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N122181998 Boeing 737-824

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply102 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Aug 31, 2028
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56 SERIES · 2200 hp
Cfm Intl.
Owners
1
since 2018
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
102
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Aug 9, 2018
Expires
Aug 31, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Aug 13, 1998

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
Boeing
Model
737-824
Year
1998
Serial number
28778
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
149
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
A05DBC

Engine

Make and model
Cfm Intl. Cfm56 Series
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
2200 hp

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

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2018 – nowUnited Airlines INCChicago, IL · current
  2. 1937 – 1938Individual ownerClearwater, CA · different airframe: Robert Boynton Albatross Glider S/N 2

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 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 (21)

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
2019-14-02Hydraulic powerAug 27, 2019Airframe (737-824)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-824)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-824)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (737-824)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletins 737-25-1371 Rev 2, 737-25-1407, 747-25-3196 Rev 1, 777-25-0111 Rev 1
2001-10-14Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJun 8, 2001Airframe (737-824)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletins 737-35-1076, 737-35-1077, 747-35-2111, 757-35-0021, 757-35-0022, 767-35-0043, 767-35-0044, 777-35-0008, all dated March 1, 2001. Only with: Equipped with chemical oxygen generators.
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2001-08-24Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMay 10, 2001Airframe (737-824)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-824)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-824)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (737-824)Certain serial numbers: 737 1–2984; 757 1–798; 767 1–682; 777 1–083. Only with: Ranges are line numbers; equipped with Puritan-Bennett passenger and flight attendant oxygen masks as listed in Boeing Service Bulletins 737-35-1049, 757-35-0014, 767-35-0033, or 777-35-0005.
99-11-05Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesJun 28, 1999Airframe (737-824)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (737-824)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-52-1128, dated April 22, 1999, or Boeing Service Bulletin 737-52-1137, dated May 13, 1999
98-13-12 R1Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesDec 28, 1998Airframe (737-824)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368 Revision 2, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, 777-27A0029 Revision 1
98-22-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 1998Airframe (737-824)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53A1108, Revision 5, dated October 26, 1989
98-18-20Boeing Model 727 and Model 737 Series Airplanes Equipped with J.C. Carter Company Fuel…Oct 21, 1998Airframe (737-824)Only with: Equipped with J.C. Carter Company fuel valve actuators P/N 40574-2 (Kearfott Models 3715-7 and -8) or 40574-5 (Kearfott Model 3715-9).
98-13-12Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 6, 1998Airframe (737-824)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, and 777-27A0029, dated March 26, 1998
98-03-10Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, and 767 Series AirplanesFeb 19, 1998Airframe (737-824)Certain serial numbers: 737 1–2836; 747 1–1104; 757 1–731; 767 1–642. Only with: Equipped with non-powered IPECO pilots' seats; ranges are line position numbers.
97-22-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 1997Airframe (737-824)Certain serial numbers: 737 292–2565. Only with: Limited to airplanes with line numbers 292 through 2565 inclusive.
97-18-06Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 1997Airframe (737-824)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (737-824)Only with: Having a main rudder power control unit (PCU) identified in Boeing Service Letter 737-SL-27-112-B, dated February 6, 1997.
97-04-01Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 21, 1997Airframe (737-824)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-27-1155, dated October 26, 1989, as revised by Notices of Status Change 737-27-1155NSC1, NSC2, and NSC3
95-23-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 13, 1995Airframe (737-824)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (102)

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.

