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N7258U1978 Boeing 727-222

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 19, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Apr 18, 2003.

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB incident (Apr 1987)64 ADs may apply14 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 1978
NTSB events
1
1987
ADs may apply
64
confirm with A&P
Service reports
14
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 19, 2026
Last registered owner
United Air Lines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Apr 4, 1978
Canceled
Apr 18, 2003
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Mar 6, 1978

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
727-222
Year
1978
Serial number
21405
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
A9B9A2

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. 1978 – 2003United Air Lines INCChicago, IL

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)

Incident

Apr 7, 1987 · Chicago, IL

A UNITED AIRLINES BOEING 727 DOMESTIC PASSENGER FLIGHT WAS HOLDING SHORT OF RUNWAY 32L AT THE CHICAGO-O'HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AWAITING CLEARANCE FOR AN INTERSECTION TAKEOFF. A NORTHWEST AIRLINES BOEING 747 INTERNATIONAL PASSENGER FLIGHT WAS HOLDING IN POSITION AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY AWAITING TAKEOFF CLEARANCE. THE CONTROL TOWER CLEARED THE NORTHWEST FLIGHT FOR TAKEOFF AND THE CREW…

Injuries
None
Report
CHI87IA109

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for CHI87IA109)

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 (727-222)
2022-25-01WingsFeb 16, 2023Airframe (727-222)
2021-03-09WingsMar 31, 2021Airframe (727-222)
2019-23-04FuelFeb 4, 2020Airframe (727-222)Only with: Equipped with Boeing body-mounted auxiliary fuel tanks.
2019-24-18NavigationFeb 3, 2020Airframe (727-222)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 (727-222)
2017-19-02DoorsOct 19, 2017Airframe (727-222)Only with: Equipped with a main cargo door (MCD).
2014-04-09WingsMay 2, 2014Airframe (727-222)
2013-24-15FuelJan 8, 2014Airframe (727-222)
2013-21-07StabilizersDec 5, 2013Airframe (727-222)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 (727-222)
2013-19-08Stall Warning SystemNov 6, 2013Airframe (727-222)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletins 727-34-0245, 737-34-2102, and 747-34-2925
2013-16-17WingsSep 27, 2013Airframe (727-222)
2013-15-11StabilizersSep 20, 2013Airframe (727-222)
2013-15-15FuselageSep 20, 2013Airframe (727-222)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 727-53-0234, dated January 17, 2013
2013-14-02WingsAug 26, 2013Airframe (727-222)
2013-14-03StabilizersAug 26, 2013Airframe (727-222)
2011-12-05The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series…Jul 15, 2011Airframe (727-222)
2011-01-05The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series…Feb 14, 2011Airframe (727-222)
2008-04-10 R1The Boeing Company Model 727 AirplanesDec 30, 2009Airframe (727-222)
2009-20-08Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 5, 2009Airframe (727-222)
2009-20-03Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 3, 2009Airframe (727-222)
2008-22-12Boeing Model 727 AirplanesDec 17, 2008Airframe (727-222)
2008-11-09Boeing Model 727 AirplanesJul 3, 2008Airframe (727-222)
2008-02-13Boeing Model 727 AirplanesFeb 28, 2008Airframe (727-222)
2007-21-04Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 16, 2007Airframe (727-222)
2007-12-14Boeing Model 727 AirplanesJul 16, 2007Airframe (727-222)
2006-13-16Boeing Model 727 AirplanesAug 1, 2006Airframe (727-222)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 (727-222)
2005-23-07Boeing Model 727 AirplanesDec 13, 2005Airframe (727-222)
2005-20-33Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series AirplanesNov 16, 2005Airframe (727-222)Certain serial numbers: 1–694. Only with: Line numbers 1 through 694 inclusive.
2005-20-13Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 9, 2005Airframe (727-222)
2005-19-24Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesOct 27, 2005Airframe (727-222)
2005-16-07Boeing Model 727 AirplanesSep 13, 2005Airframe (727-222)
2005-14-07Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series AirplanesAug 15, 2005Airframe (727-222)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 (727-222)Only with: Equipped with an auxiliary fuel tank having a fuel pump installed.
2004-09-36Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesJun 15, 2004Airframe (727-222)
2004-03-30Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series AirplanesMar 24, 2004Airframe (727-222)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 (727-222)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 (727-222)
2003-11-03Boeing Model 727, 737-100, 737-200, and 737-200C Series AirplanesJul 3, 2003Airframe (727-222)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 (727-222)
2002-24-05Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesDec 18, 2002Airframe (727-222)Certain serial numbers: 1–1832
2002-17-05Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesSep 16, 2002Airframe (727-222)
2002-16-19Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type…Sep 19, 2002Airframe (727-222)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 (727-222)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 (727-222)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 (727-222)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 (727-222)
2001-22-12Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 15, 2001Airframe (727-222)
2001-20-09Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 15, 2001Airframe (727-222)
2000-14-07Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesAug 17, 2000Airframe (727-222)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 (727-222)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 (727-222)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 727-57-0177, dated December 22, 1988
99-20-10Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 8, 1999Airframe (727-222)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 (727-222)
98-26-18Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type…Feb 16, 1999Airframe (727-222)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 (727-222)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 (727-222)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 (727-222)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 (727-222)
98-23-51Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesDec 14, 1998Airframe (727-222)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 (727-222)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 (727-222)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (14)

