# N838SY: 2002 Boeing 737-86N

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Boeing 737-86N](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-86n) (registry code 13844CD, 149 seats)
- Engine: [CFM International CFM56-7B26 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/cfm-international-cfm56-7b26-series) (registry code 13045)
- Serial number: 32733
- Year built: 2002
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-fan
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: January 31, 2020
- Certificate issued: December 18, 2024
- Expires: December 31, 2031
- Mode S code: AB77B9
- Registered owner: [Sun Country Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUN%20COUNTRY%20INC)
- Location: [Minneapolis, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Minneapolis)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 44.8723° N, 93.2328° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 55450, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=838SY
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N838SY

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. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every CFM International CFM56-7B26 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 19 in force

### Matched by airframe (Boeing 737-86N)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (CFM International CFM56-7B26 series)

- [AD 2023-05-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-05-05): Turbine Engine Compressor Section · CFM International CFM56-5B1, CFM56-5B1/2P, CFM56-5B1/3 and 98 more. Effective May 10, 2023
- [AD 2022-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-02-03): Turbine Engine Accessory Drive · CFM International CFM56-3, CFM56-3B, CFM56-3C and 34 more. Effective Mar 22, 2022
- [AD 2021-16-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-16-08): Turbine Section · CFM International CFM56-5B1, CFM56-5B1/2P, CFM56-5B1/P and 55 more. Effective Sep 28, 2021
- [AD 2018-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-26-01): Turbine Engine Compressor Section · CFM International CFM56-7B20, CFM56-7B20/2, CFM56-7B20/3 and 46 more. Effective Jan 10, 2019
- [AD 2018-09-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-09-51): Engine · CFM International CFM56-7B20, CFM56-7B20/2, CFM56-7B20/3 and 46 more. Effective Jun 7, 2018
- [AD 2015-18-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-18-04): 73-tooth gearshaft located in the engine accessory gearbox (AGB) · CFM International CFM56-3, CFM56-7B20, CFM56-7B20/2 and 47 more. Effective Oct 20, 2015
- [AD 2015-04-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-04-02): Dual engine thrust instability event · CFM International CFM56-7B20, CFM56-7B20/2, CFM56-7B20/3 and 46 more. Effective Mar 31, 2015
- [AD 2010-13-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-13-09): Stage 3 low-pressure turbine (LPT) · CFM International CFM56-5, CFM56-5-A1/F, CFM56-5A4 and 88 more. Effective Jul 26, 2010
- [AD 2010-01-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-01-05): LP turbine rear frames · CFM International CFM56-7B20, CFM56-7B20/2, CFM56-7B20/3 and 25 more. Effective Feb 18, 2010
- [AD 2009-11-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-11-02): HPC 4-9 spools · CFM International CFM56-2, CFM56-2A, CFM56-2B and 109 more. Effective Jun 23, 2009
- [AD 2008-03-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-03-09): Low pressure turbine rear frames (TRFs) · CFM International CFM56-7B18, CFM56-7B20, CFM56-7B22 and 10 more. Effective Mar 10, 2008
- [AD 2006-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-26-01): Fuel filters · CFM International CFM56-2, CFM56-2A, CFM56-2B and 93 more. Effective Jan 3, 2007
- [AD 2002-16-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-16-18): Low pressure turbine (LPT) nozzle segments · CFM International CFM56-5B1, CFM56-5B1/2P, CFM56-5B1/P and 33 more. Effective Sep 18, 2002
- [AD 2002-13-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-13-03): Turbofan Engines · CFM International CFM56-2, CFM56-2A, CFM56-2B and 55 more. Effective Aug 1, 2002
- [AD 2001-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-11-05): No. 4 Bearings · CFM International CFM56-2, CFM56-2B, CFM56-3 and 45 more. Effective Jun 11, 2001
- [AD 2001-02-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-02-12): On-Wing Torque Inspection · CFM International CFM56-7B20, CFM56-7B20/2, CFM56-7B22 and 11 more. Effective Feb 14, 2001
- [AD 98-21-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-21-23): Electronic Engine Control · CFM International CFM56-7B20, CFM56-7B20/2, CFM56-7B22 and 10 more. Effective Nov 2, 1998
- [AD 98-19-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-19-20): Hydromechanical Unit · CFM International CFM56-7B20, CFM56-7B20/2, CFM56-7B22 and 7 more. Effective Oct 7, 1998
- [AD 98-14-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-14-51): Accessory Gearbox · CFM International CFM56-7B20, CFM56-7B20/2, CFM56-7B22 and 10 more. Effective Oct 1, 1998

