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N986FD1997 Boeing 757-231

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 17, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198229 ADs may apply66 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Feb 28, 2029
Based in
Memphis, TN
owner city / state
Engine
PW2037 · 37,530 lb thrust
P & W
Owners
1
since 2013
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
29
confirm with A&P
Service reports
66
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 17, 2026
Registered owner
Federal Express Corp
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Memphis, TN
Certificate issued
Feb 25, 2013
Expires
Feb 28, 2029
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Dec 27, 2013

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
757-231
Year
1997
Serial number
28482
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
178
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
ADC1EF

Engine

Make and model
P & W Pw2037
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
37,530 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. 2013 – nowFederal Express CorpMemphis, TN · current

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 17, 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 (29)

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
2005-02-10Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce Model RB211 EnginesMar 7, 2005Airframe (757-231)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–1018. Only with: Line numbers 1 through 1018 inclusive; equipped with Rolls Royce Model RB211 engines.
2004-12-07Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce RB211 EnginesJul 21, 2004Airframe (757-231)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–735. Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce RB211 engines; line numbers 1 through 735 inclusive.
2003-18-05Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Powered by Pratt & Whitney EnginesOct 16, 2003Airframe (757-231)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–735. Only with: Powered by Pratt & Whitney engines; line numbers 1 through 735 inclusive.
2003-14-08Boeing Model 737-600, 737-700, 737-700C, 737-800, 737-900, 757, and 767 Series AirplanesAug 18, 2003Airframe (757-231)
2002-24-51Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Model 747 Series…Jan 7, 2003Airframe (757-231)
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2002-19-52Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Model 747 Series…Sep 30, 2002Airframe (757-231)
2002-10-02Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesJun 20, 2002Airframe (757-231)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-28-0057 or 757-28-0059, both Revision 1, dated February 28, 2002
2002-02-04Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesMar 19, 2002Airframe (757-231)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletins 757-29-0058 and 757-29-0059, both dated November 9, 2000
2001-23-14Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesDec 31, 2001Airframe (757-231)
2001-22-13Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes; and Model 747, 757…Dec 6, 2001Airframe (757-231)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-27A1214 Rev 1; Alert Service Bulletins 747-27A2373, 757-27A0129, 767-27A0159, 777-27A0030
2001-20-12Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesNov 20, 2001Airframe (757-231)Certain serial numbers: 757 1–764. Only with: Limited to line numbers 1 through 764 inclusive.
2001-20-11Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesNov 15, 2001Airframe (757-231)
2001-13-15Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped with Rolls Royce EnginesAug 7, 2001Airframe (757-231)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines.
2001-10-14Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJun 8, 2001Airframe (757-231)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.
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (757-231)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.
2000-04-18Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesApr 4, 2000Airframe (757-231)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-27A0127, Revision 1, dated September 2, 1999
99-23-21Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesDec 21, 1999Airframe (757-231)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-76-0009, Revision 1, dated December 3, 1998, or Boeing Service Bulletin 757-78-0012, dated August 31, 1989
99-10-14Boeing Model 747-400, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes Equipped With AlliedSignal…Jun 17, 1999Airframe (757-231)Only with: Equipped with AlliedSignal RIA-35B Instrument Landing System (ILS) receivers, P/N 066-50006-0101.
98-26-04Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesDec 31, 1998Airframe (757-231)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-28A0045, Revision 1, dated November 19, 1998
98-13-12 R1Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesDec 28, 1998Airframe (757-231)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368 Revision 2, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, 777-27A0029 Revision 1
98-13-12Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 6, 1998Airframe (757-231)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 (757-231)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.
97-18-04Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce EnginesSep 17, 1997Airframe (757-231)Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines.
97-18-05Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Pratt & Whitney EnginesSep 17, 1997Airframe (757-231)Only with: Equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines.
97-15-09Boeing Model 757 and 767 Series AirplanesAug 1, 1997Airframe (757-231)
97-09-06Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesMay 15, 1997Airframe (757-231)
96-19-17Boeing Model 757 Series AirplanesOct 7, 1996Airframe (757-231)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-24A0079, dated August 8, 1996
95-10-13Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce EnginesJun 15, 1995Airframe (757-231)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-54A0030, Revision 1, dated December 20, 1993. Only with: Equipped with Rolls Royce engines.
95-01-05Boeing Model 757 Equipped With Pratt & Whitney Model PW2000 Series EnginesJan 20, 1995Airframe (757-231)Only with: Equipped with Pratt & Whitney Model PW2000 series engines.

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

Service Difficulty Reports (66)

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.

