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N289872021 Boeing 787-9

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 17, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198267 ADs may apply17 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Mar 31, 2028
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Engine
GENX-1B74/75/ · 76,700 lb thrust
Ge
Owners
1
since 2021
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
67
confirm with A&P
Service reports
17
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 17, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Mar 30, 2021
Expires
Mar 31, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Mar 25, 2021

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
2021
Serial number
66146
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
A2F2FA

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. 2021 – nowUnited Airlines INCChicago, IL · current
  2. until 1990Individual ownerdifferent airframe: Gulfstream American Corp Aa-5b S/N Aa5b0923

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 17, 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 (67)

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
2026-20-10Flight 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
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)
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
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 (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.

  • Air conditioning and pressurization · a/c pack · faultedJun 26, 2026

    RIGHT A/C PACK RT ADVISORY AFTER T/O, UNABLE TO RESET WITH NON NORMALS CHECKLIST. RT CAC DEFLECTOR DOOR ACTUATOR FAILED MAINT MSG 21-61613. CHECKED CMCF AND MENTIONED MAINT. MESSAGE DISPLAYED. FOLLOWED FIM DMC-B787-A-21-50-F1-37A-421A-A AND SAME FAULT DISPLAYED. FOUND RT CAC DEFLECTOR DOOR…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fire protection · control panel · faultedMay 16, 2026

    WHILE TROUBLESHOOTING WRITE UPS ASSOCIATED WITH FAULT MESSAGE 23-69202, CB CE2393802 WAS FOUND TRIPPED. SET BREAKER AND OBSERVED ELECTRICAL SMOKE ODOR SHORTLY AFTER, PULLED BREAKER. SMELL DISSIPATED. FAULT REPORT STATED SOLID STATE POWER CONTROLLER (CE2393802 FLT DK CTRL PNL-CHAN 1R) IS OPEN DUE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery · inoperativeMay 14, 2026

    EMERGENCY LIGHTS FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHT DOESNT TURN ON AT POSITIONS: 50FED, 51FED, 52FED, 53FED, 54FED, 55FED, 56FED AND 57FED. ACCOMPLISHED FIM DMC-B787-A-33-50-F1-87A-421A-A AND FOUND REMOTE WELS CONTROL UNITED BATTERY POWER IS FAILED AT POSITION #29. REMOVED AND REPLACED WIRELESS EMERGENCY…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · light · damagedMay 14, 2026

    EMERGENCY LIGHTS FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHT WERE DAMAGED AT POSITIONS 2F, 4F, 9F AND 10F. ITEM SDR REPLACED THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS FLOOR PROXIMITY AS REFER CMM 25-25-87.ALL SEATS OK FOR USE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine · engine · no discrepancyApr 18, 2026

    ACFT STRCK BY LIGHTNING ON LT ENGINE. BURNED ODOR FOR 3 MIN AFT ER. DEBRIEFED CREW AND THEY STATED , NR 1 ENGINE VIBE SPIKED DURING FLIGHT LEVEL CHANGED AT THAT MOMENT THEN BACK TO NORMAL . LEG 0 MX MESSAGE FOUND 77-11611 NOT ACTIVE AT THIS TIME . WALKED AROUND ENGINE COULD NOT FIND ANY VISIBLE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lens · missingFeb 16, 2026

    PROXIMITY LIGHT OF THE SEAT 4F WITH LENS MISSING. FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHT REMOVED IAW AMM DMC-B787-A-33-51-06-00A-520A-A AND INSTALLED IAW AMM DMC-B787-A-33-51-06-00A-720A-A AND ITEM OK. GOOD FOR FLIGHT.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lens · detachedNov 14, 2025

    FOUND FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHT WITH LENS DAMAGED AT POSITION 6D SEAT. CONFIRMED LENS SEPARATED AND MISSING. R & R FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHT AT POSITION 6D SEAT. GOOD FOR FLIGHT. IAW AMM 33-51-06.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · control unit · faultedAug 18, 2025

    DURING OPS CHK FOR EMERGENCY LIGHT, FOUND NO FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHTS COME ON SEAT 11D, 12D, 11F, 12F. REMOVED AND REPLACED WELS CONTROL UNIT (WCU 24) IAW AMM A-33-51-07-01A-720A-A. REQUIRES SOFTWARE INSTALLATION STEP 1.D. INSTALLED SOFTWARE ON WELS CONTROL UNIT REF AMM 33-51-07-01A-720A-A STEP 1 D.…

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

    DURING OPS CHK FOR EMERGENCY LIGHT, FOUND NO FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHTS COME ON SEAT 11D, 12D, 11F, 12F. REMOVED AND REPLACED WELS CONTROL UNIT (WCU 24) IAW AMM A-33-51-07-01A-720A-A. REQUIRES SOFTWARE INSTALLATION STEP 1.D.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · unsecureAug 10, 2025

    10F EMERGENCY LIGHT RE-SECURED LIGHT ASSEMBLY INTO THE SOCKET AS REQUIRED. OK FOR SERVICE.

    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 17, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 17, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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