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N540US1996 Boeing 757-251

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 16, 2026

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (substantial damage, Aug 2022)29 ADs may apply190 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Feb 29, 2028
Based in
Atlanta, GA
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 2015
NTSB events
1
substantial, 2022
ADs may apply
29
confirm with A&P
Service reports
190
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 16, 2026
Registered owner
Delta Air Lines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Atlanta, GA
Certificate issued
Feb 4, 2015
Expires
Feb 29, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Normal
Airworthiness date
Apr 15, 1996

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
1996
Serial number
26487
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
A6D9BF

Engine

Make and model
P & W Pw2037
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
37,530 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. 2015 – nowDelta Air Lines INCAtlanta, GA · current

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 (1)

Accident · substantial damage

Aug 7, 2022 · Atlanta, GA

The overpitch control of the airplane during landing resulting in a tail strike.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
DCA22LA178

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DCA22LA178)

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 (190)

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.

  • Equipment and furnishings · wire · pinchedOct 31, 2025

    DIV/DE- TO ORD DUE BURNING RUBBER ODOR AT 32DEF. REMOVED AND REPLACED PSU. FOUND WIRE PINCHED UNDER SEAT 32D, WIRE CAPPED AND STOWED REF ERA 623343-14TR REV ORG.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · lanyard · unsecureSep 24, 2025

    R1 GIRT BAR LANYARD HANGING FROM BOTTOM OF DOOR. STOWED R1 DOOR MOORING LINE. REF B757 AMM 25-66. (7549862)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · lanyard · unsecureSep 20, 2025

    R1 DOOR WILL NOT ARM. STOWED LANYARD-DOOR ARMS NML. (7549844)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Equipment and furnishings · lanyard · unsecureSep 10, 2025

    DURING AIRCRAFT INSPECTION NOTICED THE 1R DOOR ESCAPE SLIDE LANYARD IS COMING OUT FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND IS ON THE GALLEY FLOOR. RESECURED MOORING LINE FOR 1R ESCAPE SLIDE IAW B757 AMM 25-66. (7549810)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · track · fodMay 10, 2025

    SHIP 5640 2L DOOR WON'T CLOSE. CORRECTIVE ACTION: CLEANED TRACK OF DEBRIS REF B757 AMM 52-12. OPS CK GOOD. (6986542)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · lanyard · unsecureApr 22, 2025

    SHIP 5640 1R DOOR LANYARD HANGING FROM DOOR. CORRECTIVE ACTION: SECURED LANYARD. OPS CK GD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · light · missingApr 22, 2025

    SHIP 5640 3 R SLIDE INDICATOR LIGHT WAS MISSING. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REPLACED LIGHT ASSY AT 3R DOOR. SLIDE INDICATOR LIGHT OPS CK NML . REF B757 AMM 33-51. (7037878)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · plate · missingMar 20, 2025

    SHIP 5640 FOUND DURING GIRT BAR INSP. NBR 2R PAX DOOR AFT NBR 3 FROM THE TOP STOP BEARING PLATE MISSING. CORRECTIVE ACTION: RPLCD DOOR STOP PER 757 MM 52-11. (6817137)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · indicator · unsecureFeb 22, 2025

    SHIP 5640 ESCAPE SLIDE ARMED CONDITION INDICATORS 1L AND 2R DOOR KNUCKLE KNOCKER INOP. CORRECTIVE ACTION: RE SECURED L1 AND R2 LOWER AND UPPER LINING PANELS IAW B757 AMM 52-11. OPS CK OF ARMING MECHANISMS OK. OPS CK NML ON 1L ANDD 2R. (0824346)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · cover · looseFeb 12, 2025

    SHIP 5640 EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN COVER LOOSE / LOCATIONS:604. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REATTACHEDEXIT SIGN CHECKS NORMAL. (0808091)

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 190 reports.

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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