  • Doors · reservoir · emptySep 21, 2026

    WHILE WORKING SERVICE CHECK FOUND L1 DOOR EMERGENCY POWER RESERVOIR DEPLETED. REPLACED THE L1 DOOR EMERGENCY POWER RESERVOIR IAW AMM: 52-11-30-4.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · pump · failedJun 9, 2026

    ELECTRICAL OPERATION OF THE ALTERNATE EXTENSION SYSTEM POWER PACK AT THE P72 PANEL FAILED TO DEPLOY ALL GEAR DOORS AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. PERFORMED TROUBLESHOOTING IAW AMM 32-35-10-4. REMOVED AND REPLACED ALTERNATE EXTENSION POWER PACK. OPS TESTED GOOD AND LEAK TESTED GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · slider · disengagedApr 1, 2026

    LEFT ENTRY DOOR SLIDE LIGHT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE. AMM: 25-66-10-2 AMM: 25-66-11-2 FOUND LEFT ENTRY DOOR GIRT BAR SLIDER NOT ENGAGING PROX SENSOR WHEN ARMED. READJUSTED GIRT BAR SLIDER ON GIRT BAR IAW AMM 25-66-10-2 AND MEASURED GAP LIMITS IAW AMM 25-66-11-2. OPS CHECK GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Engine · seal · leakingMar 11, 2026

    OPEN DIRTY SOCK ODOR OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY AT CRUISE AND INTENSIFIED ON DESCENT. WE ACCOMPLISHED THE SMOKE AND FUME ELIMINATION CHECKLIST. EMERGENCY DECLARED. AMM 72-61-10-4, AMM 21-00-01-2, FOUND OIL AT FLIGHT IDLE ON LT ENG RUNNING FROM DRAIN MAST WHICH CONNECTS TO DE-OILER HOUSING. R & R…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · slider · dirtyFeb 24, 2026

    L FWD ENTRY DOOR SLIDE LIGHT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE AND PLASTIC COMPONENT FELL OUT OF DOOR. RELEASED FOR SERVICE PER MEL 52-11-01-A, CATEGORY B. REMOVED LOWER SLIDE COVER AND PERFORMED OPS CHECK OF GIRT BAR...FOUND GIRT BAR SLIDER FILTHY, CONTAMINATED WITH EXCESSIVE LUBRICANT AND FOD. REMOVED DUST…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · door · inoperativeJan 3, 2026

    UNABLE TO CLOSE L-1 DOOR FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. AMM 52-11-00-2 ACCESSED L1 DOOR VIA R1 DOOR, OPERATED L1 DOOR FROM INSIDE ACFT DOOR OPERATED NORAMLLY. OPENED AND CLOSED L1 DOOR FROM EXTERIOR, DOOR OPERATED NORMALLY. ALL OPENINGS AND CLOSINGS OF L1 DOOR NORMAL. ACFT OK FOR SERVICE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · floor support · dentedSep 15, 2025

    FORWARD CARGO COMPARTMENT STRINGER FLOOR LBL 10.45 BETWEEN BS 680 AND BS 700 HAS DENT. REMOVED FLOOR STRINGER SECTION OUT OF LIMITS AT FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT STA 630 TO 700 LBL 10.45 IAW B-757 SRM 51-40-02-0G; LOCATED, DRILLED AND INSTALLED NEW FLOOR STRINGER SECTION IAW B-757 SRM 51-40-05-0G, SRM…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · floorbeam · crackedSep 12, 2025

    CRACK FOUND IN FLOOR BEAM UPPER CAP LOWER SURFACE AT STA 580 @ LBL 45.5. INSIDE RADIUS AREA REPAIR ON FLOOR BEAM AFT UPPER FLANGE. STA 580. AND LBL 45 WAS PERFORMED I.A.W. FEDEX E.A. # F-5310-T0384885 P1. REV-.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · seat track · corrodedSep 11, 2025

    GALLEY FLOOR COURIER SEAT TRACK BTW STA 346-379 LBL 7 HAS CORROSION. REMOVED SEAT TRACK SECTION OUT OF LIMITS AT GALLEY FLOOR COURIER STA 346 TO 379 LBL7 IAW B-757 SRM 51-40-02-0G; TRIMMED, LOCATED, DRILLED AND INSTALLED NEW SEAT TRACK REPLACEMENT SECTION IAW B757 SRM 51-40-05-0G, 51-40-08-0G…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · seat track · corrodedSep 11, 2025

    GALLEY FLOOR COURIER SEAT TRACK BTW STA 345-377 RBL 13 HAS CORROSION REMOVED SEAT TRACK SECTION OUT OF LIMMITS AT GALLEY FLOOR COURIER STA 345 TO 377, RBL 13 IAW B-757 SRM 51-40-02-0G; TRIMMED, LOCATED, DRILLED AND INSTALLED NEW SEAT TRACK REPLACEMENT SECTION IAW B757 SRM 51-40-05-0G, SRM…

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 66 reports.

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 17, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 17, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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