Accident
Mar 23, 1991 · Buffalo, NYA CLEAR AIR TURBULENCE ENCOUNTER.
- Injuries
- Serious
- Report
- CHI91LA115
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for CHI91LA115)
This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Sep 15, 2009.
Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (Mar 1991)64 ADs may apply21 service difficulty reports
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A CLEAR AIR TURBULENCE ENCOUNTER.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for CHI91LA115)
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.
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-15 | Navigation | Jun 21, 2023 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 2022-25-01 | Wings | Feb 16, 2023 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 2021-03-09 | Wings | Mar 31, 2021 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 2019-23-04 | Fuel | Feb 4, 2020 | Airframe (727-222)Only with: Equipped with Boeing body-mounted auxiliary fuel tanks. |
| 2019-24-18 | Navigation | Feb 3, 2020 | Airframe (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. |
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-25-15 | Wings | Jan 22, 2019 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 2017-19-02 | Doors | Oct 19, 2017 | Airframe (727-222)Only with: Equipped with a main cargo door (MCD). |
| 2014-04-09 | Wings | May 2, 2014 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 2013-24-15 | Fuel | Jan 8, 2014 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 2013-21-07 | Stabilizers | Dec 5, 2013 | Airframe (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. |
| 2013-22-03 | Fuel | Dec 5, 2013 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 2013-19-08 | Stall Warning System | Nov 6, 2013 | Airframe (727-222)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletins 727-34-0245, 737-34-2102, and 747-34-2925 |
| 2013-16-17 | Wings | Sep 27, 2013 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 2013-15-11 | Stabilizers | Sep 20, 2013 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 2013-15-15 | Fuselage | Sep 20, 2013 | Airframe (727-222)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 727-53-0234, dated January 17, 2013 |
| 2013-14-02 | Wings | Aug 26, 2013 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 2013-14-03 | Stabilizers | Aug 26, 2013 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 2011-12-05 | The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series… | Jul 15, 2011 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 2011-01-05 | The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series… | Feb 14, 2011 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 2008-04-10 R1 | The Boeing Company Model 727 Airplanes | Dec 30, 2009 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 2009-20-08 | Boeing Model 727 Airplanes | Nov 5, 2009 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 2009-20-03 | Boeing Model 727 Airplanes | Nov 3, 2009 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 2008-22-12 | Boeing Model 727 Airplanes | Dec 17, 2008 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 2008-11-09 | Boeing Model 727 Airplanes | Jul 3, 2008 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 2008-02-13 | Boeing Model 727 Airplanes | Feb 28, 2008 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 2007-21-04 | Boeing Model 727 Airplanes | Nov 16, 2007 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 2007-12-14 | Boeing Model 727 Airplanes | Jul 16, 2007 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 2006-13-16 | Boeing Model 727 Airplanes | Aug 1, 2006 | Airframe (727-222)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 727-27-0234, dated November 10, 2005 |
| 2006-09-03 | Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series Airplanes | May 31, 2006 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 2005-23-07 | Boeing Model 727 Airplanes | Dec 13, 2005 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 2005-20-33 | Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series Airplanes | Nov 16, 2005 | Airframe (727-222)Certain serial numbers: 1–694. Only with: Line numbers 1 through 694 inclusive. |
| 2005-20-13 | Boeing Model 727 Airplanes | Nov 9, 2005 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 2005-19-24 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes | Oct 27, 2005 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 2005-16-07 | Boeing Model 727 Airplanes | Sep 13, 2005 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 2005-14-07 | Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series Airplanes | Aug 15, 2005 | Airframe (727-222)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-57A0135, Revision 3, dated June 27, 2002 |
| 2005-13-40 | Boeing Model 727 Airplanes, Equipped With an Auxiliary Fuel Tank Having a Fuel Pump… | Aug 4, 2005 | Airframe (727-222)Only with: Equipped with an auxiliary fuel tank having a fuel pump installed. |
| 2004-09-36 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes | Jun 15, 2004 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 2004-03-30 | Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series Airplanes | Mar 24, 2004 | Airframe (727-222)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-53A0225, dated September 11, 2003 |
| 2004-03-31 | Boeing Model 727, 727-100C, 727-200F, and 727C Series Airplanes | Mar 24, 2004 | Airframe (727-222)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-53A0226, dated September 11, 2003 |
| 2003-03-15 R1 | Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category Airplanes | Dec 22, 2003 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 2003-11-03 | Boeing Model 727, 737-100, 737-200, and 737-200C Series Airplanes | Jul 3, 2003 | Airframe (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. |
| 2003-03-15 | Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category Airplanes | Mar 7, 2003 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 2002-24-05 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes | Dec 18, 2002 | Airframe (727-222)Certain serial numbers: 1–1832 |
