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N162341999 Boeing 737-824

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 19, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply88 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Jul 31, 2029
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56 SERIES · 2200 hp
Cfm Intl.
Owners
1
since 2019
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
88
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 19, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Jul 26, 2019
Expires
Jul 31, 2029
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Aug 3, 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
1999
Serial number
28946
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
A0FBFA

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. 2019 – nowUnited Airlines INCChicago, IL · current
  2. 1955 – 1970Individual ownerElkhart, IN · different airframe: Waco Yqc-6 S/N 4438

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 (737-824)
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 (88)

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 · light · damagedJan 29, 2026

    FWD LEFT COAT CLOSET (G-7) EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT DAMAGED AND REMOVED. DWG 3350DD15107, REPLACED THE EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSY ON LT CLOSET DOOR 1L BY SEAT ROW 1B IAW MM33-51-14-960-802, OPS NORMAL.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · door · out of rigJan 27, 2026

    AFT ENTRY DOOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON TAKEOFF. VERIFIED HANDLED WAS DOWN AND THEN IT WENT AWAY. CAME BACK ON DURING DECENT. PILOT IN COMMAND REPORTED AFT ENTRY DOOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED HAS HISTORY, SEE LOG PAGE 7702505 FOR PREVIOUS WORK DONE IN CLE. OPENED AFT ENTRY DOOR WITH INTERIOR HANDLE IAW AMM…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · stop fitting · out of adjustJan 23, 2026

    L2 DOOR HANDLE DOES NOT STAY IN CLOSED POSITION IN FLIGHT. DEBRIEFED WITH FLT CREW. AFT ENTRY DOOR WARNING INDICATION WAS SHOWN INTERMITENTLY, & FA REPORTED HANDLE WAS MOVING ON ITS OWN APPROX 1/2". NO PRESSURIZATION FLUCTATIONS NOTED. PERFORMED GVI OF AFT ENTRY DOOR LATCH RECEIVERS. OPENED AND…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Doors · door · detachedJan 1, 2026

    LAVATORY SERVICE DOOR MISSING UPON ARRIVAL TO AUS. REPLACED THE LAVATORY SERVICE DOOR PANEL IAW AMM 52-49-07.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · inoperativeNov 3, 2025

    21A EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT ON EXIT DOOR DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. PLACED SIDEWALL LIGHT AT 21A AFT LTH EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR ON MEL 3302 B. OVERWING EXIT SIDEWALL LIGHT INOPERATIVE AT SEAT 21A, EMERGENCY LIGHTS WORK NORMAL. R & R LIGHT ASSEMBLY, OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW AMM 33-21-01-960-802-1.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · slide · no discrepancyOct 1, 2025

    SLIDE ON R1 DOOR NOT FLUSH WITH THE DOOR. INSPECTED THE R1 DOOR SLIDE PACK AND COVER INSTALLATION IAW AMM TASK 25-66-01-400-803, DOOR SLIDE AND COVER CHECKED OKAY AND SECURED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · indication sys · no discrepancySep 6, 2025

    AFT ENTRY DOOR LIGHT ILLUM. AT 17500 FEET CHECKLIST RUN LIGHT W ENT OUT CHECKED SENSOR TARGET & ADJUSTED REF. AMM52-71-1-820-801 ACCOMPLISHED DOOR INDICATION TEST REF. AMM52-71-11-710-801. TEST OK NO LIGHT INDICATION.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · door · warning messageAug 3, 2025

    DOOR WARNING ANNUNCIATOR IS ON AFT ENTRY INSTRUCTED FA TO PUSHED DOOR HANDLE DOWN, LIGHT EXTINGUISHED PRESSURE NORMAL. PERFORMED T/S IAW FIM 52-10 TASK 801 NO TROUBLE FOUND COULD NO DUPLICATE FAULT. NO 30-DAY HISTORY OK TO CLOSE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · no testJul 19, 2025

    EMEGENCY PASSENGER CABIN LIGHTS M1673 FAILS BATTERY CAPACITY CHE CK. BATTERY PACK M1673 FAILED CAPACITY CHECK. REMOVED INSTALLED NEW BATTERY PACK M1673 IAW B737 AMM 33-51-06-9 60-895, OP. CHECKS GOOD

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · no testJul 15, 2025

    EMERGENCY PASSENGER CABIN LIGHTS M1694 FAILS BATTERY CAPCITY CHE CK (REF. AAR NR 1000043131). EMERGENCY LIGHTING BATTERY PACK AT M1694 FAILED FUNCTIONAL CHECK DURING D CHECK IN RFD. M1694 BATTERY PACK FAILED CAPACITY. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK M1694, TEST GOOD IAW B737 AMM 33-51-06-960-805.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 88 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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