# N468VX: 1997 Boeing 737-46J

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Boeing 737-46J](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-46j) (registry code 1382532, 190 seats)
- Engine: [CFM International CFM56-3C1](https://openairdocs.org/engine/cfm-international-cfm56-3c1) (registry code 13077)
- Serial number: 28867
- Year built: 1997
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-fan
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: January 13, 2026
- Certificate issued: May 23, 2025
- Expires: May 31, 2032
- Mode S code: A5B944
- Registered owner: [Aerotrust Services Corp Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROTRUST%20SERVICES%20CORP%20TRUSTEE)
- Location: [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 39.7376° N, 75.6671° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 19808, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=468VX
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N468VX

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 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.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Boeing 737-46J)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (CFM International CFM56-3C1)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N468VX.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N468VX.

## 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 FOTR20181008001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR20181008001), Oct 8, 2018: FRAME. DEFECTIVE. STA. 390 FRAME FOR THE MCD MOD HAS A GAP BETWEEN THE SKIN AND THE FRAME
- [SDR FOTR20180330011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR20180330011), Aug 30, 2018: FRAME. CRACKED. MAIN CABIN FS 400 S-8R HAS A CRACK AT EMANATING FROM THE FRAME HOLE, THE CRACK IS MARKED IN RED.
- [SDR FOTR20180830010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR20180830010), Aug 30, 2018: FRAME. CRACKED. MAIN CABIN FS 907 S-8L HAS A CRACK AT EMANATING FROM THE FRAME HOLE, THE CRACK IS MARKED IN RED.
- [SDR FOTR20180830009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR20180830009), Aug 30, 2018: FRAME. CRACKED. MAIN CABIN FS 440 S-8R HAS A CRACK AT EMANATING FROM THE FRAME HOLE, THE CRACK IS MARKED IN RED.
- [SDR FOTR20180830008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR20180830008), Aug 30, 2018: FRAME. CRACKED. MAIN CABIN FS 727B S-8R HAS A CRACK AT EMANATING FROM THE FRAME HOLE, THE CRACK IS MARKED IN RED.
- [SDR FOTR20180830007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR20180830007), Aug 30, 2018: FRAME. CRACKED. MAIN CABIN FS 727D S-8R HAS A CRACK AT EMANATING FROM THE FRAME HOLE, THE CRACK IS MARKED IN RED.
- [SDR FOTR20180830006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR20180830006), Aug 30, 2018: FRAME. CRACKED. MAIN CABIN FS 787 S-8R HAS A CRACK AT EMANATING FROM THE FRAME HOLE, THE CRACK IS MARKED IN RED.
- [SDR FOTR201808300005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR201808300005), Aug 30, 2018: FRAME. CRACKED. MAIN CABIN FS 867 S-8R HAS A CRACK AT EMANATING FROM THE FRAME HOLE, THE CRACK IS MARKED IN RED.
- [SDR FOTR20180830004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR20180830004), Aug 30, 2018: FRAME. CRACKED. MAIN CABIN FS 727F S-8L HAS A CRACK AT EMANATING FROM THE FRAME HOLE, THE CRACK IS MARKED IN RED.
- [SDR FOTR20180830003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR20180830003), Aug 30, 2018: FRAME. CRACKED. MAIN CABIN, BS 787, STRINGER 8L HAD A CRACK AT EMANATED FROM THE FRAME HOLE.
- [SDR FOTR20180830002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR20180830002), Aug 30, 2018: FRAME. CRACKED. MAIN CABIN, BS 867, STRINGER 8L HAD A CRACK AT EMANATED FROM THE FRAME HOLE,
- [SDR FOTR20180830001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR20180830001), Aug 30, 2018: FRAME. CRACKED. MAIN CABIN, BS 907 STRINGER 8L WAS CRACKED, EMANATING FROM THE FRAME HOLE.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Boeing 737-46J aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-46j/aircraft.md
- The CFM International CFM56-3C1 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/cfm-international-cfm56-3c1.md

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