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N983UA1978 Boeing 737-291

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 18, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Apr 24, 2013.

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply7 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Oklahoma City, OK
owner city / state
Engine
JT8D-9 SER · 14,500 lb thrust
P & W
Owners
1
on record
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
7
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 18, 2026
Last registered owner
Individual owner
City, state
Oklahoma City, OK
Canceled
Apr 24, 2013
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Oct 24, 1978

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
737-291
Year
1978
Serial number
21641
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
134
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
ADB80C

Engine

Make and model
P & W Jt8d-9 Ser
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
14,500 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. until 2013Individual ownerOklahoma City, OK

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.

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 (737-291)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-291)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-291)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (737-291)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 (737-291)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 (737-291)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-291)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-291)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (737-291)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 (737-291)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (737-291)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 (737-291)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 (737-291)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 (737-291)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 (737-291)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 (737-291)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 (737-291)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 (737-291)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (737-291)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 (737-291)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 (737-291)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (7)

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.

  • Air conditioning and pressurization · seal · leakingJul 7, 2001

    UNSCHEDULED LANDING DUE TO CABIN PRESSURIZATION PROBLEMS. *S/D* DURING SINGLE PACK OPERATION, THE AIRCRAFT COULD NOT MAINTAIN PRESSURE. THE NOSE LANDING GEAR VIEW PORT HAD ALL SEALS REPLACED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · bulkhead · crackedNov 2, 2000

    CRACK FOUND ON THE BODY STATION 178 BULKHEAD WEB. SUPPLEMENTAL DATA UPDATE CRACKS REPAIRED PER BOEING SRM 53-10-11.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine · engine · failedSep 30, 2000

    A PASSENGER REPORTED A TORCH COMING FROM THE NR 2 ENGINE DURING DESCENT. *S/D* THE NR 2 ENGINE WAS REPLACED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Equipment and furnishings · chiller · failedNov 26, 1998

    ELECTRIC SMOKE SMELL IN GALLEY AREA. *S/D* NO INLET FILTER ON CHILLER. REPLACED BAD CHILLER WITH SERVICEABLE CHILLER PER MM 25-33-01, OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Hydraulic power · shuttle valve · failedOct 9, 1998

    LOST SYSTEM A HYDRAULIC PRESSURE AND HYDRAULIC FLUID. *S/D* REPLACED SHUTTLE VALVE ON FWD BULKHEAD OF LT WHEEL WELL. LEAK CHECKS GOOD. MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN STATES THAT A PLUG IN THE CAPPED OFF PORT FAILED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Airborne auxiliary power · apu · smokingApr 28, 1998

    ABORTED TAKEOFF DUE TO SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE APU. LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT WAS ON.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Hydraulic power · hyd fluid · lostJul 11, 1996

    CREW REPORTS, AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED THE LOSS OF 'A' SYSTEM HYDRAULICS ON FLAP RETRACTION AFTER TAKEOFF. RECEIVED LEADING EDGE AMBER INTRANSIT LIGHT AND NUMBER THREE FLAP LIGHT ON OVERHEAD PANEL.

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

Related aircraft

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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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