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N980AT2002 Boeing 717-200

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198217 ADs may apply240 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Apr 30, 2031
Based in
Atlanta, GA
owner city / state
Engine
BR 700 SERIES · 14,750 lb thrust
Rolls-Royc
Owners
1
since 2024
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
17
confirm with A&P
Service reports
240
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
Delta Air Lines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Atlanta, GA
Certificate issued
Apr 5, 2024
Expires
Apr 30, 2031
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Oct 15, 2002

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
717-200
Year
2002
Serial number
55039
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
100
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
ADAB36

Engine

Make and model
Rolls-Royc Br 700 Series
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
14,750 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. 2024 – nowDelta Air Lines INCAtlanta, GA · 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 (17)

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
2025-21-05Landing GearJan 2, 2026Airframe (717-200)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 717-32A0043 RB, dated February 12, 2025
2025-02-07NavigationMar 17, 2025Airframe (717-200)Only with: Collins GLU-2100 MMR P/N 822-2532-100 with software version earlier than COL4C-0087-0003 installed; MD-11/MD-11F modified by STC ST01895WI, 717-200 by STC ST04416AT, 747-400/-400F by STC ST01892WI, 757 by STC ST04436AT, 767 by STC ST04436AT or ST01883WI.
2024-21-01WingsNov 7, 2024Airframe (717-200)
2024-20-02FuselageOct 21, 2024Airframe (717-200)
2023-12-15NavigationJun 21, 2023Airframe (717-200)
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2021-12-12WingsJul 29, 2021Airframe (717-200)
2021-02-16Ice and rain protectionMar 30, 2021Airframe (717-200)
2018-10-08StabilizersMay 31, 2018Airframe (717-200)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 717-55A0012, Revision 1, dated April 11, 2018
2017-01-03Standard practices/structuresMar 14, 2017Airframe (717-200)
2015-02-05NavigationMar 5, 2015Airframe (717-200)
2014-05-22FuselageApr 15, 2014Airframe (717-200)
2013-19-22FuselageNov 6, 2013Airframe (717-200)
2012-12-09Horizontal Stabilizer StructureJul 23, 2012Airframe (717-200)
2006-10-14McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series…Jun 21, 2006Airframe (717-200)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 717-52-0007, Revision 1 (for Model 717-200 airplanes). Only with: All DC-9, MD-80, MD-88 and MD-90-30 airplanes; Model 717-200 airplanes only as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 717-52-0007, Revision 1.
2004-08-02McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 AirplanesMay 19, 2004Airframe (717-200)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 717-55-0003, dated June 18, 2002
2004-03-21McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 AirplanesMar 17, 2004Airframe (717-200)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 717-55-0005, dated June 27, 2002
2001-18-11McDonnell Douglas Model 717 Series AirplanesOct 1, 2001Airframe (717-200)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 717-27A0016, including Appendix, dated April 9, 2001

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

Service Difficulty Reports (240)

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 · doubler · crackedOct 1, 2026

    RT WING UPPER MLG DOUBLER HAS TWO HOLES WITH CRACK INDICATIONS, COMPLIED WITH ER/A 636571-14AD. (1842799) (AIRCRAFT GROUNDED).

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

    GIRT BAR BRACKETS DAMAGED. SECURED THE BRACKET FITTING, OPS CHECKED GOOD. (1430474)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuel · fuel cell · leakingOct 10, 2025

    FUEL LEAK FOUND DURING INSPECTION OF THE L/H WING AFT LWR SKIN DOUBLER AT XRS=164. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REPAIRED PER ER/A 14-621176. (1243963).

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Wings · skin · damagedSep 14, 2025

    EXISTING REPAIR FOUND THAT IMPACTS INSPECTION ACCOMPLISHMENT. REPAIR INVESTIGATION REQUIRED BEFORE FURTHER FLIGHT. RH WING XRS 14- XRS 177. REF. EA 619064-14AD REV. B SECT II. DVI OF AFT SIDE OF SPAR CAP AT STOP DRILL SHOWS NO DISCREPANCY. (1199238)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · inoperativeAug 26, 2025

    EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE ABOVE OVER WINGS EXITS. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK B5-121 REF AMM 33-51 (7280198)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · sign · detachedAug 26, 2025

    EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN ON CEILING ABOVE ROW 1 DETACHING FROM CEILING. RESECURED EXIT SIGN PER B-717 AMM 33-51. (7354500)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · elec connector · dirtyAug 17, 2025

    AFT EMERGENCY LIGHT FLASHING. CLEANED CONNECTOR ON EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK B5-260 AND OPS CHECKED IAW AMM 33-51, CHECKED GOOD (7280156).

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · no testAug 15, 2025

    EMER LIGHT ABOVE AFT FA JUMPSEAT STAYS ILLUMINATED WHEN IN ARM. T/S REF WDM 33-51. FOUND EMER LIGHT BATTERY PACK B5-260 WATER DAMAGED. R&R'D BATTERY PACK & BATTERY REF B717 AMM 33-51. OPS CHECK GOOD. (7280148)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · sign · detachedJun 29, 2025

    SHIP 6546 EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN COVER HANGING LOOSE IN FIRST CLASS CABIN. CORRECTIVE ACTION: RE-SECURED EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN. OK FOR SVC (7552948)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · doubler · leakingJun 25, 2025

    SHIP 9546 FUEL LEAK FOUND DURING INSPECTION OF LH WING AFT LOWER SKIN DOUBLER AT XRS=164. CORRECTIVE ACTION: FUEL LEAK REPAIRED ON ERA 621176-14AD REV C (1044305)

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 240 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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