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

- [AD 2021-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-10-09) (historical): Turbine Engine Compressor Section · CFM International CFM56-5B1, CFM56-5B1/2P, CFM56-5B1/3 and 82 more. Effective Jun 24, 2021
- [AD 2019-12-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-12-05) (historical): Turbine Section · CFM International CFM56-5B1, CFM56-5B1/2P, CFM56-5B1/P and 39 more. Effective Jul 5, 2019
- [AD 2018-18-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-18-01) (historical): Turbine Engine Compressor Section · CFM International CFM56-7B20, CFM56-7B20/2, CFM56-7B20/3 and 46 more. Effective Oct 16, 2018
- [AD 2018-10-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-10-11) (historical): Turbine Engine Compressor Section · CFM International CFM56-7B20, CFM56-7B20/2, CFM56-7B20/3 and 46 more. Effective Jun 1, 2018
- [AD 2018-09-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-09-10) (historical): Turbine Engine Compressor Section · CFM International CFM56-7B20, CFM56-7B20/2, CFM56-7B20/3 and 46 more. Effective May 14, 2018
- [AD 2013-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-26-01) (historical): Oil dynamic seal assembly · CFM International CFM56-3, CFM56-3B, CFM56-3C and 52 more. Effective Feb 3, 2014
- [AD 2000-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-12-01) (historical): Critical Life-Limited Parts · CFM International CFM56-2, CFM56-2A, CFM56-2B and 54 more. Effective Dec 11, 2000

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force)

- [SAIB NE-08-17R3](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-08-17R3): Turbine Section - Propulsion Technology LLC Unapproved Repair. Issued May 28, 2014
- [SAIB NE-08-17R2](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-08-17R2) (historical): Turbine Section - Propulsion Technology LLC Unapproved Repair. Issued Mar 7, 2011
- [SAIB NE-08-17R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-08-17R1) (historical): Propulsion Technology LLC Unapproved Repair. Issued May 22, 2008
- [SAIB NE-08-17](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-08-17) (historical): Propulsion Technologies International Unapproved Repair. Issued May 14, 2008

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N838SY.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N838SY.

