N17126

1998 Boeing 757-224

Fixed-wing, multi-engine · serial 27566

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until Aug 31, 2029.

Registered owner

United Airlines Inc

Owner type: Corporation
Address: Attn: Treasurer Willis Tower 233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
Fleet: 1,220 aircraft registered to this owner

Aircraft

Make and model: Boeing 757-224
Year built: 1998
Serial number: 27566
Type: Fixed-wing, multi-engine · Land
Engines: 2 × Turbofan · Rolls-Royc RB-211 SERIES · 22,000 lb thrust
Seats: 178
Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
Certification: Type certificated · Standard airworthiness (issued Feb 13, 1998)
Mode S code: A11FA1 (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: Feb 20, 1998 · last FAA action Nov 21, 2023

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