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N279572015 Boeing 787-9

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB incident (minor damage, May 2024)68 ADs may apply25 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Aug 31, 2028
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Engine
GENX-1B74/75/ · 76,700 lb thrust
Ge
Owners
1
since 2015
NTSB events
1
minor, 2024
ADs may apply
68
confirm with A&P
Service reports
25
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Aug 31, 2015
Expires
Aug 31, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Aug 21, 2015

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
787-9
Year
2015
Serial number
36409
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
422
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
A2CB12

Engine

Make and model
Ge Genx-1b74/75/
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
76,700 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. 2015 – nowUnited Airlines INCChicago, IL · current

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)

Incident · minor damage

May 14, 2024 · Singapore, OF

The uncontained left engine failure was caused by the failure and liberation of the HPT stage 1 aft blade retainer as a result of a fatigue crack in the upper collet radius that originated from a surface connected cluster of Oxide/Carbonitride/Nitride/Carbide (OCNC) particles. Contributing to the failure of the HPT stage 1 aft blade retainer was an unknown material behavior unique to OCNC…

Damage
Minor
Injuries
None
Report
ENG24LA014

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ENG24LA014)

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (68)

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
2026-20-16PowerplantNov 23, 2026Airframe (787-9)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce Deutschland Trent 1000-AE3, 1000-CE3, 1000-D3, 1000-G3, 1000-H3, 1000-J3, or 1000-K3 engines.
2026-20-10Flight ControlsNov 12, 2026Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB270055-00 RB, Issue 002, dated November 25, 2024
2026-20-02AirOct 14, 2026Airframe (787-9)Only with: Equipped with Rolls-Royce Deutschland Trent 1000-A, -A2, -AE, -AE2, -C, -C2, -CE, -CE2, -D, -D2, -E, -G, -G2, -H, -H2, -J2, -K2, or -L2 engines.
2026-20-01FuselageNov 2, 2026Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB530108-00 RB, Issue 001, dated November 5, 2025
2026-17-02WingsOct 1, 2026Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB570048-00 RB, Issue 001, dated August 11, 2025
Show all 68 ADs
ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2026-13-07Equipment/ furnishingsAug 6, 2026Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB250253-00 RB, Issue 002 (787-8, 787-9); Boeing Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB250254-00 RB, Issue 001 (787-10)
2026-13-11NavigationJul 1, 2026Airframe (787-9)
2026-12-07Auto flightJul 20, 2026Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB220004-00 RB, Issue 001, dated April 22, 2025
2026-09-01Water/wasteJun 3, 2026Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB380021-00 RB, Issue 001, dated August 12, 2022
2026-05-01NavigationApr 16, 2026Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB340065-00 RB, Issue 001, dated February 11, 2025
2026-02-10Water/wasteMar 9, 2026Airframe (787-9)Certain serial numbers: 6–687; 689–954; 956–970; 972–982; 984–989; 991–996; …. Only with: Ranges are airplane line numbers, not serial numbers.
2026-01-04FuselageFeb 20, 2026Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB530090-00 RB, Issue 001, dated February 24, 2025
2026-01-06FuselageFeb 20, 2026Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB530089-00 RB, Issue 001, dated February 7, 2025
2025-23-05FuselageJan 13, 2026Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB530093-00 RB, Issue 001, dated October 5, 2024
2025-23-06FuselageJan 13, 2026Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB530091-00 RB, Issue 001, dated February 7, 2025
2025-20-03Equipment/ furnishingsNov 6, 2025Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB250302-00 RB, Issue 001, dated August 21, 2024. Only with: Airplanes identified in the bulletin, except Group 3, Configuration 1 and Group 4, Configuration 3 airplanes.
2025-18-02OxygenOct 22, 2025Airframe (787-9)
2025-06-13FuselageJul 2, 2025Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB530084-00 RB, Issue 002, dated September 5, 2024
2025-11-05FuselageJul 8, 2025Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB530086-00 RB, Issue 001, dated October 18, 2024
2025-09-12water waste; 53, FuselageJun 18, 2025Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB530085-00 RB, Issue 001, dated March 6, 2024
2025-06-10StabilizersMay 2, 2025Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB550013-00 RB, Issue 001, dated August 30, 2024
2025-01-09WindowsMar 11, 2025Airframe (787-9)
2024-22-05Landing gearDec 31, 2024Airframe (787-9)
2024-18-02Equipment/ furnishingsNov 12, 2024Airframe (787-9)
2024-16-07Instruments; 34, NavigationOct 23, 2024Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB340053-00 RB, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2022
