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N785AT1979 Boeing 727-214

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 18, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Jan 27, 2011.

Safety record in brief:2 NTSB events (minor damage at worst, latest Jan 1999)64 ADs may apply67 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Miami, FL
owner city / state
Engine
JT8D-15 · 15,500 lb thrust
P & W
Owners
1
since 2010
NTSB events
2
minor, 1999
ADs may apply
64
confirm with A&P
Service reports
67
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
Dec 30, 2010
Canceled
Jan 27, 2011
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Sep 9, 1986

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
727-214
Year
1979
Serial number
21691
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
AAA32B

Engine

Make and model
P & W Jt8d-15
Type
Turbo-jet
Power
15,500 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. 2010 – 2011Rio 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 (2)

Accident

Jan 13, 1999 · New York, NY

Inadequate counterbalancing to compensate for the weight of the cargo door.

Injuries
Serious
Report
NYC99LA235

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for NYC99LA235)

Incident · minor damage

Feb 9, 1992 · San Juan, PR

THE FLIGHT ENGINEER'S LACK OF TRAINING IN EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND HIS FAILURE TO FOLLOW PUBLISHED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES, RESULTING IN HIS NOT BEING ABLE TO MANUALLY EXTEND THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR, FOLLOWING THE LOSS OF THE 'A' HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. CONTRIBUTING TO THE INCIDENT WAS THE CAPTAINS FAILURE TO EXHAUST ALL AVAILABLE RESOURCES AND TIME IN ATTEMPTS TO EXTEND THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR…

Damage
Minor
Injuries
None
Report
MIA92IA081

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for MIA92IA081)

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 (727-214)
2022-25-01WingsFeb 16, 2023Airframe (727-214)
2021-03-09WingsMar 31, 2021Airframe (727-214)
2019-23-04FuelFeb 4, 2020Airframe (727-214)Only with: Equipped with Boeing body-mounted auxiliary fuel tanks.
2019-24-18NavigationFeb 3, 2020Airframe (727-214)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 (727-214)
2017-19-02DoorsOct 19, 2017Airframe (727-214)Only with: Equipped with a main cargo door (MCD).
2014-04-09WingsMay 2, 2014Airframe (727-214)
2013-24-15FuelJan 8, 2014Airframe (727-214)
2013-21-07StabilizersDec 5, 2013Airframe (727-214)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 (727-214)
2013-19-08Stall Warning SystemNov 6, 2013Airframe (727-214)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletins 727-34-0245, 737-34-2102, and 747-34-2925
2013-16-17WingsSep 27, 2013Airframe (727-214)
2013-15-11StabilizersSep 20, 2013Airframe (727-214)
2013-15-15FuselageSep 20, 2013Airframe (727-214)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 727-53-0234, dated January 17, 2013
2013-14-02WingsAug 26, 2013Airframe (727-214)
2013-14-03StabilizersAug 26, 2013Airframe (727-214)
2011-12-05The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series…Jul 15, 2011Airframe (727-214)
2011-01-05The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series…Feb 14, 2011Airframe (727-214)
2008-04-10 R1The Boeing Company Model 727 AirplanesDec 30, 2009Airframe (727-214)
2009-20-08Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 5, 2009Airframe (727-214)
2009-20-03Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 3, 2009Airframe (727-214)
2008-22-12Boeing Model 727 AirplanesDec 17, 2008Airframe (727-214)
2008-11-09Boeing Model 727 AirplanesJul 3, 2008Airframe (727-214)
2008-02-13Boeing Model 727 AirplanesFeb 28, 2008Airframe (727-214)
2007-21-04Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 16, 2007Airframe (727-214)
2007-12-14Boeing Model 727 AirplanesJul 16, 2007Airframe (727-214)
2006-13-16Boeing Model 727 AirplanesAug 1, 2006Airframe (727-214)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 (727-214)
2005-23-07Boeing Model 727 AirplanesDec 13, 2005Airframe (727-214)
2005-20-33Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series AirplanesNov 16, 2005Airframe (727-214)Certain serial numbers: 1–694. Only with: Line numbers 1 through 694 inclusive.
2005-20-13Boeing Model 727 AirplanesNov 9, 2005Airframe (727-214)
2005-19-24Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesOct 27, 2005Airframe (727-214)
2005-16-07Boeing Model 727 AirplanesSep 13, 2005Airframe (727-214)
2005-14-07Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series AirplanesAug 15, 2005Airframe (727-214)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 (727-214)Only with: Equipped with an auxiliary fuel tank having a fuel pump installed.
2004-09-36Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesJun 15, 2004Airframe (727-214)
2004-03-30Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series AirplanesMar 24, 2004Airframe (727-214)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 (727-214)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 (727-214)
2003-11-03Boeing Model 727, 737-100, 737-200, and 737-200C Series AirplanesJul 3, 2003Airframe (727-214)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 (727-214)
2002-24-05Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesDec 18, 2002Airframe (727-214)Certain serial numbers: 1–1832
2002-17-05Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesSep 16, 2002Airframe (727-214)
2002-16-19Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type…Sep 19, 2002Airframe (727-214)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 (727-214)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 (727-214)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 (727-214)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 (727-214)
2001-22-12Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 15, 2001Airframe (727-214)
2001-20-09Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 15, 2001Airframe (727-214)
2000-14-07Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesAug 17, 2000Airframe (727-214)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 (727-214)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 (727-214)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 727-57-0177, dated December 22, 1988
99-20-10Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesNov 8, 1999Airframe (727-214)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 (727-214)
98-26-18Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type…Feb 16, 1999Airframe (727-214)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 (727-214)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 (727-214)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 (727-214)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 (727-214)
98-23-51Boeing Model 727 Series AirplanesDec 14, 1998Airframe (727-214)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 (727-214)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 (727-214)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (67)

