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N279592015 Boeing 787-9

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 19, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198268 ADs may apply18 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
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
68
confirm with A&P
Service reports
18
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 19, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Sep 24, 2015
Expires
Sep 30, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Sep 16, 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
36407
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
A2CB14

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 (0)

No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.

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
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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 (18)

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.

  • Air conditioning and pressurization · acm · failedAug 15, 2026

    STRONG ACRID ODOR WHEN APU RUNNING. CREW DEBRIEFED. ON ENG SHUTDOWN, RT PACK ACM FAILED AND CAUSED BURNING ODOR IN CABIN ALONG WITH ASSOCIATED STATUS MESSAGES. TESTING SHOWED RT ACM FAILED & MEL APPLIED ON LP 9971449. CONDITIONAL INSPECTION FOR SMOKE/ODOR IAW AMM DMC-B787-A-05-51-99-99A-282A-A…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · acm · faultedAug 15, 2026

    AFTER ENG SHUTDOWN RT PACK ACM FIM DMC-B787-A-21-50-F2-69A-421A-A, FOLLOWED, MAINT MSG 21-65213 LATCHED. RAN SYSTEM TEST IAW FIM AND RT ACM HAS FAILED. STARTING MEL PROCEDURE 2152DB DEACTIVATED RT PACK ACM IAW DDG 21-52-03, AMM DMC-B787-A-21-00-00-58A-721B-A. MX CONFIRMED NO ACRID ODOR PRESENT…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · inoperativeJun 5, 2026

    FOUND SEAT 11F EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP. SDR SEAT 11F AFT LIGHT ASSY REPLACED AND INSTALLATION TEST PERFORMED FOUND SATIS. EMER LIGHT OPERATIONAL TEST PERFORMED SATIS.FOR DETAILS REFER TO SIAEC NRC ELE0006 SVO:40372845

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · light · inoperativeJun 4, 2026

    FOUND SEAT 54D EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED SEAT 54D EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSY AS PER AMM B787-A-33-51-0 6-00A-520A-A,B787-A-33-51-06-00A-720A-A.OPERATIONAL TEST OF SEAT 54D EMERGENCY LIGHT PASSED.WORK ACCOMPLISHED BY V941780 IN SIAEC SIN HGR.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · housing · damagedApr 9, 2026

    PASSENGER SEAT EMERGENCY PATH LIGHTING (EPL) - HOUSING MOUNTED IS DAMAGED AT POSITION 49F. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE EPL HOUSING MOUNTED AT POSITION 49F AS REF AIPC 25-25-11-08. ITEM GOOD FOR SERVICE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Electrical power · resistor · burnedJan 7, 2026

    MANY STATUS MSGS NITRO GEN SYS ELEC ENG START R2. FOUND R2 ATRUC TRIPPED ON ESIC. PRESENT LEG FAULT MAINTENCE MSG 24-17504 RELATED TO THE MULTIPLE STATUS MESSAGES. FOUND R2 SOFT START RESISTOR (R2 SSRA) BURNED (DAMAGED) IN THE P200 PANEL. FOLLOWED FIM 24-30-F5-69A-421A. (MSG 24-17504). STARTED…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Communications · elec connector · faultedAug 5, 2025

    BURNING ELECTRICAL SMELL AT SEAT 11L AND 12L AREA. BOTH POWER INOP AT 11L AND 12L.CONFIRMED FAULT. CHECKED ALL LRUS/ CONNECTORS BEHIND 11L. NFF. ONLY NOTED THAT THERE WAS LOTS OF DUST ON LRUS AND ALL FOUND BURNING SMELL COMING FROM INPUT PORT (J3) OF DC SEB. . FOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE, R&R SPM…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · seal · debondedAug 3, 2025

    CAPT LEFT SIDE WINDOW CONTINUOUS RATTLING NOISE FOUND. L1 WINDOW UPPER HUMP SEAL DISBONDED. APPLIED SPEED TAPE PER TEMPORARY REPAIR REF DMC-B787-A-56-11-00-03A-663A-A.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Flight controls · pcu · malfunctionedApr 17, 2025

    PERFORMED ECRA 2761-01232 FOR #12 SPOILER PCU, RESISTANCE MEASURED 942 OHMS, FAILED RESISTANCE CHECK. NEED TO REPLACE #12 SPOILER PCU. REPLACE THE PCU PER AMM 27-61-08-01A-520A(-720A) THEN CONTINUE WITH ECRA STEP 6. A 30 DAY DIP MAY BE USED IF NEEDED. REMOVED AND REPLACED #12 SPOILER PCU REF.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Structures (general) · none · noneJan 30, 2025

    CREW REPORTS SMELL OF SMOKE FROM CELL PHONE AT SEAT 6D. PHONE SMOKE CONTAINED VIA HALLON AND WATER SUPPRESSION METHODS. PHONE CONTAINED IN THERMAL CONTAINMENT BAG. ON ARRIVAL PHONE, PHONE AND THERMAL CONTAINMENT BAG CONFISCATED BY LOCAL FIRE AUTHORITY. SEE PICTURES OF PHONE BURN MARKS UNDER SEAT…

    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 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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