N544US1996 Boeing 757-251
Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198229 ADs may apply236 service difficulty reports
Registration
FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 18, 2026- Registered owner
- Delta Air Lines INC
- Owner type
- Corporation
- City, state
- Atlanta, GA
- Certificate issued
- Dec 31, 2009
- Expires
- Jun 30, 2029
- Airworthiness
- Standard · Transport
- Airworthiness date
- May 20, 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 dataAirframe
- Manufacturer
- Boeing
- Model
- 757-251
- Year
- 1996
- Serial number
- 26491
- 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
- A6E89B
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- 2009 – 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, 2026NTSB events (0)
No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.
Accident history for this modelADs 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.
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-02-10 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce Model RB211 Engines | Mar 7, 2005 | Airframe (757-251)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–1018. Only with: Line numbers 1 through 1018 inclusive; equipped with Rolls Royce Model RB211 engines. |
| 2004-12-07 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce RB211 Engines | Jul 21, 2004 | Airframe (757-251)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–735. Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce RB211 engines; line numbers 1 through 735 inclusive. |
| 2003-18-05 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Powered by Pratt & Whitney Engines | Oct 16, 2003 | Airframe (757-251)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–735. Only with: Powered by Pratt & Whitney engines; line numbers 1 through 735 inclusive. |
| 2003-14-08 | Boeing Model 737-600, 737-700, 737-700C, 737-800, 737-900, 757, and 767 Series Airplanes | Aug 18, 2003 | Airframe (757-251) |
| 2002-24-51 | Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Model 747 Series… | Jan 7, 2003 | Airframe (757-251) |
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| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-19-52 | Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Model 747 Series… | Sep 30, 2002 | Airframe (757-251) |
| 2002-10-02 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Jun 20, 2002 | Airframe (757-251)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-28-0057 or 757-28-0059, both Revision 1, dated February 28, 2002 |
| 2002-02-04 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Mar 19, 2002 | Airframe (757-251)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletins 757-29-0058 and 757-29-0059, both dated November 9, 2000 |
| 2001-23-14 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Dec 31, 2001 | Airframe (757-251) |
| 2001-22-13 | Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes; and Model 747, 757… | Dec 6, 2001 | Airframe (757-251)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-27A1214 Rev 1; Alert Service Bulletins 747-27A2373, 757-27A0129, 767-27A0159, 777-27A0030 |
| 2001-20-12 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Nov 20, 2001 | Airframe (757-251)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–764. Only with: Limited to line numbers 1 through 764 inclusive. |
| 2001-20-11 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Nov 15, 2001 | Airframe (757-251) |
| 2001-13-15 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped with Rolls Royce Engines | Aug 7, 2001 | Airframe (757-251)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines. |
| 2001-10-14 | Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes | Jun 8, 2001 | Airframe (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. |
| 2000-15-16 | Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes | Sep 12, 2000 | Airframe (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. |
| 2000-04-18 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Apr 4, 2000 | Airframe (757-251)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-27A0127, Revision 1, dated September 2, 1999 |
| 99-23-21 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Dec 21, 1999 | Airframe (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 |
| 99-10-14 | Boeing Model 747-400, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes Equipped With AlliedSignal… | Jun 17, 1999 | Airframe (757-251)Only with: Equipped with AlliedSignal RIA-35B Instrument Landing System (ILS) receivers, P/N 066-50006-0101. |
| 98-26-04 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Dec 31, 1998 | Airframe (757-251)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-28A0045, Revision 1, dated November 19, 1998 |
