TO STATION 480, RBL 45.5. MATERIAL USED, PART NR CAB1520-792. ACCOMPLISHED IAW SUPPLEMENTAL TYPE CERTIFICATE (STC) SA1798SO. SEE NON-ROUTIEN 5528 FOR…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.

Showing the 10 most recent of 73 reports.

Related aircraft

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

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