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N242241998 Boeing 737-824

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply93 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Mar 31, 2030
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56 SERIES · 2200 hp
Cfm Intl.
Owners
1
since 2017
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
93
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Mar 22, 2017
Expires
Mar 31, 2030
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Dec 17, 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
737-824
Year
1998
Serial number
28933
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
A23A28

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. 2017 – 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 (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 (737-824)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-824)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-824)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (737-824)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 (737-824)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 (737-824)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-824)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-824)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (737-824)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 (737-824)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (737-824)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 (737-824)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 (737-824)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 (737-824)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 (737-824)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 (737-824)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 (737-824)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 (737-824)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (737-824)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 (737-824)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 (737-824)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (93)

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 · light · no discrepancySep 27, 2026

    EMERGENCY LIGHTS OPERATIONAL CHECK - DOOR 2R EMERGENCY SLIDE LIGHT INOP. PERFORMED OPS CHECK DOOR 2R EMERGENCY SLIDE LIGHT INOP OPS CHECKS GOOD IAW AMM 33-51-00

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · wire harness · faultedSep 27, 2026

    EMERGENCY LIGHTS - OPERATIONAL CHECK EMERGENCY LIGHTS OPERATIONAL CHECK - SEAT MOUNTED FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHT AT 34ABC INOP REQUESTING MEL RELIEF, ALL MONUMENT MOUNTED LIGHTS OPERATIONAL, ALL FLOODLIGHTS AND EXIT IDENTIFIER LIGHTS OPERATIONAL, ALL OTHER SEAT MOUNTED LIGHTS OPERATIONAL. SEAT 34ABC…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lamp · faultedSep 7, 2026

    LIGHT OVER FWD RT EMERGENCY OVERWING EXIT WAS ILLUMINATED & FLASHING RED IN FLT. LIGHT IS NOW COMPLETELY OUT ON GROUND. EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN WORKS NORMAL, UPPER DOOR BULB IS INOPERATIVE. R & R OVERWING EXIT LAMP. OPS CHKD GOOD. REF AMM 33-21-00-960-806.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Doors · door · out of limitsJul 10, 2026

    AFT ENTRY LIGHT ON DOOR HANDLE UNABLE TO CLOSE OPENED AT ALTITUD PERFORMED AFT ENTRY DOOR SYSTEM TEST REF AMM 52-13-00-700-805. INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE CLOSES AND OPENS WITHIN TORQUE RANGE SPECIFIED IN AMM. NO DEFECTS FOUND AT THIS MOMENT. PERFORMED CABIN PRESSURE LEAK CHECK IN REF TO AMM 5-51-91.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · actuator · leakingMar 9, 2026

    NOSE DROPPED AFTER GEAR HANDLED MOVED FROM UP TO OFF. CREW ADVISED -FOLLOWED QRH. CYCLED THE GEAR BACK UP AND GEAR HANDLE REMAINS IN THE UP POSITION. ALL INDICATIONS NORMAL AND NLG REMAINED UP. ON DEBRIEF OF PILOT, ENTIRE NLG DROPPED NOT JUST THE NOSE OF ACFT. BOTH NLG TIRES WERE REPLACED IN BNA…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Flight controls · transmitter · faultedDec 19, 2025

    FLAPS STOPED AT 2, NO TRAILING EDGE FLAPS UNTIL ALT FLAPS. SHOWS LEFT TE FLAP POSITION TRANSMITTER LAGGING BAD. REMOVED & REPLACED THE LT FLAP TRANSMITTER & PERFORMED ALL TESTS IAW AMM 27-58-01. NO FAULT NOTED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · slide · faultedNov 24, 2025

    R1 DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT SLIDE HANGS OUT EXCESSIVELY GIRT BAR AT R1 DOOR SLIDE STOWED PROPERLY. VISUAL INSPECTION SHOWS PROPER MOUNTING WITH NO LOOSE COVER. GIRT BAR SLIDE ATTACHMENT SHOWES NO INTERFERENCE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · support beam · damagedSep 11, 2025

    LOWER SUPPORT BEAM LOWER CORD NEXT TO PANEL 192DR HAS DAMAGE FROM DOOR LATCH. REMOVED PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED DAMAGED PARTS STRAP AND FILLER REF SRM 51-40-02. REPLACED FILLER AND STRAP FROM PREVIOUS REPAIR WITH SRM 57-10-13-2R-3.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · slide · no discrepancySep 9, 2025

    DOOR 1R - SLIDE PRESSURE GUAGE IS IN THE RED. DOOR 1R SLIDE PRESSURE GAUGE WITHIN LIMITS AMM REFERENCE: TASK 25-66-01-200-801

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

    SLIDE RAFT COVER NOT SECURE CREW REPORTS CONCERN ABOUT SLIDE COVER (BUSTLE) NOT SECURE AT DOOR 1R. VERIFIED SECURITY SECURITY OF COVER FASTENERS AND COVER SECURE WITH PAWL ENGAGED. REF AMM TASK 25-66-01-400-803. OKAY TO FONTINUE.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 93 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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