N27957 is a 2015 Boeing 787-9 (fixed wing multi engine) with serial number 36409, registered in Chicago, IL. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Aug 31, 2028; the renewal window opens on Feb 29, 2028. It is powered by a Ge GENX-1B74/75/ with 76700 lb of thrust. Its airworthiness certificate is in the standard class (transport), issued Aug 21, 2015. It is one of 118 787-9 aircraft in the FAA registry, 64 of them registered in Illinois. About 88% of them were built after it. The NTSB accident database lists one record for this airframe since 2008, the latest on May 14, 2024.
Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Aug 31, 2028
- Registrant type
- Corporation
- Registered owner
- UNITED AIRLINES INC
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Greater Chicago FSDO (CHI FSDO) · (847) 294-8700
- Certificate issued
- Aug 31, 2015
- Last FAA action
- Jun 3, 2023
- Mode S code (hex)
- A2CB12
- Mode S code (octal)
- 50545422
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- BOEING
- Model
- 787-9
- Type certificate (TCDS)
- T00021SE (The Boeing Company)
- Year manufactured
- 2015
- Serial number
- 36409
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type
- Turbo-fan
- Engine
- GE GENX-1B74/75/ (76700 lb thrust)
- Engines / seats
- 2 / 422
- Weight class
- 20,000 lb and over
- Airworthiness
- Standard since Aug 21, 2015
- Approved operations
- Transport
Public airports near Chicago
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Midway International Chicago, IL | KMDW | 5 mi | Towered | 100LL, A1+ |
| Chicago O'Hare International Chicago, IL | KORD | 15 mi | Towered | 100LL, A |
| Gary/Chicago International Gary/Chicago, IN | KGYY | 21 mi | Towered | 100LL, A |
Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.
NTSB accident and incident records
| Date | Place | Aircraft (as NTSB recorded it) | Damage | Highest injury | NTSB no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2024 | Singapore, SG | Boeing 787 this airframe | Minor | None | ENG24LA014 |
From the NTSB aviation accident database (events since 2008, data through Sep 29, 2026), matched by N-number. An N-number can move between aircraft, so each row is checked against the serial number on the current registration.