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N263AU1980 Boeing 737-201

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Aug 21, 2002.

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (Dec 1983)21 ADs may apply81 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Arlington, VA
owner city / state
Engine
JT8D-1 · 14,000 lb thrust
P & W
Owners
1
since 1989
NTSB events
1
1983
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
81
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
US Airways INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Arlington, VA
Certificate issued
Aug 15, 1989
Canceled
Aug 21, 2002
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Dec 7, 2000

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
1980
Serial number
22869
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
A28A35

Engine

Make and model
P & W Jt8d-1
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
14,000 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. 1989 – 2002US Airways INCArlington, VA

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

Dec 29, 1983 · Near Tampa, FL

PRIOR TO DEPARTURE, THE CAPTAIN REVIEWED AVAILABLE WX REPORTS & WAS AWARE OF THE WX CONDITIONS, INCLUDING CURRENT SIGMETS. HE DECIDED TO FLY A COURSE THAT WAS PARALLEL TO A FRONTAL SYS UNTIL HE COULD GET TO AN AREA WHERE HE COULD CONTINUE TO HIS DESTINATION. AFTER DEPARTING, HE LEFT THE SEAT BELT SIGN ON, BUT DID NOT BRIEF THE PASSENGERS TO EXPECT TURBULENCE NOR RESTRICT THE FLT ATTENDANTS TO…

Injuries
Serious
Report
MIA84LA052

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for MIA84LA052)

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 (81)

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 · wire · damagedOct 2, 2001

    LGA - THE FLOOR PATH EMERGENCY LIGHT WAS INOPERATIVE AT SEAT ROW 7. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED A WIRE UNDER THE SEAT ASSEMBLY. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · ballast · failedSep 10, 2001

    BWI-MDW - FLT 2735 - DURING CRUISE, SMOKE WAS REPORTED IN THE AFT GALLEY. THE AFT GALLEY CIRCUIT BREAKER WAS PULLED AND THE SMOKE SUBSIDED. THE FLIGHT CREW DECIDED TO DIVERT TO PIT AND THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE AFT GALLEY WORK LIGHT WAS PLACED ON MEL AND THE FLIGHT CONTINUED.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · faultySep 10, 2001

    BWI-MDW - FLT 2735 - DURING CRUISE, SMOKE WAS REPORTED IN THE AFT GALLEY. THE AFT GALLEY CIRCUIT BREAKER WAS PULLED AND THE SMOKE SUBSIDED. THE FLIGHT CREW DECIDED TO DIVERT TO PIT AND THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE AFT GALLEY WORK LIGHT WAS PLACED ON MEL AND THE FLIGHT CONTINUED. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Ice and rain protection · duct · leakingJan 28, 2001

    FLL - FLT 2626 - ON CLIMB-OUT FROM FLL, AT 6,000 FEET, THE NR 2 ENGINE OVERHEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CREW ACCOMPLISHED PROCEDURES, REDUCED POWER TO IDLE AND LIGHT EXTINGUISHED. FLIGHT RETURNED TO FIELD AT FLL AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. NO EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND NO ENGINE SHUTDOWN…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · intercostal · crackedDec 11, 2000

    CLT - FOUND INTERCOSTAL CRACKED .5 INCH, FORWARD FASTENER, RBL 28, WL 195 STATION 179. REPAIRED PER SRM 53-10-11 FIG 7. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · intercostal · crackedDec 11, 2000

    CLT - FOUND INTERCOSTAL CRACKED .5 INCH, FORWARD FASTENER, LBL 28, WL 195 STATION 179. REPAIRED PER SRM 53-10-11 FIG 7. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · structure · crackedDec 8, 2000

    CLT - FOUND SIDE CHORD CRACKED .75 INCH, BS 178, WL 195, LBL 24. SPLICED IN NEW PART PER EO 5300V157 AND EA 68604. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · structure · crackedDec 8, 2000

    CLT - FOUND SIDE CHORD .75 INCH, BS 178, WL 207, LBL 24. SPLICED IN NEW PART PER EO 5300V157 AND EA 68604. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · bulkhead · crackedDec 8, 2000

    CLT - FOUND WEB CRACKED TWO PLACES .5 INCH, BS 178, WL 207, LBL 1 AND RBL 1. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER EA 68609A. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · intercostal · crackedDec 8, 2000

    CLT - FOUND INTERCOSTAL CRACKED .5 INCH, FORWARD FASTENER LBL 28, WL 207, STATION 179. INSTALLED NEW WEB SECTION PER SRM 51-30-0 AND 51-10-01. (M)

    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 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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