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N542US1996 Boeing 757-251

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 19, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198229 ADs may apply199 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Feb 29, 2028
Based in
Atlanta, GA
owner city / state
Engine
PW2037 · 37,530 lb thrust
P & W
Owners
1
since 2015
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
29
confirm with A&P
Service reports
199
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 19, 2026
Registered owner
Delta Air Lines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Atlanta, GA
Certificate issued
Feb 7, 2015
Expires
Feb 29, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
May 10, 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
26489
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
A6E12D

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 19, 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 (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 (199)

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 · lens · detachedAug 20, 2025

    2L EMER EXIT LIGHT FULLY DETACHED FROM WALL. INSTALLED LENS AT THE EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN AT LOC 2L REF B757 AMM 33-51. (7776988)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · sign · detachedAug 19, 2025

    EXIT SIGN OVER L2 DOOR HAS FALLEN. RESECURED EXIT SIGN OVER L2 DOOR. (7776980)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lens · damagedJul 27, 2025

    SHIP 5642 EMERGENCY EXIT COVER DIFFUSER LENS DAMAGED OR MISSING / LOCATIONS:603 - ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS 604 - ONE EXIT SIGN IS TAPED AND THE OTHER FELL OFF, RHE SIGN IS ALSO BROKEN.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · light · brokenJul 17, 2025

    SHIP 5642 EXIT LIGHT PANEL BROKEN ABOVE 2L DOOR. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REPLACED 2L DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN LENS AS REQ B757 AMM 33-51. (7344764)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · cover · detachedJul 17, 2025

    AIRCRAFT 5642, CABIN ENTRY DOOR AT 2L NEED EXIT LIGHT PANEL COVER POPPED OFF. RESECURED COVER. (LP 7344762)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lens · out of positionJul 16, 2025

    SHIP 5642 2L EXIT SIGN ABOVE DOOR LOOSE HITS TOP OF DOOR. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REPLACED EXIT SIGN LENSE ASSY REF B757 AMM 33-51-01. (7344756)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · sign · looseJul 15, 2025

    SHIP 5642 2L EXIT SIGN ABOVE DOOR LOOSE, HITS TOP OF DOOR. CORRECTIVE ACTION: SECURED SIGN REF B757 AMM 33-51. (7344746)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · cover · detachedJul 3, 2025

    SHIP 5642 EXIT SIGN ABOVE 2 R FELL OFF. CORRECTIVE ACTION: ATTACHED 2R EMEGENCY EXIT SIGN COVER PER B757 AMM 33-51. (5693682)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · sign · detachedJun 22, 2025

    SHIP 5642 EXIT SIGN OVER 2R FELL OFF DURING TAKE OFF. CORRECTIVE ACTION: RESECURED EMER EXIT SIGN OVER DOOR 2R. (1039886)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · sign · detachedJun 20, 2025

    SHIP 5642 2 RIGHT EXIT SIGN DETACHED. CORRECTIVE ACTION: RE-SECURED 2 RIGHT EXIT SIGN PER B757 AMM 33-51. (5693624)

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 199 reports.

Related aircraft

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 19, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 19, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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