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N297171999 Boeing 737-724

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply70 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Apr 30, 2029
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56 SERIES · 2200 hp
Cfm Intl.
Owners
1
since 1999
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
70
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Jan 26, 1999
Expires
Apr 30, 2029
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Jan 22, 1999

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
737-724
Year
1999
Serial number
28936
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
149
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
A31216

Engine

Make and model
Cfm Intl. Cfm56 Series
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
2200 hp

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 1999 – nowUnited Airlines INCChicago, IL · current
  2. 1972 – 1994Individual ownerTehachapi, CA · different airframe: Coop Rider Woody'S Pusher 1972 S/N 18

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.

Accident history for this model

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 (737-724)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-724)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-724)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (737-724)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 (737-724)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 (737-724)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-724)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-724)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (737-724)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 (737-724)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (737-724)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 (737-724)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 (737-724)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 (737-724)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 (737-724)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 (737-724)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 (737-724)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 (737-724)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (737-724)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 (737-724)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 (737-724)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (70)

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 · inoperativeAug 8, 2026

    FOUND RIGHT WING EXIT EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. R & R ALL FOUR RIGHT EMERGENCY EXIT ROW POWER SUPPLY FUSES IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-804. OPS CHKD GOOD. NO DISCREPANCIES NOTED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fire protection · fire warning · false activationApr 28, 2026

    LAV D FIRE ALARM ACTIVE LAV BOTTLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER DID NOT A CTIVATE PER FLIGHT CREW, NO SMOKE OR ODOR NOTICED WHEN ALARM WENT OFF. FA DID NOT TRY RESETTING SMOKE ALARM SOUND. UPDATED MAA CODE FIX USING VENDOR MAA SCREEN PLEASE CONTACT TOMC BEFORE COMMENCING ANY WORK. MAC METER INITIATED FOR…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fire protection · smoke detector · no discrepancyJan 26, 2026

    AFT LAVATORY ALARM WONT TURN OFF IAW FIM. 26-14 TASK 801. PERFORMED LAV SMOKE DET. SELF TEST. GREEN LED TESTED GOOD. NO SMOKE DETECTED, POSSIBLE DURING CATERING HOT FOOD SMOKE SEEPED IN. SMELLED CATERING FOOD BURNED DURING CATERING WITH AFT DOOR OPENED. RESET DET. NO LAV HORN.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Air conditioning and pressurization · unknown · odorDec 26, 2025

    SMELLED BURNING HYDRAULI C FLUID, 8000 FT THROUGH TD ON SNA ARRIVAL. PRESSURIZED HYD AND RAN PACKS FOR A WHILE, MOVED FLIGHT CONTROLS AND CHECKED FOR LEAKS ALSO CHECKED CABIN FOR SMELLS, UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE SMELL, NO PREVIOUS HISTORY.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · window frame · damagedDec 7, 2025

    FOUND LIGHTNING STRIKE DAMAGE AT THE L3 WINDOW FRAME E-F POST BELOW THE LOWER NR 1 HOLE. PERFORMED THE REPAIR TO THE L3 WINDOW FRAME E-F POST REPAIRED IAW ECRA 5310-08733.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · skin · delaminatedDec 7, 2025

    LEFT WING, OTBD FLAP, AFT FLAP, INBD END, LOWER SKIN DEBONDED, L=8 X W=1INCHES. CLEANED, PREPPED, PERFORMED REPAIR AND RESTORED FINISHED ON LT WING AFT FLAP LOWER SKIN IAW SRM 57-53-01-2R-14, SRM 51-70-10-2R-0, SRM 57-53-01-1A-4, AMM 51-21-41-370-803, AND AMM 51-21-99-300-801 PARA 2E (6) TABLE 701.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · skin · delaminatedDec 1, 2025

    RIGHT WING, OTBD FLAP, AFT FLAP, INBD END, UPPER SKIN WITH DISBONDED AREA, L=1 X W=1 INCHES. CLEANED, PREPPED, PERFORMED PERMANENT REPAIR AND RESTORED FINISH ON RT WING OTBD AFT FLAP UPPER SKIN IAW SRM 5 7-53-01-2R-16, SRM 51-70-10-2R-0, AND AMM 51-21-99-300-801.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · skin · delaminatedDec 1, 2025

    RIGHT WING, OTBD FLAP, AFT FLAP, INBD END, LOWER SKIN DEBONDED, L=2 X W 1.5 INCHES. CLEANED, PREPPED, PERFORMED PERMANENT REPAIR, & RESTORED FINISH ON RT WING OTBD AFT FLAP LWR SKIN IAW SRM 57-53-01-2R-16, SRM 51-70-10-2R-0, AND AMM 51-21-99-300-801.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · bracket · damagedJun 2, 2025

    GIRT BAR RIGHT SIDE SLIDE COVER BRACKET DOES NOT HOLD GIRT BAR UPDATED MAA CODE FIX USING VENDOR MAA SCREEN PLEASE CONTACT TOMC BEFORE COMMENCING ANY WORK. MAC METER INITIATED FOR WITH VENDOR ID V941014 MAC RELATED WORK ORDER AND PRTR WALLACE, JACOB (V941014) CHECKED AND FOUND R1 AND R2 DOOR SLIDE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · structure · wornMar 24, 2025

    PACK BAY INSPECTION (RH) - AC BAY OUTBOARD CHORD HAS HOLE WORN THRU FROM LATCHCUT AND REMOVED THE DAMAGE PART OF THE LOWER CHORD, REQURED HFEC INSPECTION ALONG THE EDGE OF THE CUTOUT TO MAKE SURE NO CRACKS, REF SRM 57-10-13-2R-3 TASK 4E AND 4F. PERFORMED HFEC PER NDTM PART 6 51-00-00 PROC 23 ALONG…

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 70 reports.

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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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