N705TW1997 Boeing 757-231
Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198229 ADs may apply165 service difficulty reports
Registration
FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 17, 2026- Registered owner
- Delta Air Lines INC
- Owner type
- Corporation
- City, state
- Atlanta, GA
- Certificate issued
- Jan 10, 2013
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2029
- 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 dataAirframe
- Manufacturer
- Boeing
- Model
- 757-231
- Year
- 1997
- Serial number
- 28479
- 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
- A968DF
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- 2013 – 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, 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 (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.
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-02-10 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce Model RB211 Engines | Mar 7, 2005 | Airframe (757-231)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–1018. Only with: Line numbers 1 through 1018 inclusive; equipped with Rolls Royce Model RB211 engines. |
| 2004-12-07 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce RB211 Engines | Jul 21, 2004 | Airframe (757-231)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–735. Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce RB211 engines; line numbers 1 through 735 inclusive. |
| 2003-18-05 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Powered by Pratt & Whitney Engines | Oct 16, 2003 | Airframe (757-231)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–735. Only with: Powered by Pratt & Whitney engines; line numbers 1 through 735 inclusive. |
| 2003-14-08 | Boeing Model 737-600, 737-700, 737-700C, 737-800, 737-900, 757, and 767 Series Airplanes | Aug 18, 2003 | Airframe (757-231) |
| 2002-24-51 | Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Model 747 Series… | Jan 7, 2003 | Airframe (757-231) |
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| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-19-52 | Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Model 747 Series… | Sep 30, 2002 | Airframe (757-231) |
| 2002-10-02 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Jun 20, 2002 | Airframe (757-231)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-28-0057 or 757-28-0059, both Revision 1, dated February 28, 2002 |
| 2002-02-04 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Mar 19, 2002 | Airframe (757-231)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletins 757-29-0058 and 757-29-0059, both dated November 9, 2000 |
| 2001-23-14 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Dec 31, 2001 | Airframe (757-231) |
| 2001-22-13 | Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes; and Model 747, 757… | Dec 6, 2001 | Airframe (757-231)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-27A1214 Rev 1; Alert Service Bulletins 747-27A2373, 757-27A0129, 767-27A0159, 777-27A0030 |
| 2001-20-12 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Nov 20, 2001 | Airframe (757-231)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–764. Only with: Limited to line numbers 1 through 764 inclusive. |
| 2001-20-11 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Nov 15, 2001 | Airframe (757-231) |
| 2001-13-15 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped with Rolls Royce Engines | Aug 7, 2001 | Airframe (757-231)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines. |
| 2001-10-14 | Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes | Jun 8, 2001 | Airframe (757-231)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. |
| 2000-15-16 | Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes | Sep 12, 2000 | Airframe (757-231)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. |
| 2000-04-18 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Apr 4, 2000 | Airframe (757-231)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-27A0127, Revision 1, dated September 2, 1999 |
| 99-23-21 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Dec 21, 1999 | Airframe (757-231)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 |
| 99-10-14 | Boeing Model 747-400, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes Equipped With AlliedSignal… | Jun 17, 1999 | Airframe (757-231)Only with: Equipped with AlliedSignal RIA-35B Instrument Landing System (ILS) receivers, P/N 066-50006-0101. |
| 98-26-04 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Dec 31, 1998 | Airframe (757-231)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-28A0045, Revision 1, dated November 19, 1998 |
| 98-13-12 R1 | Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes | Dec 28, 1998 | Airframe (757-231)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368 Revision 2, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, 777-27A0029 Revision 1 |
| 98-13-12 | Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes | Jul 6, 1998 | Airframe (757-231)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 (757-231)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. |
| 97-18-04 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce Engines | Sep 17, 1997 | Airframe (757-231)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines. |
| 97-18-05 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Pratt & Whitney Engines | Sep 17, 1997 | Airframe (757-231)Only with: Equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines. |
| 97-15-09 | Boeing Model 757 and 767 Series Airplanes | Aug 1, 1997 | Airframe (757-231) |
| 97-09-06 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | May 15, 1997 | Airframe (757-231) |
| 96-19-17 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes | Oct 7, 1996 | Airframe (757-231)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-24A0079, dated August 8, 1996 |
| 95-10-13 | Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce Engines | Jun 15, 1995 | Airframe (757-231)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-54A0030, Revision 1, dated December 20, 1993. Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines. |
| 95-01-05 | Boeing Model 757 Equipped With Pratt & Whitney Model PW2000 Series Engines | Jan 20, 1995 | Airframe (757-231)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 (165)
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.
