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N131381999 Boeing 757-224

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 18, 2026

Safety record in brief:2 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest Feb 2024)29 ADs may apply71 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Jul 31, 2027
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 2000
NTSB events
2
substantial, 2024
ADs may apply
29
confirm with A&P
Service reports
71
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 18, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Jun 2, 2000
Expires
Jul 31, 2027
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Dec 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
757-224
Year
1999
Serial number
30351
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
178
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
A081CA

Engine

Make and model
Rolls-Royc Rb-211 Series
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
22,000 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. 2000 – nowUnited Airlines INCChicago, IL · current
  2. 1932 – 1934Individual ownerBrandywine Summit, PA · different airframe: 1932 Schwartz Edward Schwartz E Glider S/N 1

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 (2)

Accident · substantial damage

Feb 26, 2024 · San Francisco, CA

The crew’s over-rotation of the aircraft pitch during takeoff which resulted in a tailstrike.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
DCA24LA110

From NTSB records; matched by N-number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DCA24LA110)

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (29)

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
2005-02-10Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce Model RB211 EnginesMar 7, 2005Airframe (757-224)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–1018. Only with: Line numbers 1 through 1018 inclusive; equipped with Rolls Royce Model RB211 engines.
2004-12-07Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce RB211 EnginesJul 21, 2004Airframe (757-224)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–735. Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce RB211 engines; line numbers 1 through 735 inclusive.
2003-18-05Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Powered by Pratt & Whitney EnginesOct 16, 2003Airframe (757-224)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–735. Only with: Powered by Pratt & Whitney engines; line numbers 1 through 735 inclusive.
2003-14-08Boeing Model 737-600, 737-700, 737-700C, 737-800, 737-900, 757, and 767 Series AirplanesAug 18, 2003Airframe (757-224)
2002-24-51Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Model 747 Series…Jan 7, 2003Airframe (757-224)
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2002-19-52Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Model 747 Series…Sep 30, 2002Airframe (757-224)
2002-10-02Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesJun 20, 2002Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-28-0057 or 757-28-0059, both Revision 1, dated February 28, 2002
2002-02-04Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesMar 19, 2002Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletins 757-29-0058 and 757-29-0059, both dated November 9, 2000
2001-23-14Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesDec 31, 2001Airframe (757-224)
2001-22-13Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes; and Model 747, 757…Dec 6, 2001Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-27A1214 Rev 1; Alert Service Bulletins 747-27A2373, 757-27A0129, 767-27A0159, 777-27A0030
2001-20-12Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesNov 20, 2001Airframe (757-224)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–764. Only with: Limited to line numbers 1 through 764 inclusive.
2001-20-11Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesNov 15, 2001Airframe (757-224)
2001-13-15Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped with Rolls Royce EnginesAug 7, 2001Airframe (757-224)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines.
2001-10-14Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJun 8, 2001Airframe (757-224)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.
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (757-224)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.
2000-04-18Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesApr 4, 2000Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-27A0127, Revision 1, dated September 2, 1999
99-23-21Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesDec 21, 1999Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-76-0009, Revision 1, dated December 3, 1998, or Boeing Service Bulletin 757-78-0012, dated August 31, 1989
99-10-14Boeing Model 747-400, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes Equipped With AlliedSignal…Jun 17, 1999Airframe (757-224)Only with: Equipped with AlliedSignal RIA-35B Instrument Landing System (ILS) receivers, P/N 066-50006-0101.
98-26-04Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesDec 31, 1998Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-28A0045, Revision 1, dated November 19, 1998
98-13-12 R1Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesDec 28, 1998Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368 Revision 2, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, 777-27A0029 Revision 1
98-13-12Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 6, 1998Airframe (757-224)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 (757-224)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.
97-18-04Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce EnginesSep 17, 1997Airframe (757-224)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines.
97-18-05Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Pratt & Whitney EnginesSep 17, 1997Airframe (757-224)Only with: Equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines.
97-15-09Boeing Model 757 and 767 Series AirplanesAug 1, 1997Airframe (757-224)
97-09-06Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesMay 15, 1997Airframe (757-224)
96-19-17Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesOct 7, 1996Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-24A0079, dated August 8, 1996
95-10-13Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce EnginesJun 15, 1995Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-54A0030, Revision 1, dated December 20, 1993. Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines.
95-01-05Boeing Model 757 Equipped With Pratt & Whitney Model PW2000 Series EnginesJan 20, 1995Airframe (757-224)Only with: Equipped with Pratt & Whitney Model PW2000 series engines.

