Boeing 727-200 (727-247) · N2819W · Desconocida

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Boeing 727-200 (727-247)

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Boeing 727-200 (727-247) built in 1975 in Renton. Has operated for Western Airlines and Delta Air Lines.

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Old · 51 years · ≈ 127,500 flight hours (approx.)
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Technical data

ManufacturerBoeing
Engines3× P & W JT8D-1
PropulsionJet
Built inRenton, Washington (EE. UU.)
OwnerDodson International Parts Inc
MSN21057
VerificationIdentity verified against the official register of FAA (United States) · Oct 8, 2026

The model · Boeing 727

Figures for the 727-200 variant, the most representative of the family

Length46.7 m153 ft
Wingspan32.9 m108 ft
Height10.6 m35 ft
Range4,723 km2,550 NMWith a typical passenger load
Cruise speed850 km/h459 ktMach 0.80
Service ceiling12,800 m41,995 ftIt flies above Everest (1.4 times its height)
Maximum take-off weight95,028 kg209,501 lb
Maximum payload49,351 kg108,800 lbIts 155 passengers with baggage would weigh about 15.5 t; the rest is fuel and cargo
Typical capacity155 passengersUp to 189 in a high-density layout
Endurance5 h 33 minAt cruise speed, non-stop

The type first flew in 1963 (63 years ago) · About 1,832 units built · Production ended in 1984

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Aircraft chronology

1975
Built
Assembled by Boeing in Renton, Washington (USA).
May 23, 1975
Delivered to Western Airlines
Delivered to Western Airlines as N2819W.
Mar 2, 1979
Incident at MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota
On March 2, 1979, the Boeing B727 aircraft (registration N2819W), was involved in an incident at MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (United States). Source: the NTSB (United States).
Mar 13, 1987
Accident at Calgary
On March 13, 1987, the Boeing 727-247 aircraft (registration N2819W), was involved in an accident at Calgary (Canada) due to a hard landing. Source: the NTSB (United States).
Apr 1, 1987
Transferred to Delta Air Lines
Transferred to Delta Air Lines.

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1975-05-23
Registration N2819W
1987-04-01
Registration N2819W
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Registration N2819W · Lessor: Dodson International Parts

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