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N789FD1993 Boeing 757-222

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 16, 2026

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB incident (Oct 1999)29 ADs may apply48 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Sep 30, 2027
Based in
Memphis, TN
owner city / state
Engine
PW2040 · 40,900 lb thrust
P & W
Owners
1
since 2014
NTSB events
1
1999
ADs may apply
29
confirm with A&P
Service reports
48
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 16, 2026
Registered owner
Federal Express Corp
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Memphis, TN
Certificate issued
Sep 25, 2014
Expires
Sep 30, 2027
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Feb 2, 1993

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
757-222
Year
1993
Serial number
26689
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
178
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
AAB276

Engine

Make and model
P & W Pw2040
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
40,900 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. 2014 – nowFederal Express CorpMemphis, TN · current

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 16, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (1)

Incident

Oct 29, 1999 · Chicago, IL

the in-flight vibration of the airplane's elevator due to excessive freeplay in the elevator control system. Factors included the corrosion of the elevator PCA reaction link bearings and the elevator hinge bearings, excessive axial and radial wear of the elevator PCA reaction link bearings, the inadequate procedures for lubricating the elevator hinge bearings, and the incorrect procedures for…

Injuries
None
Report
CHI00IA018

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for CHI00IA018)

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (29)

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
2005-02-10Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce Model RB211 EnginesMar 7, 2005Airframe (757-222)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–1018. Only with: Line numbers 1 through 1018 inclusive; equipped with Rolls Royce Model RB211 engines.
2004-12-07Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce RB211 EnginesJul 21, 2004Airframe (757-222)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–735. Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce RB211 engines; line numbers 1 through 735 inclusive.
2003-18-05Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Powered by Pratt & Whitney EnginesOct 16, 2003Airframe (757-222)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–735. Only with: Powered by Pratt & Whitney engines; line numbers 1 through 735 inclusive.
2003-14-08Boeing Model 737-600, 737-700, 737-700C, 737-800, 737-900, 757, and 767 Series AirplanesAug 18, 2003Airframe (757-222)
2002-24-51Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Model 747 Series…Jan 7, 2003Airframe (757-222)
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2002-19-52Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Model 747 Series…Sep 30, 2002Airframe (757-222)
2002-10-02Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesJun 20, 2002Airframe (757-222)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-28-0057 or 757-28-0059, both Revision 1, dated February 28, 2002
2002-02-04Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesMar 19, 2002Airframe (757-222)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletins 757-29-0058 and 757-29-0059, both dated November 9, 2000
2001-23-14Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesDec 31, 2001Airframe (757-222)
2001-22-13Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes; and Model 747, 757…Dec 6, 2001Airframe (757-222)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-27A1214 Rev 1; Alert Service Bulletins 747-27A2373, 757-27A0129, 767-27A0159, 777-27A0030
2001-20-12Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesNov 20, 2001Airframe (757-222)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–764. Only with: Limited to line numbers 1 through 764 inclusive.
2001-20-11Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesNov 15, 2001Airframe (757-222)
2001-13-15Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped with Rolls Royce EnginesAug 7, 2001Airframe (757-222)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines.
2001-10-14Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJun 8, 2001Airframe (757-222)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.
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (757-222)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.
2000-04-18Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesApr 4, 2000Airframe (757-222)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-27A0127, Revision 1, dated September 2, 1999
99-23-21Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesDec 21, 1999Airframe (757-222)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-76-0009, Revision 1, dated December 3, 1998, or Boeing Service Bulletin 757-78-0012, dated August 31, 1989
99-10-14Boeing Model 747-400, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes Equipped With AlliedSignal…Jun 17, 1999Airframe (757-222)Only with: Equipped with AlliedSignal RIA-35B Instrument Landing System (ILS) receivers, P/N 066-50006-0101.
98-26-04Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesDec 31, 1998Airframe (757-222)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-28A0045, Revision 1, dated November 19, 1998
98-13-12 R1Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesDec 28, 1998Airframe (757-222)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 (757-222)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 (757-222)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.
97-18-04Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce EnginesSep 17, 1997Airframe (757-222)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines.
97-18-05Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Pratt & Whitney EnginesSep 17, 1997Airframe (757-222)Only with: Equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines.
97-15-09Boeing Model 757 and 767 Series AirplanesAug 1, 1997Airframe (757-222)
97-09-06Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesMay 15, 1997Airframe (757-222)
96-19-17Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesOct 7, 1996Airframe (757-222)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-24A0079, dated August 8, 1996
95-10-13Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce EnginesJun 15, 1995Airframe (757-222)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-54A0030, Revision 1, dated December 20, 1993. Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines.
95-01-05Boeing Model 757 Equipped With Pratt & Whitney Model PW2000 Series EnginesJan 20, 1995Airframe (757-222)Only with: Equipped with Pratt & Whitney Model PW2000 series engines.

