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N720CK1977 Boeing 727-200

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 19, 2026

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (substantial damage, Jan 2019)81 ADs may apply134 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Jan 31, 2029
Based in
Ypsilanti, MI
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 2009
NTSB events
1
substantial, 2019
ADs may apply
81
confirm with A&P
Service reports
134
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 19, 2026
Registered owner
Kalitta Charters II LLC
Owner type
LLC
City, state
Ypsilanti, MI
Certificate issued
Dec 21, 2009
Expires
Jan 31, 2029

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
727-200
Year
1977
Serial number
21298
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
A9A3C8

Engine

Type
Turbo-jet

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2009 – nowKalitta Charters II LLCYpsilanti, MI · current

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 19, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (1)

Accident · substantial damage

Jan 29, 2019 · Tuscaloosa, AL

the captain's decision to continue the landing with an unsafe gear indication.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
DCA19LA070

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DCA19LA070)

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (81)

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 (727-200)
2022-25-01WingsFeb 16, 2023Airframe (727-200)
2021-03-09WingsMar 31, 2021Airframe (727-200)
2019-23-04FuelFeb 4, 2020Airframe (727-200)Only with: Equipped with Boeing body-mounted auxiliary fuel tanks.
2019-24-18NavigationFeb 3, 2020Airframe (727-200)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 (727-200)
2018-20-05FuselageNov 2, 2018Airframe (727-200)
2017-19-02DoorsOct 19, 2017Airframe (727-200)Only with: Equipped with a main cargo door (MCD).
2014-04-09WingsMay 2, 2014Airframe (727-200)
2014-03-21FuselageMar 31, 2014Airframe (727-200)Certain serial numbers: 1103–on. Only with: Line numbers 1103 and subsequent.
2013-24-15FuelJan 8, 2014Airframe (727-200)
2013-21-07StabilizersDec 5, 2013Airframe (727-200)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 (727-200)
2013-19-08Stall Warning SystemNov 6, 2013Airframe (727-200)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletins 727-34-0245, 737-34-2102, and 747-34-2925
2013-16-17WingsSep 27, 2013Airframe (727-200)
2013-15-11StabilizersSep 20, 2013Airframe (727-200)
2013-15-15FuselageSep 20, 2013Airframe (727-200)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 727-53-0234, dated January 17, 2013
2013-14-02WingsAug 26, 2013Airframe (727-200)
2013-14-03StabilizersAug 26, 2013Airframe (727-200)
2011-12-05The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series…Jul 15, 2011Airframe (727-200)
2011-01-05The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series…Feb 14, 2011Airframe (727-200)
2008-04-10 R1The Boeing Company Model 727 AirplanesDec 30, 2009Airframe (727-200)
2009-20-08Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 5, 2009Airframe (727-200)
2009-20-03Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 3, 2009Airframe (727-200)
2009-06-10Boeing Model 727-100 and 727-200 Series AirplanesApr 28, 2009Airframe (727-200)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-53A0223, dated March 28, 2002
2008-22-12Boeing Model 727 AirplanesDec 17, 2008Airframe (727-200)
2008-23-09Boeing Model 727-200 and 727-200F Series Airplanes; 737-200, 737-200C, 737-300, and…Dec 15, 2008Airframe (727-200)Certain serial numbers: 747-400 23719; 747-400 23720; 747-400 23814; 747-400 23816; 747-400 23817; 747-400 23818; …. Only with: Table 1 airplanes having an original standard Airworthiness Certificate or original Export Certificate of Airworthiness issued between July 1981 and December 1988 inclusive; 747-400 only listed serial numbers.
2008-12-03Various Transport Category Airplanes Equipped With Auxiliary Fuel Tanks Installed in…Jul 9, 2008Airframe (727-200)Only with: Equipped with auxiliary fuel tanks installed in accordance with the STCs listed in Table 1 of the AD (e.g., SA4053WE, SA1308NM, SA2970WE, SA5544NM, SA3436NM, and others).
2008-11-09Boeing Model 727 AirplanesJul 3, 2008Airframe (727-200)
2008-07-07Boeing Model 727-200 Series Airplanes Equipped with an Auxiliary Fuel Tank System…Apr 30, 2008Airframe (727-200)Only with: Equipped with an auxiliary fuel tank system installed in accordance with STC SA1350NM.
2008-02-13Boeing Model 727 AirplanesFeb 28, 2008Airframe (727-200)
2007-21-04Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 16, 2007Airframe (727-200)
2007-12-14Boeing Model 727 AirplanesJul 16, 2007Airframe (727-200)
2006-13-16Boeing Model 727 AirplanesAug 1, 2006Airframe (727-200)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 727-27-0234, dated November 10, 2005
2006-13-01Boeing Model 727-200 Series Airplanes Equipped With a No. 3 Cargo DoorJul 25, 2006Airframe (727-200)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-53A0169, Revision 2, dated May 23, 1986. Only with: Equipped with a No. 3 cargo door.
2006-09-03Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series AirplanesMay 31, 2006Airframe (727-200)
2006-07-10Boeing Model 727 AirplanesMay 8, 2006Airframe (727-200)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-53A0153, Revision 7, dated August 14, 2003
2005-23-07Boeing Model 727 AirplanesDec 13, 2005Airframe (727-200)
2005-20-33Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series AirplanesNov 16, 2005Airframe (727-200)Certain serial numbers: 1–694. Only with: Line numbers 1 through 694 inclusive.
2005-20-13Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 9, 2005Airframe (727-200)
2005-19-24Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesOct 27, 2005Airframe (727-200)
2005-16-07Boeing Model 727 AirplanesSep 13, 2005Airframe (727-200)
2005-14-07Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series AirplanesAug 15, 2005Airframe (727-200)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 (727-200)Only with: Equipped with an auxiliary fuel tank having a fuel pump installed.
2005-11-09Boeing Model 727-200 Series Airplanes Equipped With a No. 3 Cargo DoorJul 12, 2005Airframe (727-200)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 727-52-0149, dated October 16, 2003. Only with: Equipped with a No. 3 cargo door.
2004-09-36Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesJun 15, 2004Airframe (727-200)
2004-03-30Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series AirplanesMar 24, 2004Airframe (727-200)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 (727-200)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 (727-200)
2003-20-14Boeing Model 727-200 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2003Airframe (727-200)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 727-25-0298, dated February 13, 2003
2003-11-19Boeing Model 727-100 and 727-200 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2003Airframe (727-200)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-22A0093, dated December 20, 2000. Only with: Excluding airplanes equipped with radio altimeter-based autopilots.
2003-11-03Boeing Model 727, 737-100, 737-200, and 737-200C Series AirplanesJul 3, 2003Airframe (727-200)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 (727-200)
2002-24-05Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesDec 18, 2002Airframe (727-200)Certain serial numbers: 1–1832
2002-17-05Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesSep 16, 2002Airframe (727-200)
2002-16-19Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type…Sep 19, 2002Airframe (727-200)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 (727-200)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 (727-200)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 (727-200)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 (727-200)
2001-22-12Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 15, 2001Airframe (727-200)
2001-20-09Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 15, 2001Airframe (727-200)
2001-09-12Boeing Model 727-100, -100C, and -200 Series AirplanesJun 11, 2001Airframe (727-200)Certain serial numbers: 1–549. Only with: Line numbers 1 through 549 inclusive.
2000-14-07Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesAug 17, 2000Airframe (727-200)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.
95-19-08 R1Boeing Model 727-100 and -200 Series Airplanes Equipped With an Engine Nose Cowl for…Aug 16, 2000Airframe (727-200)Only with: Equipped with an engine nose cowl for engine numbers 1 and 3 installed in accordance with STC SA4363NM.
90-15-12 R1Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance with Valsan Supplemental Type…Aug 15, 2000Airframe (727-200)Only with: Modified by installation of Pratt and Whitney JT8D-217C or -219 engines in accordance with Valsan STC SA4363NM.
2000-07-12Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesMay 16, 2000Airframe (727-200)Certain serial numbers: 1–1214. Only with: Line numbers 1 through 1214; except airplanes on which the modification in Boeing Service Bulletin 727-57-0127, Revision 2 or Revision 3, has been installed.
2000-02-19Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesMar 9, 2000Airframe (727-200)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 727-57-0177, dated December 22, 1988
99-24-06Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes; and Model 727-100 and…Jan 3, 2000Airframe (727-200)Only with: Equipped with Argo-Tech/TRW fuel tank boost pumps P/N 258000-2, -3, -5, or 382300-1, -2, -3.
99-23-13Boeing Model 727-200 Series AirplanesDec 17, 1999Airframe (727-200)
99-20-10Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 8, 1999Airframe (727-200)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 (727-200)
98-26-18Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type…Feb 16, 1999Airframe (727-200)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 (727-200)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 (727-200)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 (727-200)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 (727-200)
98-23-51Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesDec 14, 1998Airframe (727-200)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 (727-200)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 (727-200)
96-16-08Boeing Model 727-100 and -200 Series Airplanes With a Main Deck Cargo Door Installed in…Aug 27, 1996Airframe (727-200)Only with: Modified in accordance with STC SA1797SO (main deck cargo door installed).