## Service difficulty reports (35)

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 SCNA20260904379](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20260904379), Sep 2, 2026: POWER SUPPLY. INOPERATIVE. THREE EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT BATTERY PACKS REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. LOCATIONS: ROW 13-14 ABC, 20-21 ABC, AFT GALLEY CEILING LEFT SIDE. R & R ALL THREE BATTERY PACKS, 
- [SDR SCNA20260302106](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20260302106), Feb 28, 2026: LENS. BROKEN. FOUND R1 DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT LENS BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED R1 DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT LENS AS REQUIRED AND OPS CHECKS GOOD REF AMM 33-51-00.
- [SDR SCNA20260203054](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20260203054), Feb 3, 2026: LENS. CONTAMINATED. SMOKE/STEAM COMING FROM RT WHITE POSITION LIGHT. FOUND RESIDUE ON RT WHITE POSITION LIGHT LENS. CLEANED LENS WITH CLEANING SOLVENT. NO DEFECTS NOTED. ACFT OKAY 
- [SDR SCNA20251208467](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20251208467), Dec 6, 2025: OVEN. SMOKE. AFT GALLEY NR 1 OVEN SMOKES WHEN IN USE. R & R AFT GALLEY NR 1 OVEN WITH NEW IAW AMM 25-31-01, OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR SCNA20250922385](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250922385), Sep 19, 2025: LAMP. INOPERATIVE. INTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT AT FWD R/H OVERWING EXIT SIGN HAS FWD LAMP INOP. RELAMPED FWD R/H OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN. OPS CHECKS GOOD. REF AMM33-51-01
- [SDR SCNA20250922384](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250922384), Sep 19, 2025: LAMP. INOPERATIVE. EXTERIOR EMERGENCY ESCAPE SLIDE LIGHT AT 2L DOOR LAMP INOP. RELAMPED 2L ESCAPE LIGHT. OPS CHECKS GOOD. REF AMM 33-51-04
- [SDR SCNA20250807299](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250807299), Aug 5, 2025: HOLDER. LOOSE. R1 GIRT BAR HOLDER IS LOOSE. TIGHTENED R1 GIRT BAR HOLDER IAW AMM 25-66-01. ACFT OK FOR SVC.
- [SDR SCNA20250930389](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250930389), Jul 7, 2025: FAIRING. CRACKED. CRACK SUPPORT OF SETTLEMENT AREA OF PANEL 191AR AT BODY-FAIRING. - RESOLUTION: EMP 283816 - SUPPORT OF SETTLEMENT AREA OF PANEL 191AR AT BODY-FAIRING WAS REPLAC
- [SDR SCNA20250728283](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250728283), Jul 7, 2025: BULKHEAD WEB. CRACKED. WO 88396, NR00018, 00264: EMP 10001189 IN REFERENCE TASK CARD ENG-57SCA-11508: CRACKS (3 EAS) ON VERTICAL PRESSURE DECK OF STA 663 BTW LBL 25 AND LBL 45 AT MLG 
- [SDR SCNA20250728281](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250728281), Jul 7, 2025: SKIN. CRACKED. CRACK ON LOWER SKIN AT RH HORIZONTAL STABILIZER, STAB STA 120 (SAFETY IN/OUT ITEM 6). OPEN
- [SDR SCNA20250728280](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250728280), Jul 7, 2025: BULKHEAD WEB. CRACKED. WO 88936 NR00265: IN REFERENCE TASK CARD ENG-57SCA-11509: CRACKS (3 EAS) ON VERTICAL PRESSURE DECK OF STA 663 BTW RBL 25 AND RBL 45 AT MLG WHEEL WELL. - RESOLUT
- [SDR SCNA20250728277](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250728277), Jul 7, 2025: PRESSURE DECK. CRACKED. CRACK ON PRESSURE DECK WEB AT STA 663 & RBL 42, MLG WHEEL WELL.. CRACK ON PRESSURE DECK WEB AT STA 663 & RBL 42, MLG WHEEL WELL WAS REPAIRED UNDER NRC 00265
