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N550UA1992 Boeing 757-222

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Mar 13, 2017.

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198229 ADs may apply245 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 2014
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
29
confirm with A&P
Service reports
245
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Mar 4, 2014
Canceled
Mar 13, 2017
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Feb 11, 1992

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
757-222
Year
1992
Serial number
25398
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
A7012E

Engine

Make and model
P & W Pw2040
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
40,900 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. 2014 – 2017United Airlines INCChicago, IL

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 (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 (757-222)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 (757-222)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 (757-222)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 (757-222)
2002-24-51Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Model 747 Series…Jan 7, 2003Airframe (757-222)
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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 (757-222)
2002-10-02Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesJun 20, 2002Airframe (757-222)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 (757-222)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 (757-222)
2001-22-13Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes; and Model 747, 757…Dec 6, 2001Airframe (757-222)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 (757-222)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 (757-222)
2001-13-15Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped with Rolls Royce EnginesAug 7, 2001Airframe (757-222)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines.
2001-10-14Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJun 8, 2001Airframe (757-222)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 (757-222)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 (757-222)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-27A0127, Revision 1, dated September 2, 1999
99-23-21Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesDec 21, 1999Airframe (757-222)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 (757-222)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 (757-222)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 (757-222)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 (757-222)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 (757-222)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 (757-222)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines.
97-18-05Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Pratt & Whitney EnginesSep 17, 1997Airframe (757-222)Only with: Equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines.
97-15-09Boeing Model 757 and 767 Series AirplanesAug 1, 1997Airframe (757-222)
97-09-06Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesMay 15, 1997Airframe (757-222)
96-19-17Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesOct 7, 1996Airframe (757-222)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 (757-222)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 (757-222)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 (245)

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 · structure · crackedJun 18, 2015

    L2 DOOR UPPER HINGE CUT OUT CRACKED. CF 9128 DATED 2/27/15. REMOVE, MFG & INSTALLED PART 1 ANGLE IAW SRM 52-10-02 REPAIR 1.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · actuator · faultyMar 19, 2015

    CREW REPORTS GEAR DISAGREE MSG. LOWERED GEAR & DID NOT GET NOSE GEAR GREEN. ACCOMPLISHED ALT GEAR EXTENSION STILL NO GREEN. ALSO FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTED LOUD GRINDING AT INITIAL GEAR RETRACTION. R & R GEAR DOOR ACTUATOR, LOCK ACTUATOR & SEQUENCE VLV. ACCOMPLISHED GEAR SWING SEVERAL TIMES WITH…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · slider · defectiveMar 13, 2015

    DOOR 4R SLIDE ARMED LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED FWD GIRT BAR SLIDER IAW 52-11-25.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Doors · angle · crackedFeb 27, 2015

    L2 DOOR UPPER HINGE CUT OUT CRACKED. REMOVED, MFG & INSTALLED PART 1 ANGLE IAW SRM 52-10-02 REPAIR 1. CF REQUIRED TO INSPECT IAW B TABLE 202 AT 50000 DOOR FLIGHT CYCLES OR 5800 FLIGHT CYCLES AFTER REPAIR INSTALLED IF THE DOOR FLIGHT CYCLES ARE NOT KNOWN.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · structure · crackedFeb 27, 2015

    L2 DOOR UPPER HINGE CUT OUT CRACKED. REMOVE, MFG & INSTALLED PART 1 ANGLE IAW SRM 52-10-02 REPAIR 1.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine · compressor · stalledAug 5, 2014

    RT ENG SN 726726 HAD AUDIBLE COMPRESSOR STALL DURING ENG START AT STARTER CUT OUT AT APPROXIMATELY 47 -48%. VISUALLY INSPECTED NR 2 ENG CHIP DETECTORS & PERFORMED BORE INSPECTION OF ENG VIA PLUGS AP 2 & AP 8. NO ABNORMALITIES FOUND BY INSPECTION.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine · engine · overtempAug 5, 2014

    RIGHT ENG SN 726726, DURING ENG START EGT EXCEEDED START LIMITS, MAX EGT FROM EXCEEDANCE PAGE REPORTED TO BE 552 FOR ONE SECOND IAW JRH 2-5-62 FIG 1. EXCEEDANCE IS IN AREA A WHICH REQUIRES VISUAL INSPECTION IAW AMM 72-00-00 PAGE 686U PARA 16. PERFORMED VISUAL INSPECTION OF NR 2 ENG INTAKE &…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · repair · dentedMay 28, 2014

    DENT IN FUSELAGE SKIN REPAIR BS 775 & 2 INCHES ABOVE STRINGER 17L. REMOVED EXISTING FUSELAGE SKIN REPAIR BS 775 ABOVE STRINGER 17L. TRIMMED ADDITIONAL DAMAGE & INSTALLED NEW REPAIR DOUBLER & TRIPLER BETWEEN BS 743 - 786 & STRINGER 14L - 18L IAW ECRA 5300-01917 AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. INTERIM REPAIR…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · dentedMay 28, 2014

    DENT IN FUSELAGE SKIN REPAIR BS 775 & 2" ABOVE STRINGER 17L. REMOVED EXISTING FUSELAGE SKIN REPAIR BS 775 ABOVE STRINGER 17L. TRIMMED ADDITIONAL DAMAGE & INSTALLED NEW REPAIR DOUBLER & TRIPLER BETWEEN BS 743 - 786 & STRINGER 14L - 18L IAW ECRA 5300-01917 AS AN INTERIM REPAIR.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · dentedMay 24, 2014

    DENT IN FUSELAGE EXTERIOR REPAIR BS 608.5 & 1 IN BELOW STRINGER 16L. REMOVED EXISTING REPAIR DOUBLER AT BS 608.5, STRINGER 16L. INSTALLED NEW REPAIR DOUBLER AT BS 596 - 620 & STRINGER 15L - 18L. THIS IS A CAT A REPAIR. THE SKIN REPAIR BETWEEN BS 596 - 620 & STRINGER 15L - 18L RECEIVED 1ST & 2ND…

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 245 reports.

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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