N171281998 Boeing 757-224
Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198229 ADs may apply106 service difficulty reports
Registration
FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 17, 2026- Registered owner
- United Airlines INC
- Owner type
- Corporation
- City, state
- Chicago, IL
- Certificate issued
- Mar 20, 1998
- Expires
- Oct 31, 2029
- Airworthiness
- Standard · Transport
- Airworthiness date
- Mar 19, 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 dataAirframe
- Manufacturer
- Boeing
- Model
- 757-224
- Year
- 1998
- Serial number
- 27567
- 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
- A11FA3
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- 1998 – nowUnited Airlines INCChicago, IL · current
Individual owners are shown by city and state only.
Safety record
NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 17, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026NTSB events (0)
No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.
Accident history for this modelADs 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.
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-02-10 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce Model RB211 Engines | Mar 7, 2005 | Airframe (757-224)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–1018. Only with: Line numbers 1 through 1018 inclusive; equipped with Rolls Royce Model RB211 engines. |
| 2004-12-07 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce RB211 Engines | Jul 21, 2004 | Airframe (757-224)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–735. Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce RB211 engines; line numbers 1 through 735 inclusive. |
| 2003-18-05 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Powered by Pratt & Whitney Engines | Oct 16, 2003 | Airframe (757-224)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–735. Only with: Powered by Pratt & Whitney engines; line numbers 1 through 735 inclusive. |
| 2003-14-08 | Boeing Model 737-600, 737-700, 737-700C, 737-800, 737-900, 757, and 767 Series Airplanes | Aug 18, 2003 | Airframe (757-224) |
| 2002-24-51 | Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Model 747 Series… | Jan 7, 2003 | Airframe (757-224) |
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| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-19-52 | Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Model 747 Series… | Sep 30, 2002 | Airframe (757-224) |
| 2002-10-02 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Jun 20, 2002 | Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-28-0057 or 757-28-0059, both Revision 1, dated February 28, 2002 |
| 2002-02-04 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Mar 19, 2002 | Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletins 757-29-0058 and 757-29-0059, both dated November 9, 2000 |
| 2001-23-14 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Dec 31, 2001 | Airframe (757-224) |
| 2001-22-13 | Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes; and Model 747, 757… | Dec 6, 2001 | Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-27A1214 Rev 1; Alert Service Bulletins 747-27A2373, 757-27A0129, 767-27A0159, 777-27A0030 |
| 2001-20-12 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Nov 20, 2001 | Airframe (757-224)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–764. Only with: Limited to line numbers 1 through 764 inclusive. |
| 2001-20-11 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Nov 15, 2001 | Airframe (757-224) |
| 2001-13-15 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped with Rolls Royce Engines | Aug 7, 2001 | Airframe (757-224)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines. |
| 2001-10-14 | Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes | Jun 8, 2001 | Airframe (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. |
| 2000-15-16 | Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes | Sep 12, 2000 | Airframe (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. |
| 2000-04-18 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Apr 4, 2000 | Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-27A0127, Revision 1, dated September 2, 1999 |
| 99-23-21 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Dec 21, 1999 | Airframe (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 |
| 99-10-14 | Boeing Model 747-400, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes Equipped With AlliedSignal… | Jun 17, 1999 | Airframe (757-224)Only with: Equipped with AlliedSignal RIA-35B Instrument Landing System (ILS) receivers, P/N 066-50006-0101. |
| 98-26-04 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Dec 31, 1998 | Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-28A0045, Revision 1, dated November 19, 1998 |
| 98-13-12 R1 | Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes | Dec 28, 1998 | Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368 Revision 2, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, 777-27A0029 Revision 1 |
| 98-13-12 | Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes | Jul 6, 1998 | Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, and 777-27A0029, dated March 26, 1998 |
