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N479AS2015 Boeing 737-990ER

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (Aug 2021)21 ADs may apply195 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Jul 31, 2028
Based in
Seattle, WA
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56-7B27E · 27,300 lb thrust
Cfm Intl
Owners
1
since 2015
NTSB events
1
2021
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
195
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
Alaska Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Seattle, WA
Certificate issued
Jul 20, 2015
Expires
Jul 31, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Jul 15, 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
737-990ER
Year
2015
Serial number
60576
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
A5E29A

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. 2015 – 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 (1)

Accident

Aug 24, 2021 · Seatac, WA

The passenger’s use of the evacuation slide resulted in the serious injury.

Injuries
Serious
Report
DCA21LA208

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DCA21LA208)

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 (195)

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 · door · no discrepancyMay 3, 2026

    FLEET REPORTS L1 DOOR HARD TO CLOSE. GROUNDED - YES. PERFORMED FORWARD ENTRY DOOR SYSTEM TEST REF AMM 52-11-00. INTERIOR HANDLE TORQUE WITHIN LIMITS. OPS CHECK NORMAL.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · no testFeb 10, 2026

    WHILE WORKING T/C 78233001, FOUND FLIGHT DECK DOME EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE, EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN AT 16ABC WITH INOPERATIVE LAMPS, & M1672 EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT BATTERY PACK FAILED A CAPACITANCE CHECK. GROUNDED - YES. REPLACED SECONDARY LAMP OF DOME LIGHT ASSY IAW AMM 33-14-00-960-804. OP CHECKS…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · inoperativeFeb 3, 2025

    EMERGENCY LIGHT SYSTEM BATTERY PACK M1670 INOP. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT SYSTEM BATTERY PACK M1670 S/N 124272 IAW B737-900 AMM 33-51-06-960-806. OPS CHECK GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · battery pack · inoperativeFeb 3, 2025

    EMERGENCY LIGHT SYSTEM BATTERY PACK M1695 INOP. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT SYSTEM BATTERY PACK M1695 S/N 124234 IAW B737-900 AMM 33-51-06-960-806. OPS CK GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · inoperativeFeb 3, 2025

    EMERGENCY LIGHT SYSTEM BATTERY PACK M1676 INOP. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED, REPLACED AND OP CK GOOD EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK M1676 S/N 124631 IAW ASA B737-900 AMM 33-51-06-960-806.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · inoperativeFeb 3, 2025

    EMERGENCY LIGHT SYSTEM BATTERY PACK M2335 INOP. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT SYSTEM BATTERY PACK M2335 S/N 124366 IAW B737-900 AMM 33-51-06-960-806. OPS CK GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · inoperativeFeb 3, 2025

    EMERGENCY LIGHT SYSTEM BATTERY PACK M2626 INOP. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT SYSTEM BATTERY PACK M2626 S/N 124409 IAW B737-900 AMM 33-51-06-960-806. OPS CK GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · inoperativeFeb 3, 2025

    EMERGENCY LIGHT SYSTEM BATTERY PACK M1671 INOP. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT SYSTEM BATTERY PACK M1671 S/N 124311 IAW B737-900 AMM 33-51-06-960-806. OPS CK GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · inoperativeFeb 3, 2025

    EMERGENCY LIGHT SYTEM BATTERY PACK M1672 INOP. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED AND REPLACED AND OP CK GOOD BATTERY PACK M1672 S/N 124697 IAW ASA B737-900 AMM 33-51-06-960-806.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · transition panel · corrodedJan 9, 2025

    FWD PIT R/H TRANSITION PANEL HAS CORROSION FROM STA 500A TO 500F. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED CORR. FROM FWD PIT R/H TRANS. PNL FROM STA.500A TO 500F ORIG. THICKNESS .040 IAW B737-900 SRM 53-30-53. MAT. LOSSED .018 REMAINING THICKNESS .022 FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS IAW B737-900 SRM 53-00-53 FROM STA.…

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 195 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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