- Fuselage · skin · dentedSep 4, 2025
DENT AND CREASE FOUND JUST BELOW STR 16LH AND AFT OF STA 620. CREASE CENTERED WITHIN THE DENT. PERFORMED CUT OUT OF DAMAGE AREA PER B757-200 51-10-02. ACCOMPLISHED HFEC OF DAMAGED/SURROUNDING AREA PER ERA 628978-14, STEP3 NO FINDINGS. INSPECTED FUSELAGE AREA, FILLER AND PATCH. C/W SKIN REPAIR PER…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · battery pack · inoperativeJul 5, 2025
SHIP 6811 DURING SVC CHK FOUND EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. CORRECTIVE ACTION: T/S PER B757 FIM 33-51-00-815-802. FOUND BATTERY PACK M731 TO BE AT FAULT. R/R M731 BATT PACK REF. B757 AMM 33-51. OPS CHK OK. (7357348)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Flight controls · flap system · malfunctionedFeb 17, 2025
SHIP 6811 -FCNT/DE- T/E FLAP DISAGREE DUE TO FLAP HANDLE OVERSHOOT. CORRECTIVE ACTION: T/S PER FIM. FLAP OPERATION NORMAL.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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- Doors · proximity sensor · faultedJan 27, 2025
SHIP 6811 AFT R DOOR DISARMING - SLIDE LIGHT STAYS ON UNTIL YOU SLAM THE LEVER INTO DISARM POSITION USING SUBSTANTIAL FORCE. CORRECTIVE ACTION: T/S PER B757 WDM 52-71-11 FOUND AFT 4R ARM SENSOR WIRE DAMAGED. REMOVED SW AND DAMAGED WIRING AND SPLICED IN PER BSWPM 20-10-13 A NEW PROX SENSOR S10225…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Equipment and furnishings · girt bar · fodJan 6, 2025
SHIP 6811 BOTH REAR DOORS SHOWING SLIDE ARMED VIA ILLUMINATED LIGHT, EVEN THOUGH DOOR IS DISARMED. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REMOVED DEBRIS FROM GIRT BAR FITTINGS & SENSOR SWITCHES. OPS CHECK NORMAL. (6942554)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · sign · detachedAug 11, 2024
SHIP 6811 L2 EXIT SIGN FELL OFF THE DOOR. CORRECTIVE ACTION: RESECURED L2 EXIT SIGN AS PER B757 AMM 33-22. OPS CHK NML. (5764258)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · cover · detachedApr 5, 2024
SHIP 6811 2L EXIT COVER SIGN FELL. CORRECTIVE ACTION: RESECURED SAME. (5314615)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · light · inoperativeFeb 16, 2024
SHIP 6811 EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT FOR DOOR 3R IS INOP. CORRECTIVE ACTION: R/R EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT FOR DOOR 3R PER B757 AMM 33-51. OPS CHK GOOD. (5747667)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Navigation · unknown · unknownNov 9, 2023
SHIP 6811 - RVSM - ENROUTE FO ALTIMETER WOULD MOVE UP AND DOWN 500 FEET OFF FLAG WOULD THEN COME ON, HAPPENED EVERY 30 MINUTES. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REPLACED FO ALTIMETER PER B757 AMM 34-13. OPS CK NML.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuel · unknown · unknownNov 2, 2023
SHIP 6811 CORROSION ON UPPER SKIN ON CENTER TANK, STA. 1000 AND 1020 LBL- 65 AT PAX CABIN. CORRECTIVE ACTION: SUMMARY OF NRC 00201, UPPER SKIN ON CENTER TANK, STA. 1000 AND 1020 LBL-65 WAS REPAIRED PER ERA 612879-14. (0047013)
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Showing the 10 most recent of 165 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