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N543US1996 Boeing 757-251

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 18, 2026

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB incident (minor damage, Aug 2019)29 ADs may apply166 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires May 31, 2029
Based in
Atlanta, GA
owner city / state
Engine
PW2037 · 37,530 lb thrust
P & W
Owners
1
since 2016
NTSB events
1
minor, 2019
ADs may apply
29
confirm with A&P
Service reports
166
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 18, 2026
Registered owner
Delta Air Lines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Atlanta, GA
Certificate issued
May 3, 2016
Expires
May 31, 2029
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
May 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
26490
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
A6E4E4

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. 2016 – nowDelta Air Lines INCAtlanta, GA · current

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 18, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (1)

Incident · minor damage

Aug 18, 2019 · Ponta Delgada

The government of Portugal has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 757 airplane that occurred on August 18, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Portugal's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All investigative information will be released by the government of Portugal.

Damage
Minor
Injuries
None
Report
DCA19WA201

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DCA19WA201)

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 (166)

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.

  • Doors · light · inoperativeDec 2, 2024

    SHIP 5643 SLIDE LIGHT AT 2L AND 4L EXTINGUISHED WHILE AIRBORNE. CORRECTIVE ACTION: CLEAN AND LUBE GIRT BAR AND FLUSH FITTING IAW B757 AMM 25-66. 2L DOOR OF FOR SVC. INSPECT 4L DOOR IAW B757 AMM 25-66. FOUND LIFT ASSEMBLY BLOCK WORN. ADJUSTED GIRT BAR MECHANISM PER B757 AMM 52-11. R/R AFT GIRT BAR…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · a/c pack · odorOct 23, 2024

    SHIP 5643 BOTH PACKS PRODUCE A HEAVY MUSTY SMELL, MOST NOTICABLE WHEN SWITCHING PACKS FROM ENGINE O APU BLEED AIR AND VICEVERSA. CORRECTIVE ACTION: T/S FOUND OIL CONTMINATION AT HEAT EXCHANGER - LT AND RT. REPLACED LT AND RT SIDE ECS BAY PRIMARY AND SECONDARY HEAT EXCHANGERS REF B757 AMM 21-51.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · fitting · fodOct 21, 2024

    SHIP 5643 3L DOOR ESCAPE SLIDE GIRT BAR ENGAGEMENT LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REMOVED FOD FROM L3/L4 DOOR GIRT BAR FLOOR FITTING. OPS CHECK L3 /L4 DOOR ARMING MECHANISM AND LIGHT PER B757 AMM 25-66-01, OPS CK OK. (0620239)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Airborne auxiliary power · oil system · leakingOct 14, 2024

    SHIP 5643 -DIV/DE- TO GSP DUE TO DIRTY SOCK SMELL IN CRUISE. CORRECTIVE ACTION: FOUND OIL IN APU BLEED DUCT, PERFORMED OIL CONTAMINATION REMOVAL. R/R BOTH RECIRC FAN FILTERS. (SUBSEQUENTLY CHANGED APU)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · transducer · faultedJul 26, 2024

    SHIP 5643 -MISC/DE- DUE TO NORMAL AND ALTERNATE ANTISKID FAULT. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REPLACED NUMBER 2 WHEEL SPEED TRANSDUCER.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · lamp · inoperativeJun 1, 2024

    AIRCRAFT 5643, ON WALKAROUND SAW L4 DOOR SLIDE LIGHT INOP. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REPLACED L4 DOOR SLIDE LIGHT LAMP. (LP 5410082)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · odorMay 8, 2024

    FA REPORTED ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL IN AFT GALLEY ON DECENT. R/R AFT GALLEY LIGHT IAW B757 AMM 33-27. OPS CHK NML. NO DEFECTS NOTED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · duct · crackedJan 26, 2024

    SHIP 5643 -PRES/DIV- TO CVG DUE TO LT PACK FAIL WITH RT PACK ALREADY ON MEL. CREW DONNED O2 MASKS. CORRECTIVE ACTION: R/R LT PACK REHEATER DUCT DUE TO CRACK. R/R RT PACK LOW FLOW RELAY AND PACK FLOW CONTROL SHUTOFF VALVE. A/C RTS.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · unknown · unknownJan 9, 2024

    SHIP 5643 3L SLIDE LIGHT MISSING. CORRECTIVE ACTION: INSTALLED NEW SLIDE LIGHT CAP.OPS CKS NML IAW B757 AMM 33-51 AND ACCOMPLISHED PERMANENT RESTORATION PER ERA 614982-14 REV IR. (5549376)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · unknown · unknownDec 1, 2023

    SHIP 5643 DENT ON RIGHT WING PANEL 611DB. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REF ERA 614118-14. (5086408)

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 166 reports.

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 18, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 18, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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