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N516AU1987 Boeing 737-3B7

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Mar 27, 2018.

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (Dec 1992)21 ADs may apply201 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 2014
NTSB events
1
1992
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
201
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
Bci 2005-2 LLC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Apr 7, 2014
Canceled
Mar 27, 2018
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Nov 24, 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
23702
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
A677CC

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. 2014 – 2018Bci 2005-2 LLCChicago, IL

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 (1)

Accident

Dec 8, 1992 · Flushing, NY

A LACK OF ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE WALKER AND TUG WHICH RESULTED IN THE WALKER BEING STRUCK BY THE TUG WHEN HE FELL FOR UNKNOWN REASON(S). A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF A POLICY TO STAY CLEAR OF THE TUG, TOWBAR, AND NOSEWHEEL OF THE AIRPLANE, WHILE PUSHBACK OPERATIONS ARE IN MOTION.

Injuries
Fatal
Report
NYC93LA040

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for NYC93LA040)

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 (201)

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 · dischargedDec 27, 2012

    LEASE RETURN - EMERGENCY EXIT SIGNS RIGHT OVERWING & GALLEY ARE INOP. CHARGED BATTERIES FOR EMERGENCY SIGN & LIGHT SYSTEM CHECKED GOOD IAW B737 AMM 33-51-02.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · shear tie · corrodedAug 30, 2012

    C6 CHECK - CORROSION ON SHEAR TIE ANGLE AT BS 827 BETWEEN S29L TO S30R. REPLACED SHEAR TIE ANGLE AT BS 827 BETWEEN S29L TO S27R IAW B737 SRM 53-00-07-2R-5.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · shear tie · corrodedAug 30, 2012

    C6 CHECK - CORROSION ON SHEAR TIE ANGLE AT BS 847 BETWEEN S27L TO S27R. REPAIRED SHEAR TIE ANGLE AT BS 847 BETWEEN S27L TO S27R IAW B737 SRM 53-00-07-2R-5.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Stabilizers · rudder · bulgedAug 29, 2012

    C6 CHECK - BULGING & ROUGH AREA ON LEFT SIDE OF RUDDER AT STA 174.12 APPROX 10 INCHES FROM TRAILING EDGE & 157 INCHES FROM LOWER EDGE. REPAIRED BULGING & ROUGH AREA IAW EA 95177A.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Stabilizers · rudder · bulgedAug 29, 2012

    C6 CHECK - BULGING & ROUGH AREA ON LEFT SIDE OF RUDDER AT STA 121.64 APPROX 9.5 INCHES FROM TRAILING EDGE & 106.5 INCHES FROM LOWER EDGE. REPAIRED BULGING & ROUGH AREA IAW EA 95177A.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · crackedFeb 9, 2012

    RON VISIT - 2 INCH CRACK IN FUSELAGE SKIN AT 727E+4 INCHES, S18R. REPAIRED FUSELAGE SKIN AT 727E+4 INCHES, S18R IAW B737 SRM 53-00-01-31.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Hydraulic power · indicator · stickingJan 8, 2012

    CREW REPORTED THE AIRCRAFT HAS A SMELL OF MUSTY ROTTEN SOCKS THROUGHOUT THE CABIN. SMELL WAS STRONG ON TAKEOFF AND LANDING. MAINTENANCE ACCOMPLISHED J/C 03L00021001 AND FOUND HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS A AND B OVERSERVICED. ALSO, FOUND A HYDRAULIC SYSTEM COCKPIT INDICATOR STICKING AT TOP OF RANGE NEAR FULL…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine · engine · failedDec 29, 2011

    NR 1 ENGINE SURGED PLUS TO MINUS 3 PERCENT N1 DURING CLIMB TO ALTITUDE. EGT, N2, FF SURGED AS WELL. AUTOTHROTTLES WERE IN USE. THRUST LEVER DID NOT FOLLOW ENGINE SURGE ALSO NR 1 THRUST LEVER 1 KNOB WIDTH PAST NR 2 DURING CLIMB. OK IN CRUISE AND DESCENT. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE #1 ENGINE ASSEMBLY…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Nacelles and pylons · skin panel · crackedSep 20, 2011

    C5 CHECK - CRACK ON NR 2 ENGINE PYLON UPPER FORWARD SKIN PANEL 5827R AT NAC STA196.840. REPAIRED NR 2 ENGINE PYLON UPPER FORWARD SKIN PANEL 5827R AT NAC STA196.840 IAW TYPICAL REPAIR TR 737-5430-10-0054.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · flap · delaminatedSep 15, 2011

    C5 CHECK - DELAMINATION ON LEFT OUTBOARD FOREFLAP AT INBOARD AFT CORNER. REPLACED LEFT OUTBOARD FOREFLAP IAW B737 AMM 27-51-37.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 201 reports.

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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