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N786AT1979 Boeing 727-214

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 16, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Jul 5, 2011.

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (minor damage, Oct 2000)64 ADs may apply44 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
1
minor, 2000
ADs may apply
64
confirm with A&P
Service reports
44
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 16, 2026
Last registered owner
Rio Airlines USA INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Miami, FL
Certificate issued
Dec 30, 2010
Canceled
Jul 5, 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
21692
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
AAA6E2

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 16, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (1)

Accident · minor damage

Oct 24, 2000 · New York, NY

The Boeing captain's misjudgment of the distance between his airplane and the CRJ. A factor was the nighttime conditions.

Damage
Minor
Injuries
None
Report
NYC01LA023

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for NYC01LA023)

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 (44)

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 · damagedDec 4, 2008

    ACFT SKIN DAMAGE 2 IN HOLE LOWER RT SIDE BELOW PITOT TUBE. ACFT DAMAGED BY CARGO CONTAINER. INSTALLED REPAIR IAW SRM 53-30-3 AT STA 212 RT STR 25R.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · defectiveMar 11, 2008

    FWD ENTRY L1 DOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSY "ON" IN ARM POSITION, WOULD NOT TURN OFF. REMOVED AND REPLACED FWD ENTRY DOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSY IAW MM 33-50-101. OPS CKS NORMAL PER MM 33-50-01. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · inoperativeMar 3, 2008

    COCKPIT EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSY INOP, BATTERIES OK. REMOVED AND REPLACED PER B727 MM 33-50-101 AND OPS CKS GOOD. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Wings · structure · crackedMar 30, 2007

    NR 1 SLAT ASSY CRACK WHERE SLAT ACTUATOR ATTACHES TO SLAT INTERNAL. REMOVED NR 1 SLAT ASSY TO FOM REPAIR IAW B727 M/M 27-81-11. REMOVED 2 RIBS INBD AND OUTBD FROM NR 1 SLAT ASSY IAW B727 SRM 51-30-2. LOCATED AND DRILLED RIBS IAW B727 SRM 51-30-2. INSTALLED INBD AND OUTBD RIBS, P/N 65-17327-8 AND…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · rib · crackedMar 28, 2007

    NR 3 SLAT IB AND OB RIBS WS 515 AT ACT ATTACH ARE CRACKED IN THE AFT LOWER CORNERS. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIBS I/B AND O/B AT NR 3 SLAT WS 515 IAW B727 SRM 51-30-2.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · skin · dentedMar 27, 2007

    A/C IN "C" CHECK AT FLIGHTSTAR A/C SERVICES, REF ASTAR NR 112921, LT WING OB FORE FLAP ASSY HAS 1 DENT UPPER SKIN. CUT OUT DENT 1" DIA ON LT OB FORE FLAP UPPER SURFACE AND APPLIED POTTING COMPOUND. FABRICATED FILLER 4" DIA FROM .016 2024T3 PO NR 9004174. BONDED DOUBLER, CLEANED, PRIMED, AND SEALED…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · skin · gougedMar 27, 2007

    RIGHT WING INBD MID FLAP GOUGED 3 FROM INBD EDGE, WBL 73.597. CUTOUT DAMAGED AREA 1 BY 1.875. FABRICATED INTERNAL DOUBLER FROM 2024T3, .040, 7.75 BY 5.625 AND FILLER 2024T3, .040, 1 BY 1.875. TREATED, ALODINED AND PRIMED PARTS IAW B727 SRM 51-10-2. INSTALLED REPAIR IAW SRM 51-30-2, BOEING TELECON…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · shear tie · corrodedMar 26, 2007

    AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT BS 950F AND STR 28L, SHEAR TIE HAS CORROSION. CUT OUT DAMAGED AREA AT AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT SHEAR TIE, SIZE 6” BY 1.50 IAW B727 SRM 53-10-4, FIG 13. FABRICATED DOUBLER REPAIR FROM 7075T6, .071, 8 BY 3.50 IAW B727 SRM 53-10-4, FIG 13. TREATED ALODINE AND PRIMED IAW B727 SRM…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · structure · crackedMar 26, 2007

    A/C IN "C" CHECK AT FLIGHTSTAR A/C SERVICES, REF ASTAR NR NR 112916. LT OB FORE FLAP WAS FOUND TO HAVE A DEEP PUNTURE IN THE UPPER SURFACE WBL442. CUT OUT PUNTURE 1" DIA ON LT OB FORE FLAP UPPER SURFACE WBL442 AND APPLIED POTTING COMPOUND. FABRICATED DOUBLER 4" DIA FROM .016 2024T3 PO NR 9004174.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Stabilizers · skin · dentedMar 22, 2007

    FOUND TWO DENTS ON UPPER RUDDER LT T/E SKIN AT LOWER HINGE BS 1540. NO DENTS ALLOWED. FOUND OUT OF LIMITS IAW B727 SRM 55-40-1 FIG, 61. REMOVED LT T/E SKIN AT UPPER RUDDER BS 1540 IAW B727 SRM 51-30-2. FABBED LT T/E SKIN AT RUDDER BS 1540 MATERIAL USED 2024T3 .025 PO NR 9004384 DIM 45 3/4" BY 7"…

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 44 reports.

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Sources

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

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