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N431AS2013 Boeing 737-990ER

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply360 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Oct 31, 2029
Based in
Seattle, WA
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56-7B27E · 27,300 lb thrust
Cfm Intl
Owners
1
since 2013
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
360
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
Alaska Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Seattle, WA
Certificate issued
Oct 18, 2013
Expires
Oct 31, 2029
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Oct 8, 2013

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
737-990ER
Year
2013
Serial number
43255
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
222
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
A526E6

Engine

Make and model
Cfm Intl Cfm56-7b27e
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
27,300 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. 2013 – nowAlaska Airlines INCSeattle, WA · current

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 (737-990ER)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-990ER)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-990ER)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (737-990ER)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 (737-990ER)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 (737-990ER)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-990ER)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-990ER)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (737-990ER)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 (737-990ER)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (737-990ER)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 (737-990ER)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 (737-990ER)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 (737-990ER)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 (737-990ER)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 (737-990ER)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 (737-990ER)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 (737-990ER)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (737-990ER)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 (737-990ER)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 (737-990ER)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (360)

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.

  • Fire protection · smoke detector · false activationJun 18, 2026

    LAVATORY D SMOKE DETECTOR TRIGGERED IN FLT . NO EVIDENCE OF SMOKE OR SMELLS. WENT ON/OFF TWICE. GROUNDED - YES. DET TESTS GOOD - NO DEFECTS FOUND.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · wheel · failedJan 20, 2026

    ON TAKEOFF, APPROACHING V1, LOUD BANG AND SHUDDERING EXPERIENCED. SUSPECTED TIRE FAILURE. GROUNDED - YES. (RESOLVED ON W/O: 2087248 TASKCARD: N/R-00003 ) REF L/P'S 61189241 THRU 61189248 FOR A/C DAMAGE, AND L/P # 61188499 FOR WORK ACCOMPLISHED AND REPAIRS. THIS CLEARS MCT. SEAMC PAT NOTIFIED. C/N…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · sign · detachedJun 2, 2025

    CLEANERS REPORT THAT WHILE CLEANING CEILING THE MID CABIN EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN FELL DOWN. GROUNDED - YES. FOUND 2 OF THE 4 ATTACHING SCREWS MISSING & THE EXISTING SCREWS VERY LOOSE. INSTALLED 2 SCREWS & REINSTALLED MID CABIN EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN. OPS CHECK OK.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · lens · missingMay 9, 2025

    EXIT PLACARD MISSING AT SEAT 16D. GROUNDED - YES. REPLACED MISSING EXIT LENS LIGHT COVER AT ROW 16D. REF IAPC 33-51-01-06F.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · floor panel · delaminatedMar 17, 2025

    CABIN FLOOR PANEL 143A5810-594 HAS BROKEN INSERT & PEELING FIBER ON BOTTOM. GROUNDED - YES. REPAIRED FLOOR PANEL 143A5810-594 IAW B737-900ER SRM 53-00-50-1A-1, SRM 53-00-50-2R-7, SRM 53-00-50-2R-0.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · floor panel · peelingMar 17, 2025

    CABIN FLOOR PANEL 141A5810-142 HAS PEELING FIBER. GROUNDED - YES. ACCOMPLISHED PERMANENT REPAIR TO CABIN FLOOR PANEL 141A5810-142. IAW B737-900 ER SRM 53-00-50-2R-0 REPAIR GENERAL.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · floorbeam · corrodedMar 17, 2025

    FLOOR BEAM @ STA 947.5 LBL 54 HAS AREA OF CORROSION. GROUNDED - YES. EVALUATED CORROSION-CORROSION IS OUT OF LIMITS DUE TO PROXIMITY TO A HARD POINT IAW B737-900ER SRM 53-70-51-1A-1. ACCOMPLISHED T-CAP REPAIR IAW B737-900ER SRM 53-70-51-2R-5. REMOVED AND REINSTALLED ADJACENT FLOOR STRUCTURE AS…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · floor support · corrodedMar 17, 2025

    INTERCOSTAL AT STA 947.5 FLOOR BEAM LBL 51 HAS AREA OF CORROSION. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED INTERCOSTAL IAW B737-900ER SRM 51-40-02. CHECKED LIMITS AND FOUND OUT OF LIMITS IAW B737-900ER SRM 53-70-51-1A-1, MATERIAL LOSS .049 ORIGINAL 0.215, MAX ALLOWED IS .021, LOCATED AND DRILLED NEW INTERCOSTAL…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · floor support · corrodedMar 17, 2025

    INTERCOSTAL BETWEEN STA.294.5 AND STA.312 LBL.12 HAS AREA OF CORROSION. (MARKED IN RED). GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED AND REPLACED INTERCOSTAL P/N 141A5690U1 PO# 1117242.6 IAW B737-900ER SRM 51-40-02. LOOSENED CABLES MLGEA, EA (LEFT) AND EB (LEFT) TO FOM IAW B737-900 AMM 20.10.91 FOUND CABLES KINKED…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · floorbeam · corrodedMar 17, 2025

    FLOOR BEAM STA.947.5 RBL.48 AND RBL.52 HAVE AREAS OF CORROSION. (MARKED IN RED). GROUNDED - YES. EVALUATED CORROSION-CORROSION IS OUT OF LIMITS DUE TO PROXIMITY TO A HARD POINT IAW B737-900ER SRM 53-70-51-1A-1. FULL T-CAP REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED ON ALASKA CARD#G2129615(HAECO N/R 34115). MAJOR REPAIR…

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 360 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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