# N438AM: 2017 Boeing 787-9

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Boeing 787-9](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-787-9) (registry code 1385609, 422 seats)
- Engine: [GE GENX series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/ge-genx-series) (registry code 30163)
- Data sheets: [TCDS T00021SE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/T00021SE) (The Boeing Company), [TCDS E00078NE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00078NE) (General Electric Company GE Aerospace) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 43862
- Year built: 2017
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-fan
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: April 5, 2017
- Certificate issued: April 6, 2017
- Expires: April 30, 2027
- Mode S code: A540E2
- Registered owner: [Bc2 43862 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BC2%2043862%20LLC)
- Location: [Camden, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Camden)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 39.0847° N, 75.6274° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 19934, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=438AM
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N438AM

From the FAA registry file of October 22, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every GE GENX model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 104 in force

### Matched by airframe (Boeing 787-9)

- [AD 2026-20-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-20-16): Powerplant · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Nov 23, 2026
- [AD 2026-20-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-20-10): Flight Controls · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Nov 12, 2026
- [AD 2026-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-20-01): Fuselage · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Nov 2, 2026
- [AD 2026-20-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-20-02): Air · Boeing 787-8, 787-9, Trent 1000-A and 17 more. Effective Oct 14, 2026
- [AD 2026-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-17-02): Wings · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Oct 1, 2026
- [AD 2026-13-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-07): Equipment/furnishings · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Aug 6, 2026
- [AD 2026-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-12-07): Auto flight · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Jul 20, 2026
- [AD 2026-13-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-11): Navigation · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Jul 1, 2026
- [AD 2026-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-02): Navigation · Airbus Canada Limited Partnership 18, 49-46, 80-A and 555 more. Effective Jul 1, 2026
- [AD 2026-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-09-01): Water/waste · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Jun 3, 2026
- [AD 2026-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-05-01): Navigation · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Apr 16, 2026
- [AD 2026-02-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-02-10): Water/waste · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Mar 9, 2026
- [AD 2026-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-01-06): Fuselage · Boeing 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Feb 20, 2026
- [AD 2026-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-01-04): Fuselage · Boeing 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Feb 20, 2026
- [AD 2025-23-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-23-06): Fuselage · Boeing 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Jan 13, 2026
- [AD 2025-23-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-23-05): Fuselage · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Jan 13, 2026
- [AD 2025-20-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-20-03): Equipment/furnishings · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Nov 6, 2025
- [AD 2025-18-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-18-02): Oxygen · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Oct 22, 2025
- [AD 2025-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-11-05): Fuselage · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Jul 8, 2025
- [AD 2025-06-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-06-13): Fuselage · Boeing 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Jul 2, 2025
- [AD 2025-09-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-09-12): Fuselage · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Jun 18, 2025
- [AD 2025-06-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-06-10): Stabilizers · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective May 2, 2025
- [AD 2025-01-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-01-09): Windows · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Mar 11, 2025
- [AD 2024-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-22-05): Landing gear · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Dec 31, 2024
- [AD 2024-18-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-18-02): Equipment/furnishings · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Nov 12, 2024
- [AD 2024-16-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-16-07): Navigation · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Oct 23, 2024
- [AD 2024-13-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-13-05): Nacelles/pylons · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Sep 24, 2024
- [AD 2024-16-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-16-14): Equipment/furnishings · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Aug 21, 2024
- [AD 2024-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-01-04): Turbine/turboprop engine · Boeing 787-9, 787-8 and 787-10. Effective Mar 7, 2024
- [AD 2023-25-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-25-10): Equipment/furnishings · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Feb 7, 2024
- [AD 2023-19-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-19-09): Auto flight · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Nov 6, 2023
- [AD 2023-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-09): Fire Protection · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Jun 26, 2023
- [AD 2023-12-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-12-10): Navigation · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Jun 21, 2023
- [AD 2023-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-08-02): Cargo and accessory compartments · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Jun 20, 2023
- [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023
- [AD 2023-05-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-05-04): Hydraulic power · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective May 12, 2023
- [AD 2022-24-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-24-11): Fire protection · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Jan 18, 2023
- [AD 2022-14-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-14-04): Fuel · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Oct 6, 2022
- [AD 2022-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-15-01): Stabilizers · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Aug 25, 2022
- [AD 2022-09-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-09-08): Stabilizers · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Jul 7, 2022
- [AD 2022-03-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-21): Fuel · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Apr 11, 2022
- [AD 2022-02-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-02-14): Main landing gear · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Mar 30, 2022
- [AD 2021-24-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-24-14): Thrust Reverser · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Feb 15, 2022
- [AD 2021-23-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-23-21): Fuselage · Boeing 787-8 and 787-9. Effective Jan 10, 2022
- [AD 2021-23-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-23-20): Fuselage · Boeing 787-8 and 787-9. Effective Jan 10, 2022
- [AD 2021-02-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-02-06): Fire protection · Boeing 787-10, 787-8 and 787-9. Effective Mar 30, 2021
- [AD 2020-20-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-20-09): Flight Controls · Boeing 787-8 and 787-9. Effective Nov 13, 2020
- [AD 2020-17-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-17-13): Air conditioning · Boeing 787-8 and 787-9. Effective Oct 8, 2020
- [AD 2020-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-17-02): Fuel, Engine · Boeing 747-8 Series, 747-8F Series, 787-10 and 2 more. Effective Aug 25, 2020
- [AD 2020-06-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-06-14): Integrated Modular Avionics · Boeing 787-10, 787-8 and 787-9. Effective Apr 7, 2020