2024-16-14Equipment/ furnishingsAug 21, 2024Airframe (787-9)Only with: Airplanes with Captain's seat Ipeco P/N 3A380-0007-XX-X or First Officer's seat Ipeco P/N 3A380-0008-XX-X, and airplanes without those seats.
2024-13-05Nacelles/ pylonsSep 24, 2024Airframe (787-9)
2024-01-04Turbine/ turboprop engineMar 7, 2024Airframe (787-9)Only with: With Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines installed.
2023-25-10Equipment/ furnishingsFeb 7, 2024Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Letter 787-SL-25-025, dated September 6, 2022
2023-19-09Auto flightNov 6, 2023Airframe (787-9)
2023-12-10NavigationJun 21, 2023Airframe (787-9)
2023-10-09Fire ProtectionJun 26, 2023Airframe (787-9)
2023-08-02Cargo and accessory compartmentsJun 20, 2023Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB500011-00 RB, Issue 001, dated May 10, 2022
2023-05-04Hydraulic powerMay 12, 2023Airframe (787-9)
2022-24-11Fire protectionJan 18, 2023Airframe (787-9)
2022-14-04FuelOct 6, 2022Airframe (787-9)Only with: With Rolls-Royce Deutschland Trent 1000 engines installed (Trent 1000-A, -A2, -AE, -AE2, -AE3, -C, -C2, -CE, -CE2, -CE3, -D, -D2, -D3, -E, -E2, -G, -G2, -G3, -H, -H2, -H3, -J2, -J3, -K2, -K3, -L2, -L3, -M3, -N3, -P3, -Q3, -R3, including /01 and /01A variants).
2022-15-01StabilizersAug 25, 2022Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB550010-00 RB, Issue 001, dated May 24, 2021
2022-09-08StabilizersJul 7, 2022Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB550011-00 RB, Issue 001, dated May 18, 2021
2022-03-21FuelApr 11, 2022Airframe (787-9)Certain serial numbers: 6–687; 689–871; 873; 875; 877; 878; …. Only with: Applicability is by line number (L/N), not serial number: L/Ns 6 through 871 inclusive excluding L/N 688, plus L/Ns 873, 875, 877, 878, 879, 881 and 883.
2022-02-14Main landing gearMar 30, 2022Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB320045-00 RB, Issue 001, dated November 9, 2020
2021-24-14Thrust ReverserFeb 15, 2022Airframe (787-9)Only with: Powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines.
2021-23-20FuselageJan 10, 2022Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletins B787-81205-SB530075-00 RB and B787-81205-SB530076-00 RB, both Issue 001, dated September 8, 2020
2021-23-21FuselageJan 10, 2022Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletins B787-81205-SB530077-00 RB and B787-81205-SB530078-00 RB, both Issue 001, dated September 8, 2020
2021-02-06Fire protectionMar 30, 2021Airframe (787-9)
2020-20-09Flight ControlsNov 13, 2020Airframe (787-9)
2020-17-13Air conditioningOct 8, 2020Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB210108-00, Issue 002, dated October 15, 2019
2020-17-02Fuel; 73, EngineAug 25, 2020Airframe (787-9)Only with: Original standard or export airworthiness certificate issued on or before October 31, 2020; 787 airplanes only when equipped with General Electric GEnx-1B engines.
2020-06-14Integrated Modular AvionicsApr 7, 2020Airframe (787-9)
2020-02-12Flight ControlsMar 12, 2020Airframe (787-9)
2019-23-07Landing gearJan 16, 2020Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB320040-00 RB, Issue 001, dated March 12, 2019
2019-08-05Hydraulic PowerJun 6, 2019Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB290032-00, Issue 002 (787-8); Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB290033-00, Issue 001 (787-9)
2019-06-13Flight ControlsJun 3, 2019Airframe (787-9)
2019-01-04NavigationMar 22, 2019Airframe (787-9)
2018-22-09NavigationDec 10, 2018Airframe (787-9)
2018-22-04Flight control systemsNov 28, 2018Airframe (787-9)
2018-20-15Electrical powerNov 20, 2018Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB240063-00, Issue 002, dated June 7, 2016
2018-17-03Ice/Rain protection system wiringSep 19, 2018Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB300019-00, Issue 002, dated April 20, 2018
2018-15-03Engine Exhaust SystemAug 27, 2018Airframe (787-9)Only with: Powered by Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engines.
2018-12-06Air conditioningJul 16, 2018Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB210075-00, Issue 003 (787-8); Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB210077-00, Issue 004 (787-9)
2018-09-05Power plantApr 26, 2018Airframe (787-9)Only with: Powered by Rolls-Royce plc Trent 1000-A2, -AE2, -C2, -CE2, -D2, -E2, -G2, -H2, -J2, -K2, or -L2 turbofan engines.
2018-08-03Power plantApr 17, 2018Airframe (787-9)Only with: Powered by Rolls-Royce plc Trent 1000-A2, -AE2, -C2, -CE2, -D2, -E2, -G2, -H2, -J2, -K2, or -L2 turbofan engines.
2018-07-19The Boeing Company AirplanesMay 21, 2018Airframe (787-9)
2018-05-07OxygenApr 11, 2018Airframe (787-9)
2017-15-10The Boeing Company AirplanesSep 5, 2017Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB290031-00, Issue 001, dated March 25, 2016
2017-10-16WingsJun 29, 2017Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB570029-00, Issue 001, dated February 23, 2016
2016-10-09PowerplantJun 24, 2016Airframe (787-9)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB710026-00, Issue 001, dated June 10, 2015. Only with: Equipped with General Electric GEnx-1B engines.
2016-08-12enginesMay 9, 2016Airframe (787-9)Only with: Powered by General Electric (GE) GEnx-1B engines.
2016-06-08EnginesMar 18, 2016Airframe (787-9)Only with: Powered by General Electric (GE) GEnx engines.

