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N687DL1998 Boeing 757-232

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 18, 2026

Safety record in brief:2 NTSB events (latest Jan 2020)29 ADs may apply173 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Jun 30, 2027
Based in
Atlanta, GA
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 1998
NTSB events
2
2020
ADs may apply
29
confirm with A&P
Service reports
173
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 5, 1998
Expires
Jun 30, 2027

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
757-232
Year
1998
Serial number
27586
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
A91D8E

Engine

Type
Turbo-fan

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

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 1998 – 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 (2)

Incident

Jan 1, 2020 · Mexico City

The DGAC of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 757 airplane that occurred on January 01, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All investigative information will be released by the DGAC of Mexico.

Report
DCA20WA084

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DCA20WA084)

Accident

Jan 10, 2014 · Atlanta, GA

unexpected encounter with convective turbulence while the flight attendants were preparing for arrival.

Injuries
Serious
Report
DCA14CA036

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DCA14CA036)

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 (757-232)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 (757-232)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 (757-232)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 (757-232)
2002-24-51Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Model 747 Series…Jan 7, 2003Airframe (757-232)
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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 (757-232)
2002-10-02Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesJun 20, 2002Airframe (757-232)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 (757-232)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 (757-232)
2001-22-13Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes; and Model 747, 757…Dec 6, 2001Airframe (757-232)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 (757-232)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 (757-232)
2001-13-15Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped with Rolls Royce EnginesAug 7, 2001Airframe (757-232)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines.
2001-10-14Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJun 8, 2001Airframe (757-232)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 (757-232)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 (757-232)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-27A0127, Revision 1, dated September 2, 1999
99-23-21Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesDec 21, 1999Airframe (757-232)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 (757-232)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 (757-232)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 (757-232)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 (757-232)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 (757-232)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 (757-232)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines.
97-18-05Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Pratt & Whitney EnginesSep 17, 1997Airframe (757-232)Only with: Equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines.
97-15-09Boeing Model 757 and 767 Series AirplanesAug 1, 1997Airframe (757-232)
97-09-06Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesMay 15, 1997Airframe (757-232)
96-19-17Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesOct 7, 1996Airframe (757-232)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 (757-232)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 (757-232)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 (173)

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 · inoperativeSep 10, 2026

    L1 EMERGENCY LIGHT (LOWER FWD) INOP. REMOVED & REPLACED FWD BATTERY & CHARGER IAW AMM 33-51. OPS CHECK OK. OK FOR SERVICE. (8805074)(AIRCRAFT GROUNDED)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · power supply · inoperativeJun 18, 2026

    ON W/C 3351-7001 HAD 2 FWD EEPLS LIGHTS AND L1 DOOR SIDEWALL EXIT SIGN INOP. R & R POWER SUPPLY M730 AND BATTER PACK PER B757 AMM 33-51. OPS CK GOOD. (8690401) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · girt bar · fodApr 17, 2026

    L3 DOOR WILL NOT ARM. CLEANED DEBRIS FROM GIRT BAR LATCH. DOOR OPS NML. (8671926) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · sign · detachedApr 10, 2026

    EXIT DIRECTIONAL SIGN FALLING OFF AT DOOR 1L /1R / INTERIOR. REINSTALLED EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN LENS REF B757 AMM 33-51. (1538331) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine · pump · odorMar 17, 2026

    STRANGE ODOR IN THE COCKPIT WHEN DESCENDING THROUGH 10,000 FT ON TWO CONSECUTIVE LEGS. R&R NR 1 ENG LUBE & SCAVENGE PUMP IAW B757 AMM 79 -21-04. PERFORMED TEST 3A REF B757 AMM 71-00. OPS/LEAK CK GOOD. C/W STEP 11 PER B757 AMM 71-00-00. REF MD LOG 1496598. (8395382)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · power supply · inoperativeMar 17, 2026

    FOUND MULTIPLE EMERGENCY LIGHTS OUT IN FWD GALLEY + MID CABIN. REMOVED & REPLACED M732 BATTERY PACK PER AMM 33-51. MID CABIN LIGHTS WORK NML. REMOVED + REPLACED M730 BATTERY PACK + POWER SUPPLY PER B757 AMM 33-51. FOUND FUSE IN BOTH PWR SUPPLIES INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. REPLACED FUSE CORRECTLY + OPS…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · pawl · fodFeb 25, 2026

    L3 DOOR WILL NOT ARM. FOUND DEBRIS ON GIRTBAR PAWL. REMOVED DEBRIES. DOOR ARMS. OKAY TO CONT SVC PER B757 AMM 25-66. (8387998)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · rod end · brokenFeb 8, 2026

    R1 DOOR, HARD TO OPEN, GIRT BAR FOOT ASSY BROKEN. R & R LIFTER ON R1 DOOR ASSY IAW IPC 52-11-20-24A. FOUND ROD END BROKEN IN BOTTOM END OF DOOR MECHANISM, REPLACED THE BROKEN LOWER HINGE DOOR MECHANISM IAW IPC 52-11-20-20A, ADJUSTED IAW AMM 52-11, DOOR OPS CHKD GOOD. (8387934)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · girt bar · disengagedJan 31, 2026

    WHILE OPENING R1 DOOR FOR CATERING, DOOR COMPONENT OF GIRT BAR SHEARED OFF AND FELL ONTO THE GROUND. RESECURED GIRT BAR SLIDER IAW IAW AMM 25-66. ARMED AND DISARMED DOOR MULTIPLE TIMES WITH NO PROBLEMS NOTED. (8387910)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · inoperativeJan 1, 2026

    EMERGENCY PATHWAY WHITE LIGHTS AT SEATS FED 38-42 INOP. R & R BATTERY PACK M735 IAW AMM 33-51 OP GOOD. (6808187)

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 173 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

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