### Matched by engine (GE GENX series)

- [AD 2026-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-14-03): Engine Fuel Distribution · General Electric Company GE Aerospace GEnx-1B64, GEnx-1B64/P1, GEnx-1B64/P2 and 17 more. Effective Aug 21, 2026
- [AD 2026-04-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-04-09): Turbine Engine Compressor Section · General Electric GEnx-1B64, GEnx-1B64/P1, GEnx-1B64/P2 and 17 more. Effective Mar 11, 2026
- [AD 2025-11-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-11-03): Turbine Section · General Electric GEnx-1B64, GEnx-1B64/P1, GEnx-1B64/P2 and 15 more. Effective Jul 8, 2025
- [AD 2024-25-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-25-07): Turbine Engine Compressor Section · General Electric GEnx-1B64, GEnx-1B64/P1, GEnx-1B64/P2 and 17 more. Effective Feb 12, 2025
- [AD 2023-17-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-17-08): Turbine Section · General Electric GEnx-1B64/P2, GEnx-1B67/P2, GEnx-1B70/75/P2 and 6 more. Effective Oct 23, 2023
- [AD 2022-25-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-25-20): Turbine Engine Compressor Section, Turbine Section · General Electric GEnx-1B64, GEnx-1B64/P1, GEnx-1B64/P2 and 17 more. Effective Jan 26, 2023
- [AD 2022-20-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-20-12): Turbine Engine Compressor Section, Turbine Section · General Electric GEnx-1B54/P2, GEnx-1B58/P2, GEnx-1B64/P2 and 13 more. Effective Nov 16, 2022
- [AD 2022-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-19-01): Turbine Section · General Electric GEnx-2B67/P. Effective Oct 25, 2022
- [AD 2022-18-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-18-04): Engine Fuel Distribution · General Electric GEnx-1B64, GEnx-1B64/P1, GEnx-1B64/P2 and 14 more. Effective Oct 12, 2022
- [AD 2022-03-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-16): Turbine Section · General Electric GEnx-1B64, GEnx-1B64/P1, GEnx-1B64/P2 and 17 more. Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 2022-04-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-04-07): Fuel Controlling System · General Electric GEnx-1B64, GEnx-1B64/P1, GEnx-1B64/P2 and 17 more. Effective Mar 9, 2022
- [AD 2021-21-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-21-05): Engine Controls · General Electric GEnx-1B64, GEnx-1B64/P1, GEnx-1B64/P2 and 17 more. Effective Dec 28, 2021
- [AD 2021-13-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-13-16): Engine Fuel Distribution · General Electric GEnx-2B67, GEnx-2B67/P and GEnx-2B67B. Effective Aug 25, 2021
- [AD 2021-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-11-07): Turbine Engine Compressor Section · General Electric Genx-1B76A/P2, GEnx-1B64, GEnx-1B64/P1 and 17 more. Effective Jul 30, 2021
- [AD 2021-02-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-02-07): Engine Fuel Distribution · General Electric Genx-1B76A/P2, GEnx-1B64, GEnx-1B64/P1 and 14 more. Effective Mar 30, 2021
