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N252WN2006 Boeing 737-7H4

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply323 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires May 31, 2028
Based in
Dallas, TX
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56-7B24 · 24,200 lb thrust
Cfm Intl
Owners
1
since 2006
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
323
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
Southwest Airlines Co
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Dallas, TX
Certificate issued
Sep 13, 2006
Expires
May 31, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Aug 18, 2006

We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Airframe & engine

FAA Registry + type data

Airframe

Manufacturer
Boeing
Model
737-7H4
Year
2006
Serial number
34973
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
143
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Type certificate data sheet
A16WE
Mode S code
A260ED

Engine

Make and model
Cfm Intl Cfm56-7b24
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
24,200 lb thrust

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2006 – nowSouthwest Airlines CoDallas, TX · current

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (0)

No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (21)

These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2019-14-02Hydraulic powerAug 27, 2019Airframe (737-7H4)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-7H4)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-7H4)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (737-7H4)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletins 737-25-1371 Rev 2, 737-25-1407, 747-25-3196 Rev 1, 777-25-0111 Rev 1
2001-10-14Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJun 8, 2001Airframe (737-7H4)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletins 737-35-1076, 737-35-1077, 747-35-2111, 757-35-0021, 757-35-0022, 767-35-0043, 767-35-0044, 777-35-0008, all dated March 1, 2001. Only with: Equipped with chemical oxygen generators.
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ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2001-08-24Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMay 10, 2001Airframe (737-7H4)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-7H4)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-7H4)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (737-7H4)Certain serial numbers: 737 1–2984; 757 1–798; 767 1–682; 777 1–083. Only with: Ranges are line numbers; equipped with Puritan-Bennett passenger and flight attendant oxygen masks as listed in Boeing Service Bulletins 737-35-1049, 757-35-0014, 767-35-0033, or 777-35-0005.
99-11-05Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesJun 28, 1999Airframe (737-7H4)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (737-7H4)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-52-1128, dated April 22, 1999, or Boeing Service Bulletin 737-52-1137, dated May 13, 1999
98-13-12 R1Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesDec 28, 1998Airframe (737-7H4)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368 Revision 2, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, 777-27A0029 Revision 1
98-22-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 1998Airframe (737-7H4)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53A1108, Revision 5, dated October 26, 1989
98-18-20Boeing Model 727 and Model 737 Series Airplanes Equipped with J.C. Carter Company Fuel…Oct 21, 1998Airframe (737-7H4)Only with: Equipped with J.C. Carter Company fuel valve actuators P/N 40574-2 (Kearfott Models 3715-7 and -8) or 40574-5 (Kearfott Model 3715-9).
98-13-12Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 6, 1998Airframe (737-7H4)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, and 777-27A0029, dated March 26, 1998
98-03-10Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, and 767 Series AirplanesFeb 19, 1998Airframe (737-7H4)Certain serial numbers: 737 1–2836; 747 1–1104; 757 1–731; 767 1–642. Only with: Equipped with non-powered IPECO pilots' seats; ranges are line position numbers.
97-22-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 1997Airframe (737-7H4)Certain serial numbers: 737 292–2565. Only with: Limited to airplanes with line numbers 292 through 2565 inclusive.
97-18-06Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 1997Airframe (737-7H4)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (737-7H4)Only with: Having a main rudder power control unit (PCU) identified in Boeing Service Letter 737-SL-27-112-B, dated February 6, 1997.
97-04-01Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 21, 1997Airframe (737-7H4)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-27-1155, dated October 26, 1989, as revised by Notices of Status Change 737-27-1155NSC1, NSC2, and NSC3
95-23-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 13, 1995Airframe (737-7H4)

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (323)

Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.

  • Doors · handle · looseMay 19, 2026

    EMERGENCY EXIT HANDLE INOP 15F<[01] REPLACED MISSING HARDWARE IN HANDLE TRIM IAW S.I.P.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · slide · no discrepancyApr 3, 2026

    L1 DOOR SLIDE FLAP HANGS OUT WHEN ARMED. INSPECTED L1 DOOR SLIDE AND FOUND SLIDE AND GIRT BAR ARM AND STOW NORMALLY IAW AMM 25-66-01 AND TEST OF GIRT BAR IN MT 725-61-06.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · megaphone · inoperativeDec 12, 2025

    FWD MEGAPHONE INOPERATIVE. REPLACED MEGAPHONE IAW AMM 25-64-00, OPS CHKD GOOD. NEXT INSPECTION DUE 12-12-2026.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Equipment and furnishings · seat back · out of adjustOct 23, 2025

    CABIN PASSENGER SEATBACK AT 11D RECLINES INTO EXIT ROW. ADJUSTED CABIN PASSENGER SEAT BACK ACTUATOR AT 11D TO PREVENT RECLINE PER CMM 25-21-42

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · guard · disengagedOct 23, 2025

    PASSENGER CABIN AFT FLIGHT ATTENDANT CONTROL PANEL EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT SWITCH COVER CLOSE SPRINGS ARE DISENGAGED FROM ASSEMBLY. REMOVED AND REPLACED AFT ATTENDANT PANEL EMER LIGHT SWITCH GUARD REF SIP

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Exhaust · tailpipe · fireAug 26, 2025

    FIRE REPORTED COMING OUT OF THE TAILPIPE BY ANOTHER SWA ACFT WHEN THE ACFT WAS ON THE TAXI SHORT OF THE RUNWAY. PERFORMED ENGINE VENTS AND DRAIN INSPECTIONS IAW AMM 71-71-00. NO LEAKS NOTED. PERFORMED ENGINE RUN IAW AMM 71-00-00. ENGINE OPERATES NORMAL.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · slide · looseJul 21, 2025

    FWD ENTRY DOOR SLIDE LOOSE. REINSTALLED FWD ENTRY DOOR SLIDE PER AMM 25-66-01 AND MT 725-61-06. AC OK FOR SERVICE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Exhaust · tailpipe · fireJul 11, 2025

    A/C BEHIND REPORTED TAIL PIPE FIRE NR 1 ENGINE. INSPECTED NR 1 ENG IAW FIM 71-05 TASK 811. NO ABNORMAL ACCUMULATION OF OIL IN EXHAUST PLUG AND NO ABNORMAL OIL CONSUMPTION RECORDED. A/C OK FOR SERVICE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · tab · crackedJun 6, 2025

    EXTERNAL POWER DOOR CUTOUT LOWER TAB CRACKED APPROX 1 AT FWD SIDE. REMOVED AND REPAIRED PER SRM 53-10-15-2R-4-A00964, REPAIR 4.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · bracket · crackedMay 10, 2025

    RIGHT WING UPR I/B PANEL SUPPORT FWD ATTACH BRACKET (Z BRACKET) CRACKED.<[01] 01 - REMOVED AND REPLACED PER [SRM 51-40-02-0G-0-A00729 (GENERAL - FASTENER INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL - AIRFRAME - PERMANENT)]

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.

Showing the 10 most recent of 323 reports.

Related aircraft

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 20, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 20, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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