- [SDR SCNA20250708250](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250708250), Jul 7, 2025: FASTENER. LOOSE. LOOSE FASTENER OF RETAINER CLIP OF GIRT BAR OF SLIDE ESCAPE PACK DOOR R1. FASTENER OF RETAINER CLIP OF GIRT BAR OF SLIDE ESCAPE PACK DOOR R1 (2EAS) WERE REPLACE
- [SDR SCNA20250728282](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250728282), Jul 6, 2025: FRAME. CRACKED. WO 88395 NR00160, 00251: INITIAL INSPECTION: CRACK ON FRAME STA 312 & S-6L AT PASSENGER CABIN RESOLUTION: CRACK ON FRAME STA 312 & S-6L AT PASSENGER CABIN WAS R
- [SDR SCNA20250730287](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250730287), Jul 5, 2025: ANGLE. CRACKED. WO 88395, INITIAL INSPECTION: CRACK ON INTERCOSTAL ANGLE STA 400, 500C, 500D, 500G AND 500H STGR 26L AT FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT. RESOLUTION: DUE TO CRACK ON INTER
- [SDR SCNA20250728279](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250728279), Jul 5, 2025: FRAME. WORN. WEAR ON FRAME STA-440 BTW STGR 22L/26L AT FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT FRAME STA-440 BTW STGR 22L/26L AT FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT WAS BLENDED OUT PER B737-800 SRM 51-10-0
- [SDR SCNA20250728278](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250728278), Jul 5, 2025: FLOORBEAM. CORRODED. CORROSION ON BEAM STA 986.5 BTW LBL 45 TO RBL45 AT CPAX W2. BEAM STA 986.5 BTW LBL 45 TO RBL45 AT CPAX W2 WAS REPAIRED PER B737-800 SRM 53-70-51-2R-4 REPAIR 4
- [SDR SCNA20250716263](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250716263), Jul 5, 2025: FLOORBEAM. CORRODED. WORK ORDER 88395, N/R-00120: EMP 10002086 INITIAL INSPECTION: CORROSION ON BEAM STA 986.5 BTW LBL 45 TO RBL45 AT CPAX W2. - RESOLUTION: (OPEN)
- [SDR SCNA20250728284](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250728284), Jul 3, 2025: INTERCOSTAL. WORN. INITIAL INSPECTION: WEAR ON INTERCOSTAL WEB STA 337 LBL 6.74 AND RBL 15.47 DOOR CUTOUT AT E/E COMPARTMENT. OPEN
- [SDR SCNA20250616215](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250616215), Jun 13, 2025: DOOR. NOT CLOSED. DEFECT 780932: AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT PRESSURIZE - RESOLUTION: ON ARRIVAL FND L1 DOOR NOT FULLY CLOSED OPERATED L1 DOOR PER AMM 52-11-00 AND DOOR OPS NML. INSPECTED
- [SDR SCNA20241230402](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20241230402), Dec 21, 2024: SMOKE DETECTOR. FALSE ACTIVATION. WORK ORDER 92035 N/R00011: FAS EMP # 003160 LOG BOOK DEFECT ITEM #2 : FWD LAV SMOKE DETECTOR ACTIVATED DURING DESCENT.
- [SDR SCNA20241007324](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20241007324), Sep 29, 2024: BRACKET. LOOSE. DEFECT 736447: DOOR L1 EMERGENCY SLIDE GRIT BAR BRACKET VERY LOOSE. - - RESOLUTION: RESECURED GRIT BAR ON L1 EMERGENCY SLIDE REF AMM 25-66-01. OK FOR SERVICE.
- [SDR SCNA20231024236](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20231024236), Oct 12, 2023: UNKNOWN. UNKNOWN. 758289 - - - R1 DOOR SLIDE COMPARTMENT POPPED OUT FROM DOOR. - - - RESOLUTION - REMOVED, INSPECTED AND REPLACED DOOR SLIDE AND COVER AT R1. NO DEFECTS NOTED OK 
- [SDR SCNA20240310119](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20240310119), Aug 21, 2023: HINGE FITTING. CRACKED. DEFECT WO 74668 NR00012: CRACKS WERE FOUND ON FWD AND AFT HINGE FITTINGS AT RH INBOARD MLG DOOR IN REFERENCE TASK CARD 529800002 STEP 4. - - RESOLUTION: THIS NR
- [SDR SCNA20240310118](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20240310118), Aug 21, 2023: HINGE FITTING. CRACKED. DEFECT WO 74668 NR00011: CRACK WAS FOUND ON FWD HINGE FITTING AT LH INBOARD MLG DOOR IN REFERENCE TASK CARD 529800001 STEP 4. RESOLUTION: THIS NRC WAS ACCOMPLIS
