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N229UA2002 Boeing 777-222

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198223 ADs may apply151 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Apr 30, 2029
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Engine
PW4000 SER · 60,000 lb thrust
P&W
Owners
1
since 2013
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
23
confirm with A&P
Service reports
151
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Apr 1, 2013
Expires
Apr 30, 2029
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Mar 6, 2002

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
777-222
Year
2002
Serial number
30557
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
400
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
A20433

Engine

Make and model
P&W Pw4000 Ser
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
60,000 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. 2013 – 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 (23)

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
2005-12-10Boeing Model 747-200F and -400 Series Airplanes; Model 767-400ER Series Airplanes; and…Jul 20, 2005Airframe (777-222)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletins 747-25-3313 Revision 1, 767-25-0335, and 777-25-0210
2004-05-26Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesApr 19, 2004Airframe (777-222)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 777-25-0191, dated September 13, 2001
2003-19-02Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesOct 8, 2003Airframe (777-222)Certain serial numbers: 1–412. Only with: Limited by line numbers 1 through 412 inclusive.
2003-12-01Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesJul 17, 2003Airframe (777-222)
2002-16-15Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesSep 26, 2002Airframe (777-222)Certain serial numbers: 777 1–266. Only with: Limited to line numbers 1 through 266 inclusive.
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2002-16-11Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesSep 20, 2002Airframe (777-222)Certain serial numbers: 777 1–263. Only with: Applies by line numbers 1 through 263 inclusive.
2002-11-06Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesJul 10, 2002Airframe (777-222)Certain serial numbers: 777 1–369. Only with: Applies to line numbers 1 through 369 inclusive.
2001-22-13Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes; and Model 747, 757…Dec 6, 2001Airframe (777-222)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-27A1214 Rev 1; Alert Service Bulletins 747-27A2373, 757-27A0129, 767-27A0159, 777-27A0030
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (777-222)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 (777-222)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.
2001-03-09Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesMar 23, 2001Airframe (777-222)Certain serial numbers: 777 1–155. Only with: Limited by line numbers 1 through 155 inclusive.
2000-23-28Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesJan 2, 2001Airframe (777-222)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (777-222)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.
2000-14-05Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesJul 28, 2000Airframe (777-222)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-28A0019, dated April 27, 2000
2000-07-08Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesMay 16, 2000Airframe (777-222)Certain serial numbers: 777 2–103; 777 105–119; 777 121–161; 777 163–177; 777 179–186. Only with: Applicability limited by line numbers, not serial numbers.
2000-01-14Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesFeb 18, 2000Airframe (777-222)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 777-57A0029, Revision 1, dated August 12, 1999
99-17-02Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesSep 17, 1999Airframe (777-222)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 777-53A0018, Revision 1, dated February 11, 1999 (Groups 1 and 2)
99-15-10Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesAug 5, 1999Airframe (777-222)Only with: Equipped with an engine-driven pump supply shutoff valve having Boeing part number S271W741-21.
99-13-05Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesJul 8, 1999Airframe (777-222)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-57A0008, dated March 25, 1999
99-10-14Boeing Model 747-400, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes Equipped With AlliedSignal…Jun 17, 1999Airframe (777-222)Only with: Equipped with AlliedSignal RIA-35B Instrument Landing System (ILS) receivers, P/N 066-50006-0101.
98-13-12 R1Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesDec 28, 1998Airframe (777-222)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 (777-222)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, and 777-27A0029, dated March 26, 1998
97-10-02Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesMay 21, 1997Airframe (777-222)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (151)

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.

  • Lights · power supply · faultedOct 6, 2026

    DURING EMERGENCY LIGHT INSPECTION FOUND DOOR 2L INSIDE AFT EXIT SIGN & DOOR 2L SLIDE LIGHT INOP. AFTER TROUBLESHOOTING FOUND FAULTY POWER SUPPLY. REPLACED DOOR 2L AFT EMERGENCY LIGHTS POWER SUPPLY IAW AMM TASK 33-51-06-960-803. NOW ALL EMERGENCY LIGHTS OPS CHECK GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fire protection · smoke detector · false activationMar 8, 2026

    THE TOMC CONTROLLER AND SENIOR MANAGER CONCUR THAT THE AIRCRAFT CAN BE RELEASED BACK TO SERVICE AFTER EXPERIENCING A DIVERSION OR AIR TURN BACK DUE TO A MECHANICAL REASON LOCKED BY SYSTEM. UNLOCKING TOMC GG AND SR MGR BK CONCUR ON FIX REF LP 8141323 REPLACED SMOKE DETECTOR AT LAV 4L ACCOMPLISHED…