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.

  • Wings · rib · crackedApr 23, 2001

    NR 3 SLAT ACTUATOR INBOARD RIB IS CRACKED. REPAIRED PER SM OR 70-57-56-01-AR5. MAJOR REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · accessory unit · failedMar 29, 2001

    LANDING GEAR HANDLE COULD NOT BE RETRACTED INTO UP POSITION. LANDING GEAR HAD TO BE BROUGHT UP MANUALLY. SUPPLEMENTAL DATA UPDATE REPLACED LANDING GEAR ACCESSORY UNIT. ACCOMPLISHED WIRING CHECK BETWEEN LEVER LATCH SOLENOID AND LANDING GEAR ACCESSORY UNIT. ALSO ACCOMPLISHED WIRING CHECK BETWEEN AIR…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · accessory unit · failedFeb 4, 2001

    LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT AFTER TAKEOFF. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO LGA. *S/D* REPLACED LANDING GEAR ACCESSORY UNIT PER MAINTENANCE MANUAL. JACKED AIRCRAFT AND CYCLED GEAR HANDLE 30 TIMES. OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL ON GROUND.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Equipment and furnishings · coffeemaker · arcedAug 30, 2000

    FLIGHT ATTENDANT OBSERVED ARCING AND SPARKING IN THE AREA AFT OF THE COFFEEMAKER IN THE FORWARD GALLEY. *S/D* AMIS HISTORY INDICATES CIRCUIT BREAKERS WERE CYCLED AND RETESTED. MAINTENANCE CREW COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. ALL HOT PLATES AND COFFEE POTS OPERATED NORMAL PER MM 25-34-05. ALSO CHECKED…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · selector panel · malfunctionedOct 29, 1999

    CABIN NOT CONTROLLABLE IN AUTO, STANDBY OR MANUAL MODE. RETURNED TO ORD. *S/D* NO OBVIOUS CAUSE OF PROBLEMS WERE DETECTED DURING CHECK OF PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM DURING MAINTENANCE. REPLACED CABIN PRESSURE SELECTOR PANEL AS PRECAUTIONARY.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Flight controls · actuator · failedOct 5, 1998

    NUMBER 6 LEADING EDGE FLAP WOULD NOT RETRACT FROM FULL-DOWN POSITION. NO CONTROL PROBLEMS REPORTED. RETURNED TO DEN. *S/D* REPLACED NR 6 LE FLAP ACTUATOR. SYSTEM OPS CHECKS OK.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Electrical power · breaker · failedSep 10, 1998

    RETURNED TO GATE WITH ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. FOUND BUS PROTECTION PANEL CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED AND ELECTRICAL SMELL IN E & E COMPARTMENT. *S/D* REPLACED FAILED NR 3 GENERATOR BREAKER. ALSO, REPLACED BUS PROTECTION PANEL AND GENERATOR CONTROL UNITS PRECAUTIONARY. NO FURTHER PROBLEMS REPORTED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Pneumatic · switch · failedJul 25, 1998

    NR 2 BLEED OVERHEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. RETURNED TO ORD. *S/D* REPLACED AIR DUCT OVER TEMPERATURE SWITCH.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · fan · failedApr 26, 1998

    RETURNED TO DEN DUE TO ELECTICAL FUMES IN COCKPIT. *S/D* REPLACED GASPER FAN.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine · turbine · overheatedMay 31, 1997

    AT CRUISE SETTING OR LOWER THE NR 2 ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE REACHES THE YELLOW BAND AND EXCEEDED RED LINE DURING DESCENT. ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN. WIND MILLING OIL PRESSURE WAS APPROXIMATELY 8 PSI FOR 8 MINUTES. *S/D* DURING SHOP PROCESSING THE HPT WAS DISASSEMBLED AND WAS FOUND TO HAVE EXPERIENCED A…

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 14 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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