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.

  • Wings · skin · dentedJun 25, 2026

    RIGHT WING INB MAIN FLAP TRAILING EDGE OTBD SECTION, UPPER AND LOWER SURFACE SHOWS MULTIPLE DENTS APPLIED PERMANENT REPAIR AT UPPER AND LOWER SURFACE ON RH WING INBD MAIN FLAP TRAILING EDGE IAW SRM 57-53-01-2R REP 1, DETAIL I, FIG 201, SHEET 2 AND SRM 51-70-10- 2R, REP 4.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · retainer · damagedSep 4, 2025

    LH NOSE WHEEL ASSY INNER RETAINING RING OUT OF PLACE, FLOATING ON AXEL. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT NOSE TIRE. REF AMM 32-45-02-4. OK FOR SERVICE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · floorboard · damagedJul 23, 2024

    AFT MAIN CABIN FLOOR PNL #252 MWF HAS DAMAGE AND MISSING SHALLOW INSERTS, DOT 4-123 PANEL RACK L/H FABRICATED ZONE 250 FLOORBOARD PANEL #252 MWF ON VTMAE TRAVELER # T24/1767887 IAW DWG SRZ-25-005 REVISION R MAJOR REPAIR.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Equipment and furnishings · floorboard · damagedJul 22, 2024

    FLOORBOARD PANEL 222AF DAMAGED. FABRICATED ZONE 220 FLOORBOARD PANEL 222AF ON VT MAE TRAVELER T24/1767264 IAW DWG SRZ-25-005 REVISION R. MAJOR REPAIR

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · floorboard · damagedJul 22, 2024

    FLOORBOARD PANEL 221BF DAMAGED. FABRICATED ZONE 220 FLOORBOARD PANEL 221BF ON VT MAE TRAVELER T24/1767197 IAW DWG SRZ-25-005 REVISION R. MAJOR REPAIR

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · floorboard · damagedJul 22, 2024

    FLOORBOARD 232MXF DAMAGED. FABRICATED ZONE 230 FLOORBOARD PANEL 232MXF ON VT MAE TRAVELER T24/1767270 IAW DWG SRZ-25-005 REVISION R. MAJOR REPAIR

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Nacelles and pylons · fitting · corrodedAug 3, 2022

    #1 PYLON INBD FITTING HOLE #2 HAS REJECTABLE INDICATIONS ON CORROSION 6 TO 10 O'CLOCK. TITLE WING - PLATES AND SKIN - LH WING, UPPER SKIN AT DRAG FITTING REJECTABLE CRACK / CORROSION INDICATIONS. ACCOMPLISHED STEPS 1-25 PER EA F-5730-T0369611 PT1. MAJOR REPAIR

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Nacelles and pylons · skin · crackedAug 3, 2022

    #1 PYLON UPPER SKIN AND DRAG FITTING HOLE #17 HAS REJECTABLE CRACK AT 7 O'CLOCK AND CORROSION INDICATION IN THE OUTBD FITTING AND SKIN AT 7 TO 10 O'CLOCK TITLE: WING - PLATES AND SKINS - LH WING, UPPER SKIN AT DRAG FITTING REJECTABLE CRACK / CORROSION INDICATIONS . ACCOMPLISHED STEPS 1-25 PER EA…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Nacelles and pylons · skin · corrodedAug 3, 2022

    #1 PYLON UPPER SKIN AND INBD FITTING HOLE #3 HAS REJECTABLE INDICATIONS OF CORROSION SKIN 4 AND 7 O'CLOCK AND INBD FITTING 4 AND 10 O'CLOCK. TITLE: WINGS - PLATES AND SKINS - LH WING, UPPER SKIN AT DRAG FITTING REJECTABLE CRACK / CORROSION INDICATIONS . ACCOMPLISHED STEPS 1-25 PER EA…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Nacelles and pylons · skin · corrodedAug 3, 2022

    #1 PYLON UPPER SKIN AND OUTBD FITTING HOLE #4 HAS REJECTABLE INDICATON OF CORROSION AT 4 TO 7 O'CLOCK TITLE: WINGS - PLATES AND SKINS - LH WING, UPPER SKIN AT DRAG FITTING REJECTABLE CRACK / CORROSION INDICATIONS . ACCOMPLISHED STEPS 1-25 PER EA F-5730-T0369611 PT 1. MAJOR REPAIR

    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 16, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 16, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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