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Fairchild Hiller FH-227C · XA-RPP · Aerocaribe

Fairchild Hiller FH-227C illustration in Aerocaribe livery Illustrative image; it may differ from the actual aircraft.

Fairchild Hiller FH-227C

FH227-516Scrapped
RegistrationMXXA-RPP
Verified aircraft dataagainst the official civil aviation registerWhat does this badge mean?Using its former registration (N379NE), we checked that this aircraft’s serial number and model match the official civil aviation register: FAA (United States), data as of Oct 8, 2026.That makes its identity more reliable. The verification expires after 12 months: if the register stops confirming it, the badge disappears.How we verify
OperatorAerocaribe
7operators
0incidents
0accidents
0logbook years
0photos

Fairchild Hiller FH-227C. Operated for Northeast Airlines, Shawnee Airlines and Aerocaribe. Scrapped.

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Technical data

ManufacturerFairchild Hiller
Country of registrationMéxico
MSN516
VerificationIdentity verified against the official register of FAA (United States) under its former registration N379NE · Oct 8, 2026

The model · Fairchild Hiller FH-227

Figures for the FH-227B variant, the most representative of the family

Length25.5 m84 ft
Wingspan29.0 m95 ft
Height8.4 m28 ft
Range975 km526 NMWith a typical passenger load
Cruise speed435 km/h235 ktMach 0.41
Service ceiling8,534 m27,999 ft
Maximum take-off weight20,638 kg45,499 lb
Maximum payload8,160 kg17,990 lbIts 44 passengers with baggage would weigh about 4.4 t; the rest is fuel and cargo
Typical capacity44 passengersUp to 56 in a high-density layout
Endurance2 h 14 minAt cruise speed, non-stop

The type first flew in 1966 (60 years ago) · About 78 units built · Production ended in 1968

Figures for the type, not for this particular aircraft: each variant and each configuration changes something. They are shown in both systems used in aviation.

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Flight logbook

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Aircraft chronology

Dec 2, 1966
Delivered to Northeast Airlines
Delivered to Northeast Airlines as N379NE.
Jul 22, 1971
Transferred to Shawnee Airlines
Transferred to Shawnee Airlines.
Feb 1, 1972
Transferred to Northeast Airlines
Transferred to Northeast Airlines.
Aug 1, 1972
Transferred to Delta Air Lines
Transferred to Delta Air Lines.
Sep 1, 1972
Transferred to OIA Out Island Airways
Transferred to OIA Out Island Airways.
Dec 1, 1974
Transferred to Air New England
Transferred to Air New England.
Nov 20, 1981
Transferred to Britt Airways
Transferred to Britt Airways.
Dec 1, 1989
Transferred to Aerocaribe
Transferred to Aerocaribe.

Operators

1966-12-02
Northeast Airlines
Registration N379NE
1971-07-22
Shawnee Airlines
Registration N379NE · Lessor: Northeast Airlines
1972-02-01
Northeast Airlines
Registration N379ME
1972-08-01
Delta Air Lines
Registration N379NE
1972-09-01
OIA Out Island Airways
Registration N379NE
1974-12-01
Air New England
Registration N379NE
1981-11-20
Britt Airways
Registration N379NE · Lessor: Continental Express
1989-12-01
Aerocaribe
Registration XA-RPP

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