Accident
Mar 15, 2016 · Port Arthur, TXan inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence.
- Injuries
- Serious
- Report
- DCA16CA181
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DCA16CA181)
N237081998 Boeing 737-724
Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 19, 2026
Safety record in brief:2 NTSB accidents (latest Mar 2016)21 ADs may apply89 service difficulty reports
Registration
FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 19, 2026- Registered owner
- United Airlines INC
- Owner type
- Corporation
- City, state
- Chicago, IL
- Certificate issued
- Jun 13, 2018
- Expires
- Jun 30, 2028
- Airworthiness
- Standard · Transport
- Airworthiness date
- May 29, 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
- 737-724
- Year
- 1998
- Serial number
- 28769
- 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
- A224FA
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- 2018 – 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, 2026NTSB events (2)
Accident
Feb 17, 2014 · Kaycee, WYan encounter with severe mountain wave turbulence during cruise flight.
- Injuries
- Serious
- Report
- DCA14LA060
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DCA14LA060)
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.
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-14-02 | Hydraulic power | Aug 27, 2019 | Airframe (737-724) |
| 2002-20-07 R1 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 12, 2002 | Airframe (737-724) |
| 2002-20-07 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 12, 2002 | Airframe (737-724) |
| 2001-11-11 | Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series Airplanes | Jul 16, 2001 | Airframe (737-724)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletins 737-25-1371 Rev 2, 737-25-1407, 747-25-3196 Rev 1, 777-25-0111 Rev 1 |
| 2001-10-14 | Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes | Jun 8, 2001 | Airframe (737-724)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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| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-08-24 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | May 10, 2001 | Airframe (737-724) |
| 2000-22-02 R1 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 13, 2000 | Airframe (737-724) |
| 2000-22-02 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 13, 2000 | Airframe (737-724) |
| 2000-15-16 | Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes | Sep 12, 2000 | Airframe (737-724)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. |
| 99-11-05 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Jun 28, 1999 | Airframe (737-724) |
| 99-22-16 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Dec 7, 1999 | Airframe (737-724)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 R1 | Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes | Dec 28, 1998 | Airframe (737-724)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368 Revision 2, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, 777-27A0029 Revision 1 |
| 98-22-10 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 12, 1998 | Airframe (737-724)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53A1108, Revision 5, dated October 26, 1989 |
| 98-18-20 | Boeing Model 727 and Model 737 Series Airplanes Equipped with J.C. Carter Company Fuel… | Oct 21, 1998 | Airframe (737-724)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). |
| 98-13-12 | Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes | Jul 6, 1998 | Airframe (737-724)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 (737-724)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. |
| 97-22-07 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 12, 1997 | Airframe (737-724)Certain serial numbers: 737 292–2565. Only with: Limited to airplanes with line numbers 292 through 2565 inclusive. |
| 97-18-06 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 12, 1997 | Airframe (737-724) |
| 97-05-10 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Mar 19, 1997 | Airframe (737-724)Only with: Having a main rudder power control unit (PCU) identified in Boeing Service Letter 737-SL-27-112-B, dated February 6, 1997. |
| 97-04-01 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Mar 21, 1997 | Airframe (737-724)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 |
| 95-23-10 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Dec 13, 1995 | Airframe (737-724) |
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Service Difficulty Reports (89)
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.
