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N945AN2000 Boeing 737-823

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB incident (minor damage, Feb 2011)21 ADs may apply216 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires May 31, 2028
Based in
Fort Worth, TX
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 2000
NTSB events
1
minor, 2011
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
216
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
American Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Fort Worth, TX
Certificate issued
Sep 15, 2000
Expires
May 31, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Sep 14, 2000

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
737-823
Year
2000
Serial number
30085
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
162
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
AD1FC8

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. 2000 – nowAmerican Airlines INCFort Worth, TX · current

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 (1)

Incident · minor damage

Feb 21, 2011 · Southlake, TX

The tractor driver’s failure to confirm that the tow bar head/handle was secured correctly to the airplane.

Damage
Minor
Injuries
None
Report
CEN11IA198

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for CEN11IA198)

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 (737-823)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-823)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-823)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (737-823)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 (737-823)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 (737-823)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-823)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-823)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (737-823)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 (737-823)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (737-823)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 (737-823)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 (737-823)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 (737-823)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 (737-823)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 (737-823)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 (737-823)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 (737-823)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (737-823)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 (737-823)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 (737-823)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (216)

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.

  • Equipment and furnishings · shade · inoperativeOct 3, 2026

    AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FA REPORTS EMERGENCY EXIT HATCH AT 16A WINDOW SHADE WILL NOT STAY IN UPRIGHT POSITION. REMOVED AND REPLACED ROW 16A EMERGENCY WINDOW SHADE IAW AMM 25-21-12.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Flight controls · bearing · excess playSep 25, 2026

    AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: CAPTAIN'S YOKE HAS ABNORMAL TRAVEL WHEN HAND FLYING. WITH AUTO PILOT OFF, SMOOTH NON TURBULENT AIR, AND NO CONTROL INPUTS, THE YOKE CAN BE ROCKED FORWARD AND BACKWARD, ABOUT THE VERTICAL CONTROL COLUMN. THE BASE OF THE YOKE IS NOT FULLY CONNECTED TO THE CONTROL COLUMN AND IS…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · carpet · dirtyJul 1, 2026

    AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: FLIGHT ATTENDANTS REPORT A VERY STRONG DIRTY SOCK ODOR IN REAR OF AIRCRAFT AFTER TAKEOFF. MAINTENANCE DETERMINED SATURATED CARPET BY THE AFT LAVS IS SOURCE OF FOUL ODOR. ACCOMPLISHED JC 08L00021001. FOUND CARPETS IN REAR CABIN WITH URINE SMELL. REMOVED ALL AFFECTED CARPETS.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Fuel · pressure switch · inoperativeApr 7, 2026

    AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: RIGHT CENTER TANK LOW PRESSURE LIGHT ON WITH PUMP ON AND FUEL INSIDE THE TANK. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT HAND CENTER LOW PRESSURE SWITCH, PER AMM 28-42-11. OPS AND LEAK CHECK GOOD, PER AMM 28-42-11-700-801.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · air filter · contaminatedFeb 7, 2026

    AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: BURNING ODOR COMING FROM PACK SYSTEM NOTICED ON TAKEOFF AND CLIMB, IT WAS ALSO PRESENT DURING DESCENT. J/C 08L00021001 T/S SOF INITIAL ACCOMPLISHED. REMOVED AND REPLACED RECIRCULATION AIR FILTERS ON THE LEFT HAND (AALA202602094012) AND RIGHT HAND (AALA202602099286). PER AMM…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Air conditioning and pressurization · air filter · contaminatedFeb 7, 2026

    AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: BURNING ODOR COMING FROM PACK SYSTEM NOTICED ON TAKEOFF AND CLIMB, IT WAS ALSO PRESENT DURING DESCENT. J/C 08L00021001 T/S SOF INITIAL ACCOMPLISHED. REMOVED AND REPLACED RECIRCULATION AIR FILTERS ON THE LEFT HAND (AALA202602094012)AND RIGHT HAND (AALA202602099286). PER AMM…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · attach angle · crackedDec 3, 2025

    AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CRACK IN WING CENTER SECTION REAR SPAR VAPOR BARRIER UPPER ATTACH CHORD INBOARD SIDE IN LEFT HAND ECS BAY AT BS 663 BETWEEN LBL 5 AND LBL 15.. ACCOMPLISHED REPAIR PER SRM 57-10-10-2R-2 REPAIR 2.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · corrodedDec 3, 2025

    AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CORROSION ON FUSELAGE SKIN AT AFT LAVATORY VENT CUTOUT AT BS 907, S21L. REPAIRED SKIN PER SRM 53-70-01-2R-3-REPAIR 3.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · door · crackedNov 18, 2025

    AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: FORWARD GALLEY SERVICE DOOR INTERNAL STRUCTURE DOOR HANDLE BOX LOWER SUPPORT BEAM HAS A CRACK ABOUT 1 INCH LONG AT RADIUS, JUST ADJACENTTO HANDLE BOX FORWARD LOWER INBOARD ATTACH POINT. REMOVED AND REPLACED FORWARD GALLEY SERVICE DOOR INTERNAL STRUCTURE DOOR HANDLE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · track · chafedNov 17, 2025

    AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: AFT GALLEY SERVICE DOOR FUSELAGE CUTOUT STRUCTURE FORWARD FRAME-MOUNTED UPPER LATCH TRACK FITTING HAS A CHAFE. REMOVED AND REPLACED RECEIVER AFT GALLEY SERVICE DOOR UPPER FORWARD. PER B737NG SRM51-40-02 AND PERFORMED SATISFACTORY ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATIONAL CHECK AFT…

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 216 reports.

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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