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N618AS2000 Boeing 737-790

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 17, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply228 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Jan 31, 2028
Based in
Seatac, WA
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56 SERIES · 2200 hp
Cfm Intl.
Owners
1
since 2000
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
228
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 17, 2026
Registered owner
Alaska Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Seatac, WA
Certificate issued
Jul 12, 2000
Expires
Jan 31, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
May 26, 2000

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
737-790
Year
2000
Serial number
30543
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
151
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
A80C87

Engine

Make and model
Cfm Intl. Cfm56 Series
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
2200 hp

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2000 – nowAlaska Airlines INCSeatac, WA · current

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 17, 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 (21)

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
2019-14-02Hydraulic powerAug 27, 2019Airframe (737-790)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-790)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-790)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (737-790)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletins 737-25-1371 Rev 2, 737-25-1407, 747-25-3196 Rev 1, 777-25-0111 Rev 1
2001-10-14Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJun 8, 2001Airframe (737-790)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.
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2001-08-24Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMay 10, 2001Airframe (737-790)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-790)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-790)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (737-790)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.
99-11-05Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesJun 28, 1999Airframe (737-790)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (737-790)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-52-1128, dated April 22, 1999, or Boeing Service Bulletin 737-52-1137, dated May 13, 1999
98-13-12 R1Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesDec 28, 1998Airframe (737-790)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368 Revision 2, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, 777-27A0029 Revision 1
98-22-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 1998Airframe (737-790)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53A1108, Revision 5, dated October 26, 1989
98-18-20Boeing Model 727 and Model 737 Series Airplanes Equipped with J.C. Carter Company Fuel…Oct 21, 1998Airframe (737-790)Only with: Equipped with J.C. Carter Company fuel valve actuators P/N 40574-2 (Kearfott Models 3715-7 and -8) or 40574-5 (Kearfott Model 3715-9).
98-13-12Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 6, 1998Airframe (737-790)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 (737-790)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.
97-22-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 1997Airframe (737-790)Certain serial numbers: 737 292–2565. Only with: Limited to airplanes with line numbers 292 through 2565 inclusive.
97-18-06Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 1997Airframe (737-790)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (737-790)Only with: Having a main rudder power control unit (PCU) identified in Boeing Service Letter 737-SL-27-112-B, dated February 6, 1997.
97-04-01Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 21, 1997Airframe (737-790)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-27-1155, dated October 26, 1989, as revised by Notices of Status Change 737-27-1155NSC1, NSC2, and NSC3
95-23-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 13, 1995Airframe (737-790)

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (228)

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 · battery pack · inoperativeAug 24, 2026

    EMERGENCY LIGHTS OUT AT ROWS 9 DEF, 15 DEF, AND 18 DEF AND EXTERIOR RH OVERWING. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED AND REPLACED M1669 POWER SUPPLY BATTERY S/N 187700 IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-805 OPS CHECK GOOD IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-805.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · stiffener · brokenAug 11, 2026

    RH REAR SPAR CENTER TANK LOWER WEB STIFFENER IS BROKEN. GROUNDED - YES. (PANEL RACK) LOCATED & DRILLED NEW STIFFENER IAW SRM 51-40-05-0G-0 FIG 3 TAB A REMOVAL & INSTALL OF STIFFENER ALL MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON ALASKA T-101 DEFECT 61128384T, SN 9962339 AAR WO 1024299 1000-0059.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · hinge · lack of lubeJan 4, 2026

    FA REPORTS L1 DOOR DIFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE. GROUNDED - YES. PERFORMED L1 FWD ENTRY DOOR SYSTEM TEST- OPEN/CLOSE TEST FAIL. REF AMM = AMM 52-11-00. BALVAREZ 1057044 01/03/2026FOUND UPPER L1 DOOR HINGE NEEDING LUBRICATION. GREASED UPPER HINGE. PERFORMED FORWARD ENTRY DOOR SYSTEM TEST, FOUND DOOR…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Doors · door · out of adjustNov 3, 2025

    FA REPORTS L1 DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE. GROUNDED - YES. ACCOMPLISHED L1 DOOR SYSTEM TEST, VISUAL INSPECTION AND OP'S CHECK REF MM 52-11-00, ALL CHECK GOOD. VERIFIED UPPER GUIDE ARM JAM AND AJUSTER NUT ARE SECURE PER TECH SERVICES REQUEST, REF AMM 52-11-00-820-801 FIG 502, DOOR OP'S CHECKS…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · door · no discrepancyNov 1, 2025

    FA REPORTS L1 DOOR IS MORE DIFFICULT THAN USUAL TO CLOSE AND GETS STUCK. GROUNDED - YES. OPENED & CLOSED L1 DOOR MULTIPLE TIMES OPS NORMAL DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES SECURED SHUT & SECURED OPEN NO DEFECTS NOTED OK FOR SERVICE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · unsecureOct 5, 2025

    EMERGENCY LIGHTING LOOSE ROW 7/8 DEF. GROUNDED - YES. RESECURED EMERGENCY LIGHTNING AS REQ.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · door · bindingSep 1, 2025

    FA REPORTS L1 DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN. GROUNDED - YES. PERFORMED L1 DOOR TEST REF AMM 52-11-00-700-804. NO DEFECTS NOTED AT THIS TIME. TORQUE ON HANDLE WITHIN LIMITS. CHECKED GUIDE ARM ADJUSTMENT MEASUREMENTS AND FOUND WITHIN LIMITS. REF AMM 52-11-00-820-801. LUBRICATED L1 DOOR. OPERATES NORMAL AT…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · guide arm · no testJul 2, 2025

    FA UNABLE TO CLOSE L1 DOOR MIG-2C #40-0061016 INITIATED, 40-0061017 INITIATED. GROUNDED - YES. REF FWD ENTRY DOOR SYSTEM TEST, AMM TASK 52-11-00-700-804 E3D TORQUE TO OPEN INT HANDLE REQUIRED WAS AT HIGHER END OF ADJUSTABLE LIMITS. SEVERE SQUEAL COMING FROM UPPER GUIDE ARM REVEALED EXCESSIVE PLAY…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · door · no discrepancyMay 11, 2025

    FA REPORTS L1 DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE. THIS IS A REPEAT WRITE UP. GROUNDED - YES. CYCLED L1 DOOR MULTIPLE TIMES USING INTERNAL HANDLE REF AMM 52-11-00-860-803, AND EXTERNAL HANDLE REF AMM 52-11-00-860-802. NO ABNORMALITIES AT THIS TIME, AIRCRAFT OK TO CONTINUE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · receiver · out of adjustMay 11, 2025

    FA REPORTS L1 DOOR IS HARD TO OPEN. GROUNDED - YES. ADJUSTED UPPER AFT LATCH RECEIVER IAW AMM 52-11-00-820-018 L1 DOOR OPS CHECK GOOD.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 228 reports.

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 17, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 17, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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