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N279582015 Boeing 787-9

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 19, 2026

Safety record in brief:2 NTSB accidents (latest Mar 2025)68 ADs may apply29 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Sep 30, 2028
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Engine
GENX-1B74/75/ · 76,700 lb thrust
Ge
Owners
1
since 2015
NTSB events
2
2025
ADs may apply
68
confirm with A&P
Service reports
29
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 19, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Sep 18, 2015
Expires
Sep 30, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Sep 11, 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
36406
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
A2CB13

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 19, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (2)

Accident

Mar 27, 2025 · Claveria, OF

An encounter with convective turbulence during cruise that was not detected in advance by cockpit weather radar or weather information services.

Injuries
Serious
Report
DCA25LA173

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DCA25LA173)

Accident

Nov 7, 2015 · Beaumont, TX

An inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence resulting in serious injury to a flight attendant.

Injuries
Serious
Report
DCA16CA021

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DCA16CA021)

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 (29)

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 · damagedSep 17, 2026

    EMERGENCY LIGHT, SEAT 7D DAMAGED. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE SEAT EMERGENCY LIGHT IAW CMM 25-25-89. ITEM GOOD FOR SERVICE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Water and waste · pump · leakingAug 29, 2026

    SUSPECTED POTABLE WATER LEAK AFTER DEPARTURE, RATE 1GAL/10 SECS. FOUND WATER LEAKAGE FROM AFT WATER PUMP. REPLACED AFT WATER PUMP, OPS CHKD OK. IAW AMM DMC-B787-A-38-15-07-00A-720A-A.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · detachedMay 28, 2026

    BE PINNACLE/RC ASPIRE ECON SEAT INSPECTION: - EMERGENCY PATH LIGHT FOUND DANGLING @ AISLE SEAT 54D. POSSIBLE FRAYED WIRE. REPLACED EMERGENCY PATH LIGHT AND SECURED AT SEAT ROW 54D, OPS. CHECK GOOD. REF AMM 33-51-06

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Fuselage · unknown · smokeNov 29, 2025

    SMOKE REPORTED FROM WHEEL WELL AREA BY AIRCRAFT BEHIND AND OPS INSPCT ALL LANDING GEARS AND CACS INLETS OUTLETS AND SURROUNDING AREA. NO SIGNS OF OVERHEAT OR FIRE. NO INDICATIONS OF OVERHEAT IN CABIN. NO FLUCUTATIONA OF PACKS APU OR ANY OTHER SYSTEMS. COULD NOT FIND ANY DEFECTS. OK TO CONTINUE

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Oxygen · initiator · expiredApr 4, 2025

    GENERATE LOG PAGE FOR SDR REPORTING. REF LOG PAGE 4381952. FOUND FOLLOWING INITIATOR ASSY EXPIRED. MFD 01/2015: 43ABC. MFD 02/2015: DR3 GLY, 2DF, 31 ABC, 34 ABC,42 ABC,45 ABC,50 ABC, 51 ABC AND 53 ABC. ABOVE MENTIONED INITIATOR ASSY REPLACED PER EC/RA #3520-01777. TO CARRY OUT INSTALLATION TEST…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Indicating and recording systems · display · inoperativeSep 26, 2024

    INFORMATION ONLY-CREW DEBRIEF- CREW REPORTED BOTH CAPTAINS DISPLAYS BANK, BOTH CAPT AND FO HUD DISPLAY BLANK, THEY COULD NOT ENTER ANY INFO TO AIRCRAFT USING THE CDU KEYS CORRECTION TO ABOVE INFO- DUE TO MISUNDERSTANDING,THERE WAS NO DISCREPANCIES WITH THE CAPTS OR FO HUDS CAPT SIDE SCREENS WERE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Indicating and recording systems · warning message · false activationJul 16, 2024

    GEAR DOOR ADVISORY ONE OR MORE GEAR DOORS ARE NOT CLOSED. FIM TASK REF : 31-90-F8-01A-421B-A CMC MSG# 3251001 FLIGHT STATUS: A INTERMITTENCE CODE: H PH: INITIAL CLIMB NARRATIVE: 32 LGA NWS HM OPS PERFORMED:FIM TASK 32-30-F1-05A-421A,NOSE L/G DOOR CONTROL VALVE MODULE INSTALLATION TEST I.A.W AMM…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · control valve · faultedJul 16, 2024

    AFTER TAKE OFF, NLG DOORS FAILED TO CLOSE AFTER L/G RETRACTION, RESULTING IN AIR TURNBACK. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED NO ISSUES, HOWEVER, DUE TO HISTORY, AIRLINE (TOMC) ELECETD TO FERRY FLIGHT BACK TO HOME BASE. PERFORMED FIM TASK 32-30-F1-05A-421A, NOSE L/G DOOR CONTROL VALVE MODULE INSTALLATION…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · landing gear · warning messageJul 12, 2024

    UPON GEAR RETRACTION AFTER TAKEOFF NOSE GEAR DOOR DISAGREE PERFORMED: FIM TASK 32-30-F1-05A-421A, NOSE L/G DOOR CONTROL HYDRAULIC.PRESSURE TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION TEST I.A.W AMM VALVE MODULE INSTALLATION TEST I.A.W AMM 32-34-03-00A-720A, NOSE 32-31-19-00A-720A. FAULT REMAINS NOT ACTIVE. GEAR DOOR…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · warning message · illuminatedMay 21, 2024

    GEAR DOOR ADVISORY ONE OR MORE GEAR DOORS ARE NOT CLOSED. FIM TASK REF : 31-90-F8-01A-421B-A CMC MSG# 3251001 FLIGHT STATUS: A INTERMITTENCE CODE: H PH: CLIMB NARRATIVE: 32 LGA NWS HM OPS ON ARRIVAL FLIGHT CREW WAS DEBRIEFED AND THE FOLLOWING INFO WAS ASCERTAINED. CAPT INFORMED THE FOLLOWING.…

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 29 reports.

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 19, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 19, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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