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Illustration of a Boeing 737-9. Not a photo of N17438.
Illustration of the Boeing 737-9, not a photo of N17438.

N17438 Boeing 737-9

Serial number 67668. Registered to Boeing Co, Renton, WA.

  • 3,550 nmRange
  • 453 ktCruise
  • 41,000 ftCeiling

SPECIFICATIONS

Boeing 737-9 specs

Published figures for the type, from public sources. A given aircraft varies with its completion, weight and mods.

Model
Boeing 737-9
Serial number
67668
Engines
2 × CFM International LEAP-1B
Range
3,550 nm
Cruise
453 ktas
Published Mach
0.79
Ceiling
41,000 ft
Fuel capacity
6,820 US gal
ICAO type
B39M
Exterior
Yellow / cream

THE AIRCRAFT’S LIFE

N17438, from delivery to today.

Registration events from FAA records, compiled November 2025. Maintenance, damage and component history live in the logbooks, not the registry.

  1. Private owner

    FAA registry

  2. Private owner

    FAA registry

  3. Registry record

    Registration cancellation recorded (historic Aeronca registration).

    FAA registry

  4. United Airlines Inc

    N-number reservation (fee paid) recorded in secondary N-number listings (reservation expiration/purge dates recorded).

    FAA registry

  5. Boeing Co

    Currently assigned/held by the manufacturer (Renton, WA) per FAA N-number inquiry (no certificate/airworthiness dates shown).

    FAA registry

FAA REGISTRATION

Registration details

Registration
N17438
Mode S code (hex)
A12AEB
Weight class
Over 20,000lbs

From FAA registry data as of November 2025. Check the FAA registry for the current record.

OWNERSHIP

Registered owner

Boeing Co

Corporation · Renton, WA

ESTIMATED VALUE

What N17438 might be worth

No estimate on record

Value depends on total time, engine program, damage history and the completeness of the logbooks.

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EQUIPMENT AND HISTORY

As reported in public sources

Reported incidents
Aeronca C-3 (N17438) involved in an incident on 2002-03-03 in Sonoma, California; no fatalities reported.

Listings and registries are not the logbooks. A pre-buy confirms equipment, program status and damage history from the records themselves.

RESEARCH NOTES

About N17438

Compiled with AI assistance from the public sources listed below, November 2025. Not checked against the aircraft's logbooks.

Overview

This airframe, registered as N17438, is a Boeing-built short-to-medium range jet identified as the Boeing 737-9 (737 MAX 9) with manufacturer serial number 67668. The aircraft is owned by Boeing Co, a corporation based in Renton, WA, and carries a United States registration (US). Its manufacturer is listed as Boeing, and the airframe is equipped with powerplants indicated in the type data. Ownership by Boeing Co in Renton, WA is the principal recorded proprietorship for this specific tail number. Notable registry actions and valuation entries are not published in the supplied dataset.

Operations & Cabin

This specific frame, N17438, is a member of the 737-9/MAX-9 production line and, as recorded, is fitted with CFM International LEAP-series turbofans in a two-engine arrangement. Operational performance parameters supplied for this aircraft include a long-range capability of 3,550 nm, a cruise speed of 453 kts, and a service ceiling of 41,000 ft, which together define its typical mission performance envelope. The supplied ownership record places operational oversight and potential maintenance basing with Boeing Co in Renton, WA; further cabin layout, seating configuration, and avionics fitment details are not published in the provided data. Maintenance considerations for this airframe would be managed under Boeing corporate control according to the manufacturer and owner details supplied.

Model & Market Context

As a member of the Boeing 737-9 (737 MAX 9) family manufactured by Boeing, serial 67668 shares the design and performance niche characterized by the documented cruise speed and range figures for MAX-9-class airframes. The two-engine LEAP-1B installation noted for this tail supports the performance parameters listed and aligns with the MAX-series operational profile. Resale, maintenance, and certification considerations for this airframe would be anchored to its U.S. registration (US) and continued ownership by Boeing Co; specific market valuations and transaction history are not published in the supplied dataset.

SOURCES

Where this page comes from

Built from FAA registry records, manufacturer specifications, and public flight-tracking and market data, compiled November 2025. Values come from Radar’s aircraft value model. Owners and operators can ask for a correction or removal.

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