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N781UA1996 Boeing 777-222

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (Jun 1999)23 ADs may apply187 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Apr 30, 2029
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 2013
NTSB events
1
1999
ADs may apply
23
confirm with A&P
Service reports
187
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
Sep 11, 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
26945
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
AA9600

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

Jun 12, 1999 · Madison, WI

the pilot-in-command's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the turbulence encountered and the seat belt sign was not illuminated.

Injuries
Serious
Report
CHI99LA184

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for CHI99LA184)

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 (187)

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.

  • Engine · engine · smokeSep 21, 2025

    ON TAKE OFF AND CLIMB, ACFT REPORTED BLACK SMOKE FROM RT ENG. ALL INDICATIONS NORMAL. CREW REPORTED THAT ALL ENGINE PARAMETERS OIL QTY, PRESSURE & TEMPS NORMAL, NO STS / EICAS MSG. NO ODOR / SMELL IN FLIGHT DECK OR CABIN. CURRENTLY NO AHM FAULTS. INSPECTED ENG NR 2 FOR OIL LEAKS IAW FIM 71-08 TASK…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Structures (general) · none · noneSep 11, 2025

    CREW REPORT ODOR THROUGH HALF THE FLIGHT. INSPECTED SMOKE IN CABIN IN REF AMM TASK 05-51-58-800. ACCOMPLISH STEPS A, B, AND PART C BEFORE ENGINE RUN. FOUND NO SMOKE OR ELECTRICAL ODOR. INBOUND CREW STATED PASSENGER VAPE PEN MALFUNCTION DURING DEPLANE. NO FURTHER MX ACTION REQUIRED. CONSULTED WITH…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · charger · no testJan 21, 2024

    EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY CHARGER TEST FAIL TRANSFER REF NON - ROUTINE WO.2599986 EMER LT BATT CHARGER 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 testJan 21, 2024

    B777-33-3-7019 DR R2 M33097 EMER LT BATT TEST FAIL. TRANSFER REF NON - ROUTINE WO.2600103 DR R2 M33097 EMER LT BETTERY REPLACED AND TESTED NORMAL AS PER AMM33-51-06.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · no testJan 21, 2024

    SUPPORT TASK - DR L4 EMER LT BATT M33407 TEST FAIL. TRANSFER REF NON - ROUTINE WO.2572051 AND DR L4 M33407 EMER LT BATT REPLACED AND TESTED NORMAL IAW AMM 33-51-06

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · charger · no testJan 21, 2024

    B777-33-3-7019 DR L3 M33405 EMER LT BATT CHARGER TEST FAIL TRANSFER REF NON - ROUTINE WO.2599966 DR L3 M33405 EMER LT BATT CHARGER REPLACED AND TESTED NORMAL IAW AMM 33-51-06

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · charger · no testJan 21, 2024

    B777-33-3-7019 DR L4 EMER LT BATT CHARGER M33407 TEST FAIL TRANSFER REF NON - ROUTINE WO.2572027 DR L4 M33407 EMER LT BATT CHARGER REPLACED AND TESTED NORMAL IAW AMM 33-51-06

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · charger · no testJan 21, 2024

    B777-33-3-7019 DR R2 M33098 EMER LT BATT CHARGER TEST FAIL TRANSFER REF NON - ROUTINE WO.2599975 DR R2 M33098 EMER LT BATT CHARGER REPLACED AND TESTED NORMAL IAW AMM 33-51-06

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · no testJan 21, 2024

    B777-33-3-7019 L2 DR M33096 EMER LT BATT DEEP-CYC PACK CAPACITY CHK FAIL TRANSFER REF NON - ROUTINE WO.2600311 DR L2 M33096 EMER LT BATT REPLACED AND TESTED NORMAL IAW AMM 33-51-06

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · no testJan 21, 2024

    B777-33-3-7019 L3 DR M33400 BATT DEEP-CYC PACK CAPACITY FAIL TRANSFER REF NON - ROUTINE WO.2600244 DR L3 M33400 EMER LT BATT 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 187 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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