| 98-03-10 | Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, and 767 Series Airplanes | Feb 19, 1998 | Airframe (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. |
| 97-18-04 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce Engines | Sep 17, 1997 | Airframe (757-224)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines. |
| 97-18-05 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Pratt & Whitney Engines | Sep 17, 1997 | Airframe (757-224)Only with: Equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines. |
| 97-15-09 | Boeing Model 757 and 767 Series Airplanes | Aug 1, 1997 | Airframe (757-224) |
| 97-09-06 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | May 15, 1997 | Airframe (757-224) |
| 96-19-17 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Oct 7, 1996 | Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-24A0079, dated August 8, 1996 |
| 95-10-13 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce Engines | Jun 15, 1995 | Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-54A0030, Revision 1, dated December 20, 1993. Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines. |
| 95-01-05 | Boeing Model 757 Equipped With Pratt & Whitney Model PW2000 Series Engines | Jan 20, 1995 | Airframe (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 (106)
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 · acm · faultySep 7, 2026
SMOKE/ODOR IN CABIN ON CONDITION INSPECTION REQUIRES COMPLETION AMM 05-51-58-910-801-C1. SOURCE OF THE SMOKE SMELL IS BELIEVED TO BE THE R ACM WHICH WAS REPLACED AND OPS CHECKED, REMOVED AND REPLACED LT & RT RECIRCULATION FILTERS IAW MM 21-25-02-004-175. WILL NEED TO RUN PACKS PER STEP 1. E. (1).…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Water and waste · lavatory · leakingDec 12, 2025
BLUE JUICE LEAKED UNDER FWD LAV A FLOOR PAN. REQUIRES FURTHER CLEANING. NOT ENOUGH TIME TO CLEAN AT THIS TIME. WITHIN 7 DAYS ACCOMPLISH ECRA 2011-01000 LAV SPILL SEC 2 B, IN DEPTH CLEAN UP IN THE AREA AROUND LAV A. APPROX STA 310 TO 340. WL 208. STRINGERS18 TO S16. REF SRM 53-00-00-0G -0.…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · stiffener · corrodedNov 13, 2025
EXFOLIATION DAMAGE ON THE LOWER END AFT SIDE OF THE BS 1180 WHEEL WELL BULKHEAD STIFFENER, LOCATED AT LBL 53.96. THE REPAIR INCORPORATED VIA ECRA 5340-02246 FUSELAGE BULKHEAD STATION 1180 WHEEL WELL STIFFENER. REMOVED THE AIRCRAFT FROM SERVICE.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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- Fuselage · frame · dentedNov 12, 2025
ONE DENT ON THE BS 1560 FRAME BOTTOM, BETWEEN S26L & S27L. THE DENT MEASURES 0.750 INCH LONG, 0.600 INCH WIDE, AND 0.020 INCH DEEP. THIS DENT IS THE SUBJECT OF EA 5310-07582 AND ALSO AD 2020-05-25 PERFORM INSPECTIONS PER PART 2 OF THE LATEST REVISION OF ECRA 5360-02049 .
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Airborne auxiliary power · inlet door · corrodedNov 11, 2025
(SDR)(B757-MP-2000-53-1-0026) THROUGH ACCESS PANEL 311AL APU INL ET DOOR LOWER STRAP BETWEEN 1787 TO 1825 WITH EXFOLIATION DOT 07 -024. REF NR 134577. SFR REPORTING ONLY FABRICATED APU INLET DOOR STRAP IAW SRM 53-80-15-2R. REPLACED NE W INLET DOOR APU STRAP IAW SRM 51-40-02. REMOVED AND…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuel · fuel tank · corrodedNov 10, 2025
DURKING OK TO INSTALL OF FLOOR PANEL, FOUND BETWEEN BS 984 - 996 BELOW ACCESS PANEL 242BF, EXFOLIATION IN THE LOWER SURFACE. REF NRC 135215. REMOVED CORROSION ON UPPER SURFACE OF FUEL TANK SKIN BETWEEN BS 989 - 996 IAW SRM 51-10-02, SRM 57-10-01, REPAIR APB-1, STEP 4F. AREA IS WITHIN LIMITS IAW…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · frame · crackedNov 9, 2025
WHILE ACCOMPLISHING INSPECTION PER EA 5311-01827, NOTED CRACK ON THE LT BS 1640 FRAME BETWEEN S14L AND S15L. THE CRACK STARTS AT FREE FLANGE OF THE INBD CHORD AND PROPAGATES INTO THE WEB. PERFORMED INSPECTIONS PER PART 2 OF THE LATEST REVISION OF ECRA 5360-02050
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · frame · dentedNov 9, 2025
DURING C-CHECK, REPORTED ONE DENT ON BS 1280 FRAME BOTTOM, BETWEEN S26R AND S27R. THE DENT MEASURES 1.20 INCH LONG, 0.92 INCH WIDE, AND 0.024 INCH DEEP. INTERIM REPAIR PERFORMED AS PER ECRA 5360-02051 PART1.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · frame · dentedNov 9, 2025
ONE DENT REPORTED DURING C CHECK ON THE LT BS 680 FRAME, BETWEEN S23L & S24L. THE DENT MEASURES 0.700 INCH LONG, 0.500 INCH WIDE, AND 0.015 INCH DEEP. INTERIM REPAIR PERFORMED AS PER ECRA 5330-07645 PART1.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Nacelles and pylons · fitting · crackedNov 9, 2025
CRACK DAMAGE ON THE OTBD SIDE, FWD LOWER FLANGE OF MID BULKHEAD FITTING OF THE NR 2 STRUT ASSY AT PPS 174.30. THE CRACK EXTENDS FROM THE FWD EDGE OF FLANGE TO THE FWD FASTENER HOLE THROUGH ENTIRE MATERIAL THICKNESS.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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Sources
- FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 17, 2026
- NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
- FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 17, 2026
- FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026