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N785092008 Boeing 737-824

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply48 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Aug 31, 2029
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56-7B27/B3 · 27,300 lb thrust
Cfm Intl
Owners
1
since 2008
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
48
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Feb 21, 2008
Expires
Aug 31, 2029
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Feb 21, 2008

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
737-824
Year
2008
Serial number
31638
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
149
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
AAA593

Engine

Make and model
Cfm Intl Cfm56-7b27/B3
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
27,300 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. 2008 – nowUnited Airlines INCChicago, IL · current
  2. 1974 – 1975Co-ownersScottsdale, AZ · different airframe: Cessna 182p S/N 18261766

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 (21)

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
2019-14-02Hydraulic powerAug 27, 2019Airframe (737-824)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-824)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-824)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (737-824)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 (737-824)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.
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2001-08-24Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMay 10, 2001Airframe (737-824)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-824)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-824)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (737-824)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.
99-11-05Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesJun 28, 1999Airframe (737-824)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (737-824)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-52-1128, dated April 22, 1999, or Boeing Service Bulletin 737-52-1137, dated May 13, 1999
98-13-12 R1Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesDec 28, 1998Airframe (737-824)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368 Revision 2, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, 777-27A0029 Revision 1
98-22-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 1998Airframe (737-824)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53A1108, Revision 5, dated October 26, 1989
98-18-20Boeing Model 727 and Model 737 Series Airplanes Equipped with J.C. Carter Company Fuel…Oct 21, 1998Airframe (737-824)Only with: Equipped with J.C. Carter Company fuel valve actuators P/N 40574-2 (Kearfott Models 3715-7 and -8) or 40574-5 (Kearfott Model 3715-9).
98-13-12Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 6, 1998Airframe (737-824)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, and 777-27A0029, dated March 26, 1998
98-03-10Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, and 767 Series AirplanesFeb 19, 1998Airframe (737-824)Certain serial numbers: 737 1–2836; 747 1–1104; 757 1–731; 767 1–642. Only with: Equipped with non-powered IPECO pilots' seats; ranges are line position numbers.
97-22-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 1997Airframe (737-824)Certain serial numbers: 737 292–2565. Only with: Limited to airplanes with line numbers 292 through 2565 inclusive.
97-18-06Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 1997Airframe (737-824)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (737-824)Only with: Having a main rudder power control unit (PCU) identified in Boeing Service Letter 737-SL-27-112-B, dated February 6, 1997.
97-04-01Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 21, 1997Airframe (737-824)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-27-1155, dated October 26, 1989, as revised by Notices of Status Change 737-27-1155NSC1, NSC2, and NSC3
95-23-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 13, 1995Airframe (737-824)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (48)

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.

  • Stabilizers · spar · crackedSep 3, 2026

    RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER FRONT SPAR O/B FIXED WEB HAS A CRACK ON INSPECTION HOLE. REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED IAW ESR-WI 10-15674 AND ECRA 5510-03391. INPUT FOR RH HORZ STAB REPAIR.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · skin · crackedSep 3, 2026

    EXTERNAL POWER RECEPTACLE (112A) MISSING SECTION AT INNER DOUBLER INITIAL RUBBING BLOCK. REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SRM 53-10-15-2R-4 REPAIR 4, PAGE 1-13, FIG 201-204 . C/W FOR EXT PWR RECEPTACLE DOOR REPAIR DOUBLER FABRICATED AND INSTALLED REPAIR PARTS AT EXTERNAL POWER RECEPTACLE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Stabilizers · skin · crackedAug 28, 2026

    TWO CRACKS FOUND AT RT HORIZONTAL STAB LOWER IN-SPAR SKIN AT HSS 138.70, 10 INCHES FWD OF T/E, REPAIRED RT HORIZONTAL STAB LOWER SKIN IAW SRM 55-10-01-2R-11. REPAIR 11.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Fuselage · attach angle · crackedAug 27, 2026

    LOWER FUSELAGE REAR SPAR VAPOR BARRIER, UPPER ATTACH ANGLE, RBL 40, BS 663.75. REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED IAW SRM 57-10-10-2R-5, PAGE 1-12, FIG 202.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Stabilizers · skin · crackedAug 27, 2026

    EA 5510-01843, CRACK FOUND ON RT HORIZONTAL STAB LOWER IN-SPAR SKIN AT HSS 120.30, INBD OF INBD FASTENER ROW, 10.5" FWD OF T/E. REPAIRED RT HORIZONTAL STAB LOWER IN SPAR SKIN AT HSS 120.30 IAW SRM 55-10-01-2R-11. REPAIR 11.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · antenna · missingJan 23, 2026

    PDA 1 REF LP 7699350 PDA CAT 1 LP CREATED FOR ACFT ARRIVED AT A22 MISSING ELT ANTENNA ON TOP OF THE FUSELAGE JUST FORWARD OF THE VERTICAL STABILIZER. MISSING ELT ANTENNA. REMOVED DAMAGED ELT ANTENNA M&E 99-2565-3-0009 REF. AMM 23-24-01-000-802. INSTALLED NEW ANTENNA REF. AMM 23-24-01-400-802 THRU…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Flight controls · proximity sensor · faultedSep 11, 2025

    LE FLAPS TRANSIT LIGHT CAME ON SELECTING FLAPS TO 30. FAULT CODES CHECKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED SLAT NR 1 INBD PROXIMITY SENSOR . ME 29-2762-3-0093 REF TASK 27-88 TASK 804, REMOVAL TASK 27-88-11-000-801, INSTALLED TASK 27-88-11-400-801. TYPE OF REPAIR (SPLICE, REPLACE, INSULATION, REPAIR, SHRINK…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · switch · out of toleranceJul 30, 2025

    AT TOUCH DOWN L2 AFT ENTRY DOOR LIGHT CAME ON PERFORMED GALLEY SERVICE DOOR INDICATION SENSOR IAW AMM 52-71-11-820-801. FOUND AFT GALLEY ENTRY DOOR SWITCH S200 GAP OUTSIDE OF CLOSEST PERMITTED GAP. ADJUSTED AFT GALLEY ENTRY DOOR SENSOR (S200) TO OPTIMUM GAP ADJUSTMENT PER AMM 52-71-11-820-801. OPS…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · dischargedJun 25, 2025

    EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK AT M1694 FAILS 15 MIN CAPACITY. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK M1694 IAW AMM 33-52-06-960-805.PARTS USED: 99-3351-3-0015, QTY :1

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · warning light · false activationDec 13, 2024

    EQUIP DOOR LIGHT ON CLIMB OUT. PRESSURIZATIO N NORMAL. INSPECTED AND VERIFIED E&E DOOR INDICATION SENSOR OPERATES REF B737 AMM 52-71-42. NO DMG TO WIRING AND FAULTS NOTED AT THIS TIME. VERIFIED E&E DOOR SEATED AND LATCHED. INDICATION IS APPROPRIATE ON CLOSING.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 48 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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