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N818AL2017 Boeing 787-8

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 18, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198291 ADs may apply51 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Mar 31, 2030
Based in
Fort Worth, TX
owner city / state
Engine
GENX-1B70/P2 · 72,300 lb thrust
Ge
Owners
1
since 2017
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
91
confirm with A&P
Service reports
51
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 18, 2026
Registered owner
American Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Fort Worth, TX
Certificate issued
Mar 23, 2017
Expires
Mar 31, 2030
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Mar 21, 2017

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
787-8
Year
2017
Serial number
40636
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
260
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
AB271F

Engine

Make and model
Ge Genx-1b70/P2
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
72,300 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. 2017 – nowAmerican Airlines INCFort Worth, TX · current
  2. until 2008Individual ownerGuthrie, OK · different airframe: 1980 Boeing 737-230 S/N 22117

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 (91)

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
2026-20-10Flight ControlsNov 12, 2026Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB270055-00 RB, Issue 002, dated November 25, 2024
2026-20-02AirOct 14, 2026Airframe (787-8)Only with: Equipped with Rolls-Royce Deutschland Trent 1000-A, -A2, -AE, -AE2, -C, -C2, -CE, -CE2, -D, -D2, -E, -G, -G2, -H, -H2, -J2, -K2, or -L2 engines.
2026-20-01FuselageNov 2, 2026Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB530108-00 RB, Issue 001, dated November 5, 2025
2026-17-02WingsOct 1, 2026Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB570048-00 RB, Issue 001, dated August 11, 2025
2026-13-07Equipment/ furnishingsAug 6, 2026Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB250253-00 RB, Issue 002 (787-8, 787-9); Boeing Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB250254-00 RB, Issue 001 (787-10)
Show all 91 ADs
ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2026-13-11NavigationJul 1, 2026Airframe (787-8)
2026-12-07Auto flightJul 20, 2026Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB220004-00 RB, Issue 001, dated April 22, 2025
2026-09-01Water/wasteJun 3, 2026Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB380021-00 RB, Issue 001, dated August 12, 2022
2026-05-01NavigationApr 16, 2026Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB340065-00 RB, Issue 001, dated February 11, 2025
2026-02-10Water/wasteMar 9, 2026Airframe (787-8)Certain serial numbers: 6–687; 689–954; 956–970; 972–982; 984–989; 991–996; …. Only with: Ranges are airplane line numbers, not serial numbers.
2025-23-05FuselageJan 13, 2026Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB530093-00 RB, Issue 001, dated October 5, 2024
2025-20-03Equipment/ furnishingsNov 6, 2025Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB250302-00 RB, Issue 001, dated August 21, 2024. Only with: Airplanes identified in the bulletin, except Group 3, Configuration 1 and Group 4, Configuration 3 airplanes.
2025-18-02OxygenOct 22, 2025Airframe (787-8)
2025-11-05FuselageJul 8, 2025Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB530086-00 RB, Issue 001, dated October 18, 2024
2025-09-12water waste; 53, FuselageJun 18, 2025Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB530085-00 RB, Issue 001, dated March 6, 2024
2025-06-10StabilizersMay 2, 2025Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB550013-00 RB, Issue 001, dated August 30, 2024
2025-01-09WindowsMar 11, 2025Airframe (787-8)
2024-22-05Landing gearDec 31, 2024Airframe (787-8)
2024-18-02Equipment/ furnishingsNov 12, 2024Airframe (787-8)
2024-16-07Instruments; 34, NavigationOct 23, 2024Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB340053-00 RB, Issue 001, dated November 16, 2022
2024-16-14Equipment/ furnishingsAug 21, 2024Airframe (787-8)Only with: Airplanes with Captain's seat Ipeco P/N 3A380-0007-XX-X or First Officer's seat Ipeco P/N 3A380-0008-XX-X, and airplanes without those seats.
2024-13-05Nacelles/ pylonsSep 24, 2024Airframe (787-8)
2024-01-04Turbine/ turboprop engineMar 7, 2024Airframe (787-8)Only with: With Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines installed.
