Boeing B-727: Pan Am 727 Aircraft Operating Manual, Supplement (Gold Binder) [for 727-100 models], 1981-04-13, 1981-07-23 - 1983-08-29
Scope and Contents
Document Type: Manual (Flight Operations).
Purpose: Operations (authoritative).
Authority: Operator (Commercial).
Document Number: Pan Am 727 Aircraft Operating Manual Supplement [for Boeing B-727-100 models. Pan Am 100 series publications. This supplement contains 181-183 chapters and the -100 Appendix.
Scope: Mandatory use flight operations manual for aircrew. From the Introduction:
"FUNCTION
The Aircraft Operating Manual serves to provide flight crewmembers and other Operations personnel with sufficient descriptive information and operating instructions for the safe and economical operation of the aircraft. Pan Am general operating policies and procedures are in the Flight Operations Manual.
AUTHORITY
This manual is published by the System Director, Flight Standards/Technical (MIAKAPA), under the authority of the Vice President - Flight Operations.
The instructions in this manual apply in the conduct of all flight operations, except that the requirements expressed in the Route and Airport Manual for a specific route or airport, take precedence.
The procedures in this manual include those in the FAA Approved Flight Manual expanded as necessary for Pan Am operations. Pan Am has determined that equivalent safety is provided by such procedures and assumes full responsibility for such determination.
ORGANIZATION
The basic 727 Aircraft Operating Manual is published in two volumes. A supplemental volume is issued with specific information covering the -100 airplanes. Organization of the basic AOM and its supplement is shown in the AOM contents page of this section."
Contents: Includes checklists and performance / systems data that are different from base 727 models.
Dates
- Issued: 1981-04-13
- Revised: 1981-07-23 - 1983-08-29
Creator
- Pan American World Airways, Inc. (Publisher, Organization)
- Pan American World Airways, Inc. (Author, Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research in the Archives & Special Collections reading room. Handling guidelines and use restrictions will be communicated and enforced by archives staff members.
Full Extent
1 Volume
Language of Materials
English
Format & Physical Description
Loose-leaf manual, 11" x 8.5" pages (TBD pages). Includes black & white technical drawings and charts. Removed from 6-ring 3" binder.
Publication Data
Published by Pan American World Airways [Pan Am] for use by Pan Am aircrews. Earliest published page: April 13, 1981. Latest revision: 29 August, 1983.
Note: commercially printed for use by Pan Am aircrews.
Preservation
Preservation Level 5. No conservation required as of August 2026.
Source
- Stelly, Floyd J., Flight Engineer (Donor, Person)
- Aircraft Engine Historical Society, Inc. (Donor, Organization)
Genre / Form
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives & Special Collections Repository
M. Louis Salmon Library
301 Sparkman Drive
Huntsville Alabama 35899 United States of America
256-824-6523
archives@uah.edu