- [AD 2020-25-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-25-10): Turbine Section · General Electric Genx-1B76A/P2, GEnx-1B64/P2, GEnx-1B67/P2 and 6 more. Effective Jan 21, 2021
- [AD 2020-20-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-20-12): Turbine Engine Combustion Section · General Electric Genx-1B76A/P2, GEnx-1B64, GEnx-1B64/P1 and 14 more. Effective Nov 5, 2020
- [AD 2020-20-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-20-11): Turbine Section · General Electric Genx-1B76A/P2, GEnx-1B64/P2, GEnx-1B67/P2 and 6 more. Effective Nov 3, 2020
- [AD 2020-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-13-04): Engine Controls · General Electric Genx-1B76A/P2, GEnx-1B54, GEnx-1B54/P1 and 28 more. Effective Jul 24, 2020
- [AD 2019-02-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-02-01): Turbine section · General Electric Genx-1B76A/P2, GEnx-1B54, GEnx-1B54/P1 and 28 more. Effective Feb 25, 2019
- [AD 2018-21-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-21-12): Engine Fuel Distribution · General Electric GEnx-2B67, GEnx-2B67/P and GEnx-2B67B. Effective Jan 4, 2019
- [AD 2018-14-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-14-12): Turbine Section · General Electric GEnx-1B64, GEnx-1B64/P1, GEnx-1B64/P2 and 12 more. Effective Aug 30, 2018
- [AD 2017-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-26-01): Turbine Section · General Electric GEnx-1B64/P2, GEnx-1B67/P2, GEnx-1B70/75/P2 and 3 more. Effective Jan 23, 2018
- [AD 2017-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-12-02): Fuel Injector Nozzle · General Electric Genx-1B76A/P2, GEnx-1B64, GEnx-1B64/P1 and 13 more. Effective Jul 13, 2017
- [AD 2016-20-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-20-15): Engine fan stator module assembly · General Electric GEnx-1B64/P2, GEnx-1B67/P2, GEnx-1B70/75/P2 and 3 more. Effective Nov 18, 2016
- [AD 2016-04-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-04-11): high-pressure turbine (HPT) rotor stage 1 blade · General Electric GEnx-1B54, GEnx-1B58, GEnx-1B64 and 2 more. Effective Apr 1, 2016
- [AD 2015-23-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-23-04): Non-conforming ball valve in the oil filler cap · General Electric GEnx-1B54, GEnx-1B54/P1, GEnx-1B54/P2 and 22 more. Effective Dec 17, 2015
- [AD 2013-23-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-23-14): Critical rotating life-limited parts (LLPs) · General Electric GEnx-2B67 and GEnx-2B67B. Effective Jan 7, 2014
- [AD 2013-16-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-16-15): Booster anti-ice (BAI) air duct · General Electric GEnx-2B67B. Effective Sep 23, 2013
- [AD 2012-19-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-19-08): Fan mid shafts (FMS) · General Electric GEnx-1B54, GEnx-1B54/P1, GEnx-1B58 and 13 more. Effective Sep 21, 2012

