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N262101998 Boeing 737-824

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (minor damage, Jul 1999)21 ADs may apply82 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Dec 31, 2027
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 2017
NTSB events
1
minor, 1999
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
82
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Dec 20, 2017
Expires
Dec 31, 2027
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Jun 22, 1998

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
737-824
Year
1998
Serial number
28770
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
149
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
A288FF

Engine

Make and model
Cfm Intl. Cfm56 Series
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
2200 hp

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

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2017 – nowUnited Airlines INCChicago, IL · current
  2. 1974 – 1982Ransome Airlines INCPhiladelphia, PA · different airframe: 1965 Nord 262 A-12 S/N 16
  3. 1942 – 1948Southwest Airways INCPhoenix, AZ · different airframe: 1940 Stinson Hw75 S/N 7267
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  1. Date unknownIndividual ownerdifferent airframe: Robinson R22 Beta S/N 0710

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 (1)

Accident · minor damage

Jul 8, 1999 · Atlantic Ocean, AO

the aircrew's inadvertent encounter with unforecast clear air turbulence.

Damage
Minor
Injuries
Serious
Report
IAD99FA052

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for IAD99FA052)

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 (737-824)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-824)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-824)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (737-824)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 (737-824)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 (737-824)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-824)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-824)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (737-824)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 (737-824)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (737-824)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 (737-824)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 (737-824)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 (737-824)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 (737-824)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 (737-824)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 (737-824)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 (737-824)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (737-824)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 (737-824)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 (737-824)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (82)

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 · no testJul 9, 2026

    EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK M1674 FAIL. REMOVED AND REPLACED NEW BATTERY PACK M1674. IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-805. TEST GOOD FOR SERVICE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · skin · dentedJul 8, 2026

    FOUND EXCESSIVE DAMAGE DENTS AT THE FWD CARGO DOOR EXTERNAL SKIN REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE FWD CARGO DOOR EXTERNAL SKIN IAW SRM 52-30-01-2R-3.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · skin · dentedJul 7, 2026

    FOUND EXCESSIVE DAMAGE DENTS AT THE AFT CARGO DOOR EXTERNAL SKIN REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. R & R THE AFT CARGO DOOR EXTERNAL SKIN IAW SRM 52-30-01-2R-3.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · lamp · inoperativeApr 10, 2026

    DOOR 2L EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP RELAMPED DOOR 2L EMERGENCY LIGHT REF AMM 33-51-04. OPS CHECK GOOD. PARTS USED: 99-3351-3-0014, QTY :1

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Autoflight · elec connector · faultedApr 3, 2026

    DISCONNECTED ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR D40024P FROM D400424J IAW WDM 22-11-11-2 AND INSTALLED ESDS TAPE FOR CONNECTORS D40024P & D400424J, REPLACED D40024P, SEVERAL LOCKS BROKEN. NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. REPLACED CONNECTOR D40024P IAW WDM 22-12-31 & WDM 22-11-11. STILL NEED TO SECURE GROUND LUGS TO…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · bulb · inoperativeMar 2, 2026

    EMERGENCY EXIT NOT ARMED, RT ALPHA VANE ANNUNCIATOR LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED THE BULBS IAW AMM 33-11-00/201.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Flight controls · flap system · inoperativeJan 26, 2026

    FLAPS WOULD NOT EXTEND PAST FLAPS 1 ONCE EXTENDED TO 1 FLAPS WOULDN`T RETRACT PERFORMED FSEU BITE. NO EXISTING FAULTS. HISTORY SHOWS MSG 27-52259 FOR TE FLAP SENSOR L. OPS FLAPS WITH PRIMARY CONTROL TO CONFIRM CORRECT FLAP OPS. NO BINDING OR DEFECTS OF TE FLAPS NOTED AT THIS TIME. PER FIM, MSG…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · inoperativeJan 26, 2026

    EMERGENCY AISLE LIGHTS OUT FROM ROW 22CBA TO 31 CBA REPLACED M1670 BATTERY PACK REF AMM 33-51-06-960-805. OPS CHECK OF EMERGENCY EXIT PATH LIGHTS GOOD. SDR FILED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Flight controls · indicator · faultedJan 26, 2026

    LE FLAPS TRANSIT AMBER LIGHT. SPLIT AND DISAGREE TRAILING EDGE FLAPS. ALTERNATE FLAPS EXT USED FO REPORTS THAT ON APPROACH THEY SELECTED FLAPS 1 SETTING. BEFORE GETTING TO FLAP 1, THE INDICATION SHOWED A SPLIT BETWEEN 0 & 1 (ONE NEEDLE AT 1 THE OTHER BETWEEN 0 AND 1. SELECTED FLAPS BACK TO 0 AND…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · slide · unsecureNov 30, 2025

    EXCESSIVE SLACK ON DOOR 1L ESCAPE SLIDE. REMOVED 1L. SLIDE AND ADJUSTED GIRT, THEN REINSTALLED SLIDE REF AMM 25-66-01. CW INSPECTION OF ESCAPE SLIDE IAW GMM 9-25-05.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 82 reports.

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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