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N740DH1979 Boeing 727-2Q9

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 19, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Sep 2, 2010.

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198264 ADs may apply371 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Miami, FL
owner city / state
Engine
JT8D-17 SER · 16,000 lb thrust
P & W
Owners
1
since 2010
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
64
confirm with A&P
Service reports
371
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 19, 2026
Last registered owner
Air Capital Group LLC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Miami, FL
Certificate issued
Jul 27, 2010
Canceled
Sep 2, 2010
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Dec 17, 1979

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
727-2Q9
Year
1979
Serial number
21930
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
A9F2DD

Engine

Make and model
P & W Jt8d-17 Ser
Type
Turbo-jet
Power
16,000 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. 2010Air Capital Group LLCMiami, FL

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 (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 (727-2Q9)
2022-25-01WingsFeb 16, 2023Airframe (727-2Q9)
2021-03-09WingsMar 31, 2021Airframe (727-2Q9)
2019-23-04FuelFeb 4, 2020Airframe (727-2Q9)Only with: Equipped with Boeing body-mounted auxiliary fuel tanks.
2019-24-18NavigationFeb 3, 2020Airframe (727-2Q9)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 (727-2Q9)
2017-19-02DoorsOct 19, 2017Airframe (727-2Q9)Only with: Equipped with a main cargo door (MCD).
2014-04-09WingsMay 2, 2014Airframe (727-2Q9)
2013-24-15FuelJan 8, 2014Airframe (727-2Q9)
2013-21-07StabilizersDec 5, 2013Airframe (727-2Q9)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 (727-2Q9)
2013-19-08Stall Warning SystemNov 6, 2013Airframe (727-2Q9)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletins 727-34-0245, 737-34-2102, and 747-34-2925
2013-16-17WingsSep 27, 2013Airframe (727-2Q9)
2013-15-11StabilizersSep 20, 2013Airframe (727-2Q9)
2013-15-15FuselageSep 20, 2013Airframe (727-2Q9)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 727-53-0234, dated January 17, 2013
2013-14-02WingsAug 26, 2013Airframe (727-2Q9)
2013-14-03StabilizersAug 26, 2013Airframe (727-2Q9)
2011-12-05The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series…Jul 15, 2011Airframe (727-2Q9)
2011-01-05The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series…Feb 14, 2011Airframe (727-2Q9)
2008-04-10 R1The Boeing Company Model 727 AirplanesDec 30, 2009Airframe (727-2Q9)
2009-20-08Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 5, 2009Airframe (727-2Q9)
2009-20-03Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 3, 2009Airframe (727-2Q9)
2008-22-12Boeing Model 727 AirplanesDec 17, 2008Airframe (727-2Q9)
2008-11-09Boeing Model 727 AirplanesJul 3, 2008Airframe (727-2Q9)
2008-02-13Boeing Model 727 AirplanesFeb 28, 2008Airframe (727-2Q9)
2007-21-04Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 16, 2007Airframe (727-2Q9)
2007-12-14Boeing Model 727 AirplanesJul 16, 2007Airframe (727-2Q9)
2006-13-16Boeing Model 727 AirplanesAug 1, 2006Airframe (727-2Q9)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 (727-2Q9)
2005-23-07Boeing Model 727 AirplanesDec 13, 2005Airframe (727-2Q9)
2005-20-33Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series AirplanesNov 16, 2005Airframe (727-2Q9)Certain serial numbers: 1–694. Only with: Line numbers 1 through 694 inclusive.
2005-20-13Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 9, 2005Airframe (727-2Q9)
2005-19-24Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesOct 27, 2005Airframe (727-2Q9)
2005-16-07Boeing Model 727 AirplanesSep 13, 2005Airframe (727-2Q9)
2005-14-07Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series AirplanesAug 15, 2005Airframe (727-2Q9)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 (727-2Q9)Only with: Equipped with an auxiliary fuel tank having a fuel pump installed.
2004-09-36Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesJun 15, 2004Airframe (727-2Q9)
2004-03-30Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series AirplanesMar 24, 2004Airframe (727-2Q9)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 (727-2Q9)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 (727-2Q9)
2003-11-03Boeing Model 727, 737-100, 737-200, and 737-200C Series AirplanesJul 3, 2003Airframe (727-2Q9)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 (727-2Q9)
2002-24-05Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesDec 18, 2002Airframe (727-2Q9)Certain serial numbers: 1–1832
2002-17-05Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesSep 16, 2002Airframe (727-2Q9)
2002-16-19Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type…Sep 19, 2002Airframe (727-2Q9)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 (727-2Q9)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 (727-2Q9)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 (727-2Q9)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 (727-2Q9)
2001-22-12Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 15, 2001Airframe (727-2Q9)
2001-20-09Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 15, 2001Airframe (727-2Q9)
2000-14-07Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesAug 17, 2000Airframe (727-2Q9)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 (727-2Q9)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 (727-2Q9)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 727-57-0177, dated December 22, 1988
99-20-10Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 8, 1999Airframe (727-2Q9)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 (727-2Q9)
98-26-18Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type…Feb 16, 1999Airframe (727-2Q9)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 (727-2Q9)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 (727-2Q9)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 (727-2Q9)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 (727-2Q9)
98-23-51Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesDec 14, 1998Airframe (727-2Q9)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 (727-2Q9)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 (727-2Q9)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (371)

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.

