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N764AT1982 Boeing 727-264

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 18, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Jul 21, 2010.

Safety record in brief:3 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest Aug 2000)64 ADs may apply89 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
3
substantial, 2000
ADs may apply
64
confirm with A&P
Service reports
89
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 18, 2026
Last registered owner
Rio Airlines USA INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Miami, FL
Certificate issued
Jul 1, 2010
Canceled
Jul 21, 2010
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Dec 12, 1982

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
727-264
Year
1982
Serial number
22984
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
AA5076

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. 2010Rio Airlines USA INCMiami, FL

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 18, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (3)

Accident · substantial damage

Aug 16, 2000 · Chicago, IL

the fractured tow bar and the inadequate weld of the tow bar by an unknown person.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
CHI00FA244

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for CHI00FA244)

Accident · substantial damage

Aug 6, 1995 · Orlando, FL

THE FAILURE OF THE GROUND CREW TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES/DIRECTIVES REQUIRING THAT THE AIRPLANE BRAKES BE SET BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE TOW BAR FROM THE AIRPLANE.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
MIA95LA196

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for MIA95LA196)

Accident

Sep 17, 1987 · Pittsburgh, PA

WHILE DESCENDING OUT OF FLT LVL 270 FOR LNDG, USAIR FLIGHT 10 ENCOUNTERED LIGHT TO MODERATE TURBULENCE. PRIOR TO THIS THIS ENCOUNTER, THE CAPT ADVISED ALL PASSENGERS AND CABIN CREW TO REMAIN SEATED AND TO ENGAGE THEIR SEATBELTS. A SIMILAR ANNOUNCEMENT WAS MADE BY THE CABIN ATTENDANTS. AN ELDERLY INVALID FEMALE PASSENGER STATED SHE HAD TO USE TO THE RESTROOM PRIOR TO LNDG SINCE HER WALKING DEVICE…

Injuries
Serious
Report
NYC87FA257

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for NYC87FA257)

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 (727-264)
2022-25-01WingsFeb 16, 2023Airframe (727-264)
2021-03-09WingsMar 31, 2021Airframe (727-264)
2019-23-04FuelFeb 4, 2020Airframe (727-264)Only with: Equipped with Boeing body-mounted auxiliary fuel tanks.
2019-24-18NavigationFeb 3, 2020Airframe (727-264)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 (727-264)
2017-19-02DoorsOct 19, 2017Airframe (727-264)Only with: Equipped with a main cargo door (MCD).
2014-04-09WingsMay 2, 2014Airframe (727-264)
2013-24-15FuelJan 8, 2014Airframe (727-264)
2013-21-07StabilizersDec 5, 2013Airframe (727-264)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 (727-264)
2013-19-08Stall Warning SystemNov 6, 2013Airframe (727-264)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletins 727-34-0245, 737-34-2102, and 747-34-2925
2013-16-17WingsSep 27, 2013Airframe (727-264)
2013-15-11StabilizersSep 20, 2013Airframe (727-264)
2013-15-15FuselageSep 20, 2013Airframe (727-264)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 727-53-0234, dated January 17, 2013
2013-14-02WingsAug 26, 2013Airframe (727-264)
2013-14-03StabilizersAug 26, 2013Airframe (727-264)
2011-12-05The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series…Jul 15, 2011Airframe (727-264)
2011-01-05The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series…Feb 14, 2011Airframe (727-264)
2008-04-10 R1The Boeing Company Model 727 AirplanesDec 30, 2009Airframe (727-264)
2009-20-08Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 5, 2009Airframe (727-264)
2009-20-03Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 3, 2009Airframe (727-264)
2008-22-12Boeing Model 727 AirplanesDec 17, 2008Airframe (727-264)
2008-11-09Boeing Model 727 AirplanesJul 3, 2008Airframe (727-264)
2008-02-13Boeing Model 727 AirplanesFeb 28, 2008Airframe (727-264)
2007-21-04Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 16, 2007Airframe (727-264)
2007-12-14Boeing Model 727 AirplanesJul 16, 2007Airframe (727-264)
2006-13-16Boeing Model 727 AirplanesAug 1, 2006Airframe (727-264)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 (727-264)
2005-23-07Boeing Model 727 AirplanesDec 13, 2005Airframe (727-264)
2005-20-33Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series AirplanesNov 16, 2005Airframe (727-264)Certain serial numbers: 1–694. Only with: Line numbers 1 through 694 inclusive.
2005-20-13Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 9, 2005Airframe (727-264)
2005-19-24Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesOct 27, 2005Airframe (727-264)
2005-16-07Boeing Model 727 AirplanesSep 13, 2005Airframe (727-264)
2005-14-07Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series AirplanesAug 15, 2005Airframe (727-264)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 (727-264)Only with: Equipped with an auxiliary fuel tank having a fuel pump installed.
2004-09-36Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesJun 15, 2004Airframe (727-264)
2004-03-30Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series AirplanesMar 24, 2004Airframe (727-264)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 (727-264)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 (727-264)
2003-11-03Boeing Model 727, 737-100, 737-200, and 737-200C Series AirplanesJul 3, 2003Airframe (727-264)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 (727-264)
2002-24-05Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesDec 18, 2002Airframe (727-264)Certain serial numbers: 1–1832
2002-17-05Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesSep 16, 2002Airframe (727-264)
2002-16-19Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type…Sep 19, 2002Airframe (727-264)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 (727-264)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 (727-264)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 (727-264)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 (727-264)
2001-22-12Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 15, 2001Airframe (727-264)
2001-20-09Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 15, 2001Airframe (727-264)
2000-14-07Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesAug 17, 2000Airframe (727-264)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 (727-264)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 (727-264)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 727-57-0177, dated December 22, 1988
99-20-10Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 8, 1999Airframe (727-264)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 (727-264)
98-26-18Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type…Feb 16, 1999Airframe (727-264)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 (727-264)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 (727-264)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 (727-264)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 (727-264)
98-23-51Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesDec 14, 1998Airframe (727-264)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 (727-264)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 (727-264)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (89)

