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N780011998 Boeing 777-224

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198224 ADs may apply78 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires May 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
78
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
May 15, 2018
Expires
May 31, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Sep 24, 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
777-224
Year
1998
Serial number
27577
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
AA92F8

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. until 1982Aeroflex MuseumNewton, NJ · different airframe: Fokker Dr-1 S/N 002
  3. until 1955Individual ownerLansdale, PA · different airframe: Globe Gc-1b S/N 2005

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 (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 (78)

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 · battery pack · no testAug 11, 2026

    EMERGENCY LIGHTS OPS TEST WITH THE CONTROL SWITCHES PROCEDURE, EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN UPPER AND FWD SIDE AT DOOR 2L, AND ALL ZONE 1 LT FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHTS DID NOT TURN ON WHEN TESTED. EMERGENCY LIGHT POWER SUPPLY M33096 BATTERY PACK AT DOOR 2L WAS REPLACED IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-802.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Navigation · transceiver · faultedMay 24, 2026

    STATUS MSG WXR SYS. RT WXR RADER INOP. REMAINING WEATHER RADAR SYSTEM OPERATES NORMALLY. REQUESTING MEL 3443B PER TOMC REQUEST. RIGHT WX RADAR (MX 3189124) - MEL 3443B ITEM DEFERRED PER 3443B. RT TRANSCEIVER REPLACED. REPLACED RT WRX TRANSCEIVER. LRU REPLACMENT TEST AND OPS CHECK OK. NO STATUS MSG…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · no testMay 19, 2026

    L1 DOOR M33424 EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY CAPACITY CHECK FAILED. BATTERY PACK 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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  • Doors · snubber · out of alignmentFeb 9, 2026

    L4 DOOR DAMAGED, & OUT OF ALLIIGNMENT, NOT ABLE TO CLOSE, SUSPECT CONTACT WITH SERVICE TRUCK. VERIFIED DOOR 4L LATCHES IN DOWN POSITION WHILE DOOR IS OPEN WITH NO BINDING BUT EPAS GETS STUCK WHEN TRYING TO OPERATE DOOR. SUSPECT EPAS OR SNUBBER BINDING WHEN CLOSING, SUSPECT SNUBBER ON THE L4 DOOR…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Indicating and recording systems · switch · out of positionNov 10, 2025

    VMO GEAR DOWN MEMO MSGS DISPLAYED ON UPPER EICAS FOUND THE ALTERNATE GEAR DOWN DISPATCH SWITCH IN THE VMO POSITION, PLACED BACK TO NORMAL POSITION, MEMO MSG CLEARED. REF FIM 31-51 TASK 957.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · bottle · no discrepancySep 22, 2025

    R3 DOOR SLIDE PRESSURE GAUGE SEEMS TO BE IN THE RED, RECHECKED SLIDE PRESSURE, CONFIRMED WITHIN NORMAL RANGE. OK TO CONTINUE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · oven · overheatedFeb 12, 2025

    OVEN 407 OVR HEAT AND FIRE. PULLED CBS FIRE IS OUT. OVEN 407 NEEDS TO BE PLACED ON NEF DEFERRAL , PULL (OPEN) AND SAFETY ASSOCIATED OVEN CIRCUIT BREAKER. AFTER INSPECTION NO SIGNS OF FIRE, NO SMELL , CB PULL AS PRECAUTIONARY. NOC DESK: 777 NAME: DARRIN DATE: 11-FEB-25- MID GALLEY OVEN 407 - NEF…

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

    EMERGENCY AREA LIGHT OVER SEATS 3GL INOP. AREA LIGHT LAMP REPLACEMENT CARRIED OUT REF.: AMM TASK 33-51-03-960-801 SATISFACTORY.PARTS USED: 00-0596-3-2874, QTY :1

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · mount · out of adjustJan 27, 2025

    DOOR 4R, SLIDE GIRT BAR ENGAGES WHILE DOOR DISARMED AT 12 OCLOCK POSITION OF HANDLE THROW FOUND GIRT BAR SNAGGING WHILE IN DISARMED POS. FOUND FLOOR-MOUNTED STRIKERS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. ADJUSTED FLOOR-MOUNTED GIRT BAR STRIKERS. PERFORMED OPSCHECK. OPSCHECK GOOD. DOOR OPERATES AS NORMAL. UNABLE TO…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · dischargedDec 19, 2024

    B777-25-3-7250 CABIN DR #4L EMER LT BATT PACK M33407 FOUND PWR WEAK. CABIN DR ''4L'' EMER LT BATT M33407 REPLACED AND TEST NORMAL AS PER AMM33-51-06.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 78 reports.

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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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