  • Fuselage · skin · dentedJun 18, 2007

    LOWER HALF OF FUSELAGE EXTERIOR SURFACE, DENT AT BS 196, BETWEEN STR 22L AND 23L. CUT OUT DAMAGED AREA, .750" DIA CIRCLE CUT, FABRICATED REPAIR DOUBLER FROM 2024-T3, .050" BY 4" DIA, PO NR 9005049; AND FILLER FROM 2024-T3, .040" BY .750" DIA, PO NR 9005089, PER B727 SRM 53-30-3 FIG 13, DETAIL I.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Stabilizers · skin · dentedJun 18, 2007

    RT ELEVATOR UPPER SKIN HAS 3 DENTS AT ELEV STA'S 40-0, 47.0, AND 79.0 APPROX. DENT AT ELEV STA 40.0 WITHIN LIMITS. 2 DENTS EVALUATED AS BEYOND LIMITS, AT ELEV STA 47.0 (DENT 1) AND 79.0 (DENT 2). CUT OUT DAMAGE; DENT 1" BY 1" AND DENT 2 .25" BY .75". FABRICATED REPAIR DOUBLERS, NR 1 FROM 2024-T3…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · structure · corrodedJun 17, 2007

    DURING C CHECK, RT BS 306 RBL6.0 BILGE AREA WALKWAY NEARBY HORIZ BEAM CHORD PRESENTS CORROSION. REMOVED FASTENERS IN AREA TO GAIN ACCESS IAW B727 SRM 51-30-2 CUT-OUT DAMAGED AREA DIMENSION 1" BY .500 AND FABRICATED REPAIR DOUBLER FROM 7075-O .050 PO NR 9004219 DIM 4" BY 1" IAW B727 SRM 53-10-4 FIG…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Fuselage · stringer · corrodedJun 17, 2007

    DURING C CHECK, NOSE SECTION STR 24 LT BS305 SHOWS CORROSION SEEN FROM LT TRUNNION ACCESS AREA. CUT-OUT DAMAGED SECTION OF STRINGER DIM 6 5/8" LENGTH, FABBED REPAIR FILLER FROM BAC1498-137 PO NR 4496178 DIM 6 5/8" REPAIR U CHANNNEL FROM .050 PO NR 9004670 DIM 13" LENGTH AND REPAIR J ANGLES 2EA…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · support beam · corrodedJun 17, 2007

    C CHECK N/R 053950, HORIZ MIDCHORD SUPPORT BEAM CORRODED AT BS 312 LT. REMOVED HORIZONTAL BEAM SUPPORT BEAM IAW B727 SRM 51-30-2. DUE TO CORROSION BEING OUT OF LIMITS, IAW B727 SRM 53-10-1 FIG 1, FABRICATED NEW SUPPORT BEAM FROM AND10137-3001 7075-T6 PO NR 7212319 DIM 29.2 LENGTH IAW B727 SRM…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · support angle · crackedJun 17, 2007

    C CHECK N/R053897, NOSE SECTION WALKWAY BEAM AREA BS 294 LT WEB SUPPORT ANGLE CORRODED AND CRACKED. REMOVED ANGLE FOR ACCESS IAW B727 SRM 51-30-2. REMOVED WED SUPPORT ANGLE IAW B727 SRM 51-30-2. FABRICATED NEW WEB SUPPORT ANGLE FROM AND10133-2004 PO NR 42144 DIM 26 1/2" BY 1 1/2" BY 1" IAW B727…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · frame · corrodedJun 16, 2007

    AFT CARGO BS 990 BETWEEN STR29R AND 30R AFT SIDE OF FRAME HAS CORROSION. REMOVED FLOOR ANGLE SUPPORT AT AFT BS 950E TO 990 IAW B727 SRM 51-30-2. CUT OUT DAMAGED AREA DIMENSION 4 5/8" BY 4" IAW B727 SRM 53-10-4 FIG 15. FABRICATED NEW PART FROM 7075T6 .063" PO NR 9003641 DIMENSION 4 5/8" BY 4" IAW…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · skin · delaminatedJun 16, 2007

    WHILE AT C CHECK AT FLIGHTSTAR AIRCRAFT SERVICES, LEFT INBOARD FOREFLAP DELAMINATED AT INBOARD END WBL 71. CUTOUT DELAMINATED AREA ON LT I/B FORE FLAP APPROX 4" BY 12". REMOVED DAMAGED CORE APPROX 4" BY 12" FABRICATED CORE PLUG APPROX 4" BY 12" FROM DUR-5052-4.4-3/16- NE.-4.0 PO 6261123.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · fitting · corrodedJun 16, 2007

    WHILE AT FLIGHTSTAR FOR A C CHECK REF N/R 053715, AFT CARGO BS 1166 STR30 AFT END DOUBLER PRIMER IS DETERIORATED. REMOVED BS1183 STR30 FITTING IAW B727 51-30-2 FAB STRINGER REPAIR FROM 7075 T6 .090 PO3717808 BAC1498147 AND BAC1458-131 7075-T6 PO NR 9004539 APPROX DIM 20" BY 3" FILLER AND 12" BY 3"…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · seat track · brokenJun 16, 2007

    WHILE AT C CHECK REF N/RS 053820,054017, MAIN CABIN SEAT TRACK HAS BROKEN CUT OUT AT STA 950+12 LBL45. FOUND OUT OF LIMITS IAW B727 SRM 53-10-1 FIGURE 3. REMOVED FLOOR BOARDS FROM 950 TO BS 1030 BETWEEN LBL22 AND LBL 65 AND SIDE GUIDES FROM BS 870 TO BS 1010 LT SIDE IAW B727 SRM 51-30-2 TO GAIN…

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

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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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