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N256WN2006 Boeing 737-7H4

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (May 2022)21 ADs may apply263 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Aug 31, 2028
Based in
Dallas, TX
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 2006
NTSB events
1
2022
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
263
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
Southwest Airlines Co
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Dallas, TX
Certificate issued
Oct 24, 2006
Expires
Aug 31, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Sep 27, 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
32514
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
A26FC9

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 (1)

Accident

May 22, 2022 · Tacoma, WA

During cruise flight with no reported turbulence a passenger sustained a serious injury for an unknown reason.

Injuries
Serious
Report
DCA22LA134

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DCA22LA134)

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 (263)

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.

  • Fire protection · smoke detector · false activationJan 28, 2026

    AFT LAVATORY SMOKE ALARM GOING OFF. NO SMOKE OR FIRE. OK TO CONTINUE IAW MEL 26-16-01 SP 3, & SP1B. R & R THE AFT LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR IAW AMM 26-14-01.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · inoperativeNov 3, 2025

    SIDEWALL LIGHTS INOPERATIVE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: ROW 12 & 18 RH SIDE, ROW 14 LT SIDE. REPLACED THE LAMPS 12 AND 18 DEF AND 14 ABC SIDEWALL LIGHTS IAW AMM 33-21-00.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lens · detachedAug 17, 2025

    RIGHT OVERWING EXIT FLOOR LEVEL EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT COVER FELL OFF. REPLACED EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT LENS AT FLOOR LEVEL IAW AMM 33-51-01.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Wings · vapor barrier · crackedMar 7, 2025

    CRACK IN RIGHT WHEEL WELL VAPOR BARRIER OF 11 INCHES AT STATION RBL 32.0 TO RBL 54.0 <[01] 01. - REMOVED AND REPLACED PER [SRM 57-10-10-1A-2-A00592 (CRACK - STOP DRILL AND SEAL - DVI EVERY 1200 CYC - INTERIM REPAIR)].

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · sign · detachedJan 16, 2025

    EMERGENCY EXIT ROW OVERHEAD SIGN DETACHED FROM CEILING.<[01] RESECURED CENTER AISLE EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN REF AMM 33-51-01. AC OK FOR SERVICE

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · girt bar · out of adjustDec 10, 2024

    L1 GIRT BAR IS LOOSE IN DISARMED POSITION<[01] ADJUSTED GIRT BAR RETAINER CLIPS ON L1 DOOR IAW AMM 25-66-01. A/C OK FOR SERVICE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · girt bar · stuckOct 28, 2024

    FWD ENTRY GIRT BAR STUCK IN J HOOK<[01] 04 - REPAIRED PER [AMM 25-66-02-201-NG (FLOOR-MOUNTED ESCAPE SLIDE BRACKETS - MAINTENANCE PRACTICES - PERMANENT)]

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Water and waste · potable water · contaminatedOct 27, 2024

    POTABLE H2O HAS A STRONG CHEMICAL SMELL. GALLEY & LAV WATER SHUT OFF. POTABLE H2O HAS A STRONG CHEMICAL SMELL.<

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · web · crackedSep 11, 2024

    CRACK INDICATION (1E/A) FOUND ON HORIZONTAL WEB ON BS 294.5 AT LEVEL STR 17 R FWD GALLEY AREA 2024-528896<[01] INSTALLED WEB LOCATED FROM BS 291 TO BS 332.10 AT LEVEL STRINGER 17R AT FWD GALLEY AREA IAW B737-700 SRM 51-10-02 PARAGRAPH 9; 51-40-02 AND DWG 141A8310 SHEET 25 REV -.;[02] CORRECTED…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · support angle · crackedSep 10, 2024

    CRACK SUPPORT ANGLE LOCATED BTW STA 380 TO STA 400 BL0 AT PASSENGER CABIN 2024-528893<[01] REPLACED SUPPORT ANGLE AND FASTENERS LOCATED BTW BS 380 TO BS 400 BL0 AT PASSENGER CABIN IAW B737-700 SRM 51-40-02-0G; B737-700 SRM 51-10-02-0G-0 PARAGRAPH 9 AND DWG 143A5400 SHEET:92 REV:-.<BR>SEE…

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 263 reports.

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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