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N542411999 Boeing 737-824

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply117 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Oct 31, 2028
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56 SERIES · 2200 hp
Cfm Intl.
Owners
1
since 2021
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
117
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Oct 8, 2021
Expires
Oct 31, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Oct 19, 1999

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
737-824
Year
1999
Serial number
28953
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
A6E258

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. 2021 – nowUnited Airlines INCChicago, IL · current
  2. 1956 – 1965Individual ownerNapa, CA · different airframe: Taylorcraft Dco-65 S/N 0-4429

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 (737-824)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-824)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-824)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (737-824)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 (737-824)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 (737-824)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-824)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-824)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (737-824)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 (737-824)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (737-824)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 (737-824)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 (737-824)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 (737-824)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 (737-824)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 (737-824)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 (737-824)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 (737-824)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (737-824)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 (737-824)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 (737-824)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (117)

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 · stringer · corrodedJan 28, 2026

    AFT CARGO AREA, FOUND ADDITIONAL CORROSION ON STRINGER 22R, BS 887. MAJOR REPAIR. DIP LPS 7747663 & 7747714. WORK ACCOMPLISHED ON HAECO N/R 9281113.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · stringer splice · corrodedJan 24, 2026

    AFT CARGO STRINGER SPLICE 22R CORRODED AT BS 887. R & R WITH FABRICATED AFT CARGO STRINGER SPLICE IAW SRM 51-40-02, DWG 146A3250, REV B, & DWG 147A0060, REV A.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · stringer · crackedJan 22, 2026

    RIGHT WING INTERNAL FUEL TANK UPPER STRINGER U-9 CRACKED AT THE RIB 21 AREA. ACCOMPLISHED INTERIM REPAIR IAW ECRA 5720-03603 AND REO-G25736.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Wings · stringer · crackedJan 21, 2026

    LEFT WING INTERNAL FUEL TANK UPPER STRINGER U-9 CRACKED BETWEEN RIB 16 AND RIB 17. ACCOMPLISHED PERMANENT REPAIR IAW ECRA 5720-03602 AND REO-G25734.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · rib · wornJan 20, 2026

    LEFT OTBD FLAPS NR 1, 2, 3, & 4 AFT FLAP TRACK RIB SUPPORTS HAVE WEAR ON LOWER SURFACES. REMOVED DAMAGE, HFEC AREA, NO DEFECTS NOTED, ROTO PEENED AREA, ALODINED AND PRIMED IAW UAL ECRA 5754-01273, AND ENGINEERING DOC REO-G25762.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · skin · crackedJan 19, 2026

    EA-5720-02922-001 LEFT WING IB LE SKIN HAS 3 FASTENER HOLES WITH CRACK INDICATIONS, HOLE NO. 12, 13, AND 19. ACCOMPLISHED L/E SKIN REPAIR IAW ECRA 5740-03437 AND AAR ENGINEERING DOC REO-25768.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Stabilizers · shim · migratedJan 15, 2026

    VERTICAL STAB LE SIDE INBD REAR SPAR FITTING VSS 1088 HAS A MIGRATING SHIM FROM BETWEEN THE BULKHEAD FITTING AND THE SPAR FITTING. REMOVED MIGRATED LAMINATED SHIMS AND REPLACED WITH SOLID SHIMS IAW DWG 170A1610, REV G, AND IAW AMM 55-30-00.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Stabilizers · spar · corrodedJan 14, 2026

    VERTICAL STAB RT SIDE OTBD REAR SPAR FITTING VSS 1088 HAS A MIGRATING SHIM FROM BETWEEN THE BULKHEAD FITTING AND THE SPAR FITTING. REMOVED MIGRATED LAMINATED SHIM AND REPLACED WITH SOLID SHIMS IAW DWG 170A1610, REV G, AND AMM 55-30-00.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · window frame · crackedJan 14, 2026

    FOUND CRACKS AT 3RD AND 4TH LOWER CORNER FASTENER HOLES ON LH SIDE NR 3 WINDOW FRAME CRACKED AT 3RD HOLE IS AT 12 O'CLOCK AND 4TH HOLE IS AT 3 O'CLOCK. REPAIRED THE L3 WINDOW FRAME WITH FREEZE PLUGS, EXTERNAL DOUBLER & TRIPLER, INTERNAL DOUBLER REPAIRS IAW REO G25725 & ECRA 5310-08774, REV INTIAL.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · skin · damagedJan 12, 2026

    AFT CARGO DOOR REQUIRES NEW SKIN, REMOVED AND REPLACED AFT CARGO DOOR OUTER SKIN IAW SRM 52-30-01-2R-3. ALL WORK ACCOMPLISHED ON AAR NR 9280189. REMOVED AND REPLACED OUTER SKIN IAW SRM 52-30-01-2R-3 REP 3, CMM 52-31-14, AND DWG 146A6110 REV C.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 117 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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