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

Service Difficulty Reports (134)

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.

  • Landing gear · landing gear · inoperativeJan 28, 2019

    NOSE GEAR DID NOT EXTEND ON LANDING. REPLACED NOSE LANDING GEAR, INSTALLED REPAIRS TO FUSELAGE IAW BOEING MSG KAE-KAE-19-0005-15C, PERFORMED TERM SERVICE AND INSTALLED GEAR PINS FERRY AIRCRAFT TO KYIP, REF NTO MSG KAE-KAE-19-0005-22B, AIRCRAFT BEING EVALUATED FOR FURTHER REPAIRS AT KOSC

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · structure · corrodedOct 10, 2018

    AFT CARGO DOOR LOWER CHORD CORRODED

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · structure · corrodedOct 9, 2018

    RIGHT SIDE INNER NOSE W/W STA 312-328 T CHORD CORROSION

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Doors · structure · corrodedOct 8, 2018

    FWD CARGO PIT DOOR CORRODED AT AFT LOWER LIGHTNING HOLE... REMOVED & REPLACED DOOR

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine · compressor · stalledJun 6, 2018

    ON THROTTLE UP FOR TAKEOFF, THE NR 1 ENGINE HAD A COMPRESSOR STALL, RETURNED TO BLOCKS. OPEN

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · damagedAug 4, 2017

    FUSELAGE SKIN AT STA. 188-200 BETWEEN STRINGER 24L TO 24R.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · landing gear · malfunctionedApr 5, 2017

    NOSE LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND, HAD TO CYCLED HANDLE FOR NOSE GEAR TO EXTEND AND LOCK

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Pneumatic · warning light · illuminatedDec 23, 2016

    NR 3 BLEED TRIP LIGHT CAME ON DURING CRUISE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuel · valve · stuckDec 21, 2016

    DURING CLIMB OUT, NR 3 FUEL CROSS FEED VALVE WAS STUCK CLOSED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine fuel and control · o-ring · leakingDec 21, 2015

    FUEL LEAKING FROM NR 3 ENGINE FUEL PUMP, INSPECTED AND FOUND O-RING WAS BAD, REPLACED O-RING WITH NEW, LEAK AND OP'S CHECK GOOD. NO OTHER DEFECTS NOTED.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 134 reports.

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 19, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 19, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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