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N230AUBoeing 737-2Q9

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Aug 31, 2000.

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB incident (Mar 1986)21 ADs may apply13 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Arlington, VA
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 1995
NTSB events
1
1986
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
13
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
US Airways INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Arlington, VA
Certificate issued
Dec 15, 1995
Canceled
Aug 31, 2000

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
737-2Q9
Serial number
21975
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
124
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
A20893

Engine

Type
Turbo-fan

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 1995 – 2000US Airways INCArlington, VA

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 (1)

Incident

Mar 21, 1986 · Nasville, TN

A NR MIDAIR COLLISION OCCURRED APRX 38 MI SE OF THE NASHVILLE METRO ARPT AS A BOEING 737, PIEDMONT FLT 488, WAS DSCNDG THRU APRX 12,000' & A FLT OF 4 F-4'S, CALL SIGN PEACH 41, WERE JOINING. FLT 488 WAS INBND TO NASHVILLE ON AN IFR CLNC & MEMPHIS ARTCC HAD CLRD IT TO DSCND TO 6000'. PEACH 41 HAD JUST COMPLETED A LOW-LVL HI-SPD FLT ON MIL TRNG ROUTE VR-1051.THE 1ST ELEMENT (#1 & #2) BGN A LEFT…

Injuries
None
Report
ATL86IA100

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ATL86IA100)

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 (737-2Q9)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-2Q9)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-2Q9)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (737-2Q9)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 (737-2Q9)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 (737-2Q9)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-2Q9)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-2Q9)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (737-2Q9)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 (737-2Q9)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (737-2Q9)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 (737-2Q9)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 (737-2Q9)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 (737-2Q9)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 (737-2Q9)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 (737-2Q9)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 (737-2Q9)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 (737-2Q9)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (737-2Q9)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 (737-2Q9)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 (737-2Q9)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (13)

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 · skin · crackedJan 22, 1999

    TPA - DURING CX-1 CHECK VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND A 1 INCH CRACK IN FUSELAGE SKIN STATION 727B AND STRINGER 17L. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER SRM 53-30-3 FIG 25. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · crackedDec 15, 1998

    CLT - DURING RON VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND A 3 INCH CRACK STATION 737 OF FUSELAGE STRINGER 17 RT SKIN. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER SRM 53-30-3 FIG 25. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine · engine · fodOct 6, 1998

    PHL - FLT 886 - DURING CLIMB-OUT FROM PHL AT APPROXIMATELY 1,100 FT, THE CAPTAIN REPORTED SEEING A LARGE BIRD GO PAST THE AIRCRAFT. THE BIRD STRUCK THE NR 2 ENGINE CAUSING DAMAGE. CAPTAIN SHUT DOWN THE NR 2 ENGINE, DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND RETURNED TO FIELD AT PHL. FLIGHT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Fuselage · skin · crackedJan 7, 1998

    ROA - DURING CX-6 CHECK VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND .5 INCH CRACK BS 727A PLUS 8 STRINGER 18L FUSELAGE SKIN. STOPPED DRILLED CRACK AND INSTALLED DOUBLER, REPAIRED PER SRM 53-30-3 FIG 6. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · crackedJan 7, 1998

    ROA - DURING 'CX-6' CHECK VISUAL/EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION, FOUND 2.75 INCH CRACK STR 24R STA 885 SKIN (FUSELAGE). STOP DRILLED CRACK AND INSTALLED DOUBLER, REPAIRED PER SRM 53-30-3 FIG 6. (X)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · crackedMar 25, 1997

    ROA - DURING CX-5 CHECK VISUAL/EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION, FOUND 4.5 INCH CRACK, 3.25 INCH CRACK AT STRINGER 17R BS 727B FUSELAGE SKIN. INSTALLED DOUBLER, REPAIRED PER SRM 53-30-3 PAGE 11. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Hydraulic power · press switch · leakingSep 26, 1996

    CLT - FL 338 - SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, THE 'A' SYSTEM HYDRAULIC LOW PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. HYDRAULIC QUANTITY INDICATED ZERO. CREW RETURNED TO FIELD AT CLT. FLAPS WERE EXTENDED TO 15 DEGREES WITH ALTERNATE SYSTEM AND THE LANDING GEAR WAS LOWERED MANUALLY. THE FLIGHT LANDED WITH NO FURTHER…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine oil · oil cooler · failedJul 14, 1996

    BOS - FLT 788 - ON CLIMB-OUT AT APPROXIMATELY 10,000 FEET, THE NR 1 ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT INTO THE YELLOW BAND. TEMPERATURE DECREASED WITH POWER INCREASE AND INCREASED WITH POWER DECREASE. CREW DECIDED TO RETURN TO FIELD AT BOS. OIL TEMPERATURE WAS IN YELLOW BAND FOR APPROXIMATELY 15…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · frame · crackedMay 14, 1996

    INT - DURING Q-4 CHECK EDDY CURRENT, FOUND TWO CRACKS .125 INCH LONG, STATION 727 STRINGER 18A LEFT FRAME. REPLACED FRAME SECTION AND REPAIRED PER EO 5394G068. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · angle · corrosionMay 14, 1996

    INT - DURING Q-4 CHECK VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND CORROSION 1 INCH BY 2 NCH AFT ENTRY THRESHOLD 'Z' ANGLE UPPER LEG. REPLACED UPPER LEG OF 'Z' ANGLE, REPAIRED PER SRM 51-40-3. CORROSION TASK NR C53-107-02, CORROSION LEVEL 2. (M)

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 13 reports.

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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