N78002

1998 Boeing 777-224

Fixed-wing, multi-engine · serial 27578

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until Jan 31, 2028.

Registered owner

United Airlines Inc

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

Aircraft

Make and model: Boeing 777-224
Year built: 1998
Serial number: 27578
Type: Fixed-wing, multi-engine · Land
Engines: 2 × Turbofan · Ge GE90-90B · 94,000 lb thrust
Seats: 400
Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
Certification: Type certificated · Standard airworthiness (issued Sep 28, 1998)
Mode S code: AA92F9 (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: Jan 2, 2018 · last FAA action Jan 16, 2024

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