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N161782005 Embraer EMB-145XR

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 19, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 19826 ADs may apply100 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Jun 30, 2027
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Engine
AE3007 SER · 6,442 lb thrust
Rolls-Royc
Owners
1
since 2020
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
6
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
Jun 3, 2020
Expires
Jun 30, 2027
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Feb 18, 2005

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
Embraer
Model
EMB-145XR
Year
2005
Serial number
14500889
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
55
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
12,500 - 19,999 lb
Mode S code
A0F8D3

Engine

Make and model
Rolls-Royc Ae3007 Ser
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
6,442 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. 2020 – nowUnited Airlines INCChicago, IL · current
  2. 1977 – 1982Individual ownerSmyrna, TN · different airframe: Cessna 150l S/N 15073526
  3. 1943 – 1944Southern Airways INCdifferent airframe: Stinson Sr-8b S/N 9760

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 (6)

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
2025-08-07Flight ControlsJun 26, 2025Airframe (EMB-145XR)
2024-26-07FuselageMar 11, 2025Airframe (EMB-145XR)
2021-07-14Main landing gearApr 20, 2021Airframe (EMB-145XR)
2004-22-03Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 and -145 Series AirplanesDec 3, 2004Airframe (EMB-145XR)Serial numbers per EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-57-0034, Change 01, dated January 9, 2002
2002-14-23Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.Aug 2, 2002Airframe (EMB-145XR)Serial numbers per EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-27-0088, dated February 1, 2002. Only with: Equipped with horizontal stabilizer actuator (HSA) assemblies having part numbers and serial numbers listed in EMBRAER Service Bulletin 145-27-0088.
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2000-09-09EMBRAER Model EMB-145 Series AirplanesJun 16, 2000Airframe (EMB-145XR)Certain serial numbers: EMB-145 145004–145047; EMB-145 145049–145051. Only with: Equipped with IC-600 #1 P/N 7017000-82402; excluding airplanes modified per EMBRAER SB 145-22-0001, SB 145-22-0004 Rev 01, or SB 145-31-0007 Rev 02.

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.

  • Landing gear · pressure switch · inoperativeSep 22, 2026

    BRAKE ON ANNUNCIATED ON PUSH BUTTON DURING DECENT. TROUBLESHOT BRAKE LIGHT. ISOLATED FAULT TO EMERGENCY/PARKING BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH. REMOVED AND REPLACED SWITCH. OPS AND LEAK CHECK SAT.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lamp · inoperativeAug 6, 2026

    MCD EXTERNAL EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED MCD EXTERNAL EMERGENCY LAMP. OPS CHECK SAT.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lamp · inoperativeMay 9, 2026

    18A OVERWING EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED 18A OVERWING EMERGENCY LAMP. OPS CHECK SAT.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · battery · dischargedMay 5, 2026

    EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. CHARGED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERIES AND PERFORMED EMERGENCY LIGHTING. OPS CHECK SAT.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · bulb · inoperativeFeb 19, 2026

    COCKPIT EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP. R & R COCKPIT EMERGECY LIGHT BULB. OPS CHECK OK AT THIS TIME

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · bracket · corrodedMay 21, 2025

    CORROSION FOUND AROUND LOWER BRACKET ON VENTRAL FUEL TANK FACE CENTER. REMOVED AND REPLACED VENTRAL TANK. OPS AND LEAK CHECK SAT.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lamp · inoperativeDec 14, 2024

    EMERGENCY LIGHT AT SEAT 18D OVERHEAD INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED LAMP AT 18D OVERHEAD. OPS CHECK SAT.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · control lever · inoperativeJul 10, 2024

    LANDING GEAR WILL NOT RETRACT, WITH LANDING GEAR LEVER DISAGREE MESSAGE ON TAKEOFF. REMOVED AND REPLACED LH CONTROL LEVEL. OPS CHECK SAT. PERFORMED MLG EXTENSION AND RETRACTION OPS CHECK. OPS CHECK SAT. CLEANED LG WOW PROX SWITCHES. OPS CHECK SAT.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lamp · inoperativeFeb 17, 2024

    MAIN ACCESS DOOR EXTERNAL EMERGENCY LIGHT IS OUT. REMOVED AND REPLACED MCD EXTERNAL EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSEMBLY. OPS CHECK SAT

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lamp · inoperativeFeb 17, 2024

    COCKPIT EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED COCKPIT EMERGENCY LAMP. OPS CHECK SAT.

    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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