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N251AKBoeing 737-990ER

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply25 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Jul 31, 2029
Based in
Seatac, WA
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 2016
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
25
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
Alaska Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Seatac, WA
Certificate issued
Jul 14, 2016
Expires
Jul 31, 2029

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
737-990ER
Serial number
62470
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
222
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
A25B3F

Engine

Type
Turbo-fan

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2016 – nowAlaska Airlines INCSeatac, WA · 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 (737-990ER)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-990ER)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-990ER)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (737-990ER)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 (737-990ER)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 (737-990ER)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-990ER)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-990ER)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (737-990ER)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 (737-990ER)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (737-990ER)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 (737-990ER)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 (737-990ER)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 (737-990ER)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 (737-990ER)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 (737-990ER)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 (737-990ER)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 (737-990ER)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (737-990ER)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 (737-990ER)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 (737-990ER)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (25)

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 · battery pack · inoperativeApr 20, 2026

    INTERIOR EMER LIGHTS BETWEEN ROW 1-11 ON LH SIDE INOP. GROUNDED - YES. REPLACED LH ROW 1-11 EMER LIGHT BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 33-51-06. OPS CHECK GOOD. 4APR676B.

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

    FWD PIT R/H BAFFLE CORRODED AND HAS ELONGATED HOLE BETWEEN STATIONS 500F AND 500G. GROUNDED - YES. INTERCOSTAL FOUND TO BE CRACKED IAW B737-900 SRM 53-00-53-1A-2. DEEMED TO BE OUT OF LIMITS RH STA 500F - 500G NO CRACKS PERMITTED DETAIL D VIEW A-A. REMOVED DAMAGED BAFFLE IAW B737-900 SRM 51-40-02.…

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

    WHILE GAINING ACCESS TO REPLACE BONDED NUTPLATES AT STA 500J; FOUND R/H TRANSITION PANEL CORRODED FROM STATIONS 500H TO 500L RBL 25. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED CORROSION AND FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS IAW SRM 53-00-53-1A-2 ORIGINAL THICKNESS .040, MATERIAL REMOVED .035, MATERIAL REMAINING .005.…

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

    FWD CARGO AFT BULKHEAD BS 500L RT SIDEWALL SUPPORT ANGLE CORRODED AT RBL 25. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED CORROSION AND CHECKED LIMIT. FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS IAW SRM 53-30-08. BLEND OUT EXCEEDED MINIMUM OF .056 SPECIFIED IAW SRM 53-30-08, FIG 103, DETAIL C, VIEW A-A. R & R RT BULKHEAD SUPPORT ANGLE…

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

    WHILE GAINING ACCESS TO REPLACE BONDED NUTPLATES AT BS 500J, FOUND RT BAFFLE CORRODED BETWEEN BS 500I - 500J. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED CORROSION BETWEEN BS 500I - 500J, RT BAFFLE, ORIGINAL MATERIAL 0.020", REMOVED 0.020", L=0.500", W=0.500" FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS IAW SRM 53-00-53-1A-2.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · sign · no discrepancyFeb 6, 2026

    EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN ABOVE 17F IS INTERMITTENT. GROUNDED - YES. INSPECTED AND OPS CHECKED EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT IAW AMM 33-50-00. OPS CHKD GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · power supply · inoperativeApr 7, 2025

    EMERGENCY LIGHTS ASSOCIATED WITH POWER SUPPLY M1676 ARE INOP. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMER LIGHT PWR SUPPLY AT M1676 IAW B737NG AMM33-51-06-960-806.3 OPS CK GOOD. (S/N 132243)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · power supply · inoperativeApr 7, 2025

    EMERGENCY LIGHTS ASSOCIATED WITH POWER SUPPLY M1671 INOP. GROUNDED - YES. RMOVED AND REPLACED EMER LIGHT PWR SUPPLY AT M1671 IAW B737NG AMM33-51-06-960-806. OPS CK GOOD. (S/N 130934)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · power supply · inoperativeApr 7, 2025

    EMERGENCY LIGHTS ASSOCIATED WITH POWER SUPPLY M1670 ARE INOP. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMER LIGHT PWR SUPPLY AT M1670 IAW B737NG AMM 33-51-06-960-806 OPS CK GOOD. (S/N 132117)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · web · corrodedMar 29, 2025

    FORWARD CARGO DOOR SILL HAS CORROSION IN MULTIPLE AREAS. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED CORROSION ON FWD CARGO DOOR THRESHOLD WEB ORIGINAL MAT=.045 MAT REMOVED .007 REMAINING=.038 FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS IAW B737-900ER SRM 53-30-15. REMOVED DAMAGE WEB LOCATED AND DRILLED NEW WEB P/N:143A8122-10…

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 25 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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