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2024-01-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-01-01) (historical): Water/waste · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Mar 7, 2024
- [AD 2023-08-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-08-04) (historical): Water/waste · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Jun 29, 2023
- [AD 2022-02-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-02-16) (historical): Navigation · Boeing 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10. Effective Jan 19, 2022
- [AD 2021-08-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-08-19) (historical): Fire protection · Boeing 787-10, 787-8 and 787-9. Effective May 5, 2021
- [AD 2021-02-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-02-19) (historical): Fire protection · Boeing 787-10, 787-8 and 787-9. Effective Mar 8, 2021
- [AD 2020-26-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-26-08) (historical): Engine Exhaust · Boeing 787-10, 787-8 and 787-9. Effective Jan 27, 2021
- [AD 2020-24-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-24-04) (historical): Auto flight · Boeing 787-10, 787-8 and 787-9. Effective Dec 18, 2020
- [AD 2019-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-02-03) (historical): Fire protection · Boeing 787-10, 787-8 and 787-9. Effective Feb 22, 2019
- [AD 2018-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-05-06) (historical): Equipment/Furnishings · Boeing 787-8 and 787-9. Effective Apr 11, 2018
- [AD 2017-15-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-15-04) (historical): Flight controls · Boeing 787-8 and 787-9. Effective Aug 25, 2017
- [AD 2017-01-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-01-02) (historical): Flight Control Systems · Boeing 787-8 and 787-9. Effective Feb 21, 2017
- [AD 2016-24-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-24-09) (historical): Flight Controls · Boeing 787-8 and 787-9. Effective Dec 2, 2016
- [AD 2016-09-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-09-12) (historical): Equipment/Furnishings · Boeing 787-8 and 787-9. Effective May 23, 2016
- [AD 2016-07-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-07-10) (historical): Flight controls · Boeing 787-8 and 787-9. Effective Apr 14, 2016
- [AD 2015-09-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-09-07) (historical): Electrical power · Boeing 787-8 and 787-9. Effective May 1, 2015
- [AD 2018-16-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-16-07) (historical): Turbine Section · General Electric Genx-1B76A/P2, GEnx-1B54, GEnx-1B54/P1 and 28 more. Effective Aug 15, 2018
- [AD 2017-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-09-06) (historical): Engine · General Electric Genx-1B76A/P2, GEnx-1B54, GEnx-1B54/P1 and 28 more. Effective Jun 9, 2017
- [AD 2015-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-15-03) (historical): Power loss in ice crystal icing (ICI) conditions · General Electric GEnx-1B54, GEnx-1B54/P1, GEnx-1B54/P2 and 26 more. Effective Aug 24, 2015

All 122: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N438AM/ads.md

## Information bulletins (advisory) (9 in force)

- [SAIB 2025-09](https://openairdocs.org/saib/2025-09): INSTRUMENT PANEL, Potential Installation of Lockwire on Switch Guards that May Restrict Access to Passenger Oxygen and Ram Air Turbine (RAT) Switches. Issued Sep 8, 2025
- [SAIB AIR-22-09R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-22-09R1): AUTOPILOT FLIGHT DIRECTOR SYSTEM: ALT HOLD Engaged on Takeoff on Boeing Model 777/787 common fleets.. Issued May 17, 2022
- [SAIB AIR-20-19](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-20-19): Flight Management Computing Software System. Issued Nov 16, 2020
- [SAIB AIR-20-15](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-20-15): Navigation Localizer System. Issued Sep 24, 2020
- [SAIB NM-20-07](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-20-07): Navigation - Glideslope System. Issued Apr 16, 2020
- [SAIB NM-20-06](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-20-06): Electrical Power System: Lug Terminal Tracks. Issued Apr 13, 2020
- [SAIB NM-18-33](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-18-33): Engine Fuel and Control. Issued Dec 17, 2018
- [SAIB NM-17-15](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-17-15): Equipment/Furnishings - Inflatable Airbag Assembly. Issued Jun 6, 2017
- [SAIB NM-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-15-03): Flight Controls. Issued Nov 24, 2014
- [SAIB AIR-22-09](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-22-09) (historical): AUTOPILOT FLIGHT DIRECTOR SYSTEM: ALT HOLD Engaged on Takeoff on Boeing Model 777/787 common fleets.. Issued Apr 12, 2022

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N438AM.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N438AM.

