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N331321998 Boeing 757-224

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 19, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198229 ADs may apply59 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Oct 31, 2027
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Engine
RB-211 SERIES · 22,000 lb thrust
Rolls-Royc
Owners
1
since 1998
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
29
confirm with A&P
Service reports
59
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 19, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Jul 1, 1998
Expires
Oct 31, 2027
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Jul 29, 1998

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
757-224
Year
1998
Serial number
29281
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
178
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
A39C62

Engine

Make and model
Rolls-Royc Rb-211 Series
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
22,000 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. 1998 – nowUnited Airlines INCChicago, IL · current
  2. 1975Individual ownerLock Haven, PA · different airframe: 1975 Piper Pa-28r-200 S/N 28r-7535125

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 18, 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 (29)

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
2005-02-10Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce Model RB211 EnginesMar 7, 2005Airframe (757-224)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–1018. Only with: Line numbers 1 through 1018 inclusive; equipped with Rolls Royce Model RB211 engines.
2004-12-07Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce RB211 EnginesJul 21, 2004Airframe (757-224)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–735. Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce RB211 engines; line numbers 1 through 735 inclusive.
2003-18-05Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Powered by Pratt & Whitney EnginesOct 16, 2003Airframe (757-224)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–735. Only with: Powered by Pratt & Whitney engines; line numbers 1 through 735 inclusive.
2003-14-08Boeing Model 737-600, 737-700, 737-700C, 737-800, 737-900, 757, and 767 Series AirplanesAug 18, 2003Airframe (757-224)
2002-24-51Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Model 747 Series…Jan 7, 2003Airframe (757-224)
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2002-19-52Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Model 747 Series…Sep 30, 2002Airframe (757-224)
2002-10-02Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesJun 20, 2002Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-28-0057 or 757-28-0059, both Revision 1, dated February 28, 2002
2002-02-04Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesMar 19, 2002Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletins 757-29-0058 and 757-29-0059, both dated November 9, 2000
2001-23-14Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesDec 31, 2001Airframe (757-224)
2001-22-13Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes; and Model 747, 757…Dec 6, 2001Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-27A1214 Rev 1; Alert Service Bulletins 747-27A2373, 757-27A0129, 767-27A0159, 777-27A0030
2001-20-12Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesNov 20, 2001Airframe (757-224)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–764. Only with: Limited to line numbers 1 through 764 inclusive.
2001-20-11Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesNov 15, 2001Airframe (757-224)
2001-13-15Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped with Rolls Royce EnginesAug 7, 2001Airframe (757-224)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines.
2001-10-14Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJun 8, 2001Airframe (757-224)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.
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (757-224)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.
2000-04-18Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesApr 4, 2000Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-27A0127, Revision 1, dated September 2, 1999
99-23-21Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesDec 21, 1999Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-76-0009, Revision 1, dated December 3, 1998, or Boeing Service Bulletin 757-78-0012, dated August 31, 1989
99-10-14Boeing Model 747-400, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes Equipped With AlliedSignal…Jun 17, 1999Airframe (757-224)Only with: Equipped with AlliedSignal RIA-35B Instrument Landing System (ILS) receivers, P/N 066-50006-0101.
98-26-04Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesDec 31, 1998Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-28A0045, Revision 1, dated November 19, 1998
98-13-12 R1Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesDec 28, 1998Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368 Revision 2, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, 777-27A0029 Revision 1
98-13-12Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 6, 1998Airframe (757-224)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 (757-224)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.
97-18-04Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce EnginesSep 17, 1997Airframe (757-224)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines.
97-18-05Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Pratt & Whitney EnginesSep 17, 1997Airframe (757-224)Only with: Equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines.
97-15-09Boeing Model 757 and 767 Series AirplanesAug 1, 1997Airframe (757-224)
97-09-06Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesMay 15, 1997Airframe (757-224)
96-19-17Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesOct 7, 1996Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-24A0079, dated August 8, 1996
95-10-13Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce EnginesJun 15, 1995Airframe (757-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-54A0030, Revision 1, dated December 20, 1993. Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines.
95-01-05Boeing Model 757 Equipped With Pratt & Whitney Model PW2000 Series EnginesJan 20, 1995Airframe (757-224)Only with: Equipped with Pratt & Whitney Model PW2000 series 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 (59)

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.

