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N492AS2015 Boeing 737-990ER

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply165 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Dec 31, 2028
Based in
Seatac, WA
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56-7B27E · 27,300 lb thrust
Cfm Intl
Owners
1
since 2015
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
165
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
Alaska Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Seatac, WA
Certificate issued
Dec 17, 2015
Expires
Dec 31, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Dec 7, 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
44110
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
A61797

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 INCSeatac, 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 (165)

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.

  • Fuselage · skin · damagedMar 18, 2026

    LIGNTNING STRIKE TO FUSELAGE SKIN AND PRODUCTION FASTENER AT STA 500I 1" ABOVE STR 27L. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED AND REPAIRED LIGHTNING STRIKE DAMAGE AT STA 500I 1" ABOVE STR 27L IAW ASA EA 900ER-53EA-30039 REV 00 THIS REPAIR IS CATEGORY B WITH STAGE 1 (STATIC STRENGTH) APPROVAL.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · damagedMar 5, 2026

    LIGHTNING STRIKE TO FUSELAGE SKIN AT STA 500E+8" AT STR 28L. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED AND REPAIRED LIGHTNING STRIKE DAMAGE AT STA 500E + 8" AT STR 28L IAW ASA EA 900ER-53EA-30036 REV 00 THIS REPAIR IS CATEGORY B WITH STAGE 1 APPROVAL STAGE 2 APPROVAL IS REQUIRED ON OR BEFORE MARCH 16, 2028.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · damagedMar 5, 2026

    FUSELAGE SKIN UNDER PANEL 191D @ STA 500K HAS LIGHTENING STRIKE. GROUNDED - YES. EVALUATED DAMAGE TO FUSELAGE SKIN AT STA 500K (UNDER PANEL191D) @ STR 28L. FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS DUE TO HOLE DIAMETER & PROXIMITY TO DRAIN PLUG HOLE. GENERATED RFTS. REPAIRED DAMAGE AT STA 500K (UNDER PANEL 191D)…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · indicator · illuminatedDec 28, 2025

    FA REPORTS DURING PREFLIGHT RED LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON AFT FA PANEL. GUARDED EMERGENCY EXIT SWITCH. GROUNDED - YES. CYCLED AFT FA PANEL EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH. PERFORMED OPS CHECK IAW AMM 33-51-00 SMC NOTIFIED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · power supply · intermittentJun 27, 2025

    R1 DOOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY COME ON WITH SYSTEM IN OFF. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED AND INSTALLED SERVICEABLE R-1 DOOR EMERG LIGHTS POWER SUPPLY S/N 341788, OPS CHECKS GOOD IAW B737-900 AMM 33-51-06-960-806.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · no testMay 22, 2025

    4 EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERIES FAILED 15 MINUTE TIMER CHECK. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED AND INSTALLED SERVICEABLE EMERG LIGHT BATTERIES S/N 420477, 408193, 407875 AND 420479. OP CHECKS GOOD IAW B737-900 AMMM 33-51-06-960-805.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · power supply · inoperativeMar 26, 2024

    WHILE PERFORMING TASK CARD 78233008 FOUND MULTIPLE EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACKS REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED AND REPLACED MULTIPLE INOP EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACKS REF AMM 33-51-06. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD, NO DEFECTS NOTED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Airborne auxiliary power · unknown · unknownNov 11, 2023

    CSS: 1 APU WOULD NOT START (WITH FAULT LIGHT) AT 340. 2 APU WOULD NOT START (FAILED TO START AT 340) 2 TOTAL FAILED STARTS. GROUNDED - YES. APU STARTED NORMALLY ON GROUND. PLACED ON MEL 49-99A. REF B737-900 AMM 49-11-00-860-801. PER SEAMC OK TO CLEAR MEL 49-99A. CSS PASSED AS REPORTED TO SEAMC.

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

    CREW REPORTS BOTH CDU'S SHOW SINGLE FMC OPERATION IN SCRATCH PADS & FO ND SHOWS MAP FLAG. GROUNDED - YES. PERFORMED FMC BITE L & R. BOTH SIDES SHOW THE OPPOSITE FMC HAD FAILED. CYCLED BOTH FMC COMPUTER CB'S REF FIM 34-61 TASK 807. BOTH FMC FAULTS CLEARED & FIM SUGGESTS INTERMITTENT FAULT. FO MAP…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Communications · unknown · unknownOct 11, 2023

    HF/SAT XFER SWITCH NUMBER 1 SAT LIGHT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE. GROUNDED - YES. ON DEFERRAL.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 165 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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