| 98-13-12 R1 | Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes | Dec 28, 1998 | Airframe (757-251)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368 Revision 2, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, 777-27A0029 Revision 1 |
| 98-13-12 | Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes | Jul 6, 1998 | Airframe (757-251)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, and 777-27A0029, dated March 26, 1998 |
| 98-03-10 | Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, and 767 Series Airplanes | Feb 19, 1998 | Airframe (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. |
| 97-18-04 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce Engines | Sep 17, 1997 | Airframe (757-251)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines. |
| 97-18-05 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Pratt & Whitney Engines | Sep 17, 1997 | Airframe (757-251)Only with: Equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines. |
| 97-15-09 | Boeing Model 757 and 767 Series Airplanes | Aug 1, 1997 | Airframe (757-251) |
| 97-09-06 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | May 15, 1997 | Airframe (757-251) |
| 96-19-17 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Oct 7, 1996 | Airframe (757-251)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-24A0079, dated August 8, 1996 |
| 95-10-13 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce Engines | Jun 15, 1995 | Airframe (757-251)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-54A0030, Revision 1, dated December 20, 1993. Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines. |
| 95-01-05 | Boeing Model 757 Equipped With Pratt & Whitney Model PW2000 Series Engines | Jan 20, 1995 | Airframe (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 (236)
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 · gauge · blockedJun 7, 2026
AFT LIFE RAFT PRESSURE GAUGE IS BLOCKED/UNREADABLE. R&R AFT LIFE RAFT ASSY REF B757 AMM 25-64. (8199024) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · wire · damagedMay 29, 2026
ON SVC CEILING EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT ROW 25 + 29 INOPERATIVE. REMOVED CEILING PNL FOR LIGHT L1065 STA1430 REPAIRED WIRES W0634AS NEEDED REF SWPM 20. REPLACED FUSE F4 REF CMM 25-65-02. OPS CHECK EMER LTS GOOD. REINSTALLED CEILING PNL REF B757 AMM 25-22 . OK FOR SVC (8371073) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · lamp · inoperativeMay 11, 2026
OVERHEAD EMERG LT AT 41 D INOP. RELAMPED, R/R EMERG LIGHT POWER SUPPLY (M737) IAW AMM 33-51. (8371000) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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- Equipment and furnishings · indicator · inoperativeApr 22, 2026
R2 KNUCKLE KNOCKER INOP. CLEANED AND REMOVED DEBRIS FROM 2R KNUCKLE KNOCKER. CYCLED ARMED LEVER SWITCH MULTIPLE TIMES. KNUCKLE KNOCKER OPS NORMAL IAW B757 AMM 25-66. (1557964) AIRCRAFT IS GROUNDED
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Starting · starter · failedJan 26, 2026
FLAMES & SPARKS COMING FROM THE RT ENGINE DURING TAKEOFF. ACCOMPANIED BY FUMES IN REAR CABIN, CONFIRMED BY FA'S. INSPECTED NR 2 ENGINE FOR DAMAGE, NO TROUBLE FOUND. INSPECTED FOR LEAKS, NO LEAKS NOTED. FOUND METAL ON STARTER CHIP DETECTOR, R & R THE STARTER IAW AMM 80-11, SERVICEABLE STARTER IAW…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Equipment and furnishings · life raft · damagedNov 12, 2025
DURING SERVICE CHECK FOUND AFT LIFE RAFT PRESSURE GAUGE UNREADABLE. REMOVED AND REPLACED AFT LIFE RAFT PER B757 AIPC 25-64-00-01G, SHEET 1, ITEM 20. (7937887)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Doors · proximity sensor · dirtyNov 8, 2025
LEFT AFT ENT DOOR ON CLIMB OUT PRESS NORMAL. CLEANED 3L DOOR PROXIMITY SENSOR AND PERFORMED OPS CHECK PER B757 AMM 52-71. OPS CHECK GOOD. (7937866)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Wings · skin · crackedAug 1, 2025
CRACK FOUND IN HOLE 6 AT 7 O'CLOCK POSITION IN SKIN LAYER JUST ABOVE SHIM LAYER. FURTHER INSPECTION AND REPAIR REQUIRED PRIOR TO FURTHER FLIGHT. SEE NR FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 010-0001:5720-01100-04B/001 00001, COMPLIED WITH E/RA 589741-14AD REV. D.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Wings · skin · crackedJul 31, 2025
REPAIR TO RT WING UPPER SKIN COMMON TO DRAG FITTING ATTACHMENT REQUIRES SUPPLIMENTAL INSPECTIONS IAW ER/A 589741-14AD REV D. CRACK INDICATION WAS FOUND IN HOLE 6. REF ERA 589741-14AD.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · sign · detachedMay 12, 2025
SHIP 5644 2LEFT CABIN DOOR EXIT SIGN WILL STAY ATTACHED. CORRECTIVE ACTION: FOUND 2L "EXIT" SIGN DETACHED, REINSTALLED. CHKS GOOD.(6087424)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Showing the 10 most recent of 236 reports.
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