N73278 - 2003 Boeing 737-824 Aircraft Registration

B37M

2003 BOEING 737-824

Aircraft Description

N73278 is a 2003 Boeing 737-824, a twin-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to United Airlines INC in Chicago, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 9, 2003. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Cfm Intl CFM56-7B26 engine producing 26300 pounds of thrust, N73278 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9D5E7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N73278 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Denver International Airport (KDEN) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N73278 was last updated on May 26, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Boeing Company, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, is one of the world's largest aerospace companies. Boeing has manufactured commercial airliners, military aircraft, and space vehicles since 1916, with iconic products including the 737, 747, 767, 777, and 787 Dreamliner. AviatorDB tracks 6,953 Boeing aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 737-824 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N73278. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
2003
Manufacturer
BOEING
Model
737-824
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
B37M737 MAX 7
Weight Class
20,000+ lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 9, 2003
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 9, 2003

Registered Owner

Name
UNITED AIRLINES INC
Address
ATTN: TREASURER WILLIS TOWER
233 S WACKER DR
City
CHICAGO
State / Zip Code
Illinois60606-7147
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
United Airlines Inc
ICAO Code
UAL

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CFM INTL
Engine Model
CFM56-7B26
Thrust
26300 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
52352747
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9D5E7

Additional Details

Registration
N73278
Serial Number
31596
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
149
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00068909

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 23:58:15)
Airport
Latitude
26.073233
Longitude
-80.13919

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC