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N270FL1981 Boeing 737-2L9

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Mar 20, 2003.

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply123 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Stamford, CT
owner city / state
Engine
JT8D-17 SER · 16,000 lb thrust
P & W
Owners
1
since 1993
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
123
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
Polaris Holding Company
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Stamford, CT
Certificate issued
Sep 22, 1993
Canceled
Mar 20, 2003
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Sep 27, 1993

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
737-2L9
Year
1981
Serial number
22733
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
136
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
A2A704

Engine

Make and model
P & W Jt8d-17 Ser
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
16,000 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. 1993 – 2003Polaris Holding CompanyStamford, CT

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 (737-2L9)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-2L9)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-2L9)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (737-2L9)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 (737-2L9)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 (737-2L9)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-2L9)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-2L9)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (737-2L9)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 (737-2L9)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (737-2L9)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 (737-2L9)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 (737-2L9)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 (737-2L9)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 (737-2L9)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 (737-2L9)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 (737-2L9)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 (737-2L9)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (737-2L9)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 (737-2L9)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 (737-2L9)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (123)

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.

  • Fuselage · door frame · crackedOct 23, 2002

    DURING C 2 CHECK, A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE LOWER, FORWARD AND AFT CORNERS OF THE DOOR FRAME ON THE FORWARD BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR. THE LOWER, FORWARD AND AFT FRAMES OF THE FORWARD BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR WERE REPLACED IAW SB 737-52A1100, FIGURE 2, AND COMPLIANCE WITH AD 2000-07-06 WAS…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · skin · gougedOct 8, 2002

    DURING C-2 CHECK, INSPECTION REPORTED RT. WING INBD FOREFLAP, INBD UPPER SURFACE, GOUGED IN 2 AREAS. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED DOUBLER PER SRM 51-40-20.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · skin · gougedOct 8, 2002

    DURING C-2 CHECK, INSPECTION REPORTED RT. WING OTBD FOREFLAP UPPER SURFACE GOUGED AT WBL 314. REMOVED EXISTING REPAIR DOUBLER, FABRICATED AND INSTALLED REPLACEMENT DOUBLER PER SRM 51-40-20.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Fuselage · angle · crackedOct 8, 2002

    DURING C-2 CHECK, INSPECTION REPORTED RT AFT WING TO BODY FAIRING SUPPORT ANGLE CRACKED AT STRINGER 20, BS 727-727B. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED REPLACEMENT SUPPORT ANGLE PER SRM 51-10-02, SRM 51-30-00 AND BOEING DRAWING 65-48657.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · floor support · corrodedSep 29, 2002

    DURING C 2 CHECK, CORROSION FOUND IN AFT CARGO BAY FLOOR SUPPORT AT LBL 8. REMOVED DAMAGED SECTION OF FLOOR SUPPORT, FABRICATED AND INSTALLED REPAIR PER SRM 53-10-5, FIGURE 6

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · dischargedJun 12, 2002

    MAINTENANCE REPORTED SECTION OF EMERGENCY AISLE PATH LIGHTING IN FWD CABIN INOPERATIVE. FERRIED AIRCRAFT TO DEN FOR REPAIR. UPON ARRIVAL, REPLACED THE FWD BATTERY AND POWER SUPPLY ASSY. PERFORMED OPERATIONAL TEST AND CHECKED OKAY.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · door frame · crackedMar 9, 2002

    DURING AN OUTFLOW VALVE TEST WITH THE AIRCRAFT PRESSURIZED, MAINTENANCE REPORTED A LOUD POP IN THE AREA OF THE AFT CARGO DOOR AND FOUND A 5-INCH CRACK IN THE RADIUS OF THE DOOR FRAME OTBD OF THE LOWER FWD STOP FITTING AND CRACKS IN THE LOWER DOOR BEAM OTBD CHORD AND WEB. REPLACED THE AFT CARGO DOOR.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Flight controls · cartridge · defectiveMar 1, 2002

    UPON ARRIVAL, FLIGHT CREW REPORTED AILERONS BECAME EXTREMELY TIGHT AND FELT AS IF IN MANUAL REVERSION. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PRESSURES WERE BOTH NORMAL. RUDDER AND ELEVATOR FELT NORMAL. ACCOMPLISHED NORMAL LANDING. REPLACED AILERON SPRING CARTRIDGE PER MM 27-11-0. CYCLED AILERONS SEVERAL TIMES AND…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · gougedDec 31, 2001

    DURING C-1 CHECK, INSPECTION REPORTED FUSELAGE SKIN LAP AT STR 19-R, STA 386 TO STA 410 SCRATCHED AND GOUGED. A 14.5 INCH AREA ON SKIN LAP AT STR 19-R, STA 386 TO STA 410 FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS PER SRM 53-30-01. DAMAGE WAS REMOVED BETWEEN STA 390 AND STA 404, STR 19-R PER SRM 53-30-3. FILLER…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · collar · corrodedDec 15, 2001

    DURING C-1 CHECK, INSPECTION REPORTED LT. MLG BELLCRANK RETAINING COLLAR CORRODED. REPLACED RETAINING COLLAR PER MM 32-32-31.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 123 reports.

Related aircraft

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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