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N508UA1990 Boeing 757-222

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 17, 2026

Safety record in brief:3 NTSB events (substantial damage at worst, latest Jan 2008)29 ADs may apply96 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Sep 30, 2029
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Engine
PW2040 · 40,900 lb thrust
P & W
Owners
1
since 2013
NTSB events
3
substantial, 2008
ADs may apply
29
confirm with A&P
Service reports
96
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 17, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Sep 16, 2013
Expires
Sep 30, 2029
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Apr 18, 1990

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
757-222
Year
1990
Serial number
24744
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
A6596B

Engine

Make and model
P & W Pw2040
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
40,900 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. 2013 – nowUnited Airlines INCChicago, IL · current

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 17, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (3)

Accident · substantial damage

Jan 14, 2008 · San Francisco, CA

The company tug operator's failure to maintain clearance with another aircraft during the pushback process. Also causal was the ground controller's failure to alert the pilot of the other aircraft and tug operator of this airplane of the simultaneous pushback occurring from adjacent gates. Contributing to the accident was the company's pushback operation without the use of wing/tail walkers.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
SEA08LA061

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for SEA08LA061)

Accident · substantial damage

Aug 2, 1993 · Denver, CO

THE FIRST OFFICER'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. FACTORS WERE: THE FIRST OFFICER'S DELAYED INITIATION OF THE FLARE, AND THE CAPTAIN'S IMPROPER SUPERVISION OF THE FLIGHT.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
DEN93LA098

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DEN93LA098)

Incident

Feb 14, 1993 · Grand Junction, CO

FAILURE OF THE LEFT GENERATOR CONTROL UNIT (GCU), INTEGRATED DRIVE GENERATOR (IDG), RIGHT (SIDE) ENGINE INDICATOR AND CREW ALERT SYSTEM (EICAS), AND BUS TIE BAR (BTB).

Injuries
None
Report
DEN93IA027

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DEN93IA027)

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 (757-222)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 (757-222)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 (757-222)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 (757-222)
2002-24-51Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Model 747 Series…Jan 7, 2003Airframe (757-222)
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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 (757-222)
2002-10-02Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesJun 20, 2002Airframe (757-222)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 (757-222)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 (757-222)
2001-22-13Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes; and Model 747, 757…Dec 6, 2001Airframe (757-222)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 (757-222)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 (757-222)
2001-13-15Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped with Rolls Royce EnginesAug 7, 2001Airframe (757-222)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines.
2001-10-14Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJun 8, 2001Airframe (757-222)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 (757-222)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 (757-222)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-27A0127, Revision 1, dated September 2, 1999
99-23-21Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesDec 21, 1999Airframe (757-222)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 (757-222)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 (757-222)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 (757-222)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 (757-222)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 (757-222)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 (757-222)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines.
97-18-05Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Pratt & Whitney EnginesSep 17, 1997Airframe (757-222)Only with: Equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines.
97-15-09Boeing Model 757 and 767 Series AirplanesAug 1, 1997Airframe (757-222)
97-09-06Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesMay 15, 1997Airframe (757-222)
96-19-17Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesOct 7, 1996Airframe (757-222)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 (757-222)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 (757-222)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 (96)

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.

  • Fuel · manifold · crackedSep 27, 2013

    FOUND FUEL MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY 344N2014-1 INSIDE 531BB WAS CRACKED. REMOVED FUEL MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY 344N2014-1. WELD REPAIRED FUEL MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY UNDER R & R 12429 IAW GPM 7-0-04-009. INSTALLED FUEL MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY IAW AMM 28-21-05. PRESSURE CHECKED GOOD. FUEL LINE MADE FROM 6061T6.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuel · tube · rupturedSep 25, 2013

    UNWANTED FUEL TRANSFER INTO CENTER TANK WHILE FUELING WITH CENTER FUEL VALVE CLOSED. APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS OF FUEL RISE PER MIN WITH TRUCK SHOWING 40 PSI NOZZLE PRESSURE. PRESSURIZED FUELING MANIFOLD & FOUND TUBE ASSEMBLY 344N2014-1 RUPTURED INSIDE LT CENTER AUXILIARY THRU FUEL PNL 531BB.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · floor panel · damagedSep 9, 2013

    SPONGY FLOOR AT DOOR 2L & SEAT 5A. REPLACED AISLE FLOOR PANEL AT DOOR 2L & SEAT 5B IAW EC-RA:# 5100-02477. SECURED CARPET AT PANEL.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Fuselage · floorboard · damagedJul 25, 2013

    CABIN FLOORBOARD AT MID LAV HAS A SOFT SPOT. FLOORBOARD IN FRONT OF MID LAV HAS DELAMINATION APPROXIMATELY ABOUT 22 BY 13 INCHES. REPAIRED IAW MM53-00-99.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · magnet · unsecureApr 4, 2013

    R2 SLIDE LIGHT WENT OUT ON FINAL DESCENT. SECURED FORWARD GIRT BAR SWITCH MAGNET. CHECKED GIRT BAR FOR ENGAGEMENT AND SLIDE LIGHT CHECK OKAY.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · contact · dirtyApr 3, 2013

    SLIDE LIGHT INOPERATIVE AT R2 DOOR. CLEANED LENS & CONTACTS FOR LIGHT ASSY L406, CHECKED OKAY.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · damagedMar 18, 2013

    SKIN DAMAGED. REPAIRED IAW ECRA 5330-04221.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Windows · sliding window · faultyDec 10, 2012

    WINDOW EICAS MSG DISPLAYED POSITION 4. (1=L FWD, 2=L SIDE, 3=R FWD, 4=R SIDE) INOP LIGHT ILLUM. FOUND FO'S SLIDING WINDOW R2 HEATER RESISTANCE READING 200 OHMS. WINDOW CONTROL SENSORS CK'D OK. NEED WINDOW PANE & WINDOW THICKNESS GAUGE. INSTALLED NEW LAMINATE. WINDOW WOULD NOT LOCK. REINSTALLED OLD…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · unsecureOct 25, 2012

    FIRE LIGHT ON FWD PANEL NEEDS TO BE RELAMPED. SECURED LIGHT ASSY, LIGHT TEST GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · cover · out of positionJun 15, 2012

    WITH OVERHEAD PANEL SWITCH IN ARMED POSITION, UNARMED LIGHT ILLUM AND MSG DISPLAYED. RE-INSTALLED EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH COVER IN PROPER CONFIG. EMERGENCY LIGHTS CHECK OK.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 96 reports.

Related aircraft

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 17, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 17, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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