Boeing 737-500
6 Boeing 737-500 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built in 1997.
- Registered today
- 6
- Years built
- 1997
- Seats
- 149
- Engines
- 2 · Turbo-fan
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply226 ADs match the Boeing 737-500 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
- 2026-13-13NavigationJul 1, 2026
- 2026-09-12FuselageJun 17, 2026
- 2025-02-02FuselageMar 17, 2025
- 2023-13-12OxygenSep 5, 2023
- 2022-24-09Air conditioningJan 26, 2023
- 2022-25-15WingsJan 26, 2023
- 2022-21-05Auto flightNov 10, 2022
- 2022-05-04NavigationFeb 24, 2022
- 2021-25-05FuselageFeb 22, 2022
- 2021-26-03FuselageFeb 22, 2022
- 2021-10-11WingsJul 29, 2021
- 2021-08-14Auto flightJun 2, 2021
- 2021-08-12WingsMay 28, 2021
- 2021-08-04OxygenMay 26, 2021
- 2020-26-09WingsJan 27, 2021
- 2020-26-04FuselageJan 25, 2021
- 2020-17-04Equipment/ furnishingsSep 29, 2020
- 2020-16-51PneumaticAug 26, 2020
- 2020-14-03WingsAug 27, 2020
- 2020-02-16FuselageMar 18, 2020
- 2019-23-14Fuel; 47, Nitrogen Generation SystemJan 21, 2020
- 2019-23-12WingsJan 13, 2020
- 2019-15-07FuselageSep 19, 2019
- 2019-16-12WingsOct 9, 2019
- 2019-14-15FuselageSep 19, 2019
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Boeing 737-500
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 5
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 0
- Minor damage
- 1
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Boeing 737-500 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Boeing 737-500 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 199515 reports on Boeing 737-500 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- battery pack10
- spar2
- battery1
- mount bracket1
- window1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1997 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 5 |
Buyer checklist
226 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Boeing 737-500; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 5 NTSB events since 1982 involve Boeing 737-500 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 15 service difficulty reports on Boeing 737-500 airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- 20,000 and over lb