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

Service Difficulty Reports (71)

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 · inoperativeSep 11, 2026

    EMERGENCY LIGHTS - OPERATIONAL TEST WITH THE TEST SWITCH PROCEDURE - SEAT 9 CBA OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP RELAMPED 9 CBA EMERGENCY LIGHT. REF AMM 33-51-05 PARTS USED: 00-0596-3-2874,QTY :1

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · skin · crackedApr 22, 2026

    R4 DOOR INNER SKIN FWD SIDE HAS A CRACK AT UPPER HINGE ARM CUTOUT REPAIRED R4 DOOR SKIN REF ECRA 5310-03523 REPAIRED R4 DOOR SKIN REF ECRA 5210-03523

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lens · missingMar 3, 2026

    EMERGENCY LIGHTS SWITCH, LIGHT COVER MISSING ON OVERHEAD. REPLACED DEFECTIVE LENS CAP FOR ARMED ANNUNCIATOR, CHKD OKAY.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Fuselage · skin · damagedNov 24, 2025

    ENGINEERING WAS NOTIFIED BY THE FAA THAT THE RVSM ALTITUDE KEEPI NG IS NOT WITHIN LIMITS. ENGINEERING REQUESTS TO PERFORM THE FO LLOWING CHECKS: AMM TASK 51-10-00-206-025 STATIC PORT SKIN WAVINESS, AMM TASK 34-12-00-735-013 SYSTEM TEST - AIR DATA COMPUTING SYSTEM; ALSO VISUALLY INSPECT THE AOA…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · girt bar · fodNov 12, 2025

    R2 DOOR WILL NOT ARM. REMOVED FOD FROM UNDER GIRT, SLIDE ARMS AND DISARMS NORMAL. IAW AMM 52-11-01.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lamp · no testJul 26, 2025

    EMERGENCY LIGHTS - OPERATIONAL TEST WITH THE TEST SWITCH PROCEDURE - OVERHEAD BIN EMERGENCY EXIT LAMP INOP ROW 29 DEF RELAMPED EXIT LAMP @29 IN REF TO AMM 33-51-00, OPS CHECK SATISFACTORY, OK TO CONTINUE PARTS USED: 00-0596-3-2874, QTY :1

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Structures (general) · slide · no discrepancyJun 12, 2025

    4R DOOR SLIDE PRESSURE GAGE IN THE RED FOUND SLIDE PRES OK FO SVC PER 25-66-01-206-041

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · looseMay 20, 2025

    EMER LIGHTS PANEL UNARMED LIGHT IS LOOSE AND FALLS OUT. REMOVED EMERGENCY LIGHT/PASSENGER OXYGEN CONTROL PANEL. INSTALLED NEW LIGHTED INDICATOR BASE ASSEMBLY. REINSTALLED CONTROL PANEL. UNARMED LIGHT OPERATES NORMAL; EMERGENCY LIGHTS OPERATE NORMAL. REF AMM 33-51-08/401 AND AMM 33-51-00/501.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · cover · damagedMar 14, 2025

    1L DOOR GASH ABOVE SLIDE COVER FOUND DAMAGE TO DOOR 1L SLIDE COVER IN UPPER LEFT CORNER GOING THROUGH THE INNER LAYER. REMOVED AND REPLACED L1 DOOR SLIDE COVER ASSY P/N 416N2100-723SP. REF IPC 25-66-01-01D. OK TO CONTINUE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lens · missingNov 10, 2024

    PDA 2 RT GREEN NAV LIGHT MISSING COVER AND GREEN LENS (DUPLICATE OF LOG 9822008) ADDING PHOTOS REPLACED GREEN LENS ASSY ON RH POSITION LIGHT. REF AMM 33-43-01-800-801-C1.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 71 reports.

Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 18, 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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