## Service difficulty reports (12)

As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR ASMF20260910201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASMF20260910201), Sep 2, 2026: WARNING MESSAGE. ILLUMINATED. STATUS MESSAGE "ENG EEC C1 R", BY MESSAGE WAS PERFORMED TEST IAW FIM DMC B787-A-G73-20-F1-L8A-421A-A.
- [SDR ASMF2026030300008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASMF2026030300008), Feb 21, 2026: LATCH. MISSING. DURING WALK AROUND INSPECTION L ENG WAS FOUND ITH THRUST REVERSER TENSION LATCH MISSING. LT ENG T/R TENSION LATCH INSTALLED IAW TASK AMM DMC B787-A-G78-31-04-00
- [SDR ASMF202110007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASMF202110007), Aug 2, 2021: FLAPERON. DAMAGED. DURING TRANSIT CHECK, IT WAS DETECTED A SEVERAL LIGHTNING STRIKES ON RH WING FLAPERON TRAILING EDGE. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL PERFORMED A LIGHTNING STRIKE CONDITIO
- [SDR ASMF202104005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASMF202104005), Feb 14, 2021: BRAKE. OVERTEMP. DURING TRANSIT CHECK, IT WAS DETECTED HIGH TEMPERATURE IN MAIN BRAKE ASSEMBLY NUMBER 5 WITHOUT FLAT TIRE WITH DISCHARGE THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN THE MAIN BRAKE 
- [SDR ASMF202101014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASMF202101014), Dec 19, 2020: SKIN. DENTED. DURING TRANSIT CHECK, IT WAS DETECTED DAMAGES ON RIGHT WING. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL PERFORMED REVISION, DETECTING SEVERAL DENTS, GOUGES, NICKS, SCRATCHES, DELAMI
- [SDR ASMF202011008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASMF202011008), Sep 26, 2020: SKIN. DAMAGED. DURING OVERNIGHT CHECK AT MEX STATION, IT WAS DETECTED TWO NICKS AT FUSELAGE SKIN SECTION 41 BETWEEN STRINGERS S-39L AND S-38L. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL PERFORMED 
- [SDR ASMF2020090711](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASMF2020090711), Jul 17, 2020: ENGINE. DAMAGED. IAW CNR 20200717011 OF REMOTE DIAGNOSTIC GE/CFM SYSTEM AT MEX, THE LEFT ENGINE HAD A TREND CHANGE IN COMPRESSOR EFFICIENCY, DUE TO PISTON RING DISTRESS. MAINTEN
- [SDR ASMF2020090708](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASMF2020090708), Jul 9, 2020: ENGINE. VIBRATION. CAPTAIN REPORTED THAT DURING CRUISE, THE RIGHT ENGINE VIBRATION EICAS MESSAGE VIBRATION INDICATION HIGH RIGHT ENGINE WITH FAILURE CODE OF FDE 710 342 52. MAINTE
- [SDR ASMF20200603023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASMF20200603023), Apr 12, 2020: DEFLECTOR. CRACKED. IN ACCORDANCE WITH MAINTENANCE PROGRAM 600 FC CHECK, IT WAS FOUND TWO AXIAL CRACKS WITH 0.268" AND 0.263", SPACED AT 0.305" BETWEEN CRACKS, LOCATED ON CUP 22 DO
- [SDR ASMF201904230016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASMF201904230016), Mar 3, 2019: SKIN. DAMAGED. CAPTAIN REPORTED A LIGHTNING STRIKE ON THE LEFT FRONT SIDE OF THE AIRCRAFT. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL PERFORMED A CONDITIONAL INSPECTION IAW AMM DMC B787-A-05-51-19
- [SDR ASMF201901090013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASMF201901090013), Dec 14, 2018: CONTROL UNIT. CRACKED. CAPTAIN REPORTED THAT DURING DESCENT, THE RIGHT WINDSHIELD HEAT PROTECTION UNIT WAS CRASHING; MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL PERFORMED INSPECTION FOUND WINDSHIELD HEAT P
- [SDR ASMF2018010100001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASMF2018010100001), Nov 7, 2017: STARTER GEN. DAMAGED. DURING A TRANSIT CHECK, AN OIL LEAK WAS DETECTED IN THE VARIABLE FREQUENCY STARTER GENERATORS L1 AND L2. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED REVISION DETECTING THE VARIABLE F

