N688172014 Boeing 737-924ER
Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply33 service difficulty reports
Registration
FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026- Registered owner
- United Airlines INC
- Owner type
- Corporation
- City, state
- Chicago, IL
- Certificate issued
- Mar 4, 2014
- Expires
- Mar 31, 2030
- Airworthiness
- Standard · Transport
- Airworthiness date
- Mar 2, 2014
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
- 737-924ER
- Year
- 2014
- Serial number
- 42747
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Seats
- 191
- Engines
- 2
- Max takeoff weight
- 20,000 and over lb
- Mode S code
- A9238A
Engine
- Make and model
- Cfm Intl Cfm56-7b27e
- Type
- Turbo-fan
- Power
- 27,300 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- 2014 – nowUnited Airlines INCChicago, IL · current
- 1964 – 1970Delta Aerial ApplicatorsTracy, CA · different airframe: Boeing A75n1 S/N 75-203
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 (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.
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-14-02 | Hydraulic power | Aug 27, 2019 | Airframe (737-924ER) |
| 2002-20-07 R1 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 12, 2002 | Airframe (737-924ER) |
| 2002-20-07 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 12, 2002 | Airframe (737-924ER) |
| 2001-11-11 | Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series Airplanes | Jul 16, 2001 | Airframe (737-924ER)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletins 737-25-1371 Rev 2, 737-25-1407, 747-25-3196 Rev 1, 777-25-0111 Rev 1 |
| 2001-10-14 | Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes | Jun 8, 2001 | Airframe (737-924ER)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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| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-08-24 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | May 10, 2001 | Airframe (737-924ER) |
| 2000-22-02 R1 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 13, 2000 | Airframe (737-924ER) |
| 2000-22-02 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 13, 2000 | Airframe (737-924ER) |
| 2000-15-16 | Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes | Sep 12, 2000 | Airframe (737-924ER)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. |
| 99-11-05 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Jun 28, 1999 | Airframe (737-924ER) |
| 99-22-16 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Dec 7, 1999 | Airframe (737-924ER)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 R1 | Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes | Dec 28, 1998 | Airframe (737-924ER)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368 Revision 2, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, 777-27A0029 Revision 1 |
| 98-22-10 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 12, 1998 | Airframe (737-924ER)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53A1108, Revision 5, dated October 26, 1989 |
| 98-18-20 | Boeing Model 727 and Model 737 Series Airplanes Equipped with J.C. Carter Company Fuel… | Oct 21, 1998 | Airframe (737-924ER)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). |
| 98-13-12 | Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes | Jul 6, 1998 | Airframe (737-924ER)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 (737-924ER)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. |
| 97-22-07 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 12, 1997 | Airframe (737-924ER)Certain serial numbers: 737 292–2565. Only with: Limited to airplanes with line numbers 292 through 2565 inclusive. |
| 97-18-06 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 12, 1997 | Airframe (737-924ER) |
| 97-05-10 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Mar 19, 1997 | Airframe (737-924ER)Only with: Having a main rudder power control unit (PCU) identified in Boeing Service Letter 737-SL-27-112-B, dated February 6, 1997. |
| 97-04-01 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Mar 21, 1997 | Airframe (737-924ER)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 |
| 95-23-10 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Dec 13, 1995 | Airframe (737-924ER) |
AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.
Service Difficulty Reports (33)
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 27, 2026
RT SIDE AFT CABIN CEILING BULLNOSE EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE, REPLACED THE BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-805, OPS CHECKED GOOD.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · fuse · faultedSep 14, 2026
EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT IS NOT ON AT DOOR 2L. REMOVED AND REPLACED POWER SUPPLY FUSE LOCTED AT M1673 IAW AMM 33-51-06, EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT AT DOOR 2L OPS CHKD GOOD.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · fuse · failedSep 14, 2026
AISLE EMERGENCY LIGHTS NOT TURNING ON FROM ROWS 34 BACK. REMOVED AND REPLACED POWER SUPPLY FUSE LOCTED AT M1673 IAW AMM 33-51-06, ALL AISLE EMERGENCY LIGHTS OPS CKS GOOD.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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- Lights · power supply · inoperativeAug 25, 2026
ROWS 34ABC - 39ABC FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHTS AND AFT LEFT EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP. EMERGENCY LIGHTS OPS CHECKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED AFT LEFT (M1673) POWER SUPPLY IAW AMM 33-51-06. OPS CHECK GOOD.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · sign · unsecureAug 20, 2026
OPS REPORTED AFT GALLEY CENTER AISLE EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN CEILING PANEL NOT SECURE. INSPECTED EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN CEILING PANEL CONFIRMED SECURED AS REQUIRED IAW 25-20-00. INSPECTED EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN CEILING PANEL CONFIRMED SECURED AS REQUIRED IAW 25-20-00. INSPECTION WAS ACCOMPLISHED IAW AMM…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Air conditioning and pressurization · unknown · odorApr 25, 2026
STRONG ADHESIVE ODOR 12000-2000FT ON DES. MOLDY SMELL DURING TAX I IN. FLT DECK ONLY. PERFORMED CONDITIONAL INSP FOR FLT DECK ODOR PER AMM TASK 05-51-26-800-801-C1, RAN BOTH AIR COND PACKS AND RECIRC FANS FROM APU BLEED AND RUNNING ENGINES BLEED. UNABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM, NO ODORS PRESENT. SENT…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Air conditioning and pressurization · acm · seizedJan 16, 2026
FLIGHT ATTENDANT SAID SMELLED BURNED FIREWORK TYPE ODOR. ROW 29 THROUGH 35 , OTHER FLT ATTENDANTS SAID SMELLED THE SAME. CREW REPORTS CAPTAIN & THE AFT GALLEY SMELLED IT. FOUND LT PACK ACM SEIZED AND SIGNS OF BURN MARKS, SUSPECT ACM IS CAUSE REF L/P 7613127. REPLACED LT ACM IAW AMM…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · light · malfunctionedJan 2, 2026
LIGHT ABOVE EMERGENCY EXIT 21F IS FLASHING LIKE ABOVE EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR IS FLASHING. EMERGENCY LIGHT IS STILL WORKING. PER TECH SIDEWALL LIGHT C/B PULLED TO STOP FLASHING. TOMC APPROVED MEL 3302B COMPLIED WITH MEL 3302B. EMERGENCY LIGHT IS STILL WORKING. PULLED RIGHT SIDWALL LIGHTS BREAKER ON…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Pneumatic · sensor · faultedOct 26, 2025
CHIME ALERTED LEFT ENGINE BLEED TEMP NEARING BLEED TRIP OFF, DURING CRUISE AND DESCENT. THE BLEED REPORT CAPTURED THAT THE PRE-COOLER OUTLET TEMPERATURE REACHED AS HIGH AS 490 °F, RESULTING IN A LOW BLEED DUCT PRESSURE OUTPUT OF 17 PSI. (SYSTEM HAS GONE INTO OVERTEMP PROTECTION MODE) PERFORMED…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · wire harness · chafedOct 1, 2025
EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM OPERATIONAL CHECK. EXIT ROW EMERGENCY LIGHT AT SEAT 3AB(AFT LIGHT) IS INOPERATIVE. PERFORMED GVI OF SEAT EMERGENCY LIGHTS HARNESS AND FOUND HARNESS DAMAGED INSIDE TRAY TABLE POCKET. HARNESS REPLACEMENT REQUIRED PARTS UPDATED PERFORMED GVI OF FIRST CLASS SEAT EMERGENCY…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Showing the 10 most recent of 33 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