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N121352003 Embraer EMB-145XR

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 17, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 19826 ADs may apply88 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Jan 31, 2029
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 2019
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
6
confirm with A&P
Service reports
88
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 17, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Jan 30, 2019
Expires
Jan 31, 2029
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Feb 25, 2005

We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Airframe & engine

FAA Registry + type data

Airframe

Manufacturer
Embraer
Model
EMB-145XR
Year
2003
Serial number
145718
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
55
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
12,500 - 19,999 lb
Mode S code
A05A48

Engine

Make and model
Rolls-Royc Ae3007 Ser
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
6,442 lb thrust

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2019 – nowUnited Airlines INCChicago, IL · current
  2. 1975 – 1994Chief Joseph Flyers INCEnterprise, OR · different airframe: Cessna 172m S/N 17261832
  3. 1934Central Airlines INCPittsburgh, PA · different airframe: 1932 Stinson Sm-6000-B S/N 5056

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 17, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (0)

No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (6)

These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2025-08-07Flight ControlsJun 26, 2025Airframe (EMB-145XR)
2024-26-07FuselageMar 11, 2025Airframe (EMB-145XR)
2021-07-14Main landing gearApr 20, 2021Airframe (EMB-145XR)
2004-22-03Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 and -145 Series AirplanesDec 3, 2004Airframe (EMB-145XR)Serial numbers per EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-57-0034, Change 01, dated January 9, 2002
2002-14-23Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.Aug 2, 2002Airframe (EMB-145XR)Serial numbers per EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-27-0088, dated February 1, 2002. Only with: Equipped with horizontal stabilizer actuator (HSA) assemblies having part numbers and serial numbers listed in EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-27-0088.
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2000-09-09EMBRAER Model EMB-145 Series AirplanesJun 16, 2000Airframe (EMB-145XR)Certain serial numbers: EMB-145 145004–145047; EMB-145 145049–145051. Only with: Equipped with IC-600 #1 P/N 7017000-82402; excluding airplanes modified per EMBRAER SB 145-22-0001, SB 145-22-0004 Rev 01, or SB 145-31-0007 Rev 02.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (88)

Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.

  • Doors · handle · not seatedMay 18, 2026

    MCD WON`T OPEN FROM INSIDE. FOUND INTERNAL ACTUATING HANDLE NOT FULLY SEATED ON ROLLER. CORRECTLY INSTALLED HANDLE. OPS CHECK SAT NO DEFECTS NOTED AT THIS TIME.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · handle · misinstalledMay 13, 2026

    18D EXIT ROW DOOR HANDLE UPSIDE DOWN. REINSTALLED 18D EXIT ROW DOOR HANDLE TO ORIGINAL CONFIG. OPS CHECK SAT. NO DEFECTS NOTED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · handle · out of adjustApr 5, 2026

    MCD DIFFICULT TO OPEN OR CLOSE. READJUSTED MAIN-DOOR INTERNAL ACTUATING HANDLE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · battery pack · inoperativeFeb 21, 2026

    LT AND RT EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS ON ESCAPE HATCH DOOR INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY NR 3. OPS CHECK SAT.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · inoperativeSep 30, 2025

    INT EXIT ROW EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BPS 3. OPS CHECK GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine air · duct · separatedSep 22, 2025

    BLEED 1 LEAK, BLEED 1 OVERTEMP, AND ICING CONDITIONS A/ICE INOPERATIVE EICAS MESSAGE IN CRUISE. LOST PRESSURIZATION AFTER BLEED 1 LEAK MESSAGE POPULATED. FOUND SYSTEM NR 1 BLEED LINE COUPLING NR 17 DISCONNECTED. REMOVED AND REPLACED BLEED DUCT AT NR 17. OPS CHECK AND LEAK CHECK GOOD. PERFORMED…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · mount · corrodedAug 6, 2025

    CORROSION FOUND ON RAT 2 ANTENNAE MOUNT, BETWEEN FRAMES 65 AND 66. REPAIRED CORROSION FOUND UNDER RAT 2 ANTENNA MOUNT ON REAR FUSELAGE LOWER SKIN BETWEEN FR 65 AND 66.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · floor support · mechanic errorAug 4, 2025

    RH OMEGA BEAM REPAIR BETWEEN FR 59 AND 61 MISDRILLED . CORROSION FOUND ON BOTH OMEGA BEAMS FR 59 AND FR61 UNDER GUSSETS. REMOVED CORROSION AND REPAIRED CENTER AND RH OMEGA BEAMS BETWEEN FR59 AND FR61 UNDER GUSSETS.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · scuff plate · corrodedAug 4, 2025

    AFTER REMOVAL OF SCUFF PLATE, FOUND AFT CARGO LOWER THRESHOLD TO HAVE CORROSION IN NUMEROUS SCREW HOLES. REMOVED AND REPLACED AFT CARGO LOWER THRESHOLD BEAM.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · floor support · corrodedAug 3, 2025

    CORROSION FOUND UNDERNEATH FLOOR BOARDS 262CF AND 262DF. REMOVED AND REPLACED RH AND CENTER GUSSETS UNDER FLOORBOARDS 262CF AND 262DF.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.

Showing the 10 most recent of 88 reports.

Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 17, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 17, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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