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N247021998 Boeing 737-724

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 19, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply96 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Sep 30, 2028
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56 SERIES · 9,800 lb thrust
Ge
Owners
1
since 2021
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
96
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 19, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Sep 23, 2021
Expires
Sep 30, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Apr 15, 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
737-724
Year
1998
Serial number
28763
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
A24C73

Engine

Make and model
Ge Cfm56 Series
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
9,800 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. 2021 – nowUnited Airlines INCChicago, IL · current
  2. 1979 – 1980Piper Aircraft CorpLock Haven, PA · different airframe: 1979 Piper Pa-38-112 S/N 38-79a1174
  3. 1965 – 1970Individual ownerdifferent airframe: 1939 Piper J3c-65 S/N 3366
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  1. Date unknownIndividual ownerdifferent airframe: Robinson R22 Beta S/N 0591

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 19, 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 (737-724)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-724)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-724)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (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
2001-10-14Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJun 8, 2001Airframe (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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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2001-08-24Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMay 10, 2001Airframe (737-724)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-724)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-724)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (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.
99-11-05Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesJun 28, 1999Airframe (737-724)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (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 R1Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesDec 28, 1998Airframe (737-724)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368 Revision 2, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, 777-27A0029 Revision 1
98-22-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 1998Airframe (737-724)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 (737-724)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).
98-13-12Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 6, 1998Airframe (737-724)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, and 777-27A0029, dated March 26, 1998
98-03-10Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, and 767 Series AirplanesFeb 19, 1998Airframe (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.
97-22-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 1997Airframe (737-724)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 (737-724)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (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.
97-04-01Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 21, 1997Airframe (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
95-23-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 13, 1995Airframe (737-724)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (96)

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.

  • Windows · window · leakingJun 22, 2026

    LOUD SQUEALING FROM CAPTAIN SIDE WINDOWS INCREASING WITH ALTITUDE L2 & L3 WINDOWS WERE REPLACED ON THE 16TH AND 18TH. PRESSURIZ ED THE ACFT AT THE GATE & OBSERVED BUBBLES (LEAKING) FROM EXTERIOR AT L2 WINDOW & PER DEBRIEFING WITH PILOT AIR BLOWING INTO THE FLT DECK FROM THE L3 WINDOW. REMOVED NER…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · web · corrodedMay 24, 2026

    AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT MAIN SILL WEB MULTIPLER POINTS OF CORROSION, REMOVED AND REPLACED NEW MAIN SILL WEB AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G-0.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · faultedMay 19, 2026

    EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK, M1676, FAILS EMERGENCY LIGHTING FUNCTIONAL CHECK. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK M1676 IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-805. TEST PASSED GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · battery pack · no testMay 19, 2026

    EMEGENCY POWER PACK, M1669, FAILS EMERGENCY LIGHTING FUNCTIONAL CHECK. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK IN POSITION M1669 IAW B737 AMM 33-51-06-960-805. TEST PASS GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · no testMay 19, 2026

    EMERGENCY POWER PACK, M1673, FAILS EMERGENCY LIGHTING FUNCTIONAL CHECK. REMOVED AND INSTALLED NEW BATTERY PACK (M1673) IAW B737 AMM 31-51-06-960-805 AND INSTALL TEST GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · no testMay 19, 2026

    EMEGENCY POWER PACK, M1672, FAILED EMERGENCY LIGHTING FUNCTIONAL CHECK. REMOVED AND INSTALLED NEW BATTERY PACK (M1672) IAW AMM 31-51-06-960-805 AND INSTALL TESTED GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · intercostal · corrodedMay 19, 2026

    DURING REMOTION OF AFT CARGO SIDEWALLS PANELS, FOUND CORROSION ON INTERCOSTAL BTW BS 747 - 767, RBL 21, REQUIRES REPLACEMENT. REMOVED, LOCATED, DRILLED, APPLIED ALODINE, PRIMER AND INSTALLED NEW INTERCOSTAL IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G-0, 51-40-05-0G-0, AMM 51-21-41-370-802, AMM 51-21-72-370-804, AND DWG…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · channel · corrodedMay 14, 2026

    DURING REMOVAL OF SIDEWALLS PANELS ON AFT CARGO, FOUND MULTIPLES POINTS OF CORROSION ON Z-CHANNEL, LH SIDE BTW STA 727 TO 847, REQUIRE REPAIR. (REF. AAR NR 1000079768). REMOVED AND REPLACED DAMAGED ZEE CHANNEL AT AFT CARGO COMPARMENT LH SIDE BTW STA 747 TO 847 IAW SRM 53-00-53-2R-6 STEP 4.L AND…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · shield · corrodedMay 14, 2026

    AFT CARGO COMAPRTMENT; RT FLOOR STRUCTURE SHIELD BETWEEN BS 767 AND 787, STRINGER 24R. FOUND EXCESSIVE CORROSION REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. R & R THE SHIELD IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G-0, SRM 51-40-05-0G-0, AND 51-40-08-0G-0.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · channel · corrodedMay 13, 2026

    DURING REMOVAL OF AFT CARGO SIDEWALLS PANELS, FOUND CORROSION ON RH Z-CHANNEL BTW BS 727 TO 767, REQUIRE REPAIR. REMOVED, FABRICATED AND INSTALLED RT CHANEL BTW STA 727 TO 767 AT AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT IAW SRM 53-00-53-2R-6 AND SRM 51-40-02-0G-0, SRM 51-40-05-0G-0, SOPM20-41-02 AND SRM…

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 96 reports.

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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

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