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N173451987 Boeing 737-3TO

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 17, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Aug 21, 2009.

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply26 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Houston, TX
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56 SERIES · 2200 hp
Cfm Intl.
Owners
1
since 2007
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
26
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 17, 2026
Last registered owner
Continental Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Houston, TX
Certificate issued
Apr 17, 2007
Canceled
Aug 21, 2009
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
May 18, 1987

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
737-3TO
Year
1987
Serial number
23583
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
A12754

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. 2007 – 2009Continental Airlines INCHouston, TX

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 17, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (0)

No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.

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 (737-3TO)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-3TO)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-3TO)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (737-3TO)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 (737-3TO)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 (737-3TO)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-3TO)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-3TO)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (737-3TO)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 (737-3TO)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (737-3TO)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 (737-3TO)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 (737-3TO)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 (737-3TO)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 (737-3TO)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 (737-3TO)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 (737-3TO)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 (737-3TO)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (737-3TO)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 (737-3TO)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 (737-3TO)

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (26)

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.

  • Fuselage · stringer · corrodedJul 26, 2006

    INSPECTION FOUND STRINGER 28R CORRODED IN A/C BAY AT STA 520. THE CORRODED SECTION WAS CUT OUT AND A NEW SEGMENT WAS INSTALLED IAW SRM 53-60-12, REPAIR 3, FIGURE 201, PAGE 201.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · crackedJul 22, 2006

    INSPECTION FOUND A 3 INCH CRACK IN FUSELAGE SKIN AT STA 861-864 JUST BELOW S22L ON THE BONDED DOUBLER LINE. THE CRACKED AREA OF STRINGER WAS REMOVED AND A DOUBLER WAS INSTALLED IAW SRM 53-00-01, REPAIR 31, PAGE 201-209.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · angle · corrodedJul 15, 2006

    INSPECTION FOUND R-1 DOOR Z-ANGLE CORRODED FROM STA 291.5-344, RBL 52-54. A NEW Z-ANGLE WAS INSTALLED IAW SRM 51-40-01.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Fuselage · angle · corrodedJul 15, 2006

    INSPECTION FOUND R-2 DOOR Z-ANGLE CORRODED FROM STA 954-994. THE Z-ANGLE WAS REPLACED IAW SRM 51-40-02.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · stringer · corrodedJul 15, 2006

    INSPECTION FOUND STRINGER 28R CORRODED BETWEEN STA 312 AND 323.7. THE CORRODED SECTION OF STRINGER WAS REMOVED AND A NEW STRINGER SECTION WAS INSTALLED IAW SRM 53-00-03 AND 51-40-02.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · seat track · corrodedJul 14, 2006

    INSPECTION FOUND SURFACE CORROSION ON I/B SEAT TRACK AT STA 328-344, RBL 21. REPAIRED SEAT TRACK IAW SRM 53-00-52.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · seat track · corrodedJul 14, 2006

    INSPECTION FOUND SURFACE CORROSION ON O/B SEAT TRACK AT STA 328, RBL 41. REPAIRED SEAT TRACK IAW SRM 53-00-52.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · flap track · corrodedJul 12, 2006

    INSPECTION FOUND THE NR 8 FLAP TRACK TRANSMISSION MOUNT HOLE CORRODED AT LOWER AFT POSITION. THE CORROSION WAS REMOVED. SLEEVES WERE FABRICATED AND THE BORES AND SLEEVES WERE CAD-PLATED AND INSTALLED USING NEW BUSHINGS IAW OHM 57-53-15.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · flap track · corrodedJul 12, 2006

    INSPECTION FOUND NR 7 FLAP TRACK TRANSMISSION MOUNT HOLES AT BOTH AFT AND FORWARD LOWER POSITIONS, RSS 330, CORRODED. THE CORROSION WAS REMOVED AND REPAIR SLEEVES WERE INSTALLED IAW SOPM 20-50-03 AND CMM 57-53-15.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · flap track · corrodedJul 12, 2006

    INSPECTION FOUND NR 2 FLAP TRACK TRANSMISSION ATTACH HOLES AT AFT UPPER AND LOWER FORWARD LOCATION, RSS 330, CORRODED. A O/S REPAIR SLEEVE WAS INSTALLED IAW SOPM 20-50-03 AND CMM 57-53-15.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 26 reports.

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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

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