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N272872023 Boeing 737-8

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198247 ADs may apply8 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Apr 30, 2030
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Engine
LEAP-1B28 SER · 29,317 lb thrust
Cfm Intl
Owners
1
since 2023
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
47
confirm with A&P
Service reports
8
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Apr 4, 2023
Expires
Apr 30, 2030
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Jan 13, 2023

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
737-8
Year
2023
Serial number
60709
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
175
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Type certificate data sheet
A16WE
Mode S code
A2B17A

Engine

Make and model
Cfm Intl Leap-1b28 Ser
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
29,317 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. 2023 – nowUnited Airlines INCChicago, IL · current
  2. until 2012Individual ownerXxx, OK · different airframe: 1977 Piper Pa-31-325 S/N 31-7712075

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 (47)

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
2026-18-07FuselageOct 22, 2026Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-53A1420 RB, dated February 13, 2025
2026-15-11FuselageSep 10, 2026Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-53A1408 RB, dated December 20, 2024
2026-14-11Air ConditioningJul 13, 2026Airframe (737-8)
2026-13-17NavigationJul 1, 2026Airframe (737-8)
2025-25-04Equipment/ furnishingsJan 16, 2026Airframe (737-8)
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2025-02-07NavigationMar 17, 2025Airframe (737-8)Only with: Collins GLU-2100 MMR P/N 822-2532-100 with software version earlier than COL4C-0087-0003 installed; MD-11/MD-11F modified by STC ST01895WI, 717-200 by STC ST04416AT, 747-400/-400F by STC ST01892WI, 757 by STC ST04436AT, 767 by STC ST04436AT or ST01883WI.
2024-23-11Flight controlsJan 6, 2025Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-27A1325 RB, dated July 14, 2023
2024-19-06Ice/Rain Protection SystemNov 26, 2024Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-30A1083 RB, dated November 18, 2022 (line numbers in paragraph 1.A., Effectivity)
2024-13-02OxygenJul 25, 2024Airframe (737-8)
2024-06-03Electrical PowerMay 22, 2024Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-24A1248 RB, dated May 16, 2022
2024-03-04Flight controlsFeb 12, 2024Airframe (737-8)Only with: Original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before December 20, 2023.
2023-12-11NavigationJun 21, 2023Airframe (737-8)
2023-04-17FuelMay 1, 2023Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-38A1072 RB and 737-38A1073 RB, dated February 25, 2022
2023-06-10Ice and Rain Protection; 71, PowerplantApr 11, 2023Airframe (737-8)
2022-24-09Air conditioningJan 26, 2023Airframe (737-8)
2022-16-09WingsOct 20, 2022Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-57-1352 RB, dated February 1, 2021
2022-06-06Flight controlsJun 16, 2022Airframe (737-8)
2021-16-15Air conditioningAug 9, 2021Airframe (737-8)Certain serial numbers: 737-800 5684; 737-800 5759–on; 737-900ER 5768–on. Only with: All 737-8, 737-9 and 737-8200 airplanes; 737-800 and 737-900ER limited by line numbers (not serial numbers).
2021-12-13FuelJul 29, 2021Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin 737-28-1363 RB, dated June 2, 2020
2021-10-07The Boeing Company AirplanesJul 8, 2021Airframe (737-8)Only with: Original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued before November 20, 2020.
2021-09-08Electrical power systemApr 30, 2021Airframe (737-8)Certain serial numbers: 7399–8082. Only with: Line numbers 7399 through 8082 inclusive, with an original airworthiness certificate or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before April 9, 2021.
2021-08-04OxygenMay 26, 2021Airframe (737-8)
2020-24-02Auto flight; 27, Flight controls; and 31, Indicating/recording systemsNov 20, 2020Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-31-1860, Revision 1, dated July 2, 2020
2020-14-09Fuel storageJul 15, 2020Airframe (737-8)Only with: Airplanes with an airworthiness certificate or export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before the effective date of this AD.
2020-11-12Nacelles/ pylonsJul 30, 2020Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-54-1056, dated December 11, 2019
2019-14-12Flight ControlsAug 30, 2019Airframe (737-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 737-27A1311 RB, dated June 24, 2019
2019-14-02Hydraulic powerAug 27, 2019Airframe (737-8)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-8)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-8)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (737-8)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 (737-8)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.
2001-08-24Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMay 10, 2001Airframe (737-8)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-8)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-8)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (737-8)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 (737-8)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (737-8)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 (737-8)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 (737-8)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 (737-8)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 (737-8)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 (737-8)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 (737-8)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 (737-8)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (737-8)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 (737-8)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 (737-8)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (8)

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.