- Engine indicating · thermocouple · faultedJul 7, 2026
ENGINE 1 EGT IN AMBER RANGE DURING CLIMBOUT AT THRUST REDUCTION & ACCELERATION ALTITUDE 1112 FT. DURING TAXI OUT FLUCTUATING ABOUT 20 SPORADICALLY AT LOW POWER SETTINGS. IAW FIM 77-21 TASK 803, BITE TEST FOUND MAINT FAULT 77-20861 FOR BOTTOM LT EGT SIGNAL (T495S3) IS OUT OF RANGE. S3 BOTTOM LT…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Engine indicating · probe · faultedJul 6, 2026
EGT ON NR 1 ENG SHOWED 954 AND IN YELLOW AT CLIMB THRUST CLIMB THRUST PERFORMED FIM 71-06 TASK 804, NO RED BOX AROUND DIGITAL EGT INDICATION. PERFORMED EEC BITE PROCEDURE 73-00 TASK 801 AND FOUND FAULT MSSG 77-20861 (BOTTOM LEFT EGT OUT OF RANGE). INPUT MONITORING FOR T495 T495S3 CH B IS SHOWING A…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · light · inoperativeApr 2, 2026
EMER EXIT LIGHT ON DOOR NEAR 21F NOT ILLUMINATING REQUESTING PLACARD AS PER MEL 3302A PENDING TOMC APPROVAL C/ W WITH DDP LIGHT ON DOOR INOP PHOTO ATTACHED TOMC APPROVES 3302B SIDEWALL LIGHT AT 21F INOP. EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS MUST OPERATE NORMALLY. RT EMERGENCY DOOR ILLUMINATION LIGHT FOR CABIN…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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- Air conditioning and pressurization · unknown · odorFeb 19, 2026
THERE IS AN ODOR MID CABIN THAT SMELLS LIKE BURNING PLASTIC ODER REPORTED BY CABIN CREW WHEN CABIN AIR WAS TRANSFERRED TO PACKS. SMELL DISSAPATED BEFORE MAINT ARRIVED. FORM 46-6020 COMPLETED. CABIN WALK THROUGH COMPLETED AND EXTERIOR CHECKS WITH NO FINDINGS. PACKS OPERATION NORMAL. OK FOR SERVICE.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · window post · crackedJan 11, 2026
FOUND A CRACK AT THE L3 WINDOW FRAME POST AT HOLE NR 3 DIRECTION 3 O'CLOCK POSITION IAW EA 5310-08195, REV C. PERFORMED REPAIR TO THE L3 WINDOW FRAME E-F POST IAW EC/RA 5310-08765.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Doors · latch · seizedMay 22, 2025
DOOR WARNING ANNUNCIATOR IS ON EQUIP EQUIP LT ON AT FL230 IN CLIMB AC NOT PRESSURIZE LT WENT OUT AT 9 000 AND 0 PSID REF L/P 4920965. INSPECTED DOOR AND DOOR SEAL REF AMM 52-48-41. NO DEFECTS NOTED. PERFORMED ACCESS DOOR INDICATION SWITCH TEST REF AMM 52-71-42. OPS CHECK GOOD. PERFORMED LEAK CHECK…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · lamp · inoperativeFeb 26, 2025
EMERGENCY EXIT HATCH WINDOW LIGHT INOP AT ROW 21F. REPLACED LAMP, LIGHTS UP OK.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Equipment and furnishings · girt bar · misinstalledDec 25, 2024
L1 DOOR SLIDE NOT BRACKETED PROPERLY. WE CANT CLOSE MCD AND DON T FEL COMFORTABLE OPENING FOUND GIRT BAR STOWED INCORRECTLY, INSTALLED THE GIRT BAR BACK INTO THE SLIDE COMPARTMENT GIRT BAR RETAINERS REF: TASK 25-66-01-400-801
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Hydraulic power · fitting · leakingAug 15, 2024
HYDRAULIC LEAK FROM RT FRANGIBLE FITTING. REMOVED THE AFFECTED FRANGIBLE FITTING AND NUT AND REPLACE WITH A HYDRAULIC CAP ASSEMBLY. PLACED ON MEL 3220A NOT LEAKING. REMOVED THE AFFECTED FRANGIBLE FITTING AND NUT AND REPLACE WITH A HYDRAULIC CAP ASSEMBLY. PLACED ON MEL 3220A NOT LEAKING DEFERRED…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Doors · skin · unknownSep 21, 2023
CREATED LOG PAGE TO ADD ESFR FOR NR# 001571532 OF L1 DOOR REPAIR INNER SKIN, WHILE INDUCTED FOR HEAVY MAINTENANCE VIST. VERIFIED ESFR #1033749 ADDED AND COMPLIED WITH PER EC/RA#:5211-01832
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Showing the 10 most recent of 89 reports.
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