# N959BP: 2008 Boeing 737-7BD

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Boeing 737-7BD](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-7bd) (registry code 1384511, 149 seats)
- Engine: [CFM International CFM56-7B22 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/cfm-international-cfm56-7b22-series) (registry code 13043)
- Serial number: 36720
- Year built: 2008
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-fan
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: June 3, 2008
- Certificate issued: September 30, 2025
- Expires: September 30, 2032
- Mode S code: AD563D
- Registered owner: [Eastern Air Express LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EASTERN%20AIR%20EXPRESS%20LLC)
- Location: [Kansas City, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Kansas%20City)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 39.2746° N, 94.7266° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 64153, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=959BP
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N959BP

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 CFM56-7B22 model are included.

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

### Matched by airframe (Boeing 737-7BD)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (CFM International CFM56-7B22 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 N959BP.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20240605005069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240605005069I), Jun 5, 2024: Boeing 737-7BD (N959BP), Miami, FL, Minor damage. At approximately 2113ET on 5 June 2024, the aircraft was parked at or near terminal f at mia when it was struck by a driverless panel van. The rear of the van…

## Service difficulty reports (22)

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 4TXA2023030600001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/4TXA2023030600001), Mar 6, 2023: SLIDE. DEPLETED. DURING WEEKLY SERVICE CHECK FOUND L1 ESCAPE SLIDE LOW BOTTLE PRESSURE AND OUT OF RANGE.
- [SDR 4TXA2023010410001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/4TXA2023010410001), Jan 1, 2023: CIRCUIT BOARD. FAILED. EMERGENCY LIGHTING EXIT SIGN ASSEMBLY AFT OVERHEAD CABIN HAS A STRING OF LIGHTS INOP. FOUND DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. SUSPECT BAD CIRCUIT BOARD. REPLACEMENT P
- [SDR 4TXA2022F00320](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/4TXA2022F00320), Aug 17, 2022: LAMP. BURNED OUT. FOUND ONE LAMP BURNT OUT @ R/H LOWER OVERWING EXIT IDENTIFIER.
- [SDR 4TXA2022FA0000443](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/4TXA2022FA0000443), Aug 10, 2022: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT STA 727C INOP. EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY BATTERY DISCHARGED
- [SDR 4TXA2021091000011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/4TXA2021091000011), Aug 27, 2021: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. WHILE PERFORMING FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF THE EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM BATTERY PACKS, THE AFT RH EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK FAILED. R & R BATTERY PACK.
- [SDR 4TXA2020090840010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/4TXA2020090840010), Sep 4, 2020: BATTERY PACK. NO TEST. BATTERY TEST WOULD NOT HOLD A CHARGE.
- [SDR 4TXA2020090840009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/4TXA2020090840009), Sep 4, 2020: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. EMERGENCY LIGHTING BATTERY PACK FAILED FROM STOCK.
- [SDR 4TXA20200616001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/4TXA20200616001), Jun 15, 2020: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. GROUND ILLUMINATION BATTERY PACK OVER 2L DOOR FAILS TO HOLD A CHARGE.
- [SDR 4TXA202005050002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/4TXA202005050002), Jan 27, 2020: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. OVERWING ESCAPE GROUND ILLUMINATION LIGHT POWER SUPPLY DISCHARGES TOO QUICKLY. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK. THIS REPORT WAS FILED IN THE SDR SYS
- [SDR 4TXA202005050001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/4TXA202005050001), Jan 27, 2020: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. OVERWING ESCAPE GROUND ILLUMINATION LIGHT POWER SUPPLY DISCHARGES TOO QUICKLY. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK. THIS REPORT WAS FILED IN THE SDR SYS
- [SDR 4TXA20200127002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/4TXA20200127002), Jan 13, 2020: BATTERY. DISCHARGED. EMERGENCY LIGHT POWER SUPPLY DISCHARGES TOO QUICKLY.
- [SDR 4TXA202001270001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/4TXA202001270001), Jan 13, 2020: POWER SUPPLY. NO TEST. EMERGENCY LIGHT POWER SUPPLY FAILED TIME CHECK DURING INSPECTION.
- [SDR 4TXA2019120900234](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/4TXA2019120900234), Dec 9, 2019: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK FAILED DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECK
- [SDR 2019FA0000243](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000243), Aug 5, 2019: ANGLE. CORRODED. APU COMPARTMENT LT TORQUE BOX LOWER ANGLE ASSY CORRODED. CORROSION DAMAGE COMMON TO APU TORQUE BOX LOWER ANGLE BETWEEN BS 1096 AND BS 1129, AT LBL 25.0. CORROSI
- [SDR SROM2019F00086](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SROM2019F00086), Oct 16, 2018: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. EMERGENCY LIGHTS IN AFT R/H CABIN FAIL FUNCTION TEST TWICE. REPLACED BATTERY PACK REF: AMM 33-51-06 OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR SROM2016021001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SROM2016021001), Feb 10, 2016: SCREW. SHEARED. MIGRATION/FAILURE OF SCREW IN GUIDE ARM ASSY, LT FORWARD ENTRY DOOR, THE FAILURE WAS IDENTIFIED BY GROUND SERVICE CREWS BEING UNABLE TO OPEN THE CABIN L1 DOOR, 
- [SDR SROM2015FA0000539](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SROM2015FA0000539), Nov 3, 2015: ATTACH FITTING. CORRODED. PITTING FOUND ON UPPER FORWARD ATTACH POINT ON LT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. REPAIRED IAW SERVICE REQUEST 4-3014640753.
- [SDR SROM2015FA0000538](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SROM2015FA0000538), Nov 3, 2015: BELTFRAME. DENTED. DENT FOUND ON RADIUS OF BELTFRAME OUTER ANGLE AT BS 727B S-22R. REPAIRED IAW MFG SERVICE REQUEST 4-3016189532.
- [SDR SROM201310300001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SROM201310300001), Oct 27, 2013: INTERCOSTAL. CRACKED. DURING 1C AND 3C HEAVY MAINTENANCE VISIT, FOUND INTERCOSTAL, CRACKED. REPLACED INTERCOSTAL IAW SRM.
- [SDR SROM201310300002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SROM201310300002), Oct 27, 2013: INTERCOSTAL. CRACKED. DURING 1C AND 3C HEAVY MAINTENANCE VISIT, FOUND INTERCOSTAL BS 344-360 BL0 CRACKED, REPLACED INTERCOSTAL IAW SRM 51-40-02. .
- [SDR SROM2011013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SROM2011013), Nov 17, 2011: SKIN. CHAFED. FUSELAGE SKIN CHAFING WAS NOTED BELOW DORSAL FAIRING, BLENDED AND FOUND WITHIN LIMITS AT BS 847 IN ACCORDANCE WITH BOEING SR NO. 1-2034146972, MESSAGES XDV-ATR-
- [SDR SROM2011012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SROM2011012), Nov 17, 2011: INTERCOSTAL. CRACKED. FORWARD MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR WET AREA INTERCOSTAL AT BS 312 - BS 328, LBL 46 REPLACED WITH NEW P/N 141A5410-12 IN ACCORDANCE WITH BOEING STRUCTURAL REPAIR MANUAL 

## 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 CFM56-7B22 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 737-7BD aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-7bd/aircraft.md
- The CFM International CFM56-7B22 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/cfm-international-cfm56-7b22-series.md

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