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N285AU1984 Boeing 737-2B7

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Aug 30, 2002.

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply17 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
San Antonio, TX
owner city / state
Engine
JT8D SERIES · 7,700 lb thrust
P & W
Owners
1
since 2002
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
17
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
Alameda Corp Trustee
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
San Antonio, TX
Certificate issued
May 2, 2002
Canceled
Aug 30, 2002
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Aug 30, 1984

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
737-2B7
Year
1984
Serial number
23132
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
136
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
A2E0A1

Engine

Make and model
P & W Jt8d Series
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
7,700 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. 2002Alameda Corp TrusteeSan Antonio, TX

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.

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (21)

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
2019-14-02Hydraulic powerAug 27, 2019Airframe (737-2B7)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-2B7)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-2B7)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (737-2B7)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 (737-2B7)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.
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2001-08-24Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMay 10, 2001Airframe (737-2B7)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-2B7)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-2B7)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (737-2B7)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 (737-2B7)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (737-2B7)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 (737-2B7)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 (737-2B7)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 (737-2B7)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 (737-2B7)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 (737-2B7)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 (737-2B7)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 (737-2B7)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (737-2B7)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 (737-2B7)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 (737-2B7)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (17)

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.

  • Ice and rain protection · control unit · failedMar 29, 2001

    RSW - FLT 2635 - EN ROUTE FROM ORF TO FLL, THE LEFT FORWARD WINDOW HEAT OVERHEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CREW REPORTED THAT THE WINDOW BEGAN TO FOG UP AND THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER. FLIGHT DIVERTED TO RSW AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE L1…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · module · malfunctionedMar 26, 2001

    FLL - FLT 2719 - AFTER TAKEOFF FROM FLL, THE LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. FLIGHT RETURNED TO FIELD AT FLL AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. NO EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED. MAINTENANCE RERACKED THE LANDING GEAR ACCESSORY MODULE. ACCOMPLISHED MAIN LANDING GEAR SAFETY SENSOR CHECK PER MM 32-09-200.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · sensor · failedMar 26, 2001

    FLL - FLT 2992 - AFTER TAKEOFF FROM FLL, THE LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT AS GEAR LEVER WOULD NOT MOVE PAST NEUTRAL. GEAR WARNING HORN AND AIR-GROUND SENSOR ALARMS SOUNDED AS CREW RETRACTED FLAPS PER QUICK REF HANDBOOK PROCEDURES. CREW WOULD NOT ISOLATE PROBLEM. FLIGHT RETURNED TO FIELD AT FLL…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · charger · inoperativeFeb 7, 2001

    TPA - MAINTENANCE FOUND THE AFT SERVICE DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE BATTERY PACK (P/N 61-0478-9) IN THE AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT, RIGHT SIDE, WITH NO HELP. FOUND CHARGER ASSEMBLY INOPERATIVE AT AFT OVERHEAD LAVATORY AREA. REMOVED AND REPLACED CHARGER…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Flight controls · computer · malfunctionedJan 11, 2001

    BWI - FLT 2709 - EN ROUTE FROM BDL TO MCO, AT FL310, CAPTAIN REPORTED THAT THE FILGHT WAS LEVEL WITH AUTOPILOT ON WHEN THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN A 600 FEET PER MINUTE DESCENT. CREW DISCONNECTED AUTOPILOT AND ELEVATOR AUTHORITY WAS REDUCED AND MOMENTARILY JAMMED INPUTS. CAPTAIN THOUGHT THE ELEVATOR WAS…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · unknown · unknownNov 1, 2000

    BDL - FLT 2715 - CLIMBING THROUGH FL070, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE AIR CONDITION SYSTEM AND A TEMPERATURE DECREASE IN THE FORWARD PART OF THE CABIN. FLIGHT ATTENDANTS NOTICED THE LOUD NOISE AROUND THE FORWARD GALLEY FLOOR AREA ON RIGHT SIDE. FLIGHT RETURNED TO FIELD AT BDL AND LANDED WITHOUT…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Electrical power · circuit breaker · defectiveOct 16, 2000

    TYS - FLT 2700 - EN ROUTE FROM BWI TO MSY, AT FL310, THE NR 1 TRANSFER BUS CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED WHICH AFFECTED CAPTAINS AVIONICS AND THE CABIN PRESSURIZATION TO RISE. CAPTAIN ACCOMPLISHED AN EMERGENCY DESCENT TO FL110 AND TRIED TO RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER. CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED AGAIN. CREW…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Stabilizers · skin · crackedOct 12, 2000

    TPA - FOUND SKIN CRACKED 2 INCHES, LT HORIZ STAB LOWER SKIN STATION 188. INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLER PER SRM 55-10-3 FIG 3. (M)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Electrical power · gcu · malfunctionedOct 5, 2000

    RDU - FLT 2990 - EN ROUTE FROM LGA TO PBI, THE NR 1 BUS OFF LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CREW STARTED APU BUT WAS UNABLE TO POWER THE BUS. FLIGHT DIVERTED TO RDU AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. NO EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED. MAINTENANE FOUND A TENNIS RACKET BEHIND CO-PILOTS SEAT NOT IN A PROTECTIVE COVER.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Hydraulic power · indicator · failedJul 31, 2000

    JAX - FLT 2675 - EN ROUTE FROM BOS-TPA, NEAR SAV, SYSTEM A HYDRAULIC QUANTITY SLOWLY DROPPED FROM REFILL (RF)TO ONE GALLON IN ABOUT 2 HOURS OF FLIGHT. NO LOW PRESSURE OR OVERHEAT LIGHT WAS NOTED. CREW RECYCLED HYDRAULIC QUANTITY BREAKER WITH NO CHARGE. CREW ELECTED TO DIVERT TO JAX DUE OT…

    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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