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N162171998 Boeing 737-824

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 19, 2026

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (Nov 2014)21 ADs may apply97 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Jun 30, 2028
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 2018
NTSB events
1
2014
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
97
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 19, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Jun 27, 2018
Expires
Jun 30, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Jul 1, 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
1998
Serial number
28777
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
A0FBB7

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. 2018 – nowUnited Airlines INCChicago, IL · current
  2. 1975 – 1991Individual ownerChicago, IL · different airframe: Cessna 150l S/N 15073550
  3. 1946 – 1950Individual ownerWinona, MN · different airframe: 1936 Waco Zqc-6 S/N 4428

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 (1)

Accident

Nov 24, 2014 · Valdosta, GA

an inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence while the flight attendants were returning to their seats.

Injuries
Serious
Report
DCA15CA035

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DCA15CA035)

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 (97)

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 · filter · odorOct 2, 2026

    AFT FAS REPORT BURNT TOAST AND BURNT RUBBER ODOR IN AFT GALLEY. REPLACED RECIRCULATION FILTER IAW MM 21-25-01. RAN BOTH ENGINES FOR 10 MIN, ENG BLEEDS ON AND OFF, APU BLEED ON AND OFF. ALL CHECKED OK.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · panel · missingMar 11, 2026

    SMALL NR 2 LT SLAT PANEL MISSING UPON ARRIVAL ORD. SEE LOG PAGE 8182181. REF 8182181 FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · unknown · odorJan 13, 2026

    FLIGHT ATTENDANTS AND PILOTS REPORTED ELECTRICAL ODOR FROM ROWS 1 THROUGH 29. ODOR QUICKLY DISAPATED. PERFORMED CONDITIONAL INSPECTION IAW AMM TASK 05-51-26-800-801-C1, NO DEFECTS NOTED, NO PRESENT ODOR. SUSPECT POSSIBLE PASSENGER PED AT FAULT.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Equipment and furnishings · skirt · unpackedNov 9, 2025

    1R GIRT BAR FABRIC APPEARS TO BE PULLED, HAS EXCESS LENGTH ON RIGHT SIDE. REPACKED SLIDE SKIRT IAW AMM 25-66-01-400-804 - CONDITION NORMAL.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · unknown · odorAug 21, 2025

    OVERWHELMING NOXIOUS FUM ES IN AREA OF CAPTAINS S EAT. SMELLS LI KE LAV CHE MICLE. CAUSED BURNING PERFORMED CONDITIONAL INSPECTION PER AMM 05-51-26. TURNED PACKS OFF AND REMOVED EXTERNAL AIR SOURCE. CLOSED AIRCRAFT L1 DOOR AND CYCLED FWD LAV WITH COCKPIT DOOR CLOSED. NO NOTICABLE SMELL IN COCKPIT.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · window frame · crackedAug 12, 2025

    DEFECT NON-ROUTINE ESR #003, REQUESTING ENGINEERING SUPPORT FOR EA5310-08195 REVISION C ?LH SIDE NUMBER 3 WINDOW FRAME POST - PERMANENT REPAIR OP 003. CRACK SIGNAL NOTED AT #3 HOLE AT 3O?CLOC K POSITION, HOLE WAS REAMED AT 0.297 IN DIAMETER, CRACK SIGNAL CONTINUE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · window frame · crackedAug 12, 2025

    DEFECT NON-ROUTINE ESR #002, REQUESTING ENGINEERING SUPPORT FO R EA5310-08195 REVISION C, RH SIDE NUMBER 3 WINDOW FRAME POST - PERMANENT REPAIR OP 004. CRACK SIGNAL NOTED AT #4 HOLE (BOTTOM TO TOP), HOLE WAS REAMED AT 0.297 IN DIAMETER, CRACK SIGNAL CONTINUE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine · oil system · leakingAug 20, 2024

    LOSS OF OIL QUANTITY IN NO2 ENGINE. ACCOMPLIS HED INFLIGHT SHUTDOWN. DIVERTED TO SLC DUE TO LOSS OF OIL QUANTITY IN ENG #2, ACOMPLISHED INFLIGHT SHUTDOWN(IFSD). STATUS: MX FOUND LOW OIL QUANTITY AND AND LARGE QUANTITY OF OIL THE EXHAUST.ENGINE TO BE REPLACED WORK IN PROGRESS.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · acm · damagedDec 8, 2023

    WITH MEL PRESS SETUP AIRBORNE. LEFT/RIGHT DUCT PRESS FLUCUATES RIGHT DUCT WENT TO ZERO PERFORMED MM 36-11-00-700-801 ENGINE BLEED AIR SYSTEM HEALTH CHECK, NO DEFECTS NOTED. FOUND BOTH CONTROL AND PRESSURE SENSE LINE FITTINGS ON THE HIGH STAGE REGULATOR LOOSE. REMOVED FITTINGS AND REPLACED SEALS.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · dischargedNov 11, 2023

    PASSENGER CABIN, EMERGENCY LIGHTS BATTERY PACK M1676 FAILS CAPAC ITY CHECK (REF AAR NR 99983301)

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 97 reports.

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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