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N249732018 Boeing 787-9

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 16, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198267 ADs may apply20 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Feb 29, 2028
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Engine
GENX SERIES · 56,300 lb thrust
Ge
Owners
1
since 2018
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
67
confirm with A&P
Service reports
20
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 16, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Feb 12, 2018
Expires
Feb 29, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Feb 11, 2018

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
787-9
Year
2018
Serial number
40941
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
422
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
A254D7

Engine

Make and model
Ge Genx Series
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
56,300 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. 2018 – nowUnited Airlines INCChicago, IL · current
  2. 1959 – 1965Perry Aviation INCPerry, OK · different airframe: Piper J4a S/N 4-773
  3. until 1990Individual ownerdifferent airframe: Piper Pa-38-112 S/N 3879a0739

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 16, 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 (67)

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
2026-20-10Flight ControlsNov 12, 2026Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB270055-00 RB, Issue 002, dated November 25, 2024
2026-20-02AirOct 14, 2026Airframe (787-9)Only with: Equipped with Rolls-Royce Deutschland Trent 1000-A, -A2, -AE, -AE2, -C, -C2, -CE, -CE2, -D, -D2, -E, -G, -G2, -H, -H2, -J2, -K2, or -L2 engines.
2026-20-01FuselageNov 2, 2026Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB530108-00 RB, Issue 001, dated November 5, 2025
2026-17-02WingsOct 1, 2026Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB570048-00 RB, Issue 001, dated August 11, 2025
2026-13-07Equipment/ furnishingsAug 6, 2026Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB250253-00 RB, Issue 002 (787-8, 787-9); Boeing Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB250254-00 RB, Issue 001 (787-10)
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2026-13-11NavigationJul 1, 2026Airframe (787-9)
2026-12-07Auto flightJul 20, 2026Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB220004-00 RB, Issue 001, dated April 22, 2025
2026-09-01Water/wasteJun 3, 2026Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB380021-00 RB, Issue 001, dated August 12, 2022
2026-05-01NavigationApr 16, 2026Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB340065-00 RB, Issue 001, dated February 11, 2025
2026-02-10Water/wasteMar 9, 2026Airframe (787-9)Certain serial numbers: 6–687; 689–954; 956–970; 972–982; 984–989; 991–996; …. Only with: Ranges are airplane line numbers, not serial numbers.
2026-01-04FuselageFeb 20, 2026Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB530090-00 RB, Issue 001, dated February 24, 2025
2026-01-06FuselageFeb 20, 2026Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB530089-00 RB, Issue 001, dated February 7, 2025
2025-23-05FuselageJan 13, 2026Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB530093-00 RB, Issue 001, dated October 5, 2024
2025-23-06FuselageJan 13, 2026Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB530091-00 RB, Issue 001, dated February 7, 2025
2025-20-03Equipment/ furnishingsNov 6, 2025Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB250302-00 RB, Issue 001, dated August 21, 2024. Only with: Airplanes identified in the bulletin, except Group 3, Configuration 1 and Group 4, Configuration 3 airplanes.
2025-18-02OxygenOct 22, 2025Airframe (787-9)
2025-06-13FuselageJul 2, 2025Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB530084-00 RB, Issue 002, dated September 5, 2024
2025-11-05FuselageJul 8, 2025Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB530086-00 RB, Issue 001, dated October 18, 2024
2025-09-12water waste; 53, FuselageJun 18, 2025Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB530085-00 RB, Issue 001, dated March 6, 2024
2025-06-10StabilizersMay 2, 2025Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB550013-00 RB, Issue 001, dated August 30, 2024
2025-01-09WindowsMar 11, 2025Airframe (787-9)
2024-22-05Landing gearDec 31, 2024Airframe (787-9)
2024-18-02Equipment/ furnishingsNov 12, 2024Airframe (787-9)
2024-16-07Instruments; 34, NavigationOct 23, 2024Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB340053-00 RB, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2022
2024-16-14Equipment/ furnishingsAug 21, 2024Airframe (787-9)Only with: Airplanes with Captain's seat Ipeco P/N 3A380-0007-XX-X or First Officer's seat Ipeco P/N 3A380-0008-XX-X, and airplanes without those seats.
2024-13-05Nacelles/ pylonsSep 24, 2024Airframe (787-9)
2024-01-04Turbine/ turboprop engineMar 7, 2024Airframe (787-9)Only with: With Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines installed.