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (56, first 50)

Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

### Approved for the airframe (Boeing 787-9)

- [STC ST02730SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02730SE): Installation of a VIP interior. Greenpoint Technologies, Inc
- [STC ST12361SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12361SE): Replacement of Business Class Venture Seat Furniture Obsolescence parts (brush seals, backshell primer, gloss clear coat, and hook-and-loop velcro fasteners). Jamco America Inc
- [STC ST09847DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST09847DS): This STC enables activation of business mini-suites doors. United Airlines
- [STC ST04474NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04474NY): Activation of Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) system. Jet Aviation AG
- [STC ST04254NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04254NY): Installation of Viasat Satcom Software. ALOFT AeroArchitects
- [STC ST00197IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00197IB): Installation of the Universal Quick Access Recorder (uQAR). Flight Data Technologies Inc
- [STC ST02735SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02735SE): Electrical outlet installation - Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 VIP. Greenpoint Technologies, Inc
- [STC ST04328NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04328NY): The Manufacture and Installation of Exterior Placards, Labels and Signs is to be performed, installed. Libellule Monde Inc
- [STC ST03875NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03875NY): Installation of interior placards, signs and markings. Libellule Monde Inc
- [STC ST12335IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12335IB): Installation of B787-9 Cabin Modification. Lufthansa Technik AG
- [STC ST09845DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST09845DS): Foldable Table Installation. United Airlines
- [STC ST00030IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00030IB): Installation of Test Tech ELT. APTOZ EHF
- [STC ST03885AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03885AT): Installation of an Avionica, Inc. avCM Cellular Module. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc
- [STC ST12096CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12096CH): Panasonic In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) and Viasat In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) System Integration. Envoy Aerospace LLC
- [STC ST04566AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04566AT): Replacement of the AY01-BEA-TSPCU-LRU-01 Touch Screen Power Control Unit (TSPCU) with the AV2232 to control the premium cabin seats position. B/E Aerospace, Inc Aftermarket Services (B/E-AS)
- [STC ST12053IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12053IB): Installation of LATAM 787-9 Cabin Reconfiguration. BOEING IRELAND LIMITED
- [STC ST11266DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST11266DS): Activation of business class mini-suite doors. American Airlines Inc., M&E Engineering Division
- [STC ST12056IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12056IB): The Manufacture and Installation of External Printed Aircraft Graphics Film. Libellule Monde Inc
- [STC ST11928SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST11928SE): Installation of an interior reconfiguration. Northwest Aerospace Technologies Inc
- [STC ST02472AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02472AT): Installation of a mini Quick Access Recorder (QAR) model MKI, MKII, or MKIII. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc
- [STC ST03436NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03436NY): Installation of a Panasonic Avionics Corporation Global Communications Suite (GCS) and/or In-Flight Entertainment System. Delta Engineering Corporation
- [STC ST00079IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00079IB): Integration of Halon-free Portable Fire Extinguisher HAFEX. UMLAUT ENGINEERING GMBH
- [STC ST04078NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04078NY): Update of Intelsat Cabin Connectivity and Connectivity Antenna. Delta Engineering Corporation
- [STC ST00215IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00215IB): Installation of saf-Tglo ECO Photoluminescent Aisle Path Marking Systems. STG AEROSPACE GERMANY GmbH
- [STC ST00211IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00211IB): Installation of Cabin layout configuration from 338 Passenger (56 Premium Economy (PY) / 282 Tourist Class (Y)) to 320. BOEING IRELAND LIMITED
- [STC ST02709SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02709SE): Modification of existing Jamco lavatory doors to install a new door handle, latch knob and placards. Jamco America Inc
