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N137161998 Boeing 737-724

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 19, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply100 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
100
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 19, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Mar 23, 2017
Expires
Mar 31, 2030
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Dec 3, 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
737-724
Year
1998
Serial number
28787
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
A097CC

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. 1943War DepartmentXxxx, OK · different airframe: Douglas Dc2 S/N 1242
  3. until 1989Individual ownerdifferent airframe: Cessna 172m S/N 17262963

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 (737-724)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-724)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-724)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (737-724)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 (737-724)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 (737-724)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-724)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-724)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (737-724)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 (737-724)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (737-724)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 (737-724)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 (737-724)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 (737-724)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 (737-724)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 (737-724)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 (737-724)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 (737-724)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (737-724)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 (737-724)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 (737-724)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (100)

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.

  • Navigation · adiru · faultyFeb 15, 2026

    ACFT RELEASED BACK TO SERVICE AFTER EXPERIENCING A DIVERSION O R AIR TURN BACK DUE TO A MECHANICAL REASON LOCKED BY SYSTEM. AIR DATA INERTIAL REFERENCE UNIT - INSTALLATION, AMM REFERENCE: TASK 34-21-01-400-801, OPS CHECK OK. PERF LAND VERIFY TEST,AMM REFERENCE: TASK 22-11-00-700-801 ALL TESTS…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · girt bar · out of positionDec 29, 2025

    R1 GIRT BAR IS DRAGGING REMOVED DOOR 1R SLIDE AND PACKED ZEE FOLD AND INSTALLED AFFECTED SLIDE IAW AMM 26-66-01/401 FLAGGING RII. ACCOMPLISHED RII INSPECTION OF DR 1R SLIDE INSTALLATION PER GMM 09-25-05 AND AMM 25-66-01.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · latch · out of toleranceDec 16, 2025

    AFT ENTRY DOOR LIGHT CAME ON IN FLT. WENT OUT AFTER PUSHING ON THE HANDLE. HAPPENED 2 LEGS, FOUND L2 DOOR LOWER FWD AND AFT LATCH RECEIVERS OUT OF CLEARANCE, ADJUSTED L2 DOOR LOWER FWD AND AFT LATCH RECEIVERS IAW AMM 52-13-00-820-801 AND PERFORMED TORQUE HANDLE TEST IAW AMM 52-13-00-700-805.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Doors · sensor · out of toleranceNov 18, 2025

    L1 DOOR INDICATED OPEN DURING CLIMB 5 TIMES. NOT FLICKERING. ON STEADY. NORMAL PRESSURE. HANDLE CL FOUND S199 OUT OF TOLERANCE. ADJUSTED SENSOR TO 21 MILS. LIGHT AND PSEU OPS CHECK GOOD. REF: AMM TASK 52-71-11-820-801.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · nut · looseNov 14, 2025

    WHEN TAXING FWD ENTRY LIGHT CAME ON. DOOR VERIFED CLOSE AND HANDLE FULL DOWN FORWARD ENTRY DOOR INDICATION IS INTERMITTENT WHEN ACTUATING THE INDICATION SWITCH. WHEN L1 DOOR IS CLOSED ITS FLUSH WITH FUSELAGE. DOOR IS FAIRED WITH THE FUSELAGE. VERIFIED THAT ALL EXTERIOR/INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES ARE IN…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · inoperativeJul 1, 2025

    30 ABC EMER AISLE LIGHT INOPERATIVE. EMERGENCY AISLE LIGHT 30 ABC SECURED INTO PLACE, LENS NOT BROKEN AND LIGHT IS INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED SEAT 30ABC EMERGENCY LIGHT HOUSING IAW IFM 25-22-59. OPS CHECK GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · detachedJun 30, 2025

    ROW 22ABC EMERGENCY LIGH IN AISLE FELL OUT. SWAPPED 22 ABC WITH 30 ABC, EMER LIGHT OPS CHECKS ARE NORMAL.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · door · malfunctionedMay 19, 2025

    AIRCRAFT WONT PRESSURIZE DOOR 1L LOUD AIR LEAK ON ARRIVAL BACK TO THE GATE, GATE AGENT FOUND DOOR 1L NOT CLOSE PROPERLY DOOR BINDING AT ROLLER ASSY. OPS CHECKED 1L MULTIPLE TIMES IN REF TO AMM 52-11-00. DOOR OPERATES NORMAL AND NO BINDING. CHECKED RIG IN REF TO AMM 52-11-00-820-801. NO ADJUSTMENTS…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · striker · wornMay 13, 2025

    WHILE REMOVING DOOR 192 DR FOUND O/B LATCH HAS WORN THROUGH THE STRIKER PLATE.REMOVED SEAL AND RETAINER FOR ECS DOOR 192CR, BAGGED AND TAGGED PARTS. FOUND DAMAGE TO UPPER SURFACE OF CHORD AND MULTIPLE #40 HOLES PLUGGED ON BOTTOM. WILL NEED TO PERFORM SRM REPAIR 57-10-13-2R-3. INITIATED SFR.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · dischargedMay 12, 2025

    EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK AT M1674 FAILS CAPACITY CHECK. PARTS NIS IN CLE. NEW BATTERY ON AOG. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK AT M1674 IAW 737NG AMM TASK 33-51-06-960-805. OPS CHECK GOOD.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 100 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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