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N785112008 Boeing 737-824

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply32 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Apr 30, 2030
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56-7B26 · 26,300 lb thrust
Cfm Intl
Owners
1
since 2008
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
32
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, 2008
Expires
Apr 30, 2030
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
May 10, 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
33459
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
AAA5AE

Engine

Make and model
Cfm Intl Cfm56-7b26
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
26,300 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. 1952 – 1955Chicago Seaplane Base INCChicago, IL · different airframe: 1947 Piper J3c-65s S/N 22910
  3. until 1989Individual ownerdifferent airframe: Cessna 172k S/N 17257645

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 (32)

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.

  • Navigation · drive unit · faultedMay 27, 2026

    WXR FAIL BOTH SIDES WXR FAIL ATTN REF LP 9066608 FOR MAINTENANCE ACTION PERFORMED. LP 9066608: DUE TO HISTORY OF PWS AND WX INOP, PLEASE CHANGE WX DRIVE UNIT. . RAR WX DRIVE UNIT. REF AMM 34-43-11/401. INSTALLATION OPS CHECK WILL STILL NEED TO BE PERFORMED. PERFORMED WXR SYSTEM OPERATIONAL TEST.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · release mech · brokenApr 24, 2026

    FWD DOOR SLIDE GIRT BAR STOP RELEASE BROKEN. L1 DOOR. PART AOG. REMOVED AND REPLACED GIRT BAR STOP IAW IPC 25-66-00-13.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · damagedApr 10, 2026

    POSSIBLE LIGHTNING STRIKE DAMAGE AT STATION 221 APROX 16 INCHES ABOVE THE LAP SEAM ON FO SIDEBEGAN LAYING OUT FASTENERS IN RELATION TO DAMAGE. DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR DRILL OUT REPAIR AS IT DOES NOT MEET REQUIREMENT 1 D 1 F OF SRM 53-00-01-2R-38, NOT MORE THAN 4D FROM A PRODUCTION FASTENER. WILL NEED…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Doors · door latch · wornApr 2, 2026

    RIGHT FWD LATCH FOR DOOR 192 DR HAS WORN INTO CHORD ALMOST ALL THE WAY THROUGH.MARKED MAJOR REPAIR AND INITIATED SFR. INITIATED SDR REMOVED DOOR 192 DR, ECS DOOR SEAL AND RETAINER FOR ACCESS TO SHEETMETAL REPAIR.REF SRM 57-10-13-2R-3. STEP 4A. COMPLIED WITH STEPS 4 A-E REF SRM 57-10-13-2R-3, STEP…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · door · no discrepancyJan 26, 2026

    FLT ATT STATE THE DOOR SLIDE 1L ISN`T ARMING NORMALLY DOOR 1L ARMED NORMALLY NO PROBLEM FOUND

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · unknown · odorJun 19, 2025

    FA REPORTS BRAKE FLUID LIKE ODOR IN AFT LAV D ACP ENGINE RUN AND RAN PACKS , COULD NOT DUPLICATE SMELL IN CABIN. FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTED SMELL WENT AWAY IN FLIGHT.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · unknown · odorMay 26, 2025

    SMOKE SMELL IN CABIN NEAR 38F. DEBRIEFED FLIGHT CREW. PILOTS REPORTED THAT THE SCENT WAS NOTICED ONLY AFTER PACK 2 WAS BEING POWERED BY ENGINE 2 BLEED AIR. NO SCENT WAS REPORTED WHEN APU BLEED POWERED BOTH PACKS. OPENED FAN COWLS. INSPECTED E2 FOR FLUID LEAKS AND CONDITION. NO ISSUES NOTED.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · latch · disengagedMay 24, 2025

    RTO 60 KIAS DOOR LIGHT FWD ENTRY FA HAD NOT LATCHED DOOR ALL YH E WAY PERFORMED FWD ENTRY DOOR GVI, OPEN AND CLOSE OPERATION NORMAL REF AMM 52-11-00. DUE TO LOW ENERGY STOP PERFORMED GVI OF BRAKES, LANDING GEAR AND TIRES WITH NO DEFECTS NOTED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lamp · inoperativeMar 8, 2025

    EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM OPERATIONAL CHECK {B737-33-3-0235} - EMER EXT LIGHT AT 2L DOOR INOP. RELAMPED ONE EMER EXT LIGHT AT 2L DOOR REF IPC 33-51-04-06A, OPS CHECK OK.PARTS USED: 99-3351-3-0014,QTY :1

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · warning message · intermittentFeb 20, 2025

    RIGHT AFT OVERWING DOOR CAUTION LIGHT ON DURING T/OFF. RTO AT 73 KTS FOUND FAULT MESSAGE 52-72008 IN FLIGHT LEG 0 HISTORY PERFORMED INITIAL EVALUATION PER FIM 52-20 TASK 801, PERFORMED P ROXIMITY SWITCH ELECTRONICS UNIT (PSEU) BITE PROCEDURE, 32-09 TA SK 801 NO CURRENT FAULTS NOTED AT THIS TIME.…

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 32 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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