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N505AU1987 Boeing 737-3B7

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Oct 6, 2010.

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply139 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Boston, MA
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56 SERIES · 2200 hp
Cfm Intl.
Owners
1
since 2006
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
139
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
Aircraft Statutory Trust N505AU
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Boston, MA
Certificate issued
Jun 27, 2006
Canceled
Oct 6, 2010
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Apr 7, 1987

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
737-3B7
Year
1987
Serial number
23380
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
149
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
A64C96

Engine

Make and model
Cfm Intl. Cfm56 Series
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
2200 hp

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

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2006 – 2010Aircraft Statutory Trust N505AUBoston, MA

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.

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 (737-3B7)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-3B7)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-3B7)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (737-3B7)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 (737-3B7)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 (737-3B7)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-3B7)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-3B7)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (737-3B7)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 (737-3B7)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (737-3B7)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 (737-3B7)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 (737-3B7)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 (737-3B7)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 (737-3B7)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 (737-3B7)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 (737-3B7)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 (737-3B7)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (737-3B7)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 (737-3B7)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 (737-3B7)

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (139)

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 · dischargedJul 1, 2010

    MCN - LEASE RETURN - EEL - NUMEROUS EMERGENCY LIGHTS NOT WORKING IN CABIN. EMERGENCY BATTERIES WILL NOT HOLD CHARGE FOR MORE THAN A FEW MINUTES. REPLACED ALL EMERGENCY BATTERIES. REPAIRED WIRING AT L5 & L6 SEATS. REPAIRED / RELAMPED BULLNOSE LIGHTS AT L9 & L11, R-1 DOOR EXIT SIGN & EXTERIOR SIDE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · dischargedJul 1, 2010

    MCN - MAINTENANCE REPORTED NUMEROUS EMERGENCY LIGHTS IN THE CABIN INOPERATIVE. IN ADDITION, EMERGENCY BATTERIES WOULD NOT HOLD A CHARGE FOR MORE THAN A FEW MINUTES. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED ALL EMERGENCY BATTERIES. ALSO, REPAIRED WIRING AT L5/L6 SEATS AND REPAIRED/RELAMPED BULLNOSE LIGHTS…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · torque tube · out of limitsApr 13, 2010

    CLT - THE LEFT AFT ENTRY DOOR FACING HINDERS DOOR OPENING. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE AFT ENTRY DOOR STRUCTURE TORQUE TUBE OUT OF LIMITS. REPLACED THE AFT ENTRY DOOR STRUCTURE TORQUE TUBE AND SNUBBER, AND ADJUSTED THE DOOR.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Doors · fitting · crackedMar 25, 2010

    CLT - MAJOR REPAIR - C6 CHECK - FORWARD ENTRY DOOR UPPER AFT ANGLE CLIP CRACKED. REPLACED THE FORWARD ENTRY DOOR UPPER AFT ANGLE CLIP IAW B737 SRM 51-40-02.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · crackedMar 24, 2010

    CLT - MAJOR REPAIR - C6 CHECK - CRACKED FUSELAGE SKIN AT BS 727B + 8.5 INCHES, S4L. REPAIRED FUSELAGE SKIN AT BS 727B + 8.5 INCHES, S4L IAW B737 SRM 53-00-01 REPAIR 30.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · crackedMar 24, 2010

    CLT - MAJOR REPAIR- C6 CHECK - CRACKED FUSELAGE SKIN AT BS 727E - BS 747, S20L - S24L. REPAIRED FUSELAGE SKIN AT BS 727E - BS 747, S20L - S24L IAW EA 101848.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · skin · delaminatedMar 22, 2010

    CLT - MAJOR REPAIR - C6 CHECK - LEFT WING 2 LEADING EDGE SLAT DELAMINATED ON UPPER AND LOWER SURFACE. REPLACED THE LEFT WING NR 2 LEADING EDGE SLAT IAW B737 AMM 27-81-21.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine indicating · indicator · faultyNov 18, 2009

    FLT 1171 - CLT TO IAH - SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF NR 2 ENGINE WAS INDICATING LOW TORQUE. THE CREW DECIDED TO RETURN TO THE FIELD. NO EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. REPLACED NR 2 ENGINE N1 INDICATOR 64211.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · crackedAug 18, 2009

    CLT - RON - MAJOR REPAIR - CRACK ON FUSELAGE SKIN AT BS 773, S19R. REPAIRED FUSELAGE SKIN AT BS 773, S19R IAW B737-300 SRM 53-00-01 REPAIR 31.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Windows · windshield · crackedMay 17, 2009

    DURING CRUISE, ENROUTE FROM CLT TO BDL, CREW REPORTED THE FIRST OFFICERS WINDSHIELD OUTER PANE HAD CRACKED, BUT COULD CONTINUE ONTO BDL. A SPARE AIRCRAFT WAS AVAILABLE IN PHL. IT WAS DECIDED TO DIVERT TO PHL INSTEAD FOR REPAIR. FLIGHT LANDED IN PHL WITHOUT INCIDENT. NO EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED.…

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 139 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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