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N68211968 Boeing 727-223

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 17, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled May 19, 2007.

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB incident (Jan 1991)64 ADs may apply24 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Dallas, TX
owner city / state
Engine
JT8D-1 · 14,000 lb thrust
P & W
Owners
1
since 1997
NTSB events
1
1991
ADs may apply
64
confirm with A&P
Service reports
24
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 17, 2026
Last registered owner
Kitty Hawk Aircargo INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Dallas, TX
Certificate issued
Sep 19, 1997
Canceled
May 19, 2007
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Dec 13, 1968

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
727-223
Year
1968
Serial number
19496
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
A90D20

Engine

Make and model
P & W Jt8d-1
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
14,000 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. 1997 – 2007Kitty Hawk Aircargo INCDallas, TX
  2. until 1930Individual ownerKansas City, MO · different airframe: Beal Ralph A Bp2 S/N 1

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 (1)

Incident

Jan 4, 1991 · Des Moines, IA

AN OIL LEAK ORIGINATING FROM THE AUXILIARY POWER UNIT WHICH CREATED SMOKE IN THE PASSENGER CABIN AFTER IT PASSED THROUGH THE AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING SYSTEM EQUIPMENT AND ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK.

Injuries
Minor
Report
CHI91IA058

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for CHI91IA058)

Accident history for this model

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 (727-223)
2022-25-01WingsFeb 16, 2023Airframe (727-223)
2021-03-09WingsMar 31, 2021Airframe (727-223)
2019-23-04FuelFeb 4, 2020Airframe (727-223)Only with: Equipped with Boeing body-mounted auxiliary fuel tanks.
2019-24-18NavigationFeb 3, 2020Airframe (727-223)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 (727-223)
2017-19-02DoorsOct 19, 2017Airframe (727-223)Only with: Equipped with a main cargo door (MCD).
2014-04-09WingsMay 2, 2014Airframe (727-223)
2013-24-15FuelJan 8, 2014Airframe (727-223)
2013-21-07StabilizersDec 5, 2013Airframe (727-223)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 (727-223)
2013-19-08Stall Warning SystemNov 6, 2013Airframe (727-223)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletins 727-34-0245, 737-34-2102, and 747-34-2925
2013-16-17WingsSep 27, 2013Airframe (727-223)
2013-15-11StabilizersSep 20, 2013Airframe (727-223)
2013-15-15FuselageSep 20, 2013Airframe (727-223)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 727-53-0234, dated January 17, 2013
2013-14-02WingsAug 26, 2013Airframe (727-223)
2013-14-03StabilizersAug 26, 2013Airframe (727-223)
2011-12-05The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series…Jul 15, 2011Airframe (727-223)
2011-01-05The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series…Feb 14, 2011Airframe (727-223)
2008-04-10 R1The Boeing Company Model 727 AirplanesDec 30, 2009Airframe (727-223)
2009-20-08Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 5, 2009Airframe (727-223)
2009-20-03Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 3, 2009Airframe (727-223)
2008-22-12Boeing Model 727 AirplanesDec 17, 2008Airframe (727-223)
2008-11-09Boeing Model 727 AirplanesJul 3, 2008Airframe (727-223)
2008-02-13Boeing Model 727 AirplanesFeb 28, 2008Airframe (727-223)
2007-21-04Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 16, 2007Airframe (727-223)
2007-12-14Boeing Model 727 AirplanesJul 16, 2007Airframe (727-223)
2006-13-16Boeing Model 727 AirplanesAug 1, 2006Airframe (727-223)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 (727-223)
2005-23-07Boeing Model 727 AirplanesDec 13, 2005Airframe (727-223)
2005-20-33Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series AirplanesNov 16, 2005Airframe (727-223)Certain serial numbers: 1–694. Only with: Line numbers 1 through 694 inclusive.
2005-20-13Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 9, 2005Airframe (727-223)
2005-19-24Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesOct 27, 2005Airframe (727-223)
2005-16-07Boeing Model 727 AirplanesSep 13, 2005Airframe (727-223)
2005-14-07Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series AirplanesAug 15, 2005Airframe (727-223)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 (727-223)Only with: Equipped with an auxiliary fuel tank having a fuel pump installed.
2004-09-36Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesJun 15, 2004Airframe (727-223)
2004-03-30Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series AirplanesMar 24, 2004Airframe (727-223)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 (727-223)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 (727-223)
2003-11-03Boeing Model 727, 737-100, 737-200, and 737-200C Series AirplanesJul 3, 2003Airframe (727-223)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 (727-223)
2002-24-05Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesDec 18, 2002Airframe (727-223)Certain serial numbers: 1–1832
2002-17-05Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesSep 16, 2002Airframe (727-223)
2002-16-19Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type…Sep 19, 2002Airframe (727-223)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 (727-223)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 (727-223)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 (727-223)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 (727-223)
2001-22-12Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 15, 2001Airframe (727-223)
2001-20-09Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 15, 2001Airframe (727-223)
2000-14-07Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesAug 17, 2000Airframe (727-223)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 (727-223)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 (727-223)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 727-57-0177, dated December 22, 1988
99-20-10Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 8, 1999Airframe (727-223)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 (727-223)
98-26-18Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type…Feb 16, 1999Airframe (727-223)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 (727-223)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 (727-223)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 (727-223)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 (727-223)
98-23-51Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesDec 14, 1998Airframe (727-223)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 (727-223)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 (727-223)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (24)

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.