2023-25-10Equipment/ furnishingsFeb 7, 2024Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Letter 787-SL-25-025, dated September 6, 2022
2023-19-09Auto flightNov 6, 2023Airframe (787-9)
2023-12-10NavigationJun 21, 2023Airframe (787-9)
2023-10-09Fire ProtectionJun 26, 2023Airframe (787-9)
2023-08-02Cargo and accessory compartmentsJun 20, 2023Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB500011-00 RB, Issue 001, dated May 10, 2022
2023-05-04Hydraulic powerMay 12, 2023Airframe (787-9)
2022-24-11Fire protectionJan 18, 2023Airframe (787-9)
2022-14-04FuelOct 6, 2022Airframe (787-9)Only with: With Rolls-Royce Deutschland Trent 1000 engines installed (Trent 1000-A, -A2, -AE, -AE2, -AE3, -C, -C2, -CE, -CE2, -CE3, -D, -D2, -D3, -E, -E2, -G, -G2, -G3, -H, -H2, -H3, -J2, -J3, -K2, -K3, -L2, -L3, -M3, -N3, -P3, -Q3, -R3, including /01 and /01A variants).
2022-15-01StabilizersAug 25, 2022Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB550010-00 RB, Issue 001, dated May 24, 2021
2022-09-08StabilizersJul 7, 2022Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB550011-00 RB, Issue 001, dated May 18, 2021
2022-03-21FuelApr 11, 2022Airframe (787-9)Certain serial numbers: 6–687; 689–871; 873; 875; 877; 878; …. Only with: Applicability is by line number (L/N), not serial number: L/Ns 6 through 871 inclusive excluding L/N 688, plus L/Ns 873, 875, 877, 878, 879, 881 and 883.
2022-02-14Main landing gearMar 30, 2022Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB320045-00 RB, Issue 001, dated November 9, 2020
2021-24-14Thrust ReverserFeb 15, 2022Airframe (787-9)Only with: Powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines.
2021-23-20FuselageJan 10, 2022Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletins B787-81205-SB530075-00 RB and B787-81205-SB530076-00 RB, both Issue 001, dated September 8, 2020
2021-23-21FuselageJan 10, 2022Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletins B787-81205-SB530077-00 RB and B787-81205-SB530078-00 RB, both Issue 001, dated September 8, 2020
2021-02-06Fire protectionMar 30, 2021Airframe (787-9)
2020-20-09Flight ControlsNov 13, 2020Airframe (787-9)
2020-17-13Air conditioningOct 8, 2020Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB210108-00, Issue 002, dated October 15, 2019
2020-17-02Fuel; 73, EngineAug 25, 2020Airframe (787-9)Only with: Original standard or export airworthiness certificate issued on or before October 31, 2020; 787 airplanes only when equipped with General Electric GEnx-1B engines.
2020-06-14Integrated Modular AvionicsApr 7, 2020Airframe (787-9)
2020-02-12Flight ControlsMar 12, 2020Airframe (787-9)
2019-23-07Landing gearJan 16, 2020Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB320040-00 RB, Issue 001, dated March 12, 2019
2019-08-05Hydraulic PowerJun 6, 2019Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB290032-00, Issue 002 (787-8); Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB290033-00, Issue 001 (787-9)
2019-06-13Flight ControlsJun 3, 2019Airframe (787-9)
2019-01-04NavigationMar 22, 2019Airframe (787-9)
2018-22-09NavigationDec 10, 2018Airframe (787-9)
2018-22-04Flight control systemsNov 28, 2018Airframe (787-9)
2018-20-15Electrical powerNov 20, 2018Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB240063-00, Issue 002, dated June 7, 2016
2018-17-03Ice/Rain protection system wiringSep 19, 2018Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB300019-00, Issue 002, dated April 20, 2018
2018-15-03Engine Exhaust SystemAug 27, 2018Airframe (787-9)Only with: Powered by Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engines.
2018-12-06Air conditioningJul 16, 2018Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB210075-00, Issue 003 (787-8); Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB210077-00, Issue 004 (787-9)
2018-09-05Power plantApr 26, 2018Airframe (787-9)Only with: Powered by Rolls-Royce plc Trent 1000-A2, -AE2, -C2, -CE2, -D2, -E2, -G2, -H2, -J2, -K2, or -L2 turbofan engines.
2018-08-03Power plantApr 17, 2018Airframe (787-9)Only with: Powered by Rolls-Royce plc Trent 1000-A2, -AE2, -C2, -CE2, -D2, -E2, -G2, -H2, -J2, -K2, or -L2 turbofan engines.
2018-07-19The Boeing Company AirplanesMay 21, 2018Airframe (787-9)
2018-05-07OxygenApr 11, 2018Airframe (787-9)
2017-15-10The Boeing Company AirplanesSep 5, 2017Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB290031-00, Issue 001, dated March 25, 2016
2017-10-16WingsJun 29, 2017Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB570029-00, Issue 001, dated February 23, 2016
2016-10-09PowerplantJun 24, 2016Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB710026-00, Issue 001, dated June 10, 2015. Only with: Equipped with General Electric GEnx-1B engines.
2016-08-12enginesMay 9, 2016Airframe (787-9)Only with: Powered by General Electric (GE) GEnx-1B engines.
2016-06-08EnginesMar 18, 2016Airframe (787-9)Only with: Powered by General Electric (GE) GEnx engines.

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

Service Difficulty Reports (20)

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.

