What this N-channel MOSFET does in the circuit
At 27 A the actual on-resistance will be higher due to self-heating, so budget the conduction loss using the typical Rds(on) vs temperature curve in the datasheet.
Temperature range and package — field-swap reality
On a rework station you can swap it in the field with a hot-air pencil; just pre-tin the pad and watch the tab solder joint.
