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N253AK2016 Boeing 737-990ER

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply12 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Aug 31, 2029
Based in
Seattle, WA
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56-7B27E · 27,300 lb thrust
Cfm Intl
Owners
1
since 2016
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
12
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
Alaska Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Seattle, WA
Certificate issued
Aug 8, 2016
Expires
Aug 31, 2029
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Aug 5, 2016

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
Year
2016
Serial number
36348
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
A262AD

Engine

Make and model
Cfm Intl Cfm56-7b27e
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
27,300 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. 2016 – nowAlaska Airlines INCSeattle, 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 (12)

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 · power supply · no testMar 7, 2026

    EMERGENCY LIGHT AT AFT LH OVERWING DOOR FAIL THE TEST. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK (M1670 AT L/H SEAT ROW 22 AND PERFORMED OPS CHECK TEST GOOD IAW B737 NG AMM 33-51-06-960-805 SRXR430X.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · web · corrodedMay 1, 2025

    AFT CARGO DOOR CUTOUT LOWER SILL WEB CORRODED. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED CORROSION & FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS IAW B737-900ER SRM 53-60-15-1A-1, REMOVED AND REPLACED LOWER SILL WEB IAW B737-900ER SRM 51-40-02-0G-0W= 2' O= .045" R= .036" L= 5" D= .009".

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · sign · detachedFeb 8, 2025

    EXIT SIGN IN CEILING ABOVE AISLE AT EXIT ROW IS HANGING AND LOOSE. GROUNDED - YES. RESECURED 2 EA ANGLE ASSY ON EXIT SIGN REF CMM 33-51-01.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Doors · stop fitting · damagedJan 11, 2025

    CATERING REPORTS L2 DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN. GROUNDED - YES. FOUND DAMAGE TO UPPER FWD DOOR STOPPER. REMOVED L2 DOOR UPPER FWD STOP PAD FITTING FOR REPLACEMENT. MATCHED DRILLED HOLES ON NEW UPPER FWD STOP PAD FITTING AND APPLIED PROTECTIVE FINISH REF AMM 51-21-99 AND SRM 51-40-05. INSTALLED NEW…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · power supply · inoperativeApr 15, 2024

    EMERG. LIGHT BURNED OUT OVER 27C. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT POWER SUPPLY OVER M2626 AND OPS CHECK GOOD IAW ASA B737-900 AMM 33-51-06-960-806.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · dischargedJan 30, 2024

    L1 DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS INOP. GROUNDED - YES. R&R BATTERY PACK FOR L1 EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-805. OPS CHK OK.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · overheatedAug 31, 2023

    FA REPORTS AFT GALLEY OVERHEAD WORK LIGHT IS OVERHEATING AND CAUSING A HOT/ELECTRICAL SMELL. FA REPORTS SMELL EVEN WITH LIGHT, COFFEE MAKER, AND OVENS OFF. GROUNDED - YES. RE-LAMPED THE AFT GALLEY ATTENDANT WORKING LIGHT AND REPLACED THE LENS COVER IAW AMM 33-26-01. OPS CHECK GOOD. THIS CLEARS MEL…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · faultyApr 30, 2023

    PERFORMING ASA TASK CARD 78233001, EMERGENCY LIGHT ABOVE L2 DOOR WOULD NOT LAST THE 15 MIN'S. GROUNDED - YES. REPLACED THE BATTERY PACK FOR L2 DOOR, EMERGENCY LIGHTS OPERATING NORMALLY.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine air · bleed valve · failedJan 20, 2023

    30 MIN INTO FLIGHT AT 340 FELT AND HEARD PRESSURIZATION "PULSING". OBSERVED DUCT PRESS ON RIGHT DUCT PULSE BETWEEN 8 AND 25 PSI SPLIT FROM LEFT SIDE. CABIN VS WOULD RANGE +/- 500 FPM CONTINUE FOR ENTIRE FLIGHT 2+ HOURS. AT LOWER ALTITUDE SPLIT IN DUCT PRESSURE INCREASE TO 35. GROUNDED - YES.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lens · damagedSep 23, 2021

    F/A ADVISES EXIT SIGN FELL OFF LOCATION IN FORWARD GALLEY, FORWARD OF R1 DOOR. GROUNDED - YES. REPLACED R1 DOOR EXIT LENS WITH NEW ONE. REF. B737-900ER AMM 33-51-01-960-801. ITEM C.(4) . SECURED & OPS CK GOOD.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 12 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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