- [STC ST02773SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02773SE): Replacement of existing decorative laminate. Jamco America Inc
- [STC ST04574AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04574AT): Installation of the Avionics Support Group Constant Friction Mount (cfMount) and Cradle. Avionics Support Group Inc
- [STC ST00126IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00126IB): Replacement of Halon agent with alternate Halon-free Portable Fire Extinguisher agent. AMAC Aerospace Switzerland AG
- [STC ST04562NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04562NY): Installation of saf-Tglo® SuperSeal UltraLite-X (SSUL-X) Photoluminescent Floor Proximity Emergency Escape Path Marking Systems. STG AEROSPACE GERMANY GmbH
- [STC ST00110IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00110IB): Introduction of Premium Economy Cabin (PEC). BOEING IRELAND LIMITED
- [STC ST04609CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04609CH): Medical Interior Installation. Spectrum Aeromed LLC
- [STC ST00105IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00105IB): Introduction of Activation of Wireless Charging Systems for Portable Electronic Devices. AMAC AEROSPACE SWITZERLAND AG
- [STC ST03422NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03422NY): Update of Intelsat components. Delta Engineering Corporation
- [STC ST01963WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01963WI): Installation of Integra Pulse Portable Oxygen Bottle. B/E Aerospace
- [STC ST02755LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02755LA): Installation of Cargo Handling Access Door Assembly. Hartwell Corporation
- [STC ST04453NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04453NY): Installation of United Airlines Cabin Reconfiguration - Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy Class Seating. Boeing Ireland Limited
- [STC ST04524NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04524NY): Removal of passenger seats for Zero Occupancy in Passenger Cabin. Boeing Ireland Limited
- [STC ST04425CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04425CH): Installation of a Honeywell One Aero Edge Node (1AEN) in accordance with StandardAero Master Data List 1037081, Revision (B), dated June 9, 2020 or later FAA approved revision. StandardAero Business Aviation Services LLC
- [STC ST04424CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04424CH): TPED Compatibility Test in accordance with StandardAero Master Data List 1037140, Revision (B), dated June 1, 2020 or later FAA approved revision. Standard Aero Business Aviation Services LLC
- [STC ST02675SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02675SE): Installation of JAMCO America "Venture" B/C Seat Furniture Delamination Repair Service Bulletin. Jamco America Inc
- [STC ST02681SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02681SE): Replacement of Jamco galley waste containers. Jamco America Inc
- [STC ST04406NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04406NY): Installation of Upper Class Suite (UCS) Refresh Programme. SAFRAN SEATS
- [STC ST02648SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02648SE): Handle replacement for galley chiller compartment. Jamco America Inc
- [STC ST09898AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST09898AC): Installation of alternative/replacement trolleys and container; trolley part numbers. Driessen Aircraft Interior Systems USA Inc
- [STC ST11214DS](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST11214DS): Installation of Dukane underwater acoustic beacon. VT DRB Aviation Consultants
- [STC ST02562SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02562SE): Installation of monument modifications on Boeing Model 787-9 aircraft. Jamco America Inc
- [STC ST03846NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03846NY): Installation of SuperSeal UltraLite (SSUL) PHOTOLUMINESCENT AISLE PATH MARKING SYSTEM. STG Aerospace Ltd
- [STC ST02586SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02586SE): Closet stowage capacity modifications on Boeing 787-9 series. B/E Aerospace Inc - FSI
- [STC ST00386BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00386BO): Installation of Hamilton Sundstrand Supplemental Cooling Unit (SCU) P/N 7011015H02EX (service life escalation). United Technologies

All 56: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N438AM/stcs.md

## Related

- Other Boeing 787-9 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-787-9/aircraft.md
- The GE GENX series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/ge-genx-series.md

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