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N486WN2004 Boeing 737-7H4

Registration validNot yet verified by ownerSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply327 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Aug 31, 2028
Based in
Dallas, TX
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56 SERIES · 2200 hp
Cfm Intl.
Owners
1
since 2004
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
327
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
Southwest Airlines Co
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Dallas, TX
Certificate issued
Oct 29, 2004
Expires
Aug 31, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Sep 27, 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
33852
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
A600E4

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
  1. 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 (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 (327)

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.

  • Equipment and furnishings · slide · unsecureOct 9, 2026

    ESCAPE SLIDE PACK COVER LOOSE (AFT SERVICE DOOR) AFT SERVICE DOOR SLIDE UNSECURE. SECURED AFT SERVICE DOOR SLIDE IAW MT 725-61-06. ACFT OK FOR SERVICE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · stub frame · crackedJul 7, 2026

    BS 616 RH STUB BEAM STRAP 2EA LOWER FWD AND FWD-MIDDLE FASTENER HOLES WITH CRACKS IN AFT DIRECTION NOTED DURING OHEC INSP TTG8Q01BLV7Z STEP 19(C)1), AND 2). DISPLACED BS 616 R/H STUB BEAM TO FOM IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G-0 INSTALLED 100% PERMANENT FASTENERS (14) WITHIN SEALANT SQUEEZE OUT TIME IAW SOPM…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · plate · crackedJul 2, 2026

    CRACKED WIGGLE PLATE ON RT WING AT RSS 240. REMOVED AND REPLACED WIGGLE PLATE ON RT WING AT RSS 240 IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G-0 AND AIPC 57-50-00-22.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Wings · attach angle · crackedJul 2, 2026

    LEFT WING TRAILING EDGE TRANSVERSE WEB ABOVE #1 PYLON AFT TIP O/B ATTACH ANGLE CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT WING TRAILING EDGE TRANSVERSE WEB ABOVE #1 PYLON AFT TIP O/B ATTACH ANGLE IAW SRM 51-40-02. VERIFIED CORRECTIVE ACTION

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Stabilizers · stiffener · crackedJul 1, 2026

    RT HORIZONTAL STAB RIB 5 (STAB STA 129.5