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N502US1985 Boeing 757-251

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 16, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Dec 6, 2018.

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198229 ADs may apply38 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Atlanta, GA
owner city / state
Engine
UNKNOWN ENG
Ama/Expr
Owners
1
since 2009
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
29
confirm with A&P
Service reports
38
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 16, 2026
Last registered owner
Delta Air Lines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Atlanta, GA
Certificate issued
Dec 31, 2009
Canceled
Dec 6, 2018
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Mar 11, 1985

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
757-251
Year
1985
Serial number
23191
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
A64331

Engine

Make and model
Ama/Expr Unknown Eng
Type
Turbo-fan

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2009 – 2018Delta Air Lines INCAtlanta, GA

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 16, 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 (757-251)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 (757-251)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 (757-251)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 (757-251)
2002-24-51Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Model 747 Series…Jan 7, 2003Airframe (757-251)
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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 (757-251)
2002-10-02Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesJun 20, 2002Airframe (757-251)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 (757-251)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 (757-251)
2001-22-13Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes; and Model 747, 757…Dec 6, 2001Airframe (757-251)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 (757-251)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 (757-251)
2001-13-15Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped with Rolls Royce EnginesAug 7, 2001Airframe (757-251)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines.
2001-10-14Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJun 8, 2001Airframe (757-251)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 (757-251)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 (757-251)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-27A0127, Revision 1, dated September 2, 1999
99-23-21Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesDec 21, 1999Airframe (757-251)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 (757-251)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 (757-251)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 (757-251)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 (757-251)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 (757-251)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 (757-251)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines.
97-18-05Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Pratt & Whitney EnginesSep 17, 1997Airframe (757-251)Only with: Equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines.
97-15-09Boeing Model 757 and 767 Series AirplanesAug 1, 1997Airframe (757-251)
97-09-06Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesMay 15, 1997Airframe (757-251)
96-19-17Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesOct 7, 1996Airframe (757-251)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 (757-251)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 (757-251)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 (38)

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.

  • Lights · battery pack · inoperativeDec 16, 2012

    EXIT SIGNS INOPERATIVE AT DOOR 3L ON EMERGENCY LIGHT TEST. R & R BATTERY PACK AND CHARGER IAW AMM 33-51. OPS CHECKED GOOD. ACFT OK FOR SERVICE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · damagedDec 14, 2012

    DISCOVERED A BURN MARK ON SKIN BS 669 OTBD OF STR 29 RT. BLENDED BURN MARK TO WITHIN ALLOWABLE LIMITS. MAX MATERIAL REMOVED .017" IAW SRM 53-00-01, DETAIL II.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · damagedDec 14, 2012

    DISCOVERED BURN MARK BS 660 AT SKIN BUTT SPLICE BETWEEN STR 28 & 29 RT. BLENDED BURN MARK TO WITHIN ALLOWABLE DAMAGE LIMITS OF SRM 53-00-01 DETAIL I MAX MATERIAL REMOVED .010" OK FOR SERVICE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Fuselage · skin · damagedDec 13, 2012

    FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIGHTNING STRIKE ON LOWER FWD FUSELAGE. COMPLETED LIGHTNING STRIKE INSPECTION IAW AMM 05-51-19.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · inoperativeNov 28, 2012

    F/A FOUND EMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHTING DAMAGED OR INOPERATIVE AT LOCATION 301. MX REPAIRED, SECURED AND CHECKED SPACING AND OPERATIONS OF EMERGENCY FLOOR TRACK LIGHTING IAW FLOOR PANEL MOUNTED LIGHTING DWG NR SD33-40331, EFF 5501-5534.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · activatedMar 26, 2012

    DURING OPS CHECK MAINTENANCE FOUND EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT DOOR R2 REMAINED ON WITH LIGHT SWITCH OFF. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BAD BATTERY PACK (M9002). OPERATION OF LIGHTS NOW CHECK OK PER AMM 33-51.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · power supply · inoperativeNov 12, 2011

    DURING LINE CHECK MAINTENANCE FOUND AFT CABIN EMERGENCY TRACK LIGHTING INOP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED POWER SUPPLY. OPERATION OF LIGHTS NOW CHECK GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · inoperativeAug 20, 2011

    EMERGENCY ESCAPE HATCH RED FLOOR LIGHT AT SEAT 15 INOPERATIVE. REPLACED LIGHT ASSEMBLY.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · dentedJan 5, 2011

    DENT ON FUSELAGE SKIN, STA 1728 BETWEEN STR 29R AND 27R. COMPLIED WITH ERA 488470-14 REV ORIGINAL.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · dentedJan 4, 2011

    DENT ON FUSELAGE SKIN AT ANTENNA MOUNT PAD AT BS 1550, S28L. ACCOMPLISHED ERA 488466-14, REV ORIGINAL. COMPLETED INSPECTED BY STA QC 060, RII COMPLETED BY STA QC 060.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 38 reports.

Related aircraft

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 16, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 16, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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