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N688DL1998 Boeing 757-232

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 17, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198229 ADs may apply222 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Jun 30, 2027
Based in
Atlanta, GA
owner city / state
Engine
PW2037 · 37,530 lb thrust
P & W
Owners
1
since 1998
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
29
confirm with A&P
Service reports
222
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 17, 2026
Registered owner
Delta Air Lines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Atlanta, GA
Certificate issued
May 22, 1998
Expires
Jun 30, 2027
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
May 20, 1998

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
27587
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
A92145

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
  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 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 (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 (222)

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 · girt bar · lack of lubeJun 17, 2026

    WRITE UP FOR DOOR 4L ARMING ISSUES. ADJUSTED DISARM ROD LINK AND LUBED DOOR CONTROL AND GIRT BAR. ALL CKS FOOD PER B757 AMM 52-11. (1650893) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · girt bar · fodJun 11, 2026

    L4 DOOR WILL NOT ARM PROPERLY. NO ARMED LIGHT & SLIDE GIRT BAR NOT MOVING TO ARMED POSITION. REMOVED DEBRIS FROM GIRT BAR AREA, DOOR ARMS PROPERLY REF B757 AMM 52-11. (8754692) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED

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

    L3 DOOR SLIDE ARMED LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATING. REPLACED DOOR GIRT BAR ACTUATOR AND SHIMS IAW AMM 52-11. OPS CHECK GOOD. (8754618) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Flight controls · control unit · faultedMay 23, 2026

    FCNT/DE - DUE TO L/E SLAT ASYM MESSAGE. R & R FSEU AND R & R BROKEN TORQUE TUBE. (8673898) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · lock bar · faultedMay 17, 2026

    L4 DOOR ARMING (FAULT). REMOVED AND REPLACED LOCK BAR ASSY 2 EA ON L4 DOOR PER B757 AMM 25-66-01. (1597732) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · lamp · inoperativeMay 10, 2026

    L3 DOOR NO ARM LIGHT. RELAMPED AND ADJUSTED DOOR BUSTLE ACFT CHKD GOOD. (8673854) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · girt bar · faultedMay 10, 2026

    DOOR 4L BEING REPORTED AS HARD TO ARM, DIFFICULT TO ARM, BINDING. R & R GIRT BAR PER AMM 25-66. CHECKS GOOD. (1586503) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · girt bar · detachedMay 9, 2026

    L4 DOOR OPENED ON GROUND WHEN STILL ARMED. STUCK NOW. REINSTALLED GIRT BAR FLOOR FITTING IAW AMM 25-66. ARMED/DISARMED L4 DOOR IAW AMM 52-11. (8673848) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · slide · damagedApr 29, 2026

    4L DOOR CONTINUED ISSUES FOR BINDING/NOT ARMING. FOUND CONTROL ROD JAM NOT SAFETY WIRE CAUGHT ON GRIT BAR FABRIC CAUSING BINDING & DAMAGE RE-SAFETIED NUT & REPLACED SLIDE ON LP 1571747. (1569014) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · bustle · unsecureApr 14, 2026

    3L ENTRY DOOR GIRT BAR DISPLACED. RESECURED GIRT BAR AND SLIDE BUSTLE PER AMM 52-11. OPS CHK GOOD. (8396148) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 222 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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