  • Exhaust · hinge · missingJul 21, 2026

    FOUND MISSING BLOCKER DOOR HINGE COVER MISSING UPON ARRIVAL. REF. IPD DMC-B787-A-78-31-14-020-941A-D. ITEM 180. HINDGE COVER REQUIRED. PN- 721Z3562-89 REF. LOG PAGE 9682799 FOR DEFERAL OF ITEM. CDL78AE DURING WALKAROUND FOUND DAMAGED BLOCKER DOOR HINGE PANEL ON #2 ENG INBOARD T/R EXHAUST. SEE PICS…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery · failedMay 20, 2026

    EMERGENCY LIGHT AT DOOR 4R DOES NOT LIGHT UP DURING OPS CHECK MAINT MSG:33-11408. CLASS 08-DOR 4 RH PIME WELLS CONTROL UNIT BATTERY POWER IS FAILED. EMERGENCY WELLS BATTERY REPLACED IAW AMM 33-51-07-02A-520/ 720A-A.TEST SATISFACTORY.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · control unit · failedMay 19, 2026

    EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT DOOR 4R DOES NOT LIGHT UP DURING OPS CHECK. MAINT MSG:33-11208 & 33-11408 REPLACEMENT OF WCU & WBU CLASS 8 AT DOOR 4R C/OUT IAW AMM 33-51-07-01A-520/720A-A & 33-51-07-02B/720A-A. TEST SATIS. REPLACEMENT OF WCU & WBU CLASS B AT DOOR 4R C/OUT IAW AMM 33-51-07-01A-520/720A-A &…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · light · inoperativeFeb 8, 2026

    AHM DETECTED WELS MSG 33-11229, REMOTE WELS CONTROL UNIT HAS AN INTERNAL FAULT. REF DMC-B787-A-33-50-F1-43A-421A-A TO CONFIRM FAULT. REF CONFIGURATION DWG 2500DD15922 TO AID LOCATING CLASS 29.1 WCU M3351WG01 UNDER SEAT 57D. REPLACED CLASS 29 WCU IAW AMM DMC-B787-A-33-51-07-01A-520A-A. NO HELP, MX…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · brokenAug 4, 2025

    EMERGENCY PROXIMITY LIGHT OF SEAT 10F IS BROKEN, THE FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHT OF SEAT 10F WAS REPLACED. GOOD TO GO. REF AMM 33-51-06.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · brokenAug 4, 2025

    EMERGENCY PROXIMITY LIGHT OF SEAT 7D IS BROKEN THE FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHT OF SEAT 7D WAS REPLACED. GOOD GO TO. REF AMM 33-51-06.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · oven · fumesMay 8, 2025

    STRONG ELECTRICAL SMELL COMING FROM SEAT 12D FOLLOWED FUMES CHEC KLIST EXAMINED ZONE AS INSTRUCTIONS FROM TOMC, REF TO LOG PAGES #4748025 AND #4747987 FOR SUSPECTED ITEMS WITH ELECTRICAL SMELL. INSPECTION C/OUT AS PER AMM:DMC-B787-A-05-51-99-99A-282A-A REF AMM:DMC-B787-A-05-51-99-99A-282A-A.SMELL…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · malfunctionedFeb 21, 2025

    FOUND DR 2L CENTER EXIT LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATED. FOUND DR 2L CTR EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN CONNECTION LOOSED. SECURED THE CONNECTION.OPS CHECK FOR DOOR 2L CTR EMERGENCY LIGHT PASSED IAW AMM 33-51-02-00A-720A-A.PERFORMED BY V943668 IN SIAEC SIN HGR.NRC ELE0024/39509316

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Oxygen · oxygen system · no testFeb 20, 2025

    OXYGEN SYSTEM TEST,OXYGEN ZONE 1R TEST CONDITION:FAILED. MM:35-100136 ZONE 1 RIGHT COLUMN HAS AN INTERNAL FAULT. FOUND FCR BUNK 2 PSU INDICATOR FLASHING. FCR BUNK 2 OXYGEN INITIATOR REPLACED FOUND SATIS IAW CMM35-22-29 & FCR BUNK 2 PSU RESTORED FOUND SATIS IAW AMM 35-21-04. INSTALLATION TEST…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Oxygen · oxygen box · damagedFeb 20, 2025

    FOUND ACR BUNK 6 PSU CONNECTOR MOUNT DAMAGED, WHILE CARRYING OUT PASSENGER OXYGEN BOTTLE INITIATOR GVI. ACR BUNK 6 PSU ASSY REPLACED FOUND SATIS IAW AMM 35-21-00, AIRCRAFT. UPDATED RFID DETAILS UPLOADED THROUGH IPAD 35-21-04 INSTALLATION TEST C/OUT FOUND SATISFACTORY IAW SUCCESFULLY. AMM…

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

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 16, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 16, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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