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N704X1997 Boeing 757-2Q8

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 17, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled May 3, 2026.

Safety record in brief:2 NTSB incidents (minor damage at worst, latest Feb 2011)29 ADs may apply148 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Atlanta, GA
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 2013
NTSB events
2
minor, 2011
ADs may apply
29
confirm with A&P
Service reports
148
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 17, 2026
Last registered owner
Delta Air Lines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Atlanta, GA
Certificate issued
Nov 18, 2013
Canceled
May 3, 2026
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Jan 29, 1997

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
757-2Q8
Year
1997
Serial number
28163
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
A96577

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. 2013 – 2026Delta Air Lines INCAtlanta, GA

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 (2)

Incident · minor damage

Feb 9, 2011 · Minneapolis, MN

the failure of the right engine's fuel control unit to operate correctly when the fuel metering valve became frozen in the full open position because of corrosion on the fuel metering valve slide and sleeve, which caused the engine to be overfueled during engine start and resulted in a tailpipe fire.

Damage
Minor
Injuries
None
Report
ENG11IA016

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ENG11IA016)

Incident

Jun 10, 2003 · Dodge City, KS

the inadvertent activation of the flight deck door's upper pressure relief latch during closure of the door, resulting in the deployment of the upper decompression panel which subsequently struck the captain. Contributing factors included the operator's improper compliance with the door manufacturer's service bulletin, the operator's inadequate service and maintenance of the flight deck door…

Injuries
Minor
Report
DEN03IA101

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DEN03IA101)

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 (757-2Q8)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 (757-2Q8)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 (757-2Q8)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 (757-2Q8)
2002-24-51Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Model 747 Series…Jan 7, 2003Airframe (757-2Q8)
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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 (757-2Q8)
2002-10-02Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesJun 20, 2002Airframe (757-2Q8)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 (757-2Q8)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 (757-2Q8)
2001-22-13Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes; and Model 747, 757…Dec 6, 2001Airframe (757-2Q8)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 (757-2Q8)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 (757-2Q8)
2001-13-15Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped with Rolls Royce EnginesAug 7, 2001Airframe (757-2Q8)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines.
2001-10-14Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJun 8, 2001Airframe (757-2Q8)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 (757-2Q8)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 (757-2Q8)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-27A0127, Revision 1, dated September 2, 1999
99-23-21Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesDec 21, 1999Airframe (757-2Q8)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 (757-2Q8)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 (757-2Q8)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 (757-2Q8)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 (757-2Q8)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 (757-2Q8)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 (757-2Q8)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines.
97-18-05Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Pratt & Whitney EnginesSep 17, 1997Airframe (757-2Q8)Only with: Equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines.
97-15-09Boeing Model 757 and 767 Series AirplanesAug 1, 1997Airframe (757-2Q8)
97-09-06Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesMay 15, 1997Airframe (757-2Q8)
96-19-17Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesOct 7, 1996Airframe (757-2Q8)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 (757-2Q8)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 (757-2Q8)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 (148)

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.

  • Doors · sensor · out of adjustJan 21, 2025

    SHIP 6803 AFTER PUSHBACK R CRN ENTRY DOOR EICAS. CORRECTIVE ACTION: ADJUSTED SENSOR ON R2 DOOR IAW B757 AMM 52-71. NO FAULTS. (6605936)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · girt bar · overservicedJan 10, 2025

    SHIP 6803 1L DOOR DOES NOT ALLOW ARMING LEVER TO "SNAP" ALL THE WAY TO THE 12 O CLOCK POSITION WHEN ARMING. ALL OTHER INDICATIONS WORK NORMALLY. CORRECTIVE ACTION: CLEANED EXCESS GREASE FROM GIRT BAR MECHANISM. ADJUSTED GIRT BAR PER B757 AMM 52-21. ALL OPS CHECK GOOD. (6605907)

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

    SHIP 6803 L2 DOOR EXIT SIGN IN POOR CONDITION. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REPLACED 2L EXIT SIGN COVER REF B757 AMM 33-51. (0746522)

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

    SHIP 6803 EXIT SIGN COVER ABOVE L2 DORR REQUIRES RESECURING. CORRECTIVE ACTION: SECURED SIGN CKS REF B757 AMM 33-24. (6908782)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · girt bar · faultyDec 24, 2024

    SHIP 6803 1L DOOR DIFFICULT TO ARM/DISARM. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REMOVED 1L DOOR SLIDE BUSTLE + INSPECTED ALL LOWER ARMING MECHANISMS. NO DEFECTS FOUND. DOOR ARMED NORMAL W/OUT EXCESSIVE FORCE MULTIPLE TIMES. CLEANED + LUBED GIRT BAR FITTINGS. R/R 1L GIRT BAR REF B757 AMM 25-66. DOOR ARMS/DISARMS…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · girt bar · fodDec 12, 2024

    SHIP 6803 1L DOOR WILL NOT ARM. CORRECTIVE ACTION: CLEARED DEBRIS AND CYCLED DOOR, OPS TEST NOW NORMAL PER B757 AMM 52-11. (6908710)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · arming lever · inoperativeNov 5, 2024

    SHIP 6803 DOOR 1 L SLIDE ARM LEVER WILL NOT MOVE ALL THE WAY TO ARM POSITION. CORRECTIVE ACTION: OPERATED DOOR AND CLEANED DEBRIS - ARM LIGHT GOOD AND LEVER IN PROPER BAND-OK PER B757 AMM52-11-04. (4012864)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · girt bar · fodOct 24, 2024

    SHIP 6803 WHEN AT CRZ 1L SLIDE LIGHT WENT OUT. SOMETIME DURING DECENT FOR LANDING THE SLIDE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. F/A DISARMED 1L AS NORMAL UPON REACHING GATE. CORRECTIVE ACTION: INSPECTED, REMOVED DEBRIS FROM GRIT BAR AREA, LUBED GIRT BAR, LIGHT OPS NORMAL PER B757AMM 25-66,

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · lanyard · out of positionOct 24, 2024

    SHIP 6803 1L DOOR WILL NOT ARM. CORRECTIVE ACTION: STOWED LANYARD - DOOR ARM NML (4012808)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · girt bar · out of adjustAug 18, 2024

    SHIP 6803 L1 DOOR SLIDE/ARM LIGHT INTERMITTENT. CORRECTIVE ACTION: T/S PER B757 FIM 52-11 TASK 813, ADJUSTED RT GIRT BAR PUSHROAD PER B757 AMM 52-11, OPS CHECK GOOD. (0509615)

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 148 reports.

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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