  • Equipment and furnishings · battery · dischargedAug 4, 2026

    FWD FLASHLIGHT BLINKING RED AND INOP. FOUND FLASHLIGHT BATTERY DISCHARGED. REPLACED BATTERY AND RESEALED. OPS CHECKED NORMAL.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · corrodedMay 18, 2026

    CORROSION ON LWR CENTER WNG SKIN OB SIDE ON RIGHT DRAG LINK 2" AFT OF WING FRONT SPAR. (REF AAR N/R 100019659)ACCOMPLISHED REPAIR AT WING CENTER SECTION FORWARD LOWER SKIN PANEL INTERIM REPAIR STA 540 AS REQUIRED PER ECRA #5710-02979, COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ESR-WI 2-15172 AND ECRA…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · window frame · crackedMay 16, 2026

    EA 5310-08195 REV C OP 003 - OPERATION 003 - AS REQUIRED PER STEP 26 ITEM IS BEING GENERATED FOR EGNINEERING PURPOSES FOUND CRACK ON FASTENER HOLE # 2 CURRENT DIMENSION.424" AND CRACK ON #3 HOLE CURRENT DIMENSION .300" REQUIRE FURTHER ASSISTANCE. REF AAR N/R 100019947 ACCOMPLISHED LEFT-HAND #3…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Fuselage · support frame · gougedMay 15, 2026

    LEFT SIDE FUSELAGE WING-TO-BODY FAIRING SUPPORT AT APPROXIMATELY STA 727 JUST ABOVE FLAP TRACK #4 GOUGED. ACCOMPLISHED REPAIR AT LEFT SIDE FUSELAGE WING-TO-BODY FAIRING SUPPORT FRAME AT STA 727 JUST ABOVE FLAP TRACK #4 AS REQUIRED PER ECRA # 5360-02141, COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF OF…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · housing · gougedMay 15, 2026

    FWD CARGO DOOR EXTERANAL HANDLE HOUSING GOUGED. REMOVED AND REPLACED HANDLE HOUSING AT FWD CARGO DOOR IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G-0, SRM 51-40-05-0G-0, & DWG 143A6110.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · girt bar · excess playNov 6, 2025

    DOOR 1R GIRT BAR FLAP HAS EXCESS MATERIAL. REINSTALLED EXCESS HANGING SLIDE MATERIAL. OK FOR CONTINUED SERVICE. IAW AMM 25-66-01/401. VERIFIED RII REQUIREMENTS FOR 1R SLIDE REINSTALL PER GMM 09-25-05 & AMM 25-66-01-400-803.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · slide · unpackedNov 6, 2025

    DOOR 1L SLIDE MATERIAL IS HANGING FROM BOTTOM OF DOOR. REINSTALLED EXCESS HANGING SLIDE MATERIAL. OK FOR CONTINUED SERVICE. REF AMM 25-66-01/401 VERIFIED RII REQUIREMENTS FOR 1L SLIDE REINSTALL PER GMM 09-25-05 & AMM 25-66-01-400-803.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Oxygen · disk · brokenOct 2, 2025

    O2 GREEN DISK BROKEN. REPLACED BROKEN DISCHARGE INDICATOR DISK IAW AMM 35-12-51.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · bulkhead web · crackedSep 17, 2025

    LEFT HAND UPPER PRESSURE DECK IS CRACKED AT STA 640 AND RBL 35 JUST ABOVE GROUND SPOILER CONTROL VALVE. ADDING PHOTOS OF CRACKED AREA, CRACK IS ON RHS OF AC. COMPLETED REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED IAW SRM 53-40-51-2R-2 PG 1-10 FIG 202. REMOVED AND CUT THE WEB DAMAGED, BS 663.75 BETWEEN RBL 38TO RBL60.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · detachedSep 10, 2025

    SEAT 30ABC EMERGENCY AISLE LIGHT DETACHED FROM FRAME REQUESTING MEL, ALL OTHER EMERGENCY LIGHTS ARE OPERATIVE TOMC APPROVED REMOVED EMERGENCY EXIT FLOOR AISLE LIGHT AND SECURED WIRES. COMPLIED WITH MAINTENANCE FUNCTION IAW MEL CARD 3319E. OK FOR SERVICE. INSTALLED NEW EMERGENCY AISLE LIGHT AT SEAT…

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 102 reports.

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 20, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 20, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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