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

    LAV 4R LEAKED SEWER WATE R OUTSIDE OF LAV BY DOOR 4R INSPECTED TOILET AND SINK ON LAV DR4R NO LEAKS NOTED, SUSPECTED COFFEE SPILLS FROM AFT GALLEY DUE TO EVIDENCE OF COFFEE SILLPS FROM AFT GALLEY. FOUND POTABLE WATER RIGHT AFT GALLEY BY GALLEY SINK. FOUND COFFEE GROUNDS IN SINK. SINK OVERFLOWED…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Air conditioning and pressurization · ecs · contaminatedAug 29, 2025

    DUE TO ENGINE 2 REMOVAL FOR OIL WETTING FOUND IN THE COMPRESSOR, REPLACE THE OZONE CONVERTER, DUAL HEAT EXCHANGER, CONDENSER / REHEATER AND FLIGHT DECK AIR DISTRIBUTION MUFFLER. REF FIM 21-00 TASK 808. PREVIOUS ENGINE REMOVALS FOR THIS CONDITION HAVE SHOWN OIL ODOR MAY RETURN BRIEFLY AT A LATER…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Structures (general) · unknown · unknownAug 26, 2025

    AN OPERATIONAL CONFIRMATION FLIGHT (GROUP 1 NRFO) IS REQUESTED BY TOMC AS PER GMM 11-30-30 TO CONFIRM A POSITIVE FIX FOR MID CABIN SMOKE / FUMES REPORTED REF L/P 6007819. OPERATIONAL CONFIRMATION FLIGHT NO LONGER REQUIRED AS ACFT IS BEING POSITION FERRIED TO SFO FOR ENGINE REPLACEMENT.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Hydraulic power · b-nut · leakingAug 22, 2025

    SMOKE AND FUMES DETECTED IN MID CABIN AREA, DUE TO SMOKE AND FUMES REPORTED IN CABIN. GATE RETURN, CREW REPORTED ELECTRICAL OR RUBBER ODOR & HAZE IN CABIN BETWEEN DOORS 2R AND 3R ON TAXI ACCOMPLISHED AMM 05-51-58-800-801-C3 THROUGH STEP 2(F) OF INITIAL OPERATIONAL CHECKS. NO FAULTS FOUND.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · filter · unknownJul 31, 2025

    CARRY OUT GVI OF UPPER RECIRCULATION FAN AND ITS AIR FILTER FOR ANY SIGNS OF DAMAGE OR UNUSUAL SMELL. GVI OF UPPER RECIRCULATION FAN CARRIED OUT WHILE FAN IS OPERATING. NO ELECTRICAL OR UNUSUAL SMELLS NOTED. RECIRCULATION FAN OPERATES SATISFACTORY. FWD UPPER RECIRCULATION FAN OPERATES…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · chiller · misinstalledJul 31, 2025

    FUMES IN CABIN. GALLEY SUSPECTED ORIGIN. FLIGHT CREW ACCOMPLISHED SMOKE/ODOUR COND INSPECTION IAW AMM 05-51-58-800-801-CE UP TO 2AF INCLUDE FULL POWER RUNS. ALL OPS AND INDICATIONS NORMAL, WITH NO SMOKE OR ODOUR NOTED. AS PRECAUTION ALL FORWARD AND CENTER OVENS CLEANED AND INSPECTED. . FORWARD…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine oil · transmitter · faultedJul 23, 2025

    CREW REPORTED LOW OIL QTY & LOW OIL PRESSURE JUST BEFORE TOP OF DESCENT WITH ENG 2. CREW SHUT DOWN #2 ENG FOR THE REMAINING FLIGHT. OIL QUANTITY RECOVERED BEFORE LANDING. SERVICED #2 ENGINE TO FULL 30 AFTER ARRIVAL TO GATE. 4 QUARTS ADDED TO NUMBER TWO ENGINE. EICAS AND TANK QUANTITY SHOWS FULL…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · dischargedDec 30, 2024

    EMER BATTERY PACK M33094 DEEP CYCLE TEST FAILED. EMER BATTERY PACK M33094 REPLACED AND CHECKED FND NORMAL AS PER AMM 33-51-06 ATTACHED FROM 44.0008 ITEMS 1-2.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 151 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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