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N978NN2015 Boeing 737-823

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply56 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Sep 30, 2028
Based in
Fort Worth, TX
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56-7B24E · 24,200 lb thrust
Cfm Intl
Owners
1
since 2015
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
56
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, 2015
Expires
Sep 30, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Sep 15, 2015

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
2015
Serial number
31226
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
ADA296

Engine

Make and model
Cfm Intl Cfm56-7b24e
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
24,200 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. 2015 – 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 (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 (737-823)
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 (56)

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.

  • Fuselage · door frame · crackedSep 23, 2026

    AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: EXTERNAL POWER RECEPTACLE ACCESS DOOR CUT OUT LOWER EDGE DAMAGED. MAINTENANCE FABRICATED LOCATED DRILLED AND INSTALLED REPAIR FILLER IAW B737-NG SRM 53-10-15-2R-4- REPAIR 4.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · girt bar · out of adjustMay 16, 2026

    AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FORWARD SERVICE DOOR GIRT BAR IS NOW TOO TIGHT AND DIFFICULT TO MOVE. SECURED AND ADJUSTED R1 SERVICE DOOR GIRT BAR. IAW AMM TASK 25-66-01-000-804.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Hydraulic power · pump · leakingAug 30, 2025

    AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED DUE TO: INFLIGHT HYDRAULIC-A QUANTITY DECREASED FROM 90% TO 57% IN 2 HOURS, LOSING 1% EVERY 4-MIN. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO AND LANDED SAFELY AT ORD. FOUND HYDRAULIC LEAK FROM NUMBER 1 ENGINE DRIVEN HYDRAULIC PUMP PORT PLUG ON PUMP BODY. TORQUED THE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Fuel · pressure switch · failedJun 13, 2025

    AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: RIGHT WING AFT FUEL PUMP LOW PRESSURE LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATED WITH PUMP TURNED OFF. REMOVE AND REPLACED PRESSURE SWITCH S152. PER AMM 28-42-11. ALL OPERTIONAL TEST PASS.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lamp · burned outJan 17, 2025

    AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: ACRID FUMES LOCATED IN FORWARD GALLEY CLOSE TO MIRROR. ON FURTHER INSPECTION, FUMES ARE STRONGER WHEN DOOR LATCH IS CLOSED AND THE FLUORESCENT BATHROOM LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED. FUMES DISSIPATE WHEN THE LATCH IS UNLOCKED AND THE CORRESPONDING LIGHT IS OFF. INSPECTED AND FOUND…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · fitting · stickingDec 28, 2024

    AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLIGHT ATTENDANT INDICATES FORWARD ENTRY DOOR GIRT BAR DIFFICULT TO INSERT INTO CLIPS. MAINTENANCE CLEANED AND LUBRICATED FLOOR MOUNTED SLIDE RETAINING CLIP AT THEL1 DOOR AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK PER AMM 25-66-02.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · inoperativeNov 5, 2024

    AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: FOUND RIGHT AFT OVER WING EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERABLE. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT AFT OVER WING EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT. PER AMM 31-54-04.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lamp · inoperativeNov 5, 2024

    AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: FOUND RIGHT AFT OVER WING EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERABLE. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT AFT OVERWING EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT. PER AMM 31-54-04.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · floorbeam · crackedNov 1, 2024

    AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CRACK IN PASSENGER CABIN FLOOR SUPPORT BREAK ASSEMBLY PANEL AT STA 540, RBL 2. REPLACED BREAK ASSEMBLY PANEL PER AARD 51.00.05.01.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · floorbeam · crackedNov 1, 2024

    AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CRACK IN PASSENGER CABIN FLOOR SUPPORT BREAK ASSEMBLY PANEL AT STA 540, LBL 2. REPLACED BREAK ASSEMBLY PANEL PER AARD 51.00.05.1.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 56 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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