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N171041994 Boeing 757-224

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198229 ADs may apply139 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Jun 30, 2029
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Engine
RB-211 SERIES · 22,000 lb thrust
Rolls-Royc
Owners
1
since 2016
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
29
confirm with A&P
Service reports
139
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Jun 29, 2016
Expires
Jun 30, 2029
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Jul 26, 1994

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
1994
Serial number
27294
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
A11F59

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. 2016 – nowUnited Airlines INCChicago, IL · current

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 (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 (139)

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.

  • Engine · engine · failedMar 14, 2026

    LEFT ENG EGT SPIKED ENG FAILED ON SHORT FINAL FLAGGED SDR. DEBRIEFED CREW. UPON APPROACH LEFT ENG. EGT SPIKED TO 992 AND HAD ASSOCIATED LT ENG LP PUMP, MAINTENANCE MESSAGE. CREW SHUT DOWN ENGINE ON APPROACH. TOWER AND PASSENGERS SAW FLAMES FROM EXHAUST DURING LANDING. ENG. EXCD PAGE SNAPSHOT MAX…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · skin · crackedMar 13, 2026

    LEFT WING CRACKED. R & R THE SKIN PANEL IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G -0. ACCOMPLISHED REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS PER VT MAE EA 757-5720-13-A 4851. REV. EC/RA: 5720-03631 MAJOR REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED AND ALL RII STEPS C/W.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · warning light · false activationFeb 9, 2026

    FWD ACCESS DOOR EICAS AND OVERHEAD CAUTION ILLUMINATED ON TAXI IN. UPON INITIAL TROUBLESHOOTING, FOUND NO ICAS MSG OR OVERHEAD LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. IAW AMM 52-71-00-735-053 PERFORMED SYSTEM TEST ON THE DOOR WARNING SYSTEM AND NO FAULT NOTED. ALSO HAD SOMEONE TAP ON THE DOOR TO DUPLICATE VIBRATION…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · contact · dirtyJan 26, 2026

    EXTERIOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOP AT DOOR R4 REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LIGHTBULB, PREFORMED OPS CHECK, OPS CHECK FAILED, REF AMM 33-51-06-962-001-001 FURTHER TROUBLESHOOTING NEEDS TO BE PREFORMED. PER FIM 33-51 FAULT TREE 803 REPLACED FUSE IN THE EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY PER AMM 33-51-07-962-071.NO…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · oven · smokeJan 18, 2026

    FIRE OBSERVED AND EXTNG FWD GALLY OVEN 204. COMPLETED SMOKE AND ODOR FORMS BY FA AND CAPTAIN PERFORMED GVI OF OVEN 204, FOUND BURNT RESIDUAL FOOD ON INSERT. PHOTOS ATTACHED REMOVED AND REPLACED FWD GALLEY OVEN 204. REF AMM 25-34-00 OPS CHECK GOOD.PARTS USED: 99-2532-9-0003, QTY :1 MFG PN ON…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · drag fitting · crackedDec 6, 2025

    LEFT UPPER WING SKIN AND DRAG FITTING NR 4 HOLE HAS A CRACK INDICATION ONLY ON DRAG FITTING LAYER. COMPLIED WITH EC/RA 5720-03590, REV-, AND EA 757-5720-13-A4 213 REV- .

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · frame · deformedDec 5, 2025

    AFT CARGO BAY, BS 1560, S25L-S26L FRAME HAS 2 DENTS. COMPLIED WITH EC/RA 5360-02067, AND VT MAE EA 757-5360-13-A4218 REV-.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · drag fitting · crackedDec 5, 2025

    RIGHT UPPER WING SKIN AND DRAG FITTING HAD A CRACK INDICATION, NOTED IN HOLE NR 4 IN ALL LAYERS. ACCOMPLISHED ECRA 5720-03589 AND VT MAE EA 757-5720-13-A4212 REV-.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · frame · dentedDec 4, 2025

    FWD CARGO BAY, BS 700, LT SIDE, NEAR S23L AND S24-25L, FRAME HAS TWO DENTS. REPAIRED IAW EC/RA 5330-07664 AND VT MAE EA 757-5330-13-A 4210 REV-.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · frame · dentedDec 4, 2025

    AFT CARGO BAY, BS 1340, S25L FRAME HAS A DENT. REPAIRED IAW EC/RA:5 360-02068, AND VTMAE EA 757-5360-13-A4205 REV-.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 139 reports.

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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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