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N438UP1994 Boeing 757-24APF

Registration validNot yet verified by ownerSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198229 ADs may apply215 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires May 31, 2028
Based in
Louisville, KY
owner city / state
Engine
RB-211 SERIES · 22,000 lb thrust
Rolls-Royc
Owners
1
since 1994
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
29
confirm with A&P
Service reports
215
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
United Parcel Service Co
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Louisville, KY
Certificate issued
Sep 26, 1994
Expires
May 31, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Aug 11, 1994

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
757-24APF
Year
1994
Serial number
25469
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
A542A6

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. 1994 – nowUnited Parcel Service CoLouisville, KY · 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 (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 (757-24APF)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 (757-24APF)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 (757-24APF)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 (757-24APF)
2002-24-51Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Model 747 Series…Jan 7, 2003Airframe (757-24APF)
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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 (757-24APF)
2002-10-02Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesJun 20, 2002Airframe (757-24APF)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 (757-24APF)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 (757-24APF)
2001-22-13Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes; and Model 747, 757…Dec 6, 2001Airframe (757-24APF)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 (757-24APF)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 (757-24APF)
2001-13-15Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped with Rolls Royce EnginesAug 7, 2001Airframe (757-24APF)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines.
2001-10-14Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJun 8, 2001Airframe (757-24APF)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 (757-24APF)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 (757-24APF)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-27A0127, Revision 1, dated September 2, 1999
99-23-21Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesDec 21, 1999Airframe (757-24APF)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 (757-24APF)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 (757-24APF)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 (757-24APF)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 (757-24APF)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 (757-24APF)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 (757-24APF)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines.
97-18-05Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Pratt & Whitney EnginesSep 17, 1997Airframe (757-24APF)Only with: Equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines.
97-15-09Boeing Model 757 and 767 Series AirplanesAug 1, 1997Airframe (757-24APF)
97-09-06Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesMay 15, 1997Airframe (757-24APF)
96-19-17Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesOct 7, 1996Airframe (757-24APF)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 (757-24APF)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 (757-24APF)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 (215)

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.

  • Doors · warning message · illuminatedSep 7, 2026

    APG, EICAS INDICATION LT FWD ENTRY DOOR AND OVERHEAD ENTRY DOOR ARE PERMANENTLY ON.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · sensor · out of adjustSep 7, 2026

    APG, EICAS INDICATION LT FWD ENTRY DOOR AND OVERHEAD ENTRY DOOR ARE PERMANENTLY ON. DURING TROUBLESHOOTING FOUND CREW ENTRY DOOR SENSOR OUT OF LIMITS. ADJUSTED CREW ENTRY DOOR SENSOR IAW AMM 52-71-00-825-223. ADJUSTMENT GOOD. PERFORMED CREW ENTRY DOOR WARNING SYSTEM TEST IAW AMM 52-71-00-735-053.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Stabilizers · splice plate · corrodedAug 3, 2026

    UPON REMOVAL OF RT ELEVATOR TIP TRAILING EDGE WEDGE FOUND CORROSION ON UPPER SPLICE PLATE AND UPPER CONDUCTIVE FRAME. INSTALLED ONE UPPER SPLICE PLATE AT RT ELEVATOR IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G-0, & DWG 183N2901.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Wings · bearing race · corrodedAug 1, 2026

    LEFT MLG AFT TRUNNION BEARING RACE HAS PITTING CORROSION ON THE INSIDE. INSTALLED LMLG FWD TRUNNION SUPPORT ASSY IAW AMM 57-54-05-404-001, T/W ID: 21-968. PROCURED AND VERIFIED LT MLG AFT TRUNNION BEARING IS EFFECTIVE ON AIRCRAFT IAW AIPC 57-54-03-02, ITEM 660.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · trunnion · corrodedAug 1, 2026

    LEFT MLG FWD TRUNNION BEARING INNER BORE HAS LIGHT PITTING CORROSION. INSTALLED LT MLG FWD TRUNNION SUPPORT ASSY IAW AMM 57-54-05-404-001.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · floor panel · gougedJul 28, 2026

    ACCOMPLISH A PERMANENT REPAIR PER SREO-3220-REQ002 AFT CARGO FLOOR PANEL. CUT OUT DAMAGE ON PANEL 153AF AFT CARGO FLOOR PANEL CUT OUT DIMENSIONS LENGTH 2.9" WIDTH 1.6" WITH A .500" RADIUS REF SREO-3220-REQ002 REV 1. INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLER ON AFT CARGO COMPT FLOOR PANEL REF SREO-3220-REQ002 REV 1…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · retainer · crackedJul 26, 2026

    LEFT MLG FWD TRUNNION FAIRING DOOR ASSY HAS A CRACKED SEAL RETAINER. LOCATED AND DRILLED NEW SEAL RETAINER AT LT MLG FWD TRUNNION FAIRING DOOR ASSY IAW SRM 51-40-05-0G-0.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · strap · corrodedJul 23, 2026

    MAJOR REPAIR, WHILE EVALUATING APU INLET SURROUND STRUCTURE FOUND CORROSION AT AFT STRAP STA 1825 BETWEEN S-3R TO S-6R. ATA 53-80 INSTALLED 01EA REPAIR STRAP AND 01EA OUTER STRAP AT APU INLET AFT CUTOUT STA 1825.00 BTW STGR 03-06RH IN REF B757-200PF SRM 53-80-15-2R-2 REPAIR 2 DETAIL I FIG 202 SHT…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · frame · dentedJul 23, 2026

    MAJOR REPAIR, AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT INTERNAL FUSELAGE STRUCTURE FRAME HAS A DENT APPROX AT BS 1380 BTW STGR 24L AND STGR 23L, ACCOMPLISH ED THE REPAIR IN ACCORDANCE WITH EO-98452-REQ1 AND STE-SAA EA 757-5360-01-B0800 REV. I/R.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Stabilizers · splice plate · corrodedJul 22, 2026

    RIGHT ELEVATOR OTBD END SPLICE PLATE BETWEEN TIP AND CONDUCTIVE FRAME HAD CORROSION. INSTALLED 1 EA LOWER SPLICE PLATE AT RT ELEVATOR IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G-0 AND DWG 183N2901.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 215 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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