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N122251998 Boeing 737-824

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 19, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply83 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Mar 31, 2030
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56 SERIES · 2200 hp
Cfm Intl.
Owners
1
since 2017
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
83
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 19, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Mar 28, 2017
Expires
Mar 31, 2030
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Dec 21, 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
28934
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
A05DDC

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. 2017 – nowUnited Airlines INCChicago, IL · current
  2. 1935 – 1937Individual ownerOklahoma City, OK · different airframe: Lockheed Orion 9 S/N 183
  3. until 1988Individual ownerdifferent airframe: Handley Page Hp-137 Mk1 S/N 225

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 19, 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 (83)

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 · light · brokenDec 6, 2025

    FLOOR LEVEL EMERGENCY EX IT LIGHT ON 24C DISCONNECTED FROM SEAT FOUND BROKEN ON LIGHT HOUSING BROKEN. NO OTHER EMERGENCY AISLE LIGHT INOPERATIVE. PLACING 24C EMERGENCY AISLE LIGHT ON MEL. MEL 3315A REJECT FOR SIGNOFF REPLACED 24C EMERGENCY LIGHT HOUSING. OPS CHK GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · warning light · false activationDec 1, 2025

    MASTER CAUTION DOORS REJECTED TAKEOFF 115KTS NO LIGHT ON OVERHEAD. PERFORMED A HIGH ENERGY STOP INSPECTION IAW AMM 05-71-07, NO DEFECTS NOTED. GVI FOUND FWD SERVICE DOOR SWITCH JAM NUT LOOSE. TIGHTENED JAM NUT AND SECURED IAW AMM 52-71-11-802-801. FWD SVC DOOR WARNING OPA CHECKED GOOD AND ACFT OK…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · controller · faultedOct 25, 2025

    CABIN ALT WARNING AT 290. CREW STATED AT 29000FT CABIN ALTITUDE WARNING DISPLAYED, CABIN CLIMB RATE SHOWING 1000FT PER MINUTE WHILE LEVELED OFF AT 290, DURING DESCENT AT 6000FT CABIN PRESSURE INDICATION SHOWING 30000FT. R & R NR 1 & 2 CABIN PRESSURE CONTROLLERS, GROUND TEST PASSED IAW AMM…

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

    AFT WET AREA FLOOR STRUCTURE BEAM AT STA 947.5 LBL 4 WITH CORROSION AT UPPER SURFACE AROUND FASTENER HOLE. REF AAR N/R 9967557 ACCOMPLISHED REPAIR AT FLOOR BEAM UPPER CHORD STA 947.5 AT LBL 4.0 REFERNCE AAR-MIA ESR-WI NO;2023385-24-12086 EC/RA 5370-01173 S REV IR ,NO DEVIATIONS SEE STEP 27.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Stabilizers · rib · crackedMay 28, 2025

    [EA 5510-01843 REV H OP 002] L/H HORIZONTAL STABILIZER IN-SPAR RIB FOUND 2 CRACKS AT STAB STA 101.90 BEHIND #1 STIFFENER. REF AAR N/R 9967192 REPAIRED LH HORIZONTAL STAB IN-SPAR RIB STA 101.90 ON BEHIND #1 STIFFENER IN REF TO SRM 55-10-09-2R-5, FIG 203. . REPAIRED LH HORIZONTAL STAB IN-SPAR RIB…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · fitting · crackedMay 23, 2025

    RIGHT WING REAR SPAR DEFLECTION CONTROL RIB O/B BEAM FITTING UPPER TAB IS CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED SUPPORT ANGLE AT LOWER FUS. R/H O/B OF RAM AIR EXIT EXHUST DUCT STA 663.75 IAW B737-800, SRM 51-40-02-0G-0 , AND DRW #149A7216

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · support angle · damagedMay 23, 2025

    LOWER FUS SUPPORT ANGLE WORN R/H O/B OF RAM AIR EXIT EXHAUST DUCT AFT STA 663.75. REMOVED AND REPLACED SUPPORT ANGLE AT LOWER FUS. R/H O/B OF RAM AIR EXIT EXHUST DUCT STA 663.75 IAW B737-800, SRM 51-40-02-0G-0 , AND DRW #149A7216.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · floorbeam · corrodedMay 23, 2025

    MAIN CABIN AFT WET AREA FOUND EVIDENCE OF CORROSION ON THE INNER CORD AT STA. 986.5 RBL 47.5 REMOVED AND REPLACED R2 INNER CHORD AT AFT WET AREA FLOOR STRUCTURE RBL 47.5 PER SRM 51-40-02-0G-0, DWG# 147A8501, AND DWG #147A0000.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · structure · corrodedMay 23, 2025

    MAIN CABIN AFT WET AREA FOUND EVIDENCE OF CORROSION ON THE INNER CORD AT STA. 967.5 LBL 47.5. INSTALLED INNER CHORD AT STA 897 TO STA 1006 LBL 62 IAW DWG # 147A8501 AND B737-800 , SRM51-40-02-0G-0.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · skin · crackedMay 22, 2025

    LEFT WING MOVEABLE SLAT#4 ASSY L/E LOWER SKIN LOOSE FASTENERS WITH ELONGATED HOLES AT ACTUATOR ATTACHMENT RIB. TRIMMED OUT DAMAGED SKIN AREA AND INSTALLED REPAIR ON LEFT WING SLAT#4 BOTTOM L/E SKIN REF SRM 57-42-01-2R-8.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 83 reports.

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 19, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 19, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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