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N785242010 Boeing 737-824

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply38 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Jan 31, 2028
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56-7B26/3 · 25,900 lb thrust
Cfm Intl
Owners
1
since 2010
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
38
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Aug 26, 2010
Expires
Jan 31, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Aug 23, 2010

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
2010
Serial number
31642
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
AAA5D4

Engine

Make and model
Cfm Intl Cfm56-7b26/3
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
25,900 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. 2010 – nowUnited Airlines INCChicago, IL · current
  2. 1977 – 1981PartnershipRockford, IL · different airframe: Cessna 172k S/N 17257654
  3. 1947 – 1952Skytel INCJacksonville, FL · different airframe: Piper J3c-65 S/N 23041

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 (38)

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.

  • Air conditioning and pressurization · inlet · bird ingestionSep 13, 2026

    RAMP REPORTS BIRD STRIKE ON LT SIDE OF FUSELAGE AND POSSIBLE ENTRY INTO LT PACK AIR INLET. REMOVED LT ACCESS PANEL 192BL FOR SECONDARY HEAT EXCHANGER INSPECTION UPON INSPECTION FOUND EVIDENCE OF BIRD INGESTION. CLEANED BIRD OUT OF AREA AND INSPECTED HEAT EXCHANGER FOUND NO DAMAGE TO FINS AND NO…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · unknown · odorAug 24, 2026

    FAS TOLD US NEAR TOD THAT THERE WAS A STRANGE CHEMICAL TYPE ODOR AFTER T/O, NOW FL SICK, FLT CREW REPORTS THAT MAINTENANCE WAS DONE TO RT PACK IN DALLAS. FLT CREW ALSO REPORTS THAT DURING FULL POWER FOR TAKE OFF, ODOR STARTED TO OCCUR. CREW REPORTS THAT AROUND 10,000 FT, ABOUT 15 MINUTES AFTER…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · missingApr 17, 2026

    RED EMERGENCY EXIT GUIDANCE LIGHT AT ROW 20 IS MISSING/BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY GUIDENCE LIGHT. REF. AMM 33-51-00. OPS CHECK GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · lamp · inoperativeMar 27, 2026

    EMERGENCY LIGHT ANNUNCIATOR (NOT ARMED) INOP REMOVED AND RELAMPED EMERGENCY ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT IN REF AMM 33-18-00-860-012. OPS CHECK GOOD

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Stabilizers · skin · crackedJul 27, 2025

    C-SCAN INSPECTION REVEALED CRACK AT BOTTOM SKIN LT HORIZ.STAB RIB HSS 157.1 APPROX. 10 INCH FWD OF AFT SPAR. REFER TO LP 5716501 FOR DIP AND DIP REQUIREMENTS. VERIFY THE REFERENCE L/P 5716501 FOR CORRECTIVE ACTIONS.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Stabilizers · skin · crackedJul 27, 2025

    C-SCAN INSPECTION REVEALED CRACK AT BOTTOM SKIN R/H HORIZ.STAB. RIB STA. 157.10 APPROX. 8" FWD OF AFT SPAR. RT HORIZONTAL STAB LOWER SKIN REPAIR AT RIB STATION 157.10. NEED REPEAT INSPECTION IRW SRM 55-10-01-2R-11 REPAIR #11 CATEGORY B REPAIR.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · inoperativeMar 21, 2025

    ROW 1 TO 4AB & FE AND R1 DOOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS ARE NOT COMING ON REQUIRED PARTS UPDATED R&R POWER SUPPLY BATTERY AND BATTERY PACK FWD R/H IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-805 & 33-51-06-960-806. OPS CHECK GOOD NOW.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lamp · inoperativeMar 21, 2025

    EMERGENCY LIGHT AT ROW 34DEF INOP RELAMPED EMERGENCY AREA LIGHT AT ROW 34DEF IAW AMM 33-51-03-960-801. OPS CHECK GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · bracket · faultyNov 9, 2024

    FOUND EMER LIGHT BRACKET BROKEN AT SEAT 8C RESECURED HOUSING FOR EMERGENCY LIGHT. REFERENCE IFM 25-23-52-3783.PARTS USED: 64-2526-3-0241,QTY :1 58-2523-3-0048,QTY :1

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Flight controls · transmitter · intermittentJan 15, 2024

    FLAP TE DISAGREE STOPPED AT 9. AHM DETECTED *FLAP BYPASS VALVE ACTIVATION* DUE TO A RECENT DFD REPORT REFLECTING T/E FLAP BYPASS CONDITION, PLEASE REPLACE THE RIGHT FLAP POSITION TRANSMITTER REF AMM 27-58-01. THE FLIGHT DEC K POSITION INDICATOR WAS ALREADY REPLACED (REF 6806855). INSPECT THE…

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 38 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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