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N121572004 Embraer EMB-145XR

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 17, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 19826 ADs may apply53 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires May 31, 2029
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Engine
AE3007 SER · 6,442 lb thrust
Rolls-Royc
Owners
1
since 2019
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
6
confirm with A&P
Service reports
53
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 17, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
May 31, 2019
Expires
May 31, 2029
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Feb 21, 2004

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
2004
Serial number
145787
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
A05A90

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

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 (53)

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.

  • Lights · charger · inoperativeFeb 3, 2022

    BOTH OVER WING EMERGENCY LIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED OVER WING EMERGENCY LIGHT BULB. OPS CHECK FAILED. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY SUPPLY #4. OPS CHECK FAIL. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY BATTERY CHARGER ASSEMBLY #4. OPS CHECK SAT

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lamp · dimOct 30, 2021

    EMERGENCY LIGHT DIM IN GALLEY OVERHEAD PANEL. REMOVED AND REPLACED LIGHT BULB. OPS CHECK SAT

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · bulb · inoperativeJun 5, 2021

    LH OVER WING EMERGENCY LIGHT DIM. R&R OVER WING EMERGENCY LIGHT BULB. OPS CHECK SAT.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Flight controls · transmission · inoperativeJan 23, 2021

    FLAP FAIL ON EICAS AND FLAPS DIDN'T MOVE WHEN FLAP 9 SELECTED. CMC: LEFT TRANSMISSION BRAKE FAIL TODAY, LGEU FAIL 2 DAYS AGO. INSPECTED FLEXIBLE LINES FOR WATER INSIDE AND FOUND NO MOISTURE. PERFORMED ZERO DEGREE RIGGING. ON LT SIDE WITHOUT DIFFICULTY, BUT FOUND THAT RIGHT HAND SIDE WING BRAKE IS…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine · engine · leakingFeb 2, 2020

    SMOKE IN CABIN AFTER TAKE OFF AND AFTER TYPE 4 DE-ICING. DISSIPATED QUICKLY. PERFORMED TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION. FOUND OIL IN #2 ENGINE WATER WASH PORT. ENGINE WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT WITHIN 50 FLIGHT HOURS.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · unknown · smokeJan 21, 2020

    SMOKE REPORTED IN CABIN AFTER TAKEOFF. PERFORMED INSPECTION AND CHECK OF THE GASPER SYSTEM MUFFLERS. NO DEFECTS NOTED. CHECKED OIL LEVEL. FOUND TO BE WITHIN LIMITS. CHECKED ENGINE 1 AND ENGINE 2 OIL LEVELS. OIL TO BE WITHIN LIMITS. PERFORMED GVI OF PACK 2 SLEEVES. NO DEFECTS NOTED. PERFORMED GVI…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Hydraulic power · hose · leakingDec 28, 2019

    HYDRAULIC 2 LOW QUANTITY EICAS MESSAGE IN FLIGHT. FOUND SUCTION HOSE CONNECTED TO NUMBER TWO EDP LEAKING. R&R SUCTION HOSE. OPS CHECK AND LEAK CHECK SAT. NO DEFECTS NOTED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · unknown · odorJun 18, 2019

    STRONG ELECTRICAL/SMOKE SMELL IN FLIGHT STATION. PERFORMED TROUBLESHOOTING, FOUND SAT. INSPECTED FWD AVIONICS COMP, FOUND SAT. RAN BOTH AIR CON PACKS FOR 30 MINUTES. NO DEFECTS AND ELECTRICAL SMOKE/SMELL FOUND IN COCKPIT AND CABIN.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · inoperativeMay 4, 2019

    EXTERNAL SERVICE DOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. R&R LIGHT BULB ON SERVICE DOOR EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT. LIGHT WORK INTERMITTENTLY. R&R EXTERIOR SERVICE DOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSEMBLY. OPS CHECK SAT.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · handle · misinstalledApr 3, 2019

    OVER WING EMERGENCY EXITS UPPER ASSIST HANDLES INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN. REINSTALLED UPPER ESCAPE HATCH HANDLES IN APPROPRIATE POSITION.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 53 reports.

Related aircraft

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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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