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

Service Difficulty Reports (25)

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 · light · inoperativeOct 17, 2025

    FOUND SEAT 44D & 54D EMER LT INOP. SEAT 44D EMER LIGHT ASSY REPLACED.LIGHT CHECK SATIS.RESTORED TO ORIGINAL CONFIG. SEAT 54D EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSY REPLCED IAW B787-A-33-51-06-00A-520A-A/720A-A. OPS CHECK PASSED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · inoperativeOct 17, 2025

    FOUND SEAT 44D & 54D EMER LT INOP. SEAT 44D EMER LIGHT ASSY REPLACED.LIGHT CHECK SATIS.RESTORED TO ORIGINAL CONFIG. SEAT 54D EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSY REPLCED AS PER B787-A-33-51-06-00A-520A-A/720A-A.OPERATIONAL CHECK ON SEAT 54D EMERGENCY LIGHT PASSED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Flight controls · sensor · faultedAug 9, 2025

    STABILIZER CONTROL CHANNEL (L2) HAS BEEN DEFERRED IN COMPLIANCE WITH MEL CARD 27105. DEACTIVATED THE INOPERATIVE STAB CONTROL CHANNEL AS REQUIRED ON CARD 27105, IAW AMM DDG 27-41-03. INSTALLED INOPERATIVE STICKER ADJACENT TO AFFECTED L2 STAB CUTOUT SWITCH ON FWD CONTROL STAND. REPLACED HORIZONTAL…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Air conditioning and pressurization · fan · failedMay 23, 2025

    FUMES NOTICED FROM PAX A ND CREW IN AREA OF CABIN ROW 46. DEBRIEFED CREW. SEE PAPERWORK. PER FLIGHT CREW NO FLIGHT DECK EFFECTS. INFLIGHT CREW NOTICED SMELL WENT AWAY AFTER PILOTS TURNED OFF IFE SWITCH AND RECIRC FAN PRESENT LEG SHOWS UPR RECIRC FAN FAILED IN FLIGHT. ON GND THE UPR RECIRC FAN…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · faultyMar 19, 2025

    SEAT 30D WITH EMERGENCY PATH LIGHT BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED PROXIMITY LIGHT. AS REF AMM TASK DMC-B787-A-33-51-06-00A-520A-A/DMC-B787-A-33-51-06-00A-720A-A ITEM GOOD FOR SERVICE. OPS TEST OK.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · no testJan 9, 2025

    PROCEDURE - EMERGENCY PROXIMITY LIGHT FROM SEAT 30D DOES NOT COME ON DURING TEST. REPLACED FLOOR PRIMITY LIGHT IN REF TO AMM 33-51-06-00A-520A-A AND AMM 33-51-06-00A-720A-A. ITEM OK AFTER TEST.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · brokenOct 18, 2024

    BROKEN 12F SEAT PROXIMITY EMER LT. REPLACED EMER LT ASSY, OPS CHK OK.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine · engine · flamed outMay 14, 2024

    ENG FAIL L CAUTION THE LEFT ENGINE HAS FLAMED OUT AND RUN DOWN BELOW IDLE SPEED. FIM TASK REF : G73-90-F8-01A-421B-A CMC MSG# 7332901 FLIGHT STATUS: A INTERMITTENCE CODE: M PH: CLIMB NARRATIVE: ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL CHAN-B (LEFT ENG) SDR FLAGGED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · slat · damagedOct 29, 2023

    DURING MARSHELLING OF THE A/C. JET BRIDGE STATIONED AT B66 COLLIDES WITH THE LEADING EDGE OF LEFT WING CAUSING SERIOUS DAMAGE. ATTACHED ADDITIONAL PICTURES OF LEFT WING LEADING EDGE DAMAGE SLAT # 2 & #3 M&E # SEE LOG PAGES 6164370 & 6164494 FOR WORK PERFORMED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · gear · inoperativeApr 21, 2022

    AFTER TAKEOFF GEAR DISAGREE SOUND LIKE NOSEGEAR DOWN DOES NOT FOLLOW COMMAND W/ MX MSG 32-51001, MSG ACTIVE WENT TO INACTIVE WITH GEAR HANDLE DOWN. CREW DEBRIEF: CREW STATED GEAR HANDLE UP, GEAR DISAGREE SOUNDED LIKE GEAR DID NOT RETRACT & DOORS DID NOT CLOSE, PLACED GEAR HANDLE DOWN PER QRH…

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 25 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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