  • Fire protection · smoke detector · false activationFeb 4, 2026

    SMOKE ALERT SOUNDED IN LAVATORY E. ASSOCIATED LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE. EY OR ABOVE DOOR PER CREW THERE WAS A PASSENGER IN THE LAV WHEN DETECTOR ALERT WAS HEARD. CREW DID NOT SMELL ANY SMOKE. CREW FELT PASSENGER MIGHT HAVE USED HAIR SPRAY OR BODY SPRAY CAUSING THE ALARM. PERFORMED SMOKE DETECTOR…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Flight controls · relay · faultyDec 6, 2025

    FEEL DIFF PRESS LIGHT CAME ON DURING HIGH SPEED REGIME TAKEOFF ROLL. REFERENCED QRC. PERFORMED FIM 27-31 TASK 803 UP TO PARA D STEP 1B. FOUND BOTH FEEL SYS PITOT PROBE FLEX LINES DROOPED BELOW THE PROBES. REMOVED BOTH PROBES, CORRECTLY POSITIONED FLEX LINES ABOVE BOTH PROBES, AND REINSTALLED BOTH…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · indication sys · intermittentSep 9, 2025

    DOOR ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT IS ON WITH DOOR CLOSED. FWD ENTRY FWD ENTRY ANNUNCIATOR ILLUMINATED ABOVE 100KTS ON T/O. EXTINGUISHED BY 4000 FT. FOLLOWING FIM REFERENCE: 52-20 TASK 801, PERFORMED DOOR INDICATION SENSOR TEST, TEST PASSED FAULT DETERMINED TO BE INTERMITTENT.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Indicating and recording systems · warning light · false activationSep 9, 2025

    MAINT LIGHT IS ON AFTER ALL ENGINES SHUT DOWN MAINT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. MAINT LIGHT EXTINGUISHED UPON ENTRY TO FLIGHT DECK. OMF PREVIOUS FLIGHT FAULTS SHOWS INACTIVE FAULTS RELATED TO FWD DOOR ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT. LIGHT ISSUE RESOLVED REFERENCE LOGPAGE 6224237.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Water and waste · drain · cloggedApr 9, 2025

    ON TAKEOFF SMELLY WATER COMES UP AND PUDDLES ON FLOOR FROM LEFT FLOOR DRAIN BY DOOR 1L CLEANED L1 FWD AND AFT FLOOR DRAIN WITH DRAIN SCRUB.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · slide · no discrepancyMar 31, 2025

    FA REPORTS DOOR 1R SLIDE MAY BE OVER PRESSURE. INSPECTED DOOR 1R REF AMM 25-66-01. IS WITHIN LIMITS

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · girt bar · fodDec 10, 2024

    FA SAYS SLIDE FWD RIGHT NOT SITTING IN CASE CORRECTLY. SHE HAS T O PUSH IT UP TO STOW GIRT INSPECTED AND FOUND SOME DEBRIS WHERE GRIT BAR SITS ON RETAINER BRACKET, CLEANED BRACKET FOR FWD RIGHT DOOR IN REF TO AMM 25-66-01. NO ISSUES WITH SECURITY OF GIRT BAR

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · warning message · illuminatedOct 24, 2024

    FWD ENTRY DOOR LT AT 85KIAS DURING TAKEOFF. COMPLIED WITH HIGH ENERGY STOP INPECTION IN REFERENCE TO AMM TASK 05-51-07-210-801 STEP 2.NO DAMAGE OR DEFECTS FOUND. PSEU LOGGED MAINTENANCE MESSAGE 52-71111. ENTRY DOOR INDICATION SENSOR TEST GOOD PER AMM TASK 52-71-11-710-801. THE OMF SHOWS NOT ACTIVE…

    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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