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N253AU1982 Boeing 737-201

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Jul 19, 2004.

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply16 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
San Antonio, TX
owner city / state
Engine
JT8D-9 SER · 14,500 lb thrust
P & W
Owners
1
since 2002
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
16
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
Alameda Corp Trustee
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
San Antonio, TX
Certificate issued
Jul 16, 2002
Canceled
Jul 19, 2004
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Sep 27, 1982

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
737-201
Year
1982
Serial number
22795
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
100
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
A262B6

Engine

Make and model
P & W Jt8d-9 Ser
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
14,500 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. 2002 – 2004Alameda Corp TrusteeSan Antonio, TX

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.

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 (737-201)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-201)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-201)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (737-201)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 (737-201)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 (737-201)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-201)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-201)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (737-201)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 (737-201)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (737-201)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 (737-201)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 (737-201)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 (737-201)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 (737-201)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 (737-201)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 (737-201)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 (737-201)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (737-201)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 (737-201)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 (737-201)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (16)

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.

  • Wings · panel · chafedNov 29, 2006

    RIGHT I/B SLAT, 27 - 25 INCHES FROM I/B EDGE OF SLAT CHAFED. REMOVED DAMAGED SECTION AND REPLACED PER TYP REP 57-50-01 REV A, PART B, DEFECT SIZE: 1.250"L X .625"W X 0"D.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · frame · crackedNov 29, 2006

    RIGHT LBG W/W, WING TRAILING EDGE LWR SURFACE (BELOW TORQUE TUBE) CRACKED. REMOVED FRAME SECTION, SPLICED IN NEW PART PER SRM 51-70-12, 51-40-02, 51-40-05, DEFECT SIZE: .5 INCH.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery · dischargedMay 2, 2001

    BWI - THE LEFT AND RIGHT FORWARD DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT BATTERY PACK. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · battery · dischargedApr 25, 2001

    BOS - THE EXIT LIGHTS ABOVE THE OVERWING EXITS WERE INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Hydraulic power · hydraulic line · leakingFeb 23, 2001

    PIT - FLT 2622 - EN ROUTE FROM BWI TO MDW, AT FL280, FLIGHT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF SYSTEM A HYDRAULIC QUANTITY FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF HYDRAUIC PRESSURE. CREW DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND DIVERTED TO PIT. FLIGHT LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT AND WAS TOWED TO THE GATE. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE NR 1 ENGINE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · crackedFeb 14, 2001

    BOS - FOUND SKIN CRACKED 1.375 INCH CRACK, BETWEEN STATION 747 AND 767 ABOVE STRINGER 18R. INSTALLED DOUBLER AT STATION 747 AND 767 ON STRINGER 18R AND 19R PER SRM 53-30-3. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · stringer · corrodedNov 9, 2000

    STRINGER HAS LEVEL 2 CORROSION . CORRECTIVE ACTION: REPLACED SECTION OF STR PER SRM 53-10-3 FIG 1 DETAIL 6

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · crackedDec 29, 1999

    TPA - DURING CX-3 CHECK VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND A 1 INCH CRACK IN EXTERIOR SKIN STA 727A PLUS 8 INCHES AND STR 18 RT SKIN. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER SRM 53-30-3 FIG 1. (X)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · failedJul 15, 1999

    CLE - PILOT REPORTED THE EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT OVER THE FORWARD GALLEY DOOR ILLUMINATED WITH THE EMERGENCY EXIT SWITCH OFF AND GROUND SERVICE POWER ON. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY OVER THE FORWARD GALLEY DOOR. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. (X)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · crackedJun 27, 1999

    TPA - DURING A RON, VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND A .5 INCH CRACK AT STATION 380 BETWEEN STRINGER 28L AND 28R AFT EQUIP COOLING ACCESS ON SKIN. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER TR 53-30-04/SB 737-53-1117/SRM 51-10-01. (M)

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 16 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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