  • Power plant · packing · leakingMay 24, 2000

    FLT 6821 - TYS-DFW - DURING DESCENT TO DFW, THE NR 1 ENGINE FAILED. IN FLIGHT RESTART WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. SECURED ENGINE AND DECLARED AND EMERGENCY. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT ANY FURTHER DIFFICULTIES. FOUND FUEL LEAK AT NR 1 ENGINE P/D VALVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED PACKINGS ON NR 1 P/D VALVE.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · frame · crackedMar 22, 2000

    DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AT DFW, FOUND SEVERAL FUSELAGE FRAMES FROM BS 520 TO 640 CRACKED. ALL WERE CRACKED APPROX 5 INCHES ABOVE STRINGER 16R. REPAIRED ALL FRAMES IAW BOEING SRM 53-10-4, FIGURE 1. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Windows · window · crackedFeb 7, 2000

    FLT 708 - TOL-BNA - DURING CLIMB-OUT AT 25,000, THE L-2 WINDOW ARCED. SELECTED THE L-2 WINDOW HEAT TO OFF AND IN APPROX ONE MINUTE MULTIPLE CRACKS IN THE OUTER PANE DEVELOPED. ALL KHA ABNORMAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL CHECKLISTS WERE COMPLIED WITH. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO BNA AND LANDED SAFELY WITHOUT…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Nacelles and pylons · frame · misdrilledOct 5, 1999

    MDT - DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT AT STATION 1342.4 RIGHT SIDE HAD LOOSE FASTENERS BETWEEN WL 260 ADN WL 195. REMOVED AND REPLACED SKIN PANEL IAW BOEING SRM ANS S/B 727-53-155. INSTALLED AN INTERNAL REPAIR STRAP IAW FVI DRAWING NUMBER 53-99527-1 AND 8110 DATED OCTOBER 4…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · wire · chafedAug 3, 1999

    FLT 2508 - IND-GEG - ON FINAL APPROACH, HAD TO CYCLE ITS GEAR FOUR TIMES IN ORDER TO GET A NOSE GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED INDICATION. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY IN GEG WITHOUT FURTHER PROBLEMS. MAINTENANCE FERRIED THE AIRCRAFT, GEAR DOWN TO SEA WHERE JACKS WERE AVAILABLE FOR TROUBLESHOOTING. FOUND…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · connector · disengagedJul 19, 1999

    FLT 2508 - GEG-IND - ON APPROACH, HAD TO CYCLE GEAR TWICE IN ORDER TO GET A NOSE GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED INDICATION. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY IN GEG WITHOUT FURTHER PROBLEMS. MAINTENANCE FERRIED THE AIRCRAFT, GEAR DOWN TO SEA WHERE JACKS WERE AVAILABLE FOR TROUBLESHOOTING. CLEANED AND LUBED NOSE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · inoperativeJun 17, 1999

    FLT 1725 - HUF-MCO - COCKPIT EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT REMAINS ON. AIRCRAFT CONTINUED ON TO MCO WITH NO ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS NOTED AND MADE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING IN MCO. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSEMBLY. OPERATIONALLY TEST OF EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Hydraulic power · hose · failedFeb 10, 1999

    AFTER TAKEOFF FROM DFW, THE 'A' SYSTEM HYDRAULIC QUANTITY WENT TO ZERO. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DFW AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER DIFFICULTIES. REMOVED AND REPLACED HYDRAULIC HOSE TO NR 2 ENGINE DRIVE HYDRAULIC PUMP. ALSO, REPLACED NR 1 AND NR 2 ENGINE DRIVEN HYDRAULIC PUMPS AND ASSOCIATED FILTERS…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · bulb · failedNov 4, 1998

    DURING WALK AROUND, BULB IN EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT WILL NOT TEST. REMOVED AND REPLACED LAMP. OPS CHECK GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · flap · lack of lubeOct 15, 1998

    ON DEPARTURE FROM OAK, OUTBOARD FLAPS LOCKED AT 2 DEGREES, AND INBOARD FLAPS FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND RETURNED TO OAK AND LANDED WITHOUT ANY FURTHER PROBLEMS. CLEANED, LUBED, AND OPERATIONAL CHECKED THE FLAP SYSTEM THROUGH SEVERAL CYCLES. NO DEFECTS NOTED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED…

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 24 reports.

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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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