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N459562015 Boeing 787-9

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198268 ADs may apply12 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Jul 31, 2028
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Engine
GENX-1B74/75/ · 76,700 lb thrust
Ge
Owners
1
since 2015
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
68
confirm with A&P
Service reports
12
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Jul 27, 2015
Expires
Jul 31, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Jul 17, 2015

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
2015
Serial number
40918
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
A596B1

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. 2015 – nowUnited Airlines INCChicago, IL · current
  2. Date unknownIndividual ownerdifferent airframe: Cessna 152 S/N 15282960

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 (68)

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
2026-20-16PowerplantNov 23, 2026Airframe (787-9)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce Deutschland Trent 1000-AE3, 1000-CE3, 1000-D3, 1000-G3, 1000-H3, 1000-J3, or 1000-K3 engines.
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
Show all 68 ADs
ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
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)
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 (12)

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.

  • Equipment and furnishings · power supply · faultedJan 18, 2026

    DUE TO SMOKE ODOR REPORTED IN CABIN, ACCOMPLISHED SMOKE ODOR INSPECTION IAW AMM DMC-B787-A-05-51-99-99A-282A-A. COMPLETED. INTENSIFIED VISUAL INSPECTION OF UNDER SEAT CARRIAGE ASSY OF SEATS 9D AND 10D FOR ELECTRICAL CABLE SHORTING & SIGNS OF BURNING, NO INDICATIONS OF FAILURE FOR SEAT DRIVE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · damagedOct 29, 2025

    4D SEAT MOUNTED EMERGENCY LIGHT FOUND DAMAGED DURING CLEANING, AREA PROTECTED WITH TAPE, PRESENTS NOT RISK PASSENGERS OR CREW. EMERGENCY LIGHT SECURED UNDER TAPED AREA NEF 2500HY. 4D EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSY REPLACED IAW AMM DMC-B787-A-33-51-06-00A-720A-A, OPS CORRECT.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Oxygen · oxygen bottle · rupturedMar 18, 2025

    FOUND FOLLOWING PAX OXYGEN CYLINDER INDICATORS (RUPTURE) IN UNSATISFACTORY CONDITION. ALL PAX OXYGEN CYLINDERS REMOVED FOUND CYLINDERS RUPTURE INDICATORS REPLACED FOUND SATISFACTORY HGR. REF TO NRC ELE0015/39557701 FOR DETAILS. SATISFACTORY IAW AMM 35-21-00. ALL MENTIONED PAX IAW CC 35-22-29. ALL…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Oxygen · initiator · expiredMar 18, 2025

    FOUND THE FOLLOWING PAX OXYGEN CYLINDER INITIATORS EXPIRED. ALL PAX OXYGEN CYLINDER INITIATORS FOR ALL PAX OXY CYLINDERS FOUND SATISFACTORY IAW AMM 35-21-00. REPLACED FOUND SATISFACTORY IAW CMM 35-22-29 ALL SERVICE LIFE ALL PAX PSU RESTORED TO NORMAL. PERFORMED BY V941777 IN SIAEC MORE THAN 49…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · a/c pack · odorOct 4, 2024

    SULFUR LIKE SMELL IN F/D AND CABIN JUST B4 PACK R CAUTION MSG HAVE FLT AND CABIN CREW COMPLETE SMOKE OR FUMES IN CABIN QUESTIONAIRE AND SEND TO TOMC. REF AMM 05-51-99 AND FIM 21-20-F5-72A-421A-A FOR REQUIRED INSPECTIONS. CONTACT TOMC WITH FINDINGS. UNLOCKING FOR UPDATE SMELL DUE TO ACM RT FAIL…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Flight controls · spoiler sys · failedSep 4, 2024

    SPOILERS ADVISORY FAILURE OF ONE OR TWO SPOILER ACTUATORS IN AIR OR FAILURE OF ONE NOT DEACTIVATED SPOILER ACTUATOR ON GROUND. MM MSG 27-12833 & FLWD FIM TASK PMC-B787-81205-A1706-00 & FAILED ANOTHER MM MSG 27-12753 CAME ON. SO ITEM DEF PER MEL 2761AS DDP PER PMC-B787-81205-A1701-00 COMPLETED. A/C…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · module · failedFeb 14, 2024

    CREW WAS REQUIRED USE ALTERNATE EXTEND TO LOWER THE NOSE GEAR, THE MAIN GEAR LOWERED NORMALLY. AHM REPORTS GEAR CONTROL SYS STATUS MSG WITH MAINT MSG 42-01444 FOR GPM 7R FAILURE, 32-52019 NLG CTRL VLV DN-1 CB OPEN (ON MEL) AND 32-58123 NLG CONTROL VALVE MODULE DOWN SOLENOID (ON MEL). REPLACED GPM…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Navigation · transceiver · faultyAug 4, 2023

    PILOT REPORTED ON ROLL OUT RECEIVED LEFT WXR RADAR SYST ADVISORY MSG. ONCE IN THE AIR IT WENT AWAY AND RETURNED AS A STATUS MESSAGE. WXR DISPLAY PAINTED UNUSUAL PATTERN INCL. PHOTO TAKEN BY PILOT. INBOUND FLT DECK EFFECT SHOWS FAULT MSG# 34-60121 LEFT WXR RF MODULE SIGNAL HAS DETECTED AN INTERNAL…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · beam · corrodedJan 30, 2021

    CAB LAV L THRESHOLD BEAM FOUND CORROSION, REFER NON-ROUTINE NR 9423784. CAB LAV L THRESHOLD BEAM REPAIRED AS PER ELRA 2541-01531.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · beam · corrodedJan 29, 2021

    CAB LAV M THRESHOLD BEAM FOUND CORROSION, REFER NON-ROUTINE NR 9423770. CAB LAV M THRESHOLD BEAM REPAIRED AS PER ECRA 2541-01532 REV.

    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 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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