- [SDR SCNA20230626195](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20230626195), Jun 26, 2023: UNKNOWN. UNKNOWN. DEFECT 770257: R1 RIGHT SIDE FWD GIRTBAR DOES NOT FIT TIGHT INTO THE BRAQCKET. - - - RESOLUTION: ADJUSTED BRACKET ON R1 GIRT BAR AS REQUIRED. OK FOR SERVICE.
- [SDR SCNA20221230153](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20221230153), Dec 30, 2022: GIRT BAR. UNSECURE. R1 GIRT BAR LOOSE IN HOUSING. SECURED THE GIRT BAR IAW AMM 25-66-01.
- [SDR SCNA20221128149](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20221128149), Nov 22, 2022: HOUSING. UNSECURE. R1 ESCAPE SLIDE HOUSING IS NOT SECURE. C/O INSPECTION OF R1 DOOR LINEING PER AMM 52-71-31 LINING & ATTACHIMENT FITTING NORMAL.
- [SDR SCNA20221011125](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20221011125), Oct 8, 2022: BRACKET. LOOSE. DEFECT 724899: DOOR 1L GERT BAR BRACKET LOOSE RESOLUTION: ADJUSTED L1 DOOR GIRT BAR BRACKET IAW 737 AMM 25-66-01
- [SDR SCNA20221011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20221011), Oct 8, 2022: BRACKET. LOOSE. DEFECT 724899: DOOR 1L GERT BAR BRACKET LOOSE. RESOLUTION: ADJUSTED L1 DOOR GIRT BAR BRACKET IAW 737 AMM 25-66-01
- [SDR SCNA20220330021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20220330021), Mar 26, 2022: INDICATOR. FAILED. DEFECT: SPD LIM INDICATIOC ON PFD & AUTO SLAT FAIL ON RECALL. LOW SPEED LIMIT FLUCTUATED WITH INTERMITTENT STICK SHAKER AND AIRSPEED LOW AURALS. RESOLUTION: PER
- [SDR SCNA20220427039](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20220427039), Mar 3, 2022: SLIDE. INOPERATIVE. 2R SLIDE HOLDER LOOSE. RESOLUTION: SECURED GIRT BAR CLIPS REF AMM 25-66-01
- [SDR SCNA20210610065](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20210610065), Jun 4, 2021: SUPPORT BRACKET. CRACKED. CRACKED AT OVERHEAD BIN SUPPORT BRACKET I/B FASTENER HOLE AT FRAME STA 727B STRINGER 8R. REPAIRED FRAME AT BS 727B STRINGER 8 R/H PER ATS ER 21-01952 REV IR AND
- [SDR SCNA20210610064](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20210610064), Jun 4, 2021: SUPPORT BRACKET. CRACKED. CRACKED AT OVERHEAD BIN SUPPORT BRACKET I/B FASTENER HOLE AT FRAME STA 400 STRINGER 8R. REPAIRED FRAME AT BS 400 STRINGER 8 R/H PER ATS ER 21-01952 REV IR AND S
- [SDR SCNA20201014148](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20201014148), Sep 28, 2020: SEAT TRACK. NOT REPORTED. PERFORM SRM REPAIR 53-10-51-2R-7 REPAIR 7 AT STA 328 TO ALLOW INBOARD AND OUTBOARD SEAT TRACK INSTALLATION FOR INTERIOR RECONFIG (T/C:ST04383AT-CABIN-GRP16). CO

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (2)

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 engine (CFM International CFM56-7B26 series)

- [STC SE04840NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04840NY): Installation of HarcoSemco Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Electrical Harnesses in CFM56-7 engine. Kilroy Aviation LLC
- [STC SE03036CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03036CH): Application of a deep compressive stress layer using a Low Plasticity Burnishing (LPB) process on CFM56-7 Series Engines Stage 1 High Pressure Compressor (HPC) Blade Dovetails in accordance with Delta Air Lines Inc. Drawing No. 72-0396, Revision B, dated November 3, 2011, or later FAA Approved revision. Delta Air Lines Inc

## Related

- Other Boeing 737-86N aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-86n/aircraft.md
- The CFM International CFM56-7B26 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/cfm-international-cfm56-7b26-series.md

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