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N780051998 Boeing 777-224

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198224 ADs may apply75 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Nov 30, 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
75
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Nov 15, 2018
Expires
Nov 30, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Dec 3, 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
27581
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
AA92FC

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. 1947 – 1951Brooks Packing CoSweetwater, TX · different airframe: Globe Gc-1b S/N 2035

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 (75)

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 · smokeSep 17, 2026

    OVEN 606 CAUSING SMOKE, DURING COOKING PROCESS. CLEANED OVEN, DOOR SEAL, AND SURROUNDING FACE. OPS TESTED OVEN IAW AMM 25-32-02-200-802-001, TESTED GOOD, UNABLE TO DUPLICATE SMOKE OR ODOR.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · battery · dischargedSep 14, 2026

    EMERGENCY POWER ASSIST SYSTEM (EPAS) BATTERY, ELECTRICAL CHARGE CHECK (PED 1, 2, 3, 4) EPAS BATTERY ELECTRICAL CHARGE CHECK, GREEN LIGHT IN DOOR 4R DOES NOT BLINK NOR TURNS ON BOTH 9V BATTERIES REPLACED ON DOOR 4R EPAS BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 52-11-20-000-806-002.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · battery · inoperativeDec 17, 2025

    EMERGENCY POWER ASSIST SYSTEM (EPAS) RESERVOIR PRESSURE LEVEL CHECK PROCEDURE, R4 DOOR, EPAS BATTERY PACK GREEN TEST LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED EPAS 9V BATTERIES AT R4 DOOR IAW AMM 52-11-20-400-806-002. OPS CHECKED GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Equipment and furnishings · chiller · odorOct 20, 2025

    FORWARD GALLEY CHILLER NUMBER 1 WHEN ON MAKES A LOUD NOISE/ELEC ODOR NO. 1 CHILLER OPERATE WILL CAUSE BIG VIBRATION, NO TIME TO FIX, CB COLLARED AND INOP STICKER INSTALLED, AFFECT FOOD CART 112,113,114,115,116, NO ELECTRICAL ODOR, REQUEST PUT NO.1 CHILLER INOP ON NEF 2520BB.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fire protection · smoke detector · false activationJan 8, 2025

    SMOKE REST UPPER DOOR 3 SMOKE ALARM ACTIVATED. REPEAT WRITEUP. CREW REPORTS NO SMOKE OR SMELL, CAME ON 4 MIN FROM TOUCH DOWN FWD BUNK RED LIGHT ON UPON ARRIVAL. BUT ACOMPLISHED OPS TEST PER AMM 26-14-50-700-801-C1. FOUND OPS CHK OK. ALL SMOKE DETECTOR SHOWED GREEN LIGHTS ARE ON.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · unknown · smokeDec 25, 2024

    SMOKE REST UPR DR 3 EICAS CAUTION SMOKE IS DETECTED IN THE UPPER CREW REST COMPARTMENT AT DOOR 3. AT 8000 ON DESCENT F/A RERORTED NO SMOKE BUT SIZZLING NOISE CHKD FA REST ROOM FOR UNUSUAL ODOR AND NOISE WITH PACKS ON AND OFF. NONE NOTED. REF LOG 3294681 AND 3294394.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · heater · odorNov 29, 2024

    LVL-1 CHRONIC " OFAR SMOKE DETECTOR EICAS" .DUE TO REPEAT GRIPES ,WITH HISTORY OF FUNCTION TESTS PASSING AND NFF, ACP THE OFAR HEATERS SYS TEST IN AIR MODE REF AMM 21-41-15-700-801 AND TAKE NOTICE OF ANY BURNT SMELLS IN THE OFAR AND THE UPPER CROWN AREA.NOTE ANY FINDINGS AND CORRECT AS REQ'D.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery · failedAug 26, 2024

    DOOR L3 EMER LT PWR SUPPLY M33400 BATTERY TEST FAILED. DOOR L3 EMER LT PWR SUPPLY BATTERY (M33400) REPLACED AND TESTED NORMAL IAW AMM33-51-06

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · no testAug 26, 2024

    DOOR 1L O/H AFT (M33424) BATTERY AND EMERGENCY PWR SUPPLY FOUND TEST FAILED. DOOR 1L O/H AFT (M33424) BATTERY AND EMER PWR SUPPLY REPLACED IAW AMM33-51-06 AND TESTED NORMAL IAW AMM33-51-06.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · no testAug 26, 2024

    DOOR 2L O/H FWD (M33096) BATTERY AND EMER PWR SUPPLY FND TEST FAILED. DOOR 2L O/H FWD (M33096) BATTERY AND EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY REPLACED AND TESTED NORMAL IAW AMM33-51-06.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 75 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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