2023-25-10Equipment/ furnishingsFeb 7, 2024Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Letter 787-SL-25-025, dated September 6, 2022
2023-19-09Auto flightNov 6, 2023Airframe (787-8)
2023-12-10NavigationJun 21, 2023Airframe (787-8)
2023-10-09Fire ProtectionJun 26, 2023Airframe (787-8)
2023-08-02Cargo and accessory compartmentsJun 20, 2023Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB500011-00 RB, Issue 001, dated May 10, 2022
2023-05-04Hydraulic powerMay 12, 2023Airframe (787-8)
2022-24-11Fire protectionJan 18, 2023Airframe (787-8)
2022-14-04FuelOct 6, 2022Airframe (787-8)Only with: With Rolls-Royce Deutschland Trent 1000 engines installed (Trent 1000-A, -A2, -AE, -AE2, -AE3, -C, -C2, -CE, -CE2, -CE3, -D, -D2, -D3, -E, -E2, -G, -G2, -G3, -H, -H2, -H3, -J2, -J3, -K2, -K3, -L2, -L3, -M3, -N3, -P3, -Q3, -R3, including /01 and /01A variants).
2022-15-01StabilizersAug 25, 2022Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB550010-00 RB, Issue 001, dated May 24, 2021
2022-09-08StabilizersJul 7, 2022Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB550011-00 RB, Issue 001, dated May 18, 2021
2022-03-21FuelApr 11, 2022Airframe (787-8)Certain serial numbers: 6–687; 689–871; 873; 875; 877; 878; …. Only with: Applicability is by line number (L/N), not serial number: L/Ns 6 through 871 inclusive excluding L/N 688, plus L/Ns 873, 875, 877, 878, 879, 881 and 883.
2022-02-14Main landing gearMar 30, 2022Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB320045-00 RB, Issue 001, dated November 9, 2020
2021-24-14Thrust ReverserFeb 15, 2022Airframe (787-8)Only with: Powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines.
2021-23-20FuselageJan 10, 2022Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletins B787-81205-SB530075-00 RB and B787-81205-SB530076-00 RB, both Issue 001, dated September 8, 2020
2021-23-21FuselageJan 10, 2022Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletins B787-81205-SB530077-00 RB and B787-81205-SB530078-00 RB, both Issue 001, dated September 8, 2020
2021-02-06Fire protectionMar 30, 2021Airframe (787-8)
2020-20-09Flight ControlsNov 13, 2020Airframe (787-8)
2020-17-13Air conditioningOct 8, 2020Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB210108-00, Issue 002, dated October 15, 2019
2020-17-02Fuel; 73, EngineAug 25, 2020Airframe (787-8)Only with: Original standard or export airworthiness certificate issued on or before October 31, 2020; 787 airplanes only when equipped with General Electric GEnx-1B engines.
2020-05-26Nacelles/ PylonsMay 4, 2020Airframe (787-8)Certain serial numbers: 787-8 6; 787-8 11; 787-8 17; 787-8 19; 787-8 20; 787-8 21; …. Only with: Limited to line numbers listed (not manufacturer serial numbers).
2020-06-14Integrated Modular AvionicsApr 7, 2020Airframe (787-8)
2020-03-22WingsApr 2, 2020Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB570041-00 RB, Issue 001, dated March 7, 2019
2020-02-12Flight ControlsMar 12, 2020Airframe (787-8)
2019-23-07Landing gearJan 16, 2020Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB320040-00 RB, Issue 001, dated March 12, 2019
2019-22-09FuselageJan 13, 2020Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB530070-00 RB, Issue 001, dated August 31, 2018
2019-22-01WingsDec 17, 2019Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB570036-00 RB, Issue 001, dated December 14, 2018
2019-16-10StabilizersSep 19, 2019Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB550009-00 RB, Issue 001, dated April 2, 2019
2019-08-05Hydraulic PowerJun 6, 2019Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB290032-00, Issue 002 (787-8); Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB290033-00, Issue 001 (787-9)
2019-06-13Flight ControlsJun 3, 2019Airframe (787-8)
2019-01-04NavigationMar 22, 2019Airframe (787-8)
2019-01-01Power plantFeb 4, 2019Airframe (787-8)Only with: Powered by Rolls-Royce plc Trent 1000-A, -AE, -C, -CE, -D, -E, -G, or -H turbofan engines (including /01 and /01A variants).
2018-22-09NavigationDec 10, 2018Airframe (787-8)
2018-22-04Flight control systemsNov 28, 2018Airframe (787-8)
2018-20-15Electrical powerNov 20, 2018Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB240063-00, Issue 002, dated June 7, 2016
2018-17-03Ice/Rain protection system wiringSep 19, 2018Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB300019-00, Issue 002, dated April 20, 2018
2018-15-03Engine Exhaust SystemAug 27, 2018Airframe (787-8)Only with: Powered by Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engines.
