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N171331998 Boeing 757-224

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 19, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198229 ADs may apply88 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Dec 31, 2029
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Engine
RB211535E4B37 · 42,540 lb thrust
Rolls-Royc
Owners
1
since 2022
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
29
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
Dec 8, 2022
Expires
Dec 31, 2029
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Dec 22, 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
757-224
Year
1998
Serial number
29282
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
A11FC1

Engine

Make and model
Rolls-Royc Rb211535e4b37
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
42,540 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. 2022 – nowUnited Airlines INCChicago, IL · current

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 (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 (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.

  • Wings · skin · crackedSep 4, 2026

    LT WING LOWER OTBD INTERSPAR SKIN AT PANEL 543BB IS CRACKED AT HOLE 27 AT THE 12 CLOCK, SEE ECRA 5720-03680 FOR WORK PERFORMED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · warning light · false activationFeb 3, 2026

    R4 DOOR SLIDE LIGHT ABOVE DOOR ON WITH LEVER IN DISARM POSTION VERFIED DOOR IS DISARMED AND GIRT BAR NOT ENGAGED. SLIDE LIGHT STILL ON. INDICATION PROBLEM FOUND S10224 FAULTY. R & R SENSOR AND OPS TEST OK. IAW AMM 25-66-11/201.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · lever · unknownOct 20, 2025

    DOOR 4R ARMING LEVER IS HAVING ISSUES NO ISSUES FOUND ON DOOR 4R ARMING LEVER, OPERATES NORMALLY, OK FOR SERVICE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Engine indicating · indication sys · false indicationSep 19, 2025

    LEFT ENGINE HIGH VIBRATION INDICATION. DEGRADED ENGINE, DID NOT SHUTDOWN. CAPT ADVISED: CLIMBING THRU 32K TO 36K AND SLOWING DOWN A BIT THROUGH SOME MODERATE TURBULENCE, LOOKED DOWN AND SAW VIBRATION INDICATON IN THE AMBER FOR N1, N2, AND N3. FELT NOTHING & STATED HAD HE NOT LOOKED DOWN TO CHECK…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine indicating · accelerometer · faultedSep 17, 2025

    LEFT ENGINE N3 VIB WENT TO 5.0 /AMBER/ TWICE FL380 .78 REDUCED T HRUST N3 STABLE AT .8 AS PART OF OTHER TROUBLESHOOTING, REPLACEMENT OF THE #1 ENG AVM HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT, REF AMM 77-31-04-404-017, OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.ACCELEROMETER REPLACED, AND OPERATIONAL CHECK AT IDLE GROUND RUN CARRIED OUT…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Structures (general) · none · no discrepancySep 13, 2025

    4R SLIDE PRESSURE IN THE RED. PRESSURE GAGE NEEDLE ON THE SLIDE INFLATION CYLINDER ON DOOR 4R IS IN THE GREEN BAND OR NOT MORE THAN 1/2 THE PRESSURE GAGE NEEDLE WIDTH ABOVE OR BELOW THE GREEN BAND AS PER AMM TASK 25-66-01-206-024. OK TO CONTINUE

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · line · tangledSep 5, 2025

    CANNOT ARM 1L DOOR L1 STATIC LINE GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN DOOR SILL AND GIRT BAR. UNTANGLED AND RESTOWED STATIC LINE. ARMED LIGHT ILUMINATES, OK TO CONTINUE. REF AMM 25-66-10-402-022. ADD 347373, U345365

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · rope · out of positionJul 28, 2025

    DOOR 1R SLIDE ARMED LIGHT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHILE ARMING DOOR. REMOVED SLIDE COVER TO VIEW, GIRT BAR.FOUND FORWARD GIRT BAR SLIDER INCHES AWAY FROM ENGAGEMENT AND TANGLED WITH ROPING FROM SLIDE. INSERTED SAFETY PIN AS REQUIRED FOUND ONE SIDE OF GIRT BAR UNATTACHED & REATTACHED GIRT BAR IAW MM…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Water and waste · potable water · odorJul 9, 2025

    FA REPORTS POTABLE WATER SMELLS LIKE CHEMICALS. POTABLE WATER SYS DRAINED AND FILLED WITH FRESH WATER, WATER FLUSHED THROUGH ALL GALLEY COFFEE MKRS AND TAPS, SYS SERVICED SATIS IAW AMM 38-11-00 REV 136

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · none · noneJun 6, 2025

    4R LIFERAFT PRESSURE NEE DLE IN THE RED NEEDLE WITHIN LIMITS - ON EDGE OF GREEN.

    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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