Aircraft record

N286WN2004 Boeing 737-7H4

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (substantial damage, Dec 2005)21 ADs may apply295 service difficulty reports

Registration: Valid; expires Feb 29, 2028
Based in: Dallas, TX; owner city / state
Engine: CFM56 SERIES · 2200 hp; Cfm Intl.
Owners: 1; since 2004
NTSB events: 1; substantial, 2005
ADs may apply: 21; confirm with A&P
Service reports: 295; since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026

Registered owner: Southwest Airlines Co
Owner type: Corporation
City, state: Dallas, TX
Certificate issued: Aug 16, 2004
Expires: Feb 29, 2028
Airworthiness: Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date: Jul 13, 2004

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: 2004
Serial number: 32471
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: A2E646

Engine

Make and model: Cfm Intl. Cfm56 Series
Type: Turbo-fan
Power: 2200 hp

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

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records

2004 – 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 · substantial damage

Dec 9, 2005 · Chicago, IL

The pilots' failure to use available reverse thrust in a timely manner to safely slow or stop the airplane after landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. This failure occurred because the pilots' first experience and lack of familiarity with the airplane's autobrake system distracted them from thrust reverser usage during the challenging landing. Contributing to the accident were Southwest…

Damage: Substantial
Injuries: Fatal
Report: DCA06MA009

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DCA06MA009)

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.

AD	Subject	Effective	Applies to
2019-14-02	Hydraulic power	Aug 27, 2019	Airframe (737-7H4)
2002-20-07 R1	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Nov 12, 2002	Airframe (737-7H4)
2002-20-07	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Nov 12, 2002	Airframe (737-7H4)
2001-11-11	Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series Airplanes	Jul 16, 2001	Airframe (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
2001-10-14	Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes	Jun 8, 2001	Airframe (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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AD	Subject	Effective	Applies to
2001-08-24	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	May 10, 2001	Airframe (737-7H4)
2000-22-02 R1	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Nov 13, 2000	Airframe (737-7H4)
2000-22-02	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Nov 13, 2000	Airframe (737-7H4)
2000-15-16	Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes	Sep 12, 2000	Airframe (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.
99-11-05	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Jun 28, 1999	Airframe (737-7H4)
99-22-16	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Dec 7, 1999	Airframe (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 R1	Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes	Dec 28, 1998	Airframe (737-7H4)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368 Revision 2, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, 777-27A0029 Revision 1
98-22-10	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Nov 12, 1998	Airframe (737-7H4)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53A1108, Revision 5, dated October 26, 1989
98-18-20	Boeing Model 727 and Model 737 Series Airplanes Equipped with J.C. Carter Company Fuel…	Oct 21, 1998	Airframe (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).
98-13-12	Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes	Jul 6, 1998	Airframe (737-7H4)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, and 777-27A0029, dated March 26, 1998
98-03-10	Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, and 767 Series Airplanes	Feb 19, 1998	Airframe (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.
97-22-07	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Nov 12, 1997	Airframe (737-7H4)Certain serial numbers: 737 292–2565. Only with: Limited to airplanes with line numbers 292 through 2565 inclusive.
97-18-06	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Nov 12, 1997	Airframe (737-7H4)
97-05-10	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Mar 19, 1997	Airframe (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.
97-04-01	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Mar 21, 1997	Airframe (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
95-23-10	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Dec 13, 1995	Airframe (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 (295)

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.

Lights · light · brokenSep 15, 2026
OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSEMBLY FOR AISLE BROKEN REPLACED OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSEMBLY IAW AMM 33-51-01. OPS CHKD GOOD.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Fuselage · skin · corrodedMay 18, 2026
CORROSION FOUND ON LOWER FUSELAGE SKIN AT BS 400+6'- 400+15' BTW STR 27L- 26L. IAW EA 26-153-01372; THE REWORK IS ACCEPTABLE AS A CONTINUE-IN-SERVICE CONDITION WITH AN INSPECTION THRESHOLD DEFINED IN EA 26-153-01372-DTI.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Fuselage · skin · corrodedMay 17, 2026
CORROSION FOUND ON LOWER FUSELAGE SKIN AT STA 440+6 IN; BETWEEN STRINGERS 26L AND 27L; NEAR LOW RANGE RADIO ALTIMETER ANTENNA AREA (MARKED)<[01] AS PER EA 26-153-01399; THE REPAIR IS ACCEPTABLE AS A CONTINUE-IN-SERVICE CONDITION WITH AN INSPECTION THRESHOLD DEFINED IN EA 26-153-01399-DTI.;[02]…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.

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Fuselage · scuff plate · crackedMay 17, 2026
AFT CARGO AFT CORNER SCUFF PLATE CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED CRACKED SCUFF PLATE IAW AMM 53-11-02-020-801 AND AMM 53-11-02-420-801.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Fuselage · fairing · corrodedMay 17, 2026
CORROSION FOUND ON LOWER FUSELAGE AT BS 440+14, STRINGER 26L; NEAR LOW RANGE RADIO ALTIMETER ANTENNA AREA. REPLACED (FAIRING ASSY; NUT PLATE ASSEMBLIES; COVER PLATE) IAW AMM 34-33-11 AND DWG 143A3230, REV A.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Fuselage · fairing · corrodedMay 17, 2026
CORROSION FOUND ON LOWER FUSELAGE AT STA 400+7, STRINGER 26L; NEAR LOW RANGE RADIO ALTIMETER ANTENNA AREA. REPLACED THE FAIRING ASSY; NUT PLATE ASSEMBLIES; COVER PLATE IAW AMM 34-33-11 AND DWG 143A3230, REV A.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Fuselage · attach angle · crackedMay 16, 2026
LH 663 VAPOR BARRIER UPPER ATTACH ANGLE CRACKED LBL 11. REMOVED FASTENERS AS REQUIRED COMMON TO REPAIR BSTA. 663 UPPER ATTACH ANGLE LEFT SIDE; VAPOR BARRIER PER SRM 51-40-02-0G-0;[02] ALL STEPS C/W. REPAIRED LH 663 VAPOR BARRIER UPPER ATTACH ANGLE LBL 11 PER B737 SRM 57-10-10-2R-5.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Fuselage · floorboard · crackedApr 3, 2026
CREW REPORTS FWD CARGO METAL FLOORBOARD CRACKED. OK TO CONTINUE PER MEL 25-16-01 SP1B. R &R FWD CENTER. FLOORBOARD IAW AMM 25-52-10.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Fuselage · scuff plate · crackedMar 4, 2026
CRACK MEASURING 0.5 IN. ON DENT MEASURING L=0.625; W=0.5; D=0.054, ON THE FWD CARGO SCUFF PLATE. R & R THE SCUFF PLATE IAW AMM 53-11-01, & 53-11-02,
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Equipment and furnishings · ring · engagedOct 31, 2025
GIRT BAR FORWARD SERVICE DOOR LOOSE. INSTALLED GIRT BAR STOP RELEASE RING IAW AMM 25-66-01. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.

Showing the 10 most recent of 295 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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