N78540 - 2017 Boeing 737-800 Aircraft Registration

B738

2017 BOEING 737-800

Aircraft Description

N78540 is a 2017 Boeing 737-800, 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 August 25, 2017. The registration certificate was issued on August 28, 2017. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Cfm Intl CFM56-7B26E engine producing 26300 pounds of thrust, N78540 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAA616 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N78540 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Chicago O'hare International Airport (KORD) on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N78540 was last updated on July 28, 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 737-800 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N78540. 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
2017
Manufacturer
BOEING
Model
737-800
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
B738737-800
Weight Class
20,000+ lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 25, 2017
Classification
Standard Transport Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 28, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
UNITED AIRLINES INC
Address
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
CFM56-7B26E
Thrust
26300 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
52523026
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAA616

Additional Details

Registration
N78540
Serial Number
63646
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
175
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
July 28, 2023
Unique ID
01259449

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 23:59:47)
Airport
Latitude
41.922152
Longitude
-86.522252

Data Source

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

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