2018-12-06Air conditioningJul 16, 2018Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB210075-00, Issue 003 (787-8); Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB210077-00, Issue 004 (787-9)
2018-10-02Equipment/ furnishingsMay 29, 2018Airframe (787-8)
2018-09-05Power plantApr 26, 2018Airframe (787-8)Only with: Powered by Rolls-Royce plc Trent 1000-A2, -AE2, -C2, -CE2, -D2, -E2, -G2, -H2, -J2, -K2, or -L2 turbofan engines.
2018-08-03Power plantApr 17, 2018Airframe (787-8)Only with: Powered by Rolls-Royce plc Trent 1000-A2, -AE2, -C2, -CE2, -D2, -E2, -G2, -H2, -J2, -K2, or -L2 turbofan engines.
2018-07-19The Boeing Company AirplanesMay 21, 2018Airframe (787-8)
2018-05-07OxygenApr 11, 2018Airframe (787-8)
2017-10-16WingsJun 29, 2017Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB570029-00, Issue 001, dated February 23, 2016
2017-09-08Electrical powerJun 27, 2017Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB240027-00, Issue 002, dated September 6, 2016
2017-06-09Equipment/ furnishings; 53, FuselageMay 1, 2017Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins B787-81205-SB250028-00, B787-81205-SB250070-00, and B787-81205-SB530018-00
2016-26-06WingsFeb 15, 2017Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB570018-00, Issue 001, dated July 1, 2015
2016-25-02Flight Control SystemsJan 20, 2017Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270026-00, Issue 002, dated June 13, 2016
2016-22-17The Boeing Company AirplanesDec 27, 2016Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB530025-00, Issue 002
2016-19-04Equipment/ furnishingsOct 31, 2016Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250054-00, Issue 001, dated December 19, 2014
2016-17-11WingsSep 12, 2016Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB570012-00, Issue 001, dated March 14, 2013
2016-14-04Water/Waste; and Code 53, FuselageAug 12, 2016Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins B787-81205-SB380009-00 Issue 002, B787-81205-SB530029-00 Issue 002, and B787-81205-SB530031-00 Issue 002
2016-12-11Equipment/ FurnishingsJul 27, 2016Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins B787-81205-SB250036-00, -SB250039-00, -SB250040-00, -SB250041-00, -SB250042-00, -SB250043-00, -SB250044-00, and -SB250045-00, Issue 001
2016-11-17Electrical powerJul 12, 2016Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270024-00, Issue 001, dated September 24, 2014
2016-10-09PowerplantJun 24, 2016Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB710026-00, Issue 001, dated June 10, 2015. Only with: Equipped with General Electric GEnx-1B engines.
2016-08-12enginesMay 9, 2016Airframe (787-8)Only with: Powered by General Electric (GE) GEnx-1B engines.
2016-07-25Hydraulic PowerMay 18, 2016Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB290015-00, Issue 002, dated November 25, 2014
2016-06-10Nacelles/ pylonsMay 3, 2016Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB540004-00, Issue 002, dated December 3, 2015
2016-06-08EnginesMar 18, 2016Airframe (787-8)Only with: Powered by General Electric (GE) GEnx engines.
2016-04-23Equipment/ furnishingsMar 15, 2016Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250081-00, Issue 001, dated December 9, 2014
2015-22-09FuselageDec 10, 2015Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB530024-00, Issue 002, dated June 5, 2015
2015-19-09FuelNov 3, 2015Airframe (787-8)
2015-17-24Flight ControlsOct 7, 2015Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270021-00, Issue 001, dated March 20, 2014
2014-24-06Equipment/ furnishingsJan 9, 2015Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB250027-00, Issue 001. Only with: Goodrich Model 2787 seat assemblies installed, as identified in the service bulletin.
2014-23-12OxygenDec 31, 2014Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB350001-00, Issue 001, dated August 22, 2013
2013-24-01Power plantNov 27, 2013Airframe (787-8)Only with: 747-8/747-8F powered by GEnx-2B67 or GEnx-2B67B engines; 787-8 powered by GEnx-1B64, -1B67, -1B70, -1B64/P1, -1B67/P1, -1B70/P1, or -1B70/75/P1 engines.
2013-15-07CommunicationsJul 26, 2013Airframe (787-8)Certain serial numbers: 787-8 7–9; 787-8 23; 787-8 24; 787-8 27; 787-8 29; 787-8 31; …. Only with: Limited to specified airplane line numbers (not serial numbers).
2013-08-12Electrical PowerApr 26, 2013Airframe (787-8)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB500003-00, Issue 001, dated April 19, 2013
2012-24-07FuelDec 5, 2012Airframe (787-8)Certain serial numbers: 787-8 34485; 787-8 34486; 787-8 34488; 787-8 34490; 787-8 34493; 787-8 34494; …

