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N167091998 Boeing 737-724

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (Jun 2012)21 ADs may apply103 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Mar 31, 2030
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 2017
NTSB events
1
2012
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
103
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Mar 28, 2017
Expires
Mar 31, 2030
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Aug 30, 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
28779
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
A10E29

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. 1947PartnershipDetroit, MI · different airframe: 1936 Piper J-2 S/N 717

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (1)

Accident

Jun 13, 2012 · Winnie, TX

the flight crew's penetration of a rapidly developing thunderstorm cell in an area of forecasted convective activity. The serious injuries were the result of a misunderstanding between the captain and cabin crew regarding the potential for turbulence.

Injuries
Serious
Report
DCA12LA091

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DCA12LA091)

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 (103)

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.

  • Equipment and furnishings · oven · smokeSep 22, 2026

    GALLEY OVEN 423 BEGAN SMOKING AFTER USE. FA TURNED OFF AND REMAINED UNUSED. CIRCUIT BREAKER COLLARED & OVEN DEACTIVATED. STICKER APPLIED. CLEANED AND RESET OVEN 423, WHEN OPERATING OVEN AN ODOR WAS NOTICED. WHEN OVEN OFF, ODOR GONE. PERFORMED SMOKE/ODOR IN FLIGHT DECK/CABIN CONDITIONAL INSPECTION…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Stabilizers · skin · crackedAug 5, 2026

    CRACK FOUND AT RT HORIZONTAL STAB LOWER SKIN AT HSS 157.10 , 9" FROM REAR SPAR, INBD ROW. CRACK LENGTH 1 INCH. ACCOMPLISHED REPAIR OF THE RT HORIZONTAL STAB LOWER SKIN HSS 157.10 & DIP INSPECTIONS WILL BE REQUIRED IAW SRM 55-10-01-2R-11, REPAIR 11, PAGE 7, TABLE 204.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · spar · corrodedAug 3, 2026

    FOUND CORROSION AT LEFT WING INBD FRONT SPAR BOOST PUMP UPPER SIDE. REMOVED CORROSION AT LT WING INBD FRONT SPAR BOOST PUMP UPPER SIDE , FOUND AREA TO BE WITH LIMITS IAW SRM 57-20-10-1A-3.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Indicating and recording systems · warning message · false activationFeb 5, 2026

    SPEED BRAKES DO NOT ARM LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT WITH FLAPS EXTENDED. SPEEDBRAKE LOAD ALLEVIATION SYSTEM HAS BEEN DEFERRED IN COMPLIANCE WITH MEL CARD 27045. PERFORMED INITIAL EVALUATION IAW FIM 27-62 TASK 802, FOUND ERROR TO BE A NUISANCE MESSAGE. THE SPEEDBRAKE LEVER MOVES THROUGH FULL TRAVEL…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine · engine · faultedDec 31, 2025

    RTO AT 63 KNOTS. NR 2 ENG STOPPED SPOOLING AT 75 PERCENT, LOG PAGE UPDATED CREW BRIEFED THAT THE 75 PERCENT STATED IN HIS WRITE-UP IS 75 % N1 PERFORMED FIM TASK # 73-05 TASK 814 ENGINE IS SLOW TO ACCELERATE. ALL PARAMETERS NORMAL WITH NO ERRATIC SIGNALS NOTED. ALSO TIMED NR 1 & 2 ENGINES FROM IDLE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · module · faultedDec 4, 2025

    LANDING GEAR FAILED TO RETRACT ON T/O. MANUAL GEAR EXT DOOR SWITCH DID NOT FIX ISSUE DEBREIFED FLIGHT CREW AND THEY REPORTED THAT ALL LANDING GEAR INDICATORS GREEN/RED WERE ILLUMINATED AFTER FIRST GEAR RETRACTION ATTEMPT. FOLLOWING EMERGENCY PROCEDURE THE GEAR RETRACTED AFTER CYCLING MANUAL GEAR…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · girt bar · unraveledOct 11, 2025

    R1 GIRT BAR HAS ACCESS SLIDE MATERIAL SHOWING UPDATED MAA CODE FIX USING VENDOR MAA SCREEN PLEASE CONTACT TOMC BEFORE COMMENCING ANY WORK. UPDATED MAA CODE FIX USING VENDOR MAA SCREEN. UPDATED MAA CODE FIX USING VENDOR MAA SCREEN PLEASE CONTACT TOMC BEFORE COMMENCING ANY WORK. . MAC METER…

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

    EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM FUNCTIONAL CHECK - M1670 BATTERY FAILED FUNCTION CHECK. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-805,. OPS CHECKED GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Oxygen · oxygen mask · no testSep 3, 2025

    CREW OXYGEN MASK REGULATOR TEST. CAPTAIN MASK REGULATOR UNIT HEAD HARNESS LEAKS WHEN TESTED. REMOVED AND REPLACED CAPTAIN MASK REGULATOR IAW AMM 35-12-85. OPS AND LEAK CHECKED OK.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · slide · no discrepancyMay 11, 2025

    1R DOOR SLIDE RAFT MATERIEAL IS OUT TOO FAR UPDATED MAA CODE FIX USING VENDOR MAA SCREEN PLEASE CONTACT TOMC BEFORE COMMENCING ANY WORK. M VERIFIED DOOR 1R Z FOLD FABRIC WITHIN LIMITS APPROXIMATELY 11 INCHES REF AMM TASK 25-66-01-400-804 OK FOR SERVICE VERIFIED DOOR 1R Z FOLD FABRIC WITHIN LIMITS…

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 103 reports.

Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 20, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 20, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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