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N520AS2009 Boeing 737-890

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply63 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Aug 31, 2029
Based in
Seattle, WA
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56-7B27 · 27,300 lb thrust
Cfm Intl
Owners
1
since 2009
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
63
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
Alaska Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Seattle, WA
Certificate issued
Feb 19, 2009
Expires
Aug 31, 2029
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Feb 12, 2009

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
737-890
Year
2009
Serial number
36481
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
A688FF

Engine

Make and model
Cfm Intl Cfm56-7b27
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. 2009 – 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 (737-890)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-890)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-890)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (737-890)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 (737-890)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 (737-890)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-890)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-890)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (737-890)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 (737-890)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (737-890)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 (737-890)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 (737-890)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 (737-890)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 (737-890)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 (737-890)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 (737-890)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 (737-890)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (737-890)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 (737-890)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 (737-890)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (63)

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 · skin · puncturedMar 4, 2025

    FUSELAGE SKIN STA 950 STR 23R-24R HAS PUNCTURE. GROUNDED - YES. CUT OUT PUNCTURE AND REMOVED DAMAGED SHEAR TIE AT STA 947.5 STR 23R-24R IAW B737-800 SRM 51-10-02, SRM 51-40-02. REPAIRED SKIN, FABRICATED NEW SHEAR TIE AND INSTALLED IAW ASA EA 800-53EA-28409 AND BAC DWG 147A1120 REV E CAT B REPAIR…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · floor panel · mechanic errorFeb 13, 2025

    FLOOR PANEL 241RF HAS MISALIGNED FASTENER HOLE. GROUNDED - YES. COMPLETED WET LAY UP REPAIR ON FLOOR PANEL 241RF IAW B737-800 SRM 53-00-50-2R-6. FLOOR PANEL 241RF ON CUSTOMER CARD G2103934.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Stabilizers · rib · crackedFeb 7, 2025

    REQ'S ACCESS @ STA 111.10 FOR 4(EA) CRACKS IN RIB, REPAIR 11 REQUIRED. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED EXISTING REPAIR CUTOUT HORIZONTAL SKIN FOR ACCESS, ACCOMPLISHED HFEC OF CUTOUT, CLEANED EXISTING REPAIR HOLES, ACCOMPLISHED OPEN HOLE HFEC, FABRICATED AND INSTALLED REPAIR PARTS IAW B737-800 SRM…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Fuselage · angle · corrodedFeb 4, 2025

    FWD CARGO PIT, R/H AT STA 500A TO 500C, TRANSITION ANGLE HAS CORROSION AT FASTENER HOLES, MARKED. GROUNDED - YES. EVALUATED AND REMOVED DAMAGE ON FWD CARGO PIT R/H TRANSITION @ STA 500A-500C , ORIGINAL : .040 , REMOVED : .040, REMAINING: .000 AND FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS IAW B737-800 SRM…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · door sill · corrodedFeb 4, 2025

    FWD CARGO PIT, CARGO DOOR SILL STRUCTURE ON TOP HAS CORROSION MARKED. GROUNDED - YES. EVALUATED AREA AND REMOVED DAMAGE, ORIGINAL: .045, REMOVED: .012, REMAINING: .033 & IS FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS IAW B737-800 SRM 51-60-15-1A-1. REMOVED DAMAGED THRESHOLD WEB IAW B737-800 SRM 51-40-02. LOCATED &…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · angle · corrodedFeb 4, 2025

    FWD CARGO PIT, STA 500I AT AFT BULKHEAD TO FLOOR PANEL ANGLE HAS CORROSION AT FASTENER HOLES FOR PANEL. GROUNDED - YES. EVALUATED ORIGINAL MATERIAL THICKNESS .071, REMOVED .071, REMAINING .000 100% MATERIAL LOSS FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS IAW B737-800 SRM 53-30-08-1A-1. REMOVED DAMAGED RAIL.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · channel · corrodedFeb 4, 2025

    FWD CARGO PIT, L/H AT STA 500C TO 500I, TRANSITION ANGLE HAS CORROSION ON TOP SURFACE AT FASTENER HOLES, MARKED. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED CORROSION ORIGINAL THICKNESS .040, REMOVED .040, REMAINING .000. FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS IAW B737-800 SRM 53-00-53-1A-2. REMOVED DAMAGE TRANSITION PANEL L/H…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · angle · corrodedFeb 4, 2025

    FWD CARGO PIT, R/H FROM STA 500C TO 500I, TRANSITION ANGLE HAS CORROSION ON TOP SURFACE. GROUNDED - YES. EVALUATED & REMOVED DAMAGE ON FWD CARGO PIT R/H TRANSITION @ STA 500C -500I, ORIGINAL: .040 , REMOVED: .040, REMAINING: .000 AND FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS IAW B737-800 SRM 53-00-53-1A-2.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · floor panel · damagedFeb 4, 2025

    FLOOR PANEL PN 146A5810-466 REQUIRES 2 INSERTS,. GROUNDED - YES. REPAIRED FLOOR PANEL 146A5810-466 OF 2 INSERTS IAW B737-800 SRM 53-00-50-2R-0.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · housing · gougedFeb 3, 2025

    R2 DOOR, EXTERIOR HANDLE PAN INSIDE DIAMETER IS GOUGED AND CORRODED. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED GOUGED SEAL PLATE IAW B737-800 SRM 51-40-02 AND INSTALLED NEW SEAL PLATE P/N: 149A6121-1; P.O. 1113263.1 IAW B737-800 SRM 51-40-02; AND REMOVED CORROSION AND FOUND WITHIN ALLOWABLE DAMAGE IAW B737-800 SRM…

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 63 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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