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N122381999 Boeing 737-824

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 19, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply78 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Sep 30, 2028
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56 SERIES · 2200 hp
Cfm Intl.
Owners
1
since 2021
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
78
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 19, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Sep 22, 2021
Expires
Sep 30, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Oct 7, 1999

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
1999
Serial number
28804
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
A05E02

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. 2021 – nowUnited Airlines INCChicago, IL · current
  2. 1975Hillsdale Aero INCHillsdale, MI · different airframe: 1973 Cessna 172m S/N 17261899
  3. until 1940Co-ownersRockford, IL · different airframe: General Western Aero Corp Ltd P-2-S S/N 105

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 18, 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 (78)

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 · lamp · inoperativeOct 11, 2026

    EMERGENCY LIGHTS - OPERATIONAL CHECK EMERGENCY LIGHTS OPERATIONAL CHECK - EPL AT SEATS 15ABC, 21ABC, 23ABC, 24ABC AND 34ABC HAVE ONE BULB INOP. RELAMPED REF AMM 33-51-11-960-801, OPC NORMAL PARTS USED: 29-3351-3-0015,QTY :1

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lamp · faultyOct 11, 2026

    EMERGENCY LIGHTS - OPERATIONAL CHECK EMERGENCY LIGHTS OPERATIONAL CHECK - EMERGENCY EXIT SIGNS AT DOORS 2L, 2R, AND BOTH FWD OVERWING EXITS HAVE ONE OR MORE BULBS INOP RELAMPED RH FWD OVERWING, AND DOORS 2L AND 2R REF AMM 33-51-01-960-801, FOUND LH FWD OVERWING EXIT SIGN BASE WIRING PINCHED…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · no testDec 12, 2025

    EMERGENCY LIGHTS OPS CHECK, LIGHTS INOPERATIVE AT ROW 15CBA. R & R EMERGENCY LIGHT AT ROW 15CBA IAW AMM 33-51-11. OPS CHECKED GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Equipment and furnishings · cradle · inoperativeOct 19, 2025

    AFT CABIN FLASHLIGHT INOP AFT AC LEFT INBOARD FLASHLIGHT HOLDER TESTER IS INOP. REQUEST MEL 2512A. MEL 2512A APPROVED BY TOMC. DDP CW MEL APPLIED COULD NOT DUPLICATE, AFT FLASHLIGHT OPS CHKS GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · latch · faultyOct 4, 2025

    ESCAPE SLIDE INSTALL LATCH ASSEMBLY BROKEN REMOVED AND REPLACED ESCAPE SLIDE LATCH ASSY AT R2 DOOR REF AMM 25-66-01

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · bracket · looseAug 29, 2025

    GIRT BAR BRACKET DOOR 2 RIGHT IS LOOSE. ADJUSTED AND TIGHTENED GIRT BAR FLOOR BRAKCET AT DR 2R. OPS CHECKS ARE GOOD AND ACFT IS GOOD TO CONTIUE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · switch · brokenJun 2, 2025

    DOOR WARNING ANNUNCIATOR IS ON AFT CARGO AFT CARGO LIGHT REF FIM 52-30 TASK 803. FOUND MESSAGE 52-72002 IN AIR MODE. R&R AFT CARGO DOOR WARNING SWITCH S961 PER AMM 52-71-31-400-802. OPS CHECK SATISFACTORY.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · switch · failedMay 1, 2025

    AFT CARGO LIGHT CAME ON AT 500 AGL AND STAYED ON FOR TAXI TIL JU ST BEFORE PARKING PERFORMED INSPECTION, DOOR OPONING CLOSING PROPERLY.SUSPECT BAD DOOR IND SWITCH.PILOT SAYS NO ISSUES WITH PRESSURIZATION . REMOVED AND REPLACED AFT CARGO DOOR INDICATION SWITCH IAW AMM 52-71-31-400-802 OPS CHECK…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · charger · no testApr 17, 2025

    SUPPORT TASK- SEAT EEPL LIGHTS FROM OVERWING AFT INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED SEAT EEPL LIGHTS FROM OVERWING AFT IAW B737NG AMM B737NG 35-51-11-960-801. REMOVED AND REPLACED M1694 BATTERY CHARGER ASSY IAW B737NG AMM 33-51-06-960-806. OP CHECK GOOD IAW B737NG AMM 33-51-00.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · ground wire · brokenApr 17, 2025

    SUPPORT TASK- MAIN CABIN GROUND WIRE PULLED OUT FROM BLOCK AT LH CUSP LINE, STA 683. INSERTED GROUND WIRE IN GD BLOCK 3322DC IAW B737NG WDM 33-51-22 PG1 SH1. OP CHECK OF EEPL PROX LIGHTS GOOD IAW B737NG AMM 33-51-11.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 78 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 18, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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