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N249802020 Boeing 787-9

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 17, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198267 ADs may apply10 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Oct 31, 2031
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Engine
GENX-1B74/75/ · 76,700 lb thrust
Ge
Owners
1
since 2024
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
67
confirm with A&P
Service reports
10
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 17, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Oct 24, 2024
Expires
Oct 31, 2031
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Jul 17, 2020

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
2020
Serial number
66138
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
A254F7

Engine

Make and model
Ge Genx-1b74/75/
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
76,700 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. 2024 – nowUnited Airlines INCChicago, IL · current
  2. until 1990Individual ownerdifferent airframe: Cessna 152 S/N 15280489

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 17, 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 (10)

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.

  • Fire protection · smoke detector · false activationSep 8, 2026

    CREW REPORTS THE OFCR CREW REST SMOKE DETECTOR WENT OFF AFTER ENG START AND ALSO ATTENDANTS REPORT ODOR IN VICINITY OF DOOR 2. PERFORMED FIM DMC-B787-A-21-20-F5-72A-421A-A. NO HAZE OR ODOR PRESENT AT GATE, RAN BOTH PACKS INDVIDUALLY AND TOGETHER, WITH BOTH RECIRCULATION FANS AND WITHOUT. UNABLE TO…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Flight controls · module · faultedApr 12, 2026

    SLAT DRIVE FAIL EICAS MESSAGE CHRONIC ISSUE, PERFORMED WIRE CHECK FROM CONNECTOR DE2702003P03B PIN 26,27 & 28 TO DM2789061P01 4,5,3 ON SLAT SKEW SENSOR. WIRE CHECK GOOD. CHECKED WIRE FROM ACE PIN F16 AND F15 ALSO CHECKS GOOD. SLAT SKEW SENSOR & ACE NEED TO BE REPLACED SLAT SKEW SENSOR 6 OB & ACE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · sign · inoperativeFeb 26, 2025

    FOUND AFT R2 DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT ID LIGHT INOP REF AMM 33-51-03, REMOVED AND REPLACED AFT R2 DOOR EXIT IDENTIFIER SIGN, OPS CHECK GOOD.PARTS USED: 78-3320-3-0006, QTY :1

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Equipment and furnishings · slide · faultedFeb 26, 2025

    DOOR-MOUNTED ESCAPE SLIDE PACK ASSEMBLY REMOVAL - L4. REMOVED AND REPLACED L4 DOOR MOUNTED SLIDE PACK ASSEMBLY IN REFERENCE TO DMC-B787-A-25-66-01-01B.PARTS USED: 78-2561-9-0007, QTY :1 ROTABLE PARTS CHANGE WAS INDICATED - TT # 1910647 SN OFF 1013 IPC REFERENCE # DMC-B787-A-25-66-01-

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · switch · faultedDec 26, 2024

    DUE TO PREVIOUS REPORTS OF FD OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT SW GUARD PROBLEM, REPLACE GUARD SW ASSY REF IPD 30-41-02-01 ITEM 80. CARRIED BY ELB REPLACED SWITCH GUARD FOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS SWITCH AS REQ'D. OPS CHK GOOD PARTS USED: 19-3351-3-0093,QTY :1

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · cooling turbine · overheatedNov 25, 2023

    PURSER REPORTS SMOKE HAZE AND BURNING PAPER SMELL IN CABIN 5 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF DURING ASCENT. FOR SHORT DURATION. A MAX POWER PERFORMED INSPECTION FOR SMOKE REPORTED IN THE CABIN CHECKED LIGHTING AREAS AND LAVATORIES NO SIGNES OF SMOKE NOTED AT THIS TIME REF. DMC-B787-A-21-20-F5-72A-421A-A.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Navigation · transceiver · inoperativeJun 30, 2023

    EICAS MSG RADIO ALTIMETER L AND R PERFORMED FIM DMC-B787-A-27-00-F2-ALA-421A-A. TEST FAILED. R&R''D RIGHT LRRA TRANSCEIVER IAW AMM 34-33-03 NO HELP. FURTHER T/S REQUIRED. PARTS USED: 78-3442-9-0003,QTY :1 ADD FAULT: 27-16283 ROTABLE PARTS CHANGE WAS INDICATED - TT # 1664056 SN OFF 7197…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · module · malfunctionedApr 21, 2023

    EXTERIOR PASSENGER DOOR 2 RH DOOR VIEWING LIGHT MALFUNCTION REFE R HAECO NON-ROUTINE NO.9453332, REPLACED RH DR2 DOOR VIEWING LT AND CON DITIONAL CHK ''NORMAL'' AND FUNCTION TEST ''NORMAL'' REF AMM 33-49-0 3-01A-720A REV.171,

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · module · malfunctionedApr 21, 2023

    EXTERIOR PASSENGER DOOR 2 LH DOOR VIEWING LIGHT MALFUNCTION REFE R HAECO NON-ROUTINE NO.9453331, PERFORMED BY EMP:V903194,REPLACED LH DR2 DOOR VIEWING LT AND CON DITIONAL CHK ''NORMAL'' AND FUNCTION TEST ''NORMAL'' REF AMM 33-49-0 3-01A-720A REV.171,

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · tire · damagedJan 26, 2022

    TIRE PRESS ADVISORY MESSAGE WILL BE SET ON THE GROUND WHEN: ONE OR MORE TIRE PRESSUR ES ARE NOT NORMAL, ORIN THE AIR WHEN: TWO OR MORE TIRE PRESSURES ARE NOT NORMAL. NUMBER 9 TIRE LOW PRESS SHOWING 77PSI AT 1715Z STILL DROPPING ATTACHED PICTURES. #9 NOSE LANDING GEAR TIRE ROTABLE PARTS TAG…

    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 17, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 17, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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