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N990NN2016 Boeing 737-823

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply32 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires May 31, 2029
Based in
Fort Worth, TX
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56-7B24E · 24,200 lb thrust
Cfm Intl
Owners
1
since 2016
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
32
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
American Airlines INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Fort Worth, TX
Certificate issued
May 3, 2016
Expires
May 31, 2029
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Apr 27, 2016

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
2016
Serial number
31241
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
ADD3DC

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. 2016 – 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 (32)

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.

  • Water and waste · potable water · emptyJun 13, 2026

    AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: FA NOTIFIED FLIGHT DECK THEY HAD ZERO POTABLE WATER UPON REACHING CRUISE. I HAD THEM TRY TO FLUSH TOILETS AND USE SINK, STILL ZERO WATER AVAILABLE. ALSO ZERO WATER AVAILABLE IN EITHER GALLEY. DECESION MADE TO RETURN TO CLT EMERGENCY DECLARED AND AIRCRAFT LANDED OVERWIGHT…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · sign · detachedApr 3, 2026

    AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN NEAR 17A NEEDS REATTACHED. REATTACHED EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN. PER AMM 25-21-13.

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

    AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: LAVATORY-E DOOR STICKS AND IS DIFFICULT TO BOTH OPEN. ADJUSTED AND LUBED LAVATORY-E DOOR. PER AMM 25-40-15.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Equipment and furnishings · flashlight · inoperativeJul 29, 2025

    AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: AFT RIGHT JUMPSEAT FLASHLIGHT IS INOPERATIVE. INSTALLED NEW BATTERY IN AFT RIGHT JUMPSEAT FLASHLIGHT. PER AMM 25-64-00.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · door · bindingJul 1, 2025

    AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTS HANDLE OF THE DOOR ON AFT RIGHT LAV IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN. CONFIRMED RIGHT AFT DOOR INTERMITTENT HARD TO OPEN, SEEMS HINGE MAY BE WORN. (OPEN).

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · handle · bindingJul 1, 2025

    AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTS HANDLE OF THE DOOR ON AFT RIGHT LAVATORY-E IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN. CONFIRMED RIGHT AFT DOOR INTERMITTENT HARD TO OPEN, SEEMS HINGE MAY BE WORN. REMOVED AND REPLACED LAVATORY-E DOOR HANDLE. PER AARD 25-40-10. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · retainer · lack of lubeMar 25, 2025

    AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: THE LATCHES BOTH IN ARMED AND DISARMED FOR THE GIRT BAR AT THE FORWARD SERVICE DOOR ARE DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE. LUBED LATCHES ON FORWARD SERVICE DOOR GIRT BAR PER AMM 20-30-2

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · door track · unsecureMar 10, 2025

    AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: LAVATORY-D DOOR HARD TO OPEN AND CLOSE. RESECURED DOOR GUIDE IN TRACK, OPERTIONAL CHECK GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · cover · missingMar 10, 2025

    AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: EXIT SIGN COVER MISSING ON WALL ROW 16F. REPLACED MISSING EMERGENCY LIGHT LENS.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · door · jammedAug 13, 2024

    AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: LEFT AFT LAVATORY TOP OF DOOR BENT. DOOR STICKS SHUT. UNJAMMED AFT LEFT LAVATORY DOOR. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 32 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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