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N740071999 Boeing 777-224

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 17, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198224 ADs may apply100 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Mar 31, 2028
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Engine
GE90-90B · 94,000 lb thrust
Ge
Owners
1
since 2018
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
24
confirm with A&P
Service reports
100
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 17, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Mar 28, 2018
Expires
Mar 31, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Feb 17, 1999

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
777-224
Year
1999
Serial number
29477
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
400
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
A9F502

Engine

Make and model
Ge Ge90-90b
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
94,000 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. 2018 – nowUnited Airlines INCChicago, IL · current
  2. 1989 – 1993Individual ownerNoblesville, IN · different airframe: Cameron Balloons O-65 S/N 5103
  3. 1965 – 1970Co-ownersTulsa, OK · different airframe: Hall Cherokee Ii S/N Mpr-1

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 (24)

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
2023-05-17Turbine SectionMay 10, 2023Engine (GE90-90B)Only with: Excludes engines with an installed full set of HPT stage 2 nozzles P/N 1847M47G23 and 1847M47G24.
2005-12-10Boeing Model 747-200F and -400 Series Airplanes; Model 767-400ER Series Airplanes; and…Jul 20, 2005Airframe (777-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletins 747-25-3313 Revision 1, 767-25-0335, and 777-25-0210
2004-05-26Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesApr 19, 2004Airframe (777-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 777-25-0191, dated September 13, 2001
2003-19-02Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesOct 8, 2003Airframe (777-224)Certain serial numbers: 1–412. Only with: Limited by line numbers 1 through 412 inclusive.
2003-12-01Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesJul 17, 2003Airframe (777-224)
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2002-16-15Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesSep 26, 2002Airframe (777-224)Certain serial numbers: 777 1–266. Only with: Limited to line numbers 1 through 266 inclusive.
2002-16-11Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesSep 20, 2002Airframe (777-224)Certain serial numbers: 777 1–263. Only with: Applies by line numbers 1 through 263 inclusive.
2002-11-06Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesJul 10, 2002Airframe (777-224)Certain serial numbers: 777 1–369. Only with: Applies to line numbers 1 through 369 inclusive.
2001-22-13Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes; and Model 747, 757…Dec 6, 2001Airframe (777-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-27A1214 Rev 1; Alert Service Bulletins 747-27A2373, 757-27A0129, 767-27A0159, 777-27A0030
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (777-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletins 737-25-1371 Rev 2, 737-25-1407, 747-25-3196 Rev 1, 777-25-0111 Rev 1
2001-10-14Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJun 8, 2001Airframe (777-224)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.
2001-03-09Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesMar 23, 2001Airframe (777-224)Certain serial numbers: 777 1–155. Only with: Limited by line numbers 1 through 155 inclusive.
2000-23-28Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesJan 2, 2001Airframe (777-224)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (777-224)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.
2000-14-05Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesJul 28, 2000Airframe (777-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-28A0019, dated April 27, 2000
2000-07-08Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesMay 16, 2000Airframe (777-224)Certain serial numbers: 777 2–103; 777 105–119; 777 121–161; 777 163–177; 777 179–186. Only with: Applicability limited by line numbers, not serial numbers.
2000-01-14Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesFeb 18, 2000Airframe (777-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 777-57A0029, Revision 1, dated August 12, 1999
99-17-02Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesSep 17, 1999Airframe (777-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 777-53A0018, Revision 1, dated February 11, 1999 (Groups 1 and 2)
99-15-10Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesAug 5, 1999Airframe (777-224)Only with: Equipped with an engine-driven pump supply shutoff valve having Boeing part number S271W741-21.
99-13-05Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesJul 8, 1999Airframe (777-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-57A0008, dated March 25, 1999
99-10-14Boeing Model 747-400, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes Equipped With AlliedSignal…Jun 17, 1999Airframe (777-224)Only with: Equipped with AlliedSignal RIA-35B Instrument Landing System (ILS) receivers, P/N 066-50006-0101.
98-13-12 R1Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesDec 28, 1998Airframe (777-224)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 (777-224)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, and 777-27A0029, dated March 26, 1998
97-10-02Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesMay 21, 1997Airframe (777-224)

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (100)

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 · switch · malfunctionedSep 29, 2026

    ROW 53 EMG EXIT LIGHTS ILLUMINATED IN ARMED POSITION RESET LIGHT SWITCH AND FOUND NORMAL OPS.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · oven · contaminatedJul 19, 2026

    CONTAINED PASTA FIRE IN OVEN 109 FRONT GALLEY REF AMM 05-51-58-800-801-C3 AND GMM 04-20-16. REMOVED OVEN AND INSPECTED EXTERIOR OF OVEN, GALLEY INTERIOR OVEN CAVITY, WIRE HARNESS, POWER POINT PLUGS & FOUND NO FIRE, HEAT OR SMOKE DAMAGE. REPLACED OVEN AT POSITION 109. IAW MM 25-32-02.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery · no testMar 17, 2026

    R2 DOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY TEST FAILED. BATTERY REPLACED AND TESTED NORMAL IAW AMM 33-51-06.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · battery pack · no testMar 17, 2026

    CABIN OVERHEAD L1 DOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK, CAPACITY CHK FAILED. THE BATTERY PACK (M33093) WAS REPLACED & TESTED NORMAL IAW AMM 33-51-06.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery · no testMar 17, 2026

    CABIN OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK (M33094) CAPACITY CHECK FAILED. THE BATTERY PACK (M33094) WAS REPLACED & TESTED NORMAL IAW AMM 33-51-06.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · no testMar 17, 2026

    CABIN OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK (M33096) CAPACITY CHECK FAILED. THE BATTERY PACK (M33096) WAS REPLACED & TESTED NORMAL IAW AMM 33-51-06.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · battery pack · inoperativeFeb 11, 2026

    DOOR 4R EPAS BATTERY PACK ASSY. INOPERATIVE WHEN REINSTALLING IAW WORK CARD 26-5211-9-9003. REMOVED AND REPLACED DOOR 4R EPAS BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 52-11-20. OPS TESTED OK.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · damagedDec 31, 2025

    LIGHTNING STRIKE DAMAGE AT STA 845 AND BETWEEN S-27 - S-28 BETWEEN S-28 AND S-29 ACPD CONDUCTIVITY CHECK ON HEAT DAMAGED AREA. FOUND DAMAGE AREA AVERAGE READING OF 45. READING OF 38 AT POINT OF IMPACT. REMOVED THE EXISTING FASTNERS AND CUT OUT DAMAGED PART OF SKIN IAW SRM 53-00-01-2R-4. ACP HFEC…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · fan · seizedDec 4, 2025

    PER VERBAL FROM THE CAPTAIN, ELECTRICAL, ACRID ODOR IN CABIN AND FLT DECK. NO VISIBLE SMOKE NOTED. CONDITIONAL INSPECTION CARRIED OUT IAW AMM 05-51-58-800-801-C3, UP TO & INCLUDING BLOCK 1. B. NO DEFECTS NOTED BY CREW IN DE-BRIEFING, RECIRC FAN STATUS MESSAGE SHOWS ON MAT AS FIRST MESSAGE TO…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · faultedSep 14, 2025

    EVAC LIGHTS ON IN ECON CABIN REPLACED BATTERY PACK AT DOORS 4L. R& R, PACKS M33407, M33408 & M33409 REF MM 33-51-06-960-802, ALL EXIT LIGHTS CK OK.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 100 reports.

Related aircraft

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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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