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

Service Difficulty Reports (51)

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 · sign · missingOct 6, 2026

    AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: SEAT 6H SEAT MOUNTED EMERGENCY LIGHT MISSING. DEFERRAL IAW MEL 33-17A. INSTALLED 6H EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT IAW AMM 33-51-06. THIS CLEARS MEL 33-17A.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · compressor · faultedAug 11, 2026

    AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AIR CONDITIONING PACK RT FAIL RESET ONCE AND FAILED AGAIN. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RIGHT OUTBOARD R2 CABIN AIR COMPRESSOR PER J/C 78L13621002.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · elec connector · disconnectedDec 12, 2025

    AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT OVER 22D OVERHEAD BIN IS NOT ILLUMINATING. MAINTENANCE RESEATED TERMINAL CONNECTOR ON BACK OF LIGHT OVER SEAT 22D. OPS GOOD IAW AMM 33-51-00.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · elec connector · disconnectedDec 12, 2025

    AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: GREEN EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN OVER 2L DOOR IS NOT ILLUMINATING DURING TEST. MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOT, RESEATED TERMINAL CONNECTOR ON BACK OF LIGHT. OPS CHK GOOD IAW AMM 33-51-00

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · escape reel · disengagedMay 15, 2025

    AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: DURING SECURITY SEARCH EMERGENCY DESCENT DEVICE WAS FOUND DISENGAGED AND SECURITY SEAL DAMAGED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED EMERGENCY DESCENT DEVICE AT COCKPIT IAW AMM25-61-02.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · floorboard · damagedMar 25, 2025

    AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: RAMP CREW INFORMED MTC ABOUT SOFT FLOOR PANEL AFT CARGO. MAINTENANCE REPLACED CARGO FLOOR PANEL IAW MM 50-11-09.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · battery · dischargedDec 23, 2024

    AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: AT DOOR R1, FLASHLIGHT IN THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT SEAT WITH BATTERY DEPLETED. REPLACED BATTERY OF FLASHLIGHT AT FLIGHT ATTENDANT SEAT IN R1 DOOR.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery · inoperativeOct 7, 2024

    AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: CENTER CABIN SEAT EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP ROW 14-18 BOTH SIDES. REMOVED AND REPLACED WELS BATTERY #26 PER AMM 33-51-07.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · battery · dischargedJun 2, 2024

    AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLASHLIGHT BY L4 DOOR JUMPSEAT TESTS RED. REPLACED BATTERY IN FLASHLIGHT BY L4 DOOR IAW AMM 25-64-00.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · failedMay 10, 2024

    AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: DOOR 3 LH FWD SEAT REMOTE WELS CONTROL UNIT BATTERY POWER IS FAILED.MAINT MSG 33-11426. **SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.** (OPEN)

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 51 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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