N715FE
Operators of this aircraft
Who operated this tail, and how firmly we know it.
| Operator | Role | Period | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION (FDEA) | Operator | on 2004-04-27 | Operator named in NTSB report |
Accident & incident history
Operated by FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP (per NTSB report)
Maintenance disclosures
Service Difficulty Reports filed with the FAA for this airframe. Filing is largely voluntary — the number of reports is not a measure of reliability. To verify a report, search its control number at the FAA SDRS site.
1 report on file, 2004-04-27.
Part: FIRE — DETECTED (AFT) · airframe 49,362 hrs · 69,454 cycles
DURING FLIGHT FDX7145 EZE-POA THE CARGO SMOKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE THIRD CREW MEMBER OCCUPYING THE JUMP SEAT CHECKED THE CARGO COMPARTMENT AND OBSERVED FLAMES IN THE REAR OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE CREW DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND THE JUMPSEAT CREW MEMBER USED 2 HAND HELD EXTINGUISHERS ON THE CARGO TO SUPPRESS THE FLAMES. THE AIRCRAFT MADE A SUCCESSFUL LANDING IN MELO, URUGUAY. AFTER LANDING FIRE CREWS ARRIVED AND FINISHED EXTINGUISHING THE FIRE WHICH WAS STILL SMOLDERING.