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 · damagedApr 11, 2008

    MULTIPLE LIGHTNING STRIKES FOUND DURING SERVICE CHECK. CUT OUT LIGHTNING STRIKE DAMAGE AT BS 435 TO 440, STR 25R, FABRICATED REPAIR DOUBLER AND INSTALLED DOUBLER PER SRM 53-30-3 FIG 3A, 53-30-2 FIG 2, AND 51-30-2.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · pressure panel · delaminatedJan 17, 2008

    15 BY 12 AREA DELAMINATED ON PANEL NR 3455 JUST FWD OF MLG WHEEL WELL AT STA 840.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · stringer · corrodedNov 7, 2007

    AFT BAG PIT HAS CORROSION WITH EXFOLIATION ON STRINGER 30 RT BS 1172. REMOVED INTERCOSTAL AND FITTING IAW B-727 SRM 51-30-2, CUT OUT DAMAGED STRINGER 30 SECTION, FABRICATED STRINGER REPAIR SPLICE IAW B-727 SRM 53-10-3 FIGURE 1 AND 53-10-2 FIGURE 5. FABRICATED NEW INTERCOSTAL AND REPLACED, HEAT…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Fuselage · angle · gougedNov 6, 2007

    AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT FRAME AT BS 1050 HAS A GOUGE ABOVE STRINGER 27R. CUT OUT DAMAGED AREA, FABRICATED REPAIR ANGLE IAW B-727 SRM 53-10-2 FIGURE 5 AND SRM 51-40-3 FIGURE 1. HEAT TREATED ANGLE TO T6 CONDITION IAW FAS ENGINEERING REPORT NR 2-37153-801 REV A. TREATED AND PRIMED REPAIR PARTS AND AREA…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · shear tie · corrodedNov 6, 2007

    SURFACE CORROSION BEHIND SHEAR TIE BS 1166 LEFT SIDE STRINGER 30. REMOVED CORROSION AT BS 1166 SHEAR TIE STRINGER 30 IAW B-727 SRM 51-10-6, FOUND CORROSION OUT OF LIMITS IAW B-727 SRM 53-10-1 FIGURE 1. CUT OUT DAMAGED AREA IAW B-727 SRM 53-10-4 FIGURE 11. FABRICATED REPAIR DOUBLER IAW B-727 SRM…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · shear tie · corrodedNov 6, 2007

    SURFACE CORROSION AT LEFT STRINGER 29L BS 1166 SHEAR TIE ATTEND. REMOVED CORROSION IAW B-727 SRM 51-10-6, FOUND CORROSION OUT OF LIMITS IAW B-727 SRM 53-10-1 FIGURE 1 AND 53-10-2 FIGURE 5. CUT OUT SHEAR TIE IAW B-727 SRM 51-10-1 AND 53-10-4 FIGURE 11. FABRICATED REPAIR DOUBLER IAW B-727 SRM…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · shear tie · corrodedNov 6, 2007

    SURFACE CORROSION BETWEEN STRINGER 30 AND STRINGER 29R SHEAR TIE BS 1166. REMOVED CORROSION FROM SHEAR TIE IAW B-727 SRM 51-10-6, FOUND CORROSION OUT OF LIMITS IAW B-727 SRM 53-10-1 FIGURE 1 AND 53-10-2 FIGURE 5. CUT OUT SHEAR TIE IAW B-727 SRM 51-10-2. FABRICATED SHEAR TIE DOUBLER. FABRICATED NEW…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · skin · dentedNov 5, 2007

    PROTRUDING DENT ON NR 7 SLAT INBOARD UPPER SURFACE WING STATION 601. EVALUATED DENT AND FOUND OUT OF LIMITS IAW B-727 SRM 57-50-1 FIGURE 2. REMOVED NR 7 SLAT ACCESS PANELS IAW B-727 SRM 51-30-2, CUT OUT DAMAGED AREA AND COVE SKIN IAW B-727 SRM 51-10-1. FABRICATED REPAIR DOUBLER. FABRICATED COVE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · stringer · crackedNov 5, 2007

    AFT PIT TAIL PIECE OF STRINGER 25R BS 1180 AT SHEAR TIE CRACKED AND EXFOLIATED. REMOVED STRINGER FITTING AT BS 1183 STRINGER 25R IAW B-727 SRM 51-30-2. CUT OUT STRINGER SECTION AT BS 1160 IAW B-727 SRM 53-10-3 FIGURE 1. FABRICATED NEW STRINGER SECTION AND REPAIR SPLICE IAW B-727 SRM 53-10-3 FIGURE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · shear tie · corrodedNov 5, 2007

    SURFACE CORROSION AT STRINGER 25R, BS 1166 SHEAR TIE AFT END. REMOVED CORROSION IAW B-727 SRM 51-10-6, FOUND CORROSION OUT OF LIMITS IAW B-727 SRM 53-10-1. REMOVED SHEAR TIE IAW B-727 SRM 51-30-2. FABRICATED NEW SHEAR TIE IAW B-727 SRM 53-10-2 FIGURE 5 AND 53-10-4 FIGURE 11. TREATED AND PRIMED NEW…

    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 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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