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N493AS2016 Boeing 737-990ER

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply213 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Feb 28, 2029
Based in
Seattle, WA
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56-7B27E · 27,300 lb thrust
Cfm Intl
Owners
1
since 2016
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
213
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
Alaska Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Seattle, WA
Certificate issued
Feb 2, 2016
Expires
Feb 28, 2029
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Jan 29, 2016

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
2016
Serial number
41727
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
A61B4E

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. 2016 – 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 (213)

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 · transition panel · corrodedNov 19, 2025

    LEFT TRANSITION SIDEPLATE IS CORRODED BETWEEN STA 727G+12 TO 747+12. GROUNDED - YES. REPAIRED LT TRANSITION SIDEPLATE STA 727F+12 TO 747+12 IAW B737-900 SRM 53-00-53-2R-5. W 1.3, O .040, R .015, L 15, D.025.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · transition panel · corrodedNov 19, 2025

    RIGHT TRANSITION SIDEPLATE IS CORRODED BETWEEN BS 727G+12 TO 767. GROUNDED - YES. REPAIRED TRANSITION SIDEPLATE BS 727G+12 TO 767 IAW SRM 53-00-53-2R-5. W 1, O .063, R .000, L 3, D .063.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · power supply · inoperativeJul 12, 2025

    EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY M1676 INOP. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY M1676 IAW B737 AMM 33-51-06-960-806. (S/N 129042)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · battery · inoperativeJul 12, 2025

    EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY M1675 INOP. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY M1675 IAW B737 AMM 33-51-06-960-806. (S/N 82958)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · detachedMar 6, 2025

    FA'S REPORT ROW 13 FLOOR LIGHTING BUBBLED @ ROW 13. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED + REINSTALLED A/C RIGHT FLOOR PHOTOLUMINESCENT STRIP BETWEEN ROWS 12DEF AND 15DEF. FLOOR PHOTOLUMINESCENT STRIP SECURE AT THIS TIME WITH NO OTHER DEFECTS NOTED REF AMM 33-51-15. SEAMC MARK NOTIFIED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · door · bindingMar 6, 2025

    CSA REPORTS L1 DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN + CLOSE. GROUNDED - YES. OPS CHECK L1 DOOR OPEN + CLOSE. DOOR OPERATION GOOD AT THIS TIME. REF AMM 52-11-00.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · detachedNov 14, 2024

    EMERGENCY LIGHT ABOVE 27ABC POPPED OUT. GROUNDED - YES. REINSTALLED EMERGENCY AISLE LIGHT ABOVE SEAT 27ABC, OPS CHECK NORMAL PER AMM 33-51-03.

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

    FA FOUND EMERGENCY COVER AIRCRAFT RIGHT ON THE FLOOR. GROUNDED - YES. (RESOLVED ON W/O: 2012360 TASKCARD: N/R-00001 ) REPLACED EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT LENS AT SEAT ROW 17F PER AMM 33-51-01 OPS CHECKED GOOD. A/C RELEASED FROM PLT DEFERRAL AND EA 900ER-33E4-27478. C/N 26051493 REMOVED SEAMC DARWIN…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lens · missingMay 7, 2024

    THE LENS FOR THE EMERGENCY AISLE LIGHT AT ROW 4 IS MISSING. GROUNDED - YES. INSTALLED EMERGENCY AISLE LIGHT LENS COVER AT ROW 4 REF AMM 33-51-03.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Stabilizers · rib · damagedApr 16, 2024

    TRAILING EDGE OF LOWER FLANGE ON HORIZONTAL STAB O/B CLOSURE RIB ON R/H SIDE HAS EVIDENCE OF HEAT DAMAGE. (LAST NUTPLATE AREA). GROUNDED - YES. ACCOMP HFEL PEV NDT 51-00-00 PROCEDURE 23 NO CRACKS NOTED. ACCOMP. CONDUCTIVITY CHECK PER BNDT PART LO. 51-00-00 PROCEDURE 3. FOUND OUT OF LIMITS.…

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 213 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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