Originally Posted by Twin Wasp

For the record, Dee Howard wanted to do the same thing for a 727 and get rid of the FE. The Feds said do whatever you want. However they pointed out the type certificate data sheet for a 727 said it had three engines and required an FE. Missing either of these it would not be a 727 and would have to certified as a totally new type of aircraft, not just a mod. You ever see any 2 engine FE-less 727s flying?