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N792792003 Boeing 737-824

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 18, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply63 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Oct 31, 2028
Based in
Chicago, IL
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56 SERIES · 2200 hp
Cfm Intl.
Owners
1
since 2003
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
63
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 18, 2026
Registered owner
United Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Chicago, IL
Certificate issued
Nov 26, 2003
Expires
Oct 31, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Nov 19, 2003

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
2003
Serial number
31597
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
AAC2E2

Engine

Make and model
Cfm Intl. Cfm56 Series
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
2200 hp

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2003 – nowUnited Airlines INCChicago, IL · current
  2. until 1965Ortner Air Svc INCWakeman, OH · different airframe: Cessna T-50 S/N 1115

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 18, 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 (63)

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.

  • Lights · power supply · inoperativeJul 7, 2026

    LEFT OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS INOPERATIVE AT 20FED, 21 FED - RH SIDE. R & R EMERGENCY LIGHT POWER SUPPLY AND BATTERY (M1695). OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW AMM 33-51-06.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · no testJun 20, 2026

    DURING CAB30 CHECK, FOUND THAT THE EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP AT SEAT 34D. REPLACED THE EMERGENCY LIGHT AND TESTED NORMAL.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine · engine · bird ingestionApr 3, 2026

    DURING CREW DEBRIEF, FLIGHT DECK CREW AND AFT STATION FLIGHT ATTENDANTS REPORTED ODOR FROM BLEED AIR SYSTEM ON ROTATION. AFTER IDENTIFYING BIRD STRIKE. ODOR DISSIPATED AFTER APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES. REQUIRES RUN IAW AMM 05-51-26-800-801-C1, SMOKE/ ODOR IN FLIGHT DECK/CABIN. ODOR BELIEVED TO BE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Fuselage · skin · damagedMar 29, 2026

    DENT OR POSSIBLE BLENDOUT ON LOWER SKIN AT APPROX BS 950, STR 27L. REMOVED INTERCOSTAL FASTENER ON FUSELAGE SKIN BS 937, 2 INCH INBD OF STR 27L. MEASURED PREVIOUS BLEND OUT TO SKIN AT 0.020" AT DEEPEST SPOT. BLEND IS APPROX 1" LONG BY 1" WIDE. FOUND ADDITIONAL BLEND MARKS TO SKIN UNDER PAINT.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · inoperativeOct 22, 2025

    WINDOW LIGHT IS OUT EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR ROW 20FED. REMOVED AND REPLACED WINDOW LIGHT ASSEMBLY AT EXIT ROW 20 FED IAW AMM 33-21-01. OPS CHECK GOOD.PARTS USED: 29-3321-3-0158, QTY :1

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · housing · detachedJul 22, 2025

    UNDER SEAT 15C EMERG EXIT LIGHT DETACHED AND HANGING DOWN ON FLOOR. INTERIM REPAIR IAW ECRA 3350-01526, REPLACED HOUSING ASSY, OPS CHECK GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · slide · faultedJun 10, 2025

    DOOR 1R EXCESS SLIDE MATERIAL DOOR R1 SLIDE GIRT MATERIAL MEETS EXACT CRITERIA REF IN AMM TASK 25-66-01-400-801. 11IN OF MATERIAL IS PRESENT. NO MAINTCE ACTION REQ.

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

    VERY POTENT EXAUST SMELL RUNNING BOTH PACKS ON APU BLEED AFTER L ANDING WHILE WAITING ON GATE. PERFORMED INITIAL INSPECTION AND OPERATION CHECK IAW 05-51-26. UP TO SECTION 2.E. PERFORMED ISPECTION PER AMM 05-51-26-800-801+C1 NO SMOKE OR FUMES IN THE CABIN.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Water and waste · blower · faultedDec 17, 2024

    NO LAVS FLUSH IN AIR CONTACT TOMC FOR CLEARING. FOUND VACUUM WASTE CONTROLLER C/B OPEN. CLOSED C/B AND PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECKS IN REFERENCE TO AMM 38-32-00. ALL TESTS PASSED. PER TOMC, VERIFIED WRONG C/B'S WERE PULLED(VACUUM CRTL) WHEN COMPLYING WITH DDP MEL 3802E. ALL SYSTEMS OPERATE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · warning light · false activationDec 4, 2024

    DOOR 1L INDICATED OPEN ON TOUCHDOWN. NO HISTORY ON DOOR 1L. CHECKED DOOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT FOUND OK. LATCH ENGAGES PROPERLY. CLOSED AND OPENED DOOR SEVERAL TIMES. DOOR WARNING LIGHT OPS CKS OK EVERYTIME. PER AMM 52-71-11 OK FOR SERVICE.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 63 reports.

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 18, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 18, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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