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N779UA1996 Boeing 777-222

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (Jul 2003)23 ADs may apply201 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Apr 30, 2029
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 2013
NTSB events
1
2003
ADs may apply
23
confirm with A&P
Service reports
201
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Apr 1, 2013
Expires
Apr 30, 2029
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Jul 25, 1996

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
777-222
Year
1996
Serial number
26941
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
AA8C39

Engine

Make and model
P&W Pw4000 Ser
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
60,000 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. 2013 – nowUnited Airlines INCChicago, IL · current

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (1)

Accident

Jul 17, 2003 · Chicago, IL

The turbulence encountered during the descent which seriously injured a passenger returning to her seat after the seat belt sign was activated. A factor was that it was not possible for the returning passenger to comply with the lit seat belt sign.

Injuries
Serious
Report
CHI03LA237

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for CHI03LA237)

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (23)

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
2005-12-10Boeing Model 747-200F and -400 Series Airplanes; Model 767-400ER Series Airplanes; and…Jul 20, 2005Airframe (777-222)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 (777-222)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 777-25-0191, dated September 13, 2001
2003-19-02Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesOct 8, 2003Airframe (777-222)Certain serial numbers: 1–412. Only with: Limited by line numbers 1 through 412 inclusive.
2003-12-01Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesJul 17, 2003Airframe (777-222)
2002-16-15Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesSep 26, 2002Airframe (777-222)Certain serial numbers: 777 1–266. Only with: Limited to line numbers 1 through 266 inclusive.
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2002-16-11Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesSep 20, 2002Airframe (777-222)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 (777-222)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 (777-222)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 (777-222)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 (777-222)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 (777-222)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 (777-222)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (777-222)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 (777-222)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-28A0019, dated April 27, 2000
2000-07-08Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesMay 16, 2000Airframe (777-222)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 (777-222)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 777-57A0029, Revision 1, dated August 12, 1999
99-17-02Boeing Model 777 Series AirplanesSep 17, 1999Airframe (777-222)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 (777-222)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 (777-222)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 (777-222)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 (777-222)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 (777-222)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 (777-222)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (201)

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 · oven · contaminatedOct 9, 2026

    BURNING PLASTIC ODOR IN AFT GALLEY. DE-POWERED GALLEY AND WENT AWAY. INSPECTED AND OPS CHECKED AFT GALLEY IAW AMM 05-51-58-800-801-C3. FOUND PLASTIC WRAPPER BLOCKING THE OVEN R53 VENT. REMOVED BLOCKAGE AND OPS CHECKED. OPS CHECK GOOD. ODOR DID NOT COME BACK. OK TO SVC ADD EMP:U375622

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · faultedSep 20, 2026

    R2 DOOR, EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY M33098 CAPACITY CHECK FAILED. BATTERY M33098 REPLACED AND TESTED NORMAL IAW AMM 33-51-06.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · battery · inoperativeDec 7, 2025

    L1 DOOR NEEDS EPAS BATTERY PACK REINSTALLED REF 52-11-20-400-813. INSTALLED EPAS BATTERY PACK ON DOOR 1L UP TO STEP 5 G(3)(E), AMM 52-11-20-400-814. EPAS BATTERY OPS TEST FAILED IAW AMM 52-11-20-700-812. AMBER SQUIB CONTINUITY TEST LIGHT WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE AT STEP F.1.F. PERFORMED EPAS TEST AMM…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Doors · battery · dischargedSep 27, 2025

    EMERGENCY POWER ASSIST SYSTEM (EPAS) 9 VOLT BACK-UP BATTERY INSTALLATION. INSTALLED SLIDE SAFETY PINS (2EA) FOR MAINTENANCE INSTALLED SAFETY PINS AT DOOR L1 SLIDE. REMOVED AND STORED DOOR SLIDE SAFETY PINS (2EA) FROM L1 DOOR SLIDE. C/W IDT, VERIFIED SLIDE SAFETY PINS ARE ROMOVED AND STOWED IN…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · warning message · illuminatedMar 2, 2025

    CONFIG GEAR WARNING ON TAKEOFF AFT AXLE UNLOCKED UPDATING M&L DDP COMPLIED WITH, REQUEST MEL 3253A. APPROVED FOR MEL 3253A OK TO CONTINUE ON MEL 3253A. INTERROGATED UMD FOUND MX MESSAGE 32-63020 REF FIM ISOLATIONMG STEERING POWER CONTROL ACTUATOR (RIGHT) PROBLEMS - FAULT ISOLATION REFERENCE: 32-53…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · control unit · faultedFeb 25, 2025

    MAIN GEAR STEERING CONFI G WARNING AFTER ADVANCE POWER ON T/O. R EPEAT REQUEST MEL 3253A TOMC APPROVED REF MEL 3253A MEL COMPLIED WITH. TOMC APPROVED. *DM* MBF IS SHOWING MAINT MSG 32-63020 - RECOMMEND FIM 32-53 TASK 810 FOR INITIAL T/S - PLS NOTE 4 FEB LP 3765362 - PCA WAS FOUND TO BE LOOSE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · longeron · crackedJan 16, 2025

    EA 5310-07557 REV B OP 002 (AD 2019-11-02) LH UNDERWING LONGERON CENTER TANK FRONT SPAR CHORD 1EA HOLE FOUND CRACK AT 5, 7 & 10 O`CLOCK WITH 3/16" IN DEPTH (DETAIL REF NDT INSP FINDING RECORD) TRANSFER REF. NON-ROUTINE HX NRC WO.4213299 AND EA 5310-07557 REV B OP 002 LH UNDERWING LONGERON…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · longeron · crackedJan 16, 2025

    AD2019-11-02 - SUPPORT TASK - EA 5310-07557 REV B OP 002 - LH UNDERWING LONGERON 1EA HOLE FOUND CRACK AT WEB TRANSFER REF. NON-ROUTINE HX NRC WO.4219977 AND ORIGINATED BY EMP NO. V906013 EA 5310-07557 REV B OP 002 LH UNDERWING LONGERON CENTER TANK L/P NO.3547860 AND L/P NO.3547739 CREATED. FRONT…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · longeron · crackedJan 16, 2025

    AD2019-11-02 - SUPPORT TASK - EA 5310-07557 REV B OP 002 - LH UNDERWING LONGERON 1EA HOLE FOUND CRACK AT FWD CARGO RING CHORD TRANSFER REF. NON-ROUTINE HX NRC WO.4219991 AND EA 5310-07557 REV B OP 002 LH UNDERWING LONGERON FWD CARGO RING L/P NO.3547739 CREATED. CHORD REPAIRED AS PER EC/RA…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · charger · no testJan 11, 2025

    DR R2 M33097 EMER LIGHT PWR SUPPLY BATTERY CHARGER TEST FAIL. DR R2 M33097 EMER LIGHT BATTERY CHARGER REPLACED AND TESTED NORMAL IAW AMM 33-51-06.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 201 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

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