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N141181997 Boeing 757-224

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 19, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198229 ADs may apply102 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Jul 31, 2028
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Engine
RB-211 SERIES · 22,000 lb thrust
Rolls-Royc
Owners
1
since 2012
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
29
confirm with A&P
Service reports
102
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 19, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Jul 20, 2012
Expires
Jul 31, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Mar 21, 1997

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
1997
Serial number
27560
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
A0A903

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. 2012 – nowUnited Airlines INCChicago, IL · current
  2. until 1970Winter Wolff & CompanyNew York, NY · different airframe: North American T-28b S/N 51-7781
  3. until 1935Individual ownerAlexandria, VA · different airframe: Aeronca C-3 S/N A-418

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 (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 (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.

  • Air conditioning and pressurization · unknown · odorOct 4, 2026

    ACFT WILL RETURN TO FIELD DUE TO HEAVY ODOR OF FUEL IN CABIN. DE-BRIEFED CREW UPON LANDING. HAD FUEL ODOR INITIALLY ON GND DURING TAXI BEFORE DEPARTURE. WAS A ONE ENGINE TAXI WITH LT ENG & BLEED SELECTED ON WHEN FUEL ODOR FIRST NOTICED (IAW PROCEDURE BLEED SHOULD HAVE BEEN OFF FOR ONE ENG TAXI).…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · fuel · odorAug 23, 2026

    ON STARTUP IN KEF, NOTICED A STRONG FUEL OR LUBRICANT ODOR IN COCKPIT. TAXI TO RUNWAY & SINCE WE ARE A FERRY FLT ONE AT A TIME, WALKED THROUGH CABIN WHERE THERE WAS NO ODOR. ON RETURN TO GATE, ABLE TO POWER UP ON RUNWAY. ODOR RETURNED. SUSPECT FUEL CAUSING FUMES, ON ENGINE RUNS, WHEN STARTING LT…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · girt bar · fodAug 20, 2026

    R1 SLIDE LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN DOOR IS ARMED. REMOVED DEBRIS FROM R1 GIRT BAR. R1 DOOR ARMED NORMAL. SLIDE LIGHT OPS CHKD GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Air conditioning and pressurization · unknown · odorJun 17, 2026

    STRONG FUEL SMELL NOTED IN FLT DECK AFTER BOTH ENGINES STARTED AFTER SHUTDOWN FROM RETURN TO GATE NOTED A SLIGHTLY STRONGER FUEL ODOR FROM E1 THAN E2. OPENED FAN AND REVERSER COWLS REF AMM 71-11-04/78-31-00 TO INSPECT E1, NO DEFECTS NOTED, CLOSED ACCESS. INSPECTED BOTH PACK BAYS AND NOTED MILD…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · unknown · odorJun 15, 2026

    STRONG FUEL ODOR IN FWD CABIN AFTER TAKEOFF, BEGAN T/S IAW EC/RA 0500-01014. NO CREW DEBRIEF AVAILABLE. PERFORMED INITIAL INSPECTION STEPS TO STEP 1 J. FUEL ODOR LINGERED IN RT PACK BAY, AND INITIALLY IN MAIN CABIN, FLT DECK, FWD ACCESSORY & MAIN E&E. NO POPPED BREAKERS FOUND. NO EVIDENCE OF WIRE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · a/c pack · contaminatedMay 11, 2026

    ENGINE EXHAUST FUMES IN CABIN WILL NOT DISSIP ATE TECHS THAT MET CREW WALKED THROUGH CABIN AND DID NOT FIND ANY ODOR, NOTHING IN CABIN OR GALLEYS. FLIGHT ATTENDANTS CLAIM EXHAUST FUMES RAN BOTH ENGS, NO ODOR FROM #2 ENG AND APU BLEED SOURCE. WHEN RUNNING #1 ENG STRONG FUEL ODOR IN CABIN. CONTINUE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine fuel and control · terminal block · faultyFeb 27, 2026

    RTO APPROX 30 KTS. RT ENG LIMITER RT ENG EEC MESSAGES. REPLACED R ENG LIMITER SWITCH MASTER MODULE REF B757-200 AMM 33-13-00-962-041. ADD EMP:U257092 NOTE: RT LIMITER SWITCH S6 WAS REPLACED ON O/H P5 PNL. REF. AMM B757-2 AMM 33-13-00-962-041. EEC, BVCU, AND TPU - NO FAULTS. REF. SSM 73-21-05…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine fuel and control · gcu · faultedFeb 21, 2026

    RTO AT 90. RE ENG EEC AND R ENG LIMITER. PERFORMED ENG 2 BPCGU BITE TEST PER AMM 75-32-01-742-002-R00, NO FAULTS FOUND. PERFORMED TPU BITE TEST IAW AMM 75-32-00-702-003-R03, NO FAULTS FOUND. PERFORMED MCDP TEST 66 PLA DEG /L/R, WITHIN LIMITS IAW AMM 22-00-02-742-011. PER FIM TASK 73-21 FAULT TREE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · cam · out of adjustNov 10, 2025

    LEFT FWD ENTRY DOOR ARMING LEVER IS VERY STIFF, HARD TO ARM COMPARED TO RT IAW.AMM TASK 52-25-825-01, CHECKED L1 DOOR ARMING MECHANISM. CHECKED GIRT BAR SLIDE LOCKS, BOTH OPERATED NORMALLY WHEN ARMING AND DISARMING. GIRT INSTALLED CORRECTLY. SUSPECT LINKAGE TO ARMING SLIDES TO LEVER ACTUATOR AND…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · target · lack of lubeOct 22, 2025

    DOOR 1L NOT INDICATING OPEN, LUBERCATED DOOR 1L PROXIMITY SWITCH TARGET PLATE SHAFT. OPS CHKD GOOD.

    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 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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