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 · cable assy · noisyOct 16, 2008

    FLIGHT 935 - DURING CLIMBOUT HEARD LOUD NOISE SEEMING TO COME FROM NOSE GEAR AREA, MINUTES LATER RED DOORS LIGHT ON FWD PANEL & NOSE GEAR DOOR LIGHT ILLUM ON S/O PANEL. FELT VIBRATION. COMPLETED ABNORMAL PROCEDURE & RETURNED TO ILN. REPLACED BOTH NOSE GEAR WHEEL WELL DOOR CABLE ASSY'S AND OPS…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · accessory unit · failedOct 16, 2008

    ON CLIMBOUT AT 300KIAS PASSING FL200 RED DOORS LIGHT ON FWD PANEL & NOSE GEAR DOOR LIGHT ON S/O'S PANEL ILLUMINATED. FELT HEAVY VIBRATION PERFORMED ABNORMAL PROCEDURE AFTER SLOWING TO 260KTS LIGHT WENT OUT /VIBRATION REMAINED. MX INSTRUCTED, CYCLE GEAR UPON RETRACTION GEAR RETRACTED BUT L/R GEAR…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · spar · crackedMay 29, 2008

    WHILE AT C CHECK, LT WING REAR SPAR J BEAM CRACKED INDICATION WBL126. FABRICATED AND REMOVED AND REPLACED IAW BOEING DWG 65-21655 AND ASTAR EC-00910-001 MATERIAL BAC 1506-860 7075T6 DIM 81 INCH BY 5 1/2 INCH PO NR 815922.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Wings · spar · crackedMay 29, 2008

    WHILE AT C CHECK, RT WING REAR SPAR J BEAM CRACKED WBL 126. FABRICATED AND REMOVED AND REPLACED IAW BOEING DWG 65-21655 AND ASTAR EC-00911-001.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · attach angle · crackedMay 29, 2008

    WHILE AT C CHECK, LT O/B MID FLAP I/B LOWER END CAP AND ATTACHMENT ANGLE CRACKED. REPAIRED IAW B727 SRM 51-40-2, 51-20-1, 51-30-5 AND 57-50-2 FIG 6. REPAIR ANGLE MAT.7075 T6 .071" PO NR 9006522 DIM 4 INCH BY 4 INCH AND 3 INCH BY 2 INCH.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · stringer · corrodedMay 27, 2008

    WHILE AT C-CHECK, PILLOWING AT FASTENERS AT RIGHT LWR FUSELAGE AT BS 350, 4 INCHES FWD OF NOSE JACK PAD. REPAIRED IAW SRM 53-10-3 FIG 1 DETAIL 2. MATERIAL USED P/N 95-24786-10 GUSSET / CHANNEL, REPAIR FOR 21R BAC 1496-138 DIM 11" PO 815987, CHANNEL SPLICE FROM BAC1493-412 9 .5 INCH PO 815987 2EA…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · frame · dentedMay 27, 2008

    WHILE AT C-CHECK, DENT AT MAIN FRAME BS 580 BETWEEN STR 16 AND 17R. REPAIRED IAW SRM 51-40-3 FIG 1 AND 53-10-2 FIG 3, 7075T6 .050 DIM 7.125" X 6.25" PO 9006742.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · keelbeam · crackedMay 27, 2008

    WHILE AT C-CHECK, CRACK AT BS 874 RIGHT KEEL BEAM LWR CHORD IN APU BAY. REPAIRED IAW S/B 727 53-02-08 MATERIAL 4130 STEEL .071" PO 610176.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · skin · bentMay 27, 2008

    WHILE AT C CHECK, L1 DOOR INNER SKIN BENT FWD LOWER CORNER. REPAIRED IAW B727 SRM 51-40-2 AND ASTAR EVA B52-00073 REV1.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · rib · crackedMay 27, 2008

    WHILE AT C CHECK, NR 5 K-FLAP ACTUATOR SIDE MOUNTING RIBS I/B AND O/B CRACKED. REPAIRED RIBS IAW BOEING DWG 65-16269 REVC MATERIAL 2024T3 .063" DIM 7" BY 6 1/8 INCH PO NR 9006773.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 89 reports.

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 18, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 18, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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