| 2002-17-05 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes | Sep 16, 2002 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 2002-16-19 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type… | Sep 19, 2002 | Airframe (727-222)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1767SO or SA1768SO. |
| 2002-16-20 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type… | Sep 19, 2002 | Airframe (727-222)Only with: Airplanes converted from passenger to cargo (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1368SO, SA1797SO, or SA1798SO. |
| 2002-16-21 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance with Supplemental Type… | Sep 19, 2002 | Airframe (727-222)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC ST00015AT. |
| 2002-16-22 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type… | Sep 19, 2002 | Airframe (727-222)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1444SO, SA1509SO, SA1543SO, or SA1896SO. |
| 2002-12-13 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes | Jul 31, 2002 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 2001-22-12 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes | Nov 15, 2001 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 2001-20-09 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes | Nov 15, 2001 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 2000-14-07 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes | Aug 17, 2000 | Airframe (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 R1 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance with Valsan Supplemental Type… | Aug 15, 2000 | Airframe (727-222)Only with: Modified by installation of Pratt and Whitney JT8D-217C or -219 engines in accordance with Valsan STC SA4363NM. |
| 2000-02-19 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes | Mar 9, 2000 | Airframe (727-222)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 727-57-0177, dated December 22, 1988 |
| 99-20-10 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes | Nov 8, 1999 | Airframe (727-222)Certain serial numbers: 124; 126; 130; 146; 221; 287; …. Only with: Applies to airplanes with the listed line numbers (not serial numbers). |
| 99-04-22 | Boeing Model 727, 727-100, 727-200, 727C, 727-100C, and 727-200F Series Airplanes | Mar 4, 1999 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 98-26-18 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type… | Feb 16, 1999 | Airframe (727-222)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1767SO, SA1768SO, or SA7447SW. |
| 98-26-19 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type… | Feb 16, 1999 | Airframe (727-222)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC SA1368SO, SA1797SO, or SA1798SO. |
| 98-26-20 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type… | Feb 16, 1999 | Airframe (727-222)Only with: Converted from passenger to cargo-carrying (freighter) configuration in accordance with STC ST00015AT. |
| 98-26-21 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type… | Feb 16, 1999 | Airframe (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 R1 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes | Jun 23, 1998 | Airframe (727-222) |
| 98-23-51 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes | Dec 14, 1998 | Airframe (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. |
| 98-18-20 | Boeing Model 727 and Model 737 Series Airplanes Equipped with J.C. Carter Company Fuel… | Oct 21, 1998 | Airframe (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). |
| 98-11-03 | Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes | Jun 23, 1998 | Airframe (727-222) |
AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.
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 DAMAGE FOUND DURING MAINTENANCE CHECK. MAJOR REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED. REPAIRED DAMAGE. OPERATIONS CHECK NORMAL.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.AFT PIT BILGE AREA CORROSION IN SKIN LT SIDE, BETWEEN STR 28L AND 29L, STA 970-990.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.AFT PIT BILGE, CORROSION IN SHEAR TIE AFT SIDE OF FRAME 1130 BETWEEN STR 27L AND 28L. REPAIRED SHEAR TIE PER MM 53-10-29. MAJOR REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.AFT PIT BILGE, CORROSION IN SHEAR TIE FORWARD SIDE BETWEEN STR 28L AND 29L AT FRAME STA 1010. REPAIRED SHEAR TIE PER MM 53-10-29. MAJOR REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.RADIO ALTIMETER FAULT WITH ASSOCIATED GPWS FAIL. INTERMITTENT CONNECTION CAUSED THE FAULT. REMOVED AND REINSTALLED ANT RAD ALT TX ANTENNAS. SECURED SOFT MATE CONNECTOR RAD ALT. OPERATIONS CHECK NORMAL.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.FORWARD LEFT HAND ENTRY DOOR OPEN LIGHT AND HANDLE POPPED UP AFTER ROLL OUT. SUPPLEMENTAL DATA UPDATE DOOR STOPS NEEDED ADJUSTMENT. ACCOMPLISHED PER MM 52-10-20 AND OP CHECKS OK.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.TAIL SKID LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER TAKEOFF. RETURNED TO MSY. *S/D* MAINTENANCE CLEANED AND LUBED TAIL SKID UP SWITCH, S663. LANDING GEAR HANDLE WAS CYCLED SEVERAL TIMES WITH LANDING GEARS PINNED. NO PROBLEMS FOUND. NO FURTHER PROBLEMS REPORTED.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.VERY LOUD NOISE FROM DOOR 1L AFTER TAKEOFF. RETURNED TO DEN. *S/D* FOUND UPPER HINGE CUTOUT SEAL NOT FITTING CORRECTLY. REPLACED SEALS AND CHECKED GOOD.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.LOWER COFFEEMAKER IN AFT GALLEY SMOKING AND SPARKING. *S/D* REPLACED COFFEEMAKER. INSPECTED WIRING, LEFT UNIT ON FOR SEVERAL HOURS, NO DEFECTS NOTED.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.EXPERIENCED LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATION IN NR 2 ENGINE. SHUT DOWN NR 2 ENGINE. *S/D* DURING REPLACEMENT OF FUEL PUMP FOR TIME, FUEL PUMP DRIVE SHAFT O RING WAS NOT INSTALLED CAUSING OIL LOSS, AND ILLUMINATION OF LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE AFTER INSTALLATION OF MISSING O…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.Showing the 10 most recent of 21 reports.