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N272461999 Boeing 737-824

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply149 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Oct 31, 2028
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56 SERIES · 2200 hp
Cfm Intl.
Owners
1
since 1999
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
149
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Nov 12, 1999
Expires
Oct 31, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Nov 9, 1999

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
1999
Serial number
28956
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
A2B0ED

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. 1999 – nowUnited Airlines INCChicago, IL · current
  2. Date unknownIndividual ownerdifferent airframe: Piper Pa-31-350 S/N 317752122

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 (737-824)
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 (149)

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.

  • Communications · static wick · missingOct 2, 2026

    PDA 2 REF LP 3565494 LH HORIZ STAB TRAILING EDGE MOST OUTBOARD STATIC WICK MISSING. LP 3565494 HAS BEEN GENERATED TO REPLACE MISSING STAIC WICK. RPLD MISSING STATIC WICK IAW MM23-61-00 PARTS USED: 18-2361-3-0006

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · unknown · odorAug 19, 2026

    ELECTRICAL ODOR AND FUMES COMING FROM CA AIR VENT WHILE ON THE GROUND WITH APU RUNNING. NO SMOKE. CREW REPORTED ELEC SMELL WHILE SITTING AT THE GATE. WHEN TECH BOARDED ACRT ODOR WAS NO LONGER PRESENT. PERFORMED POWER DOWN, REBOOT OF ACFT. INSPECTED BATTERY, E/E BAY, FLT DECK, & FWD GALLEY FOR…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Structures (general) · smoke detector · no discrepancyAug 4, 2026

    SMOKE ODOR CONDITIONAL INSPECTION REQUIRED IAW AMM 05-51-XX DUE TO AN INCIDENT REPORTED BY THE CREW. REAR LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR TRIGGERED AND FIRE PROTECTION ACTIVATED ALARM WENT OFF DUE TO ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE OF SUBSTANCE. INSPECTED LAVATORY ALL CHKS GOOD IAW AMM 26-14-01.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Flight controls · sensor · faultedMar 25, 2026

    FL LEADING EGDE TRANSIT AT FLAPS 10 LOCKED FOR CONFIRMED FAULT, DECLARED EMERGENCY DEBRIEFED CREW CA STATED. SELECTED 10 FLAPS, AMBER TRANSIT LIGHT ON. FOLLOWED REF GUIDE SELECTED FLAPS 15, AMBER LIGHT REMAINED ON. AFTER LANDING DURING TAXI TRANSIT LIGHT WENT GREEN. AFTER AT GATE WITH FLAPS…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · floor support · corrodedMar 17, 2026

    POSIBLE CORROSION ON FLOOR SUPPORT BS 947 TO 967 RBL 58. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLOOR SUPPORT, IAW SRM 51-40-05-0G-0, 51-42-00-0G-0, & 53-70-51-1A-1.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · pressure blkhd · crackedMar 10, 2026

    REAR SPAR VERTICAL PRESSURE WEB BETWEEN WL192.0 AND WL200.6, 01 CRACK BETWEEN LBL 45.64 /LBL 40.00 AND 01 CRACK BETWEEN LBL 31.83/24.92. REPAIRED VERTICAL PRESURE WEB BST 663 LBL 45.IAW SRM 57-10-10-2R REPAIR 3.AND EO 260070 REV IR.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · damagedMar 9, 2026

    FOUND EXISTING REPAIR FASTENER AT THE FUSELAGE SKIN BTW STA 500A AND STA 500B STRG- 3L AND 2L. REQUIRE ENG SUPPORT ON HOW TO PROCEED, REF TO EA 5330-04336 REV A OPS 007. FOUND EXISTING REPAIR FASTENER AT THE FUSELAGE SKIN BTW STA 500A AND STA 500B STRG- 3L AND 2L., REF TO EA 5330-04336 REV A OPS…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · hinge · corrodedMar 3, 2026

    FUSELAGE AT R1 DOOR LOWER HINGE ELONGATED HOLE IN FRAME. REMOVED HINGE BOX AT R1 DOOR IAW SRM 51-40-02-OG-0. LOCATED AND DRILLED & INSTALLED A NEW R1 DOOR HINGE BOX IAW SRM 51-40-05-OG-0, & DWG 141A8350, REV B.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Stabilizers · rib · crackedFeb 26, 2026

    FOUND A CRACK ON RH HORIZONTAL STAB INSPAR RIB LOWER SECTION OF STIFFENER NR 2 HSS 92.7. REPAIRED THE DAMAGE IAW SRM 55-10-09-2R-5, SRM SRM 55-10-01-2R-11, & SRM 55-10-01-2R-11.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Stabilizers · skin · dentedFeb 10, 2026

    PERFORM A PERMANENT REPAIR AT THE RH HORIZONTAL STAB LE SKIN APROX 10 FT OTBD. REPAIRED THE DENT IAW SRM 55-10-01-2R-1.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 149 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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