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N279642016 Boeing 787-9

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 19, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198268 ADs may apply12 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Feb 28, 2029
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Engine
GENX-1B74/75/ · 76,700 lb thrust
Ge
Owners
1
since 2016
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
68
confirm with A&P
Service reports
12
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 19, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Feb 19, 2016
Expires
Feb 28, 2029
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Feb 11, 2016

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
2016
Serial number
37813
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
A2CB32

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. 2016 – nowUnited Airlines INCChicago, IL · current
  2. 1951 – 1956Individual ownerFranklin, PA · different airframe: Piper J3f-60 S/N 4475
  3. Date unknownIndividual ownerdifferent airframe: Piper Pa-31-350 S/N 317952072

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
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 (12)

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.

  • Landing gear · spring · brokenJun 21, 2026

    RT SIDE BRAKES WILL NOT RLS ALL RIGHT GEAR BRAKES GO TO FULL BRAKING FORCE WHEN PARKING BRAKE RELEASED. FOUND BOTH BRAKE PEDAL SENSOR SPRINGS BROKEN. RIGHT SIDE SPRING ON CAPTAINS AND FIRST OFFICERS RUDDER PEDAL ASSEMBLIES. REPLACE RT BRAKE PEDAL SENSOR RETURN SPRINGS IAW AMM 32-42-02. OPS CHECK…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · oven · odorApr 1, 2025

    OVEN 105 IN FWD GALLEY SMELLS OF SMOKE DURING U FOUND MIXED NUTS UNDERNEATH. REMOVED MIXED NUTS UNDERNEATH.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · unknown · odorDec 9, 2024

    STRONG ODOR FROM VENTS AT 4L OPERATED BOTH PACK INDIVIDUALLY FOR 5 MIN NO SMELL NOTED AT THIS TIME REF FIM 21-20-F5-72A - 421A

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · housing · brokenDec 4, 2024

    56F EMERGENCY LIGHT HOUSIMG BROKE REPLACED LIGHT HOUSING REF IPD DMC-B787-A-25-25-11-080-941A-D PARTS USED: 58-2523-3-0048,QTY :1

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Electrical power · module · faultedNov 15, 2024

    MULTIPLE RPDU 71 MODULES REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. U CARD FILE CABINET AND FOUND NO DEFECTS. RPDU MODULES 71M1, M3, DMC-B787-A-24-70-F4-AZA-421A-A, RPDU 71 M1 AND M8 GATEWAY M4 AND M8 REQUIRE REPLACEMENT DUE TO AIR TURNBACK. WE HAVE 3 CA MICROPROCESSORS SUSPECT, WILL R&R DUE TO AIR RETURN. RDS IN STOCK…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Windows · window · damagedApr 1, 2024

    WINDOW HEAT L FWD ADVISORY LOSS OF LEFT FORWARD WINDOW HEAT (PRIMARY). FIM TASK REF : 31-90-F8-01A-421B-A . LATCHED. LEFT FORWARD WINDOW IS HEAVILY DAMAGED. ACCOMPLISHED L1 WINDOW REMOVAL PER AMM DMC-B787-A-56-11-01-00A-520A-A, REF AMM 56-11-01-00A-720A-A BEGAN INSTALLATION OF L1 CONTINUED…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · outflow valve · inoperativeJun 23, 2023

    LOUD BANG CLIMBING OUT F190 CABIN ALT 4000 DIFF 5.8. OULD FEEL IT IN THEIR FEET. THE SOUND CAME FROM BEHIND THE CAPT ISSUES WITH PRESSURIZATION. CABIN PSID AT THE TIME WAS AROUND ON LEFT SIDE AC AND BELOW FLOOR POSSIBLY BELOW LAV A. CONT... 5.8 PSID. TOMC LOCKS FOR REPAIR. TOMC UPDATING PER…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · sign · unknownApr 8, 2023

    DOOR 2R DOORWAY EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOPERATIVE. TROUBLE SHOT AND FOUND DOOR 2R SIGN CONNECTOR DISLODGED. RESECUR E CONNECTOR REF AMM 33-51-02-00A-720A-A. OPERATIONAL TEST SATISFACTORY. WPB SIAEC L7675, REF N/R 38326120 FOR WORK DETAILS.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Electrical power · none · noneAug 31, 2022

    ELEC GEN SYS L1 ADVISORY LEFT 1 GENERATOR CHANNEL INOPERATIVE. ELEC GEN OFF L1 OK TO DEFER L-1 GEN DEFERRED DIRECTLY BY TOMC PER AHM REPLACE L-1 GCU M/E 79-2422-9-0001 SHOWN IN STOCK EWR CMCF SHOWS MM 24-16511, T/S PER FIM INDICATIONS NORMAL. DMC-B787-A-24-20-F0-K5A-421A-A. REMOVED AND REPLACED L1…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · oven · smokeMay 5, 2017

    OVEN SMOKES AFTER RUNNING 5 MINUTES. ACCOMPLISHED OVEN OPERATIONAL TEST PER AMM 25-32-00-11A-320A-A. OBSERVED THE OVEN FOR 45 MINUTES, NO SMOKE SEEN. OKAY FOR SERVICE.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 12 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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