N551NW2001 Boeing 757-251
Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198229 ADs may apply130 service difficulty reports
Registration
FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 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
- Jun 30, 2001
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
- 2001
- Serial number
- 26498
- 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
- A70463
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 20, 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 (130)
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 · squib · expiredSep 23, 2026
RIGHT OVERWING BOTTLE DISCHARGE SQUIB DATE EXPIRED. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE BOTTLE IAW AMM 25-65 (1828396) (AIRCRAFT GROUNDED)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Engine · engine · hung startJul 16, 2026
HUNG START ON #1 ENGINE N2 38% GROUND CREW REPORTED SMOKE AND FIRE, QRH RAN FOR POSSIBLE TAIL PIPE FIRE AND ABORTED ENGINE START. REPLACED STARTER IAW AMM 80-11 AND REPLACED START VALVE IAW AMM 80-11 ALL CHECKS GOOD. (LP 8785556 - AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Equipment and furnishings · girt bar · damagedMay 8, 2026
CATERING REPORTED THAT THE R1 DOOR WAS HARD TO OPEN. FOUND GIRT BAR MISSING TARGET PAW. ALSO REMOVED AND INSTALLED SLIDE INFLATION BOTTLE PIN. REMOVED BUSTLE. FOUND RT GIRT BAR PAWL LOCK MISSING. INSTALLED NEW GIRT BAR LOCK PER B757 AMM 25-66. INSTALLED BUSTLE. GIRT BAR AND SLIDE LIGHT CKS GOOD.…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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- Equipment and furnishings · girt bar · bindingApr 27, 2026
PRIOR TO PUSH BACK, LEAD F/A COULD NOT ARM THE R1 DOOR. INSTALLED GIRT BAR IAW AMM 25-66. (8554188) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Doors · bulb · not seatedMar 24, 2026
R1 EXIT LIGHT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN ARMED. R & R R1 DOOR FWD & AFT GIRT BAR PROX SENSOR REF. AMM 25-66. SLIDE LIGHT BULB MODULE ASSY NOT FULLY SEATED IN SOCKET. INSP SOCKET, AND RE-SEATED MODULE. OPEN & CLOSED 1R DOOR AND ARM/DISARM SLIDE MULTIPLE TIMES. OPS CKS NML. (8572462) (AIRCRAFT WAS…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Doors · sensor · dirtyMar 20, 2026
R1 SLIDE LIGHT INOP. CLEANED 1R GIRT BAR PROX SENSORS AND OPERATED 1R GIRT BAR SYSTEM PER B757 AMM 25-6. OPS CHECK GOOD. (1503787)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Engine fuel and control · eec · failedMar 17, 2026
ATO- DISCONTINUED TAKEOFF AROUND 40 KNOTS DUE TO LEFT ENGINE FAILURE. FOUND EPCS P EEC AND P 275-16, INSP AND CLEANED EEC PB SENSE SYS AND R & R EEC.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Equipment and furnishings · girt bar · obstructedMar 17, 2026
NO FLY, 1R SLIDE ARMED LIGHT INOP, DOES NOT SHOW ARMED WHEN DOOR ARMED. REMOVED DEBRIS FROM AROUND GIRT BAR ATTACH FITTINGS. SLIDE ARM LIGHT OPS CKS NORMAL WHEN SLIDE IS ARMED AND DISARMED AT DOOR 1R REF B757 AMM 25-66. (8572436)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Landing gear · control unit · illuminatedOct 10, 2025
MISC/DE- DUE TO ANTISKID MESSAGE ON DESCENT. REPLACED ANTISKID/AUTOBRAKE CONTROL UNIT.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Equipment and furnishings · slide · low pressureOct 2, 2025
R4 PAX. DOOR ESCAPE SLIDE LOW PRESSURE. REMOVED R4 PAX. DOOR ESCAPE SLIDE PER W/C 2566-9001-4R. INSTALLED R4 PAX DOOR ESCAPE SLIDE PE W/C 2566-9001-4R. SECURED AND OPS CK NML. RII COMPLETED.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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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