  • Water and waste · toilet · inoperativeSep 9, 2026

    LAVATORY 1R BROKEN AND WILL NOT FLUSH. CLEANED TOILET FLUSH MOTOR FILTER REF FIM 38 30 05 23. OPS CHKD GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · faultyAug 27, 2026

    EMERGENCY EXIT ISLE LIGHTS FROM ROWS 21 TO 31 DO NOT TURN ON. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK M10699, REF AMM 33-51-07. OP CHECK GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Water and waste · waste tank · faultyAug 5, 2026

    FWD LAV LEAKING BLUE FLUID LAV DRAINED FWD LAV INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED LAV A TOILET TANK IAW AMM 38-32-01. OPS CHECK & LEAK CHKD GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Engine fuel and control · governor · faultedJun 19, 2026

    ENGINE PARAMETER MISMATCH. ENG 2 N1 MUCH HIGHER WHILE EPR WAS L ESS. ENG 2 FF HIGHER. DUE TO PREVIOUS AIR RETURN REQUIRES FURTHER TESTING AND POSSIBLE ENG RUN. PERFORMED TEST 9 ON NR 1 AND NR 2 ENGINE IAW AMM 71-00-00-715-170-R03. BOTH ENGINES N1 N2 N3 & FUEL, FLOW ARE CLOSE TO IDENTICAL BUT EPR…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · support angle · crackedMar 6, 2026

    FWD CARGO COMPT STA 700 RH FLOOR WEB HAS CRACK ON SUPPORT ANGLE. DOT 55-214. REMOVED AND REPLACED 1 EA SUPPORT ANGLE AT FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT BTW BS 700 TO 720, RBL 24.75 IAW B757-200 SRM 51-40-02-06-0 AND DWG 143N5140 ID 0006 REV. B.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Airborne auxiliary power · door · corrodedMar 5, 2026

    APU INLET DOOR CUTOUT AND A BOLT, UPPER AFT CORNER HAVE EVIDENCE OF CORROSION. PERFORMED REPAIR ON THE APU INLET DOOR CUT OUT SURROUND STRUCTIR E AT STA 1825 IAW B757-200 SRM 53-80-15-2R-1 REPAIR 1 DETAIL 1 WC: 140920.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Stabilizers · bracket · crackedMar 4, 2026

    DURING OK TO CLOSE, RT HORIZONTAL STAB LE ACCESS PANEL 342CR, FOUND INTERNAL HYDRAULIC SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKED. REMOVED ACCESS PNL 343AZ IAW AMM 55-15-01, REMOVED ANGLE AND BROKEN SUPPORT BRACKET IAW SRM 51-40-02, BRACKET FABRICATION ON TRAVELER T26/1853245, NEW BRACKET LOCATED AND DRILLED IAW SRM…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · floor support · corrodedMar 4, 2026

    BULK CARGO BS 1520, RT TRANSITION PANEL CRACKED & CORRODED. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE TRANSITION PANEL IAW SRM 51-40-02-OG-0, PAR 7.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · transition panel · corrodedMar 4, 2026

    AFTER REMOVAL OF TRANSITION PANEL IN AFT CARGO BAY, BS 1520 - 1540. RT TRANSITION PANEL SPLICE WAS FOUND CORRODED. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE SPLICE IAW SRM 51-40-02-OG-PARA 4.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · gate · corrodedMar 2, 2026

    R4 DOOR LOWER GATE CORRODED. REMOVED AND REPLACED R4 LOWER GATE IAW AMM 52-11-38-004 -001 AND AMM 52-11-38-404-009. PERFORMED ADJUSTMENT OF THE DOOR AND INSTALLATION OF SLIDE ON EA 5210-03219 OPS 006 STEP 47 AND 65.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 59 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 18, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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