PEMCO WORLD AIR Services Group has received US Federal Aviation Administration supplemental type certification (STC) for weight increases for the Boeing 727-200.
The STC raises the maximum zero fuel weight to almost 70,370kg from 63,320kg, and maximum landing weight is increased to almost 74,500kg from 72,575. The first aircraft to be upgraded will be Pemco's first 727-200 full convertible Combi, scheduled to receive FAA and Transport Canada certification in August.
The upgrade allows higher payloads to be carried, and is being offered to operators of Pemco converted 727-200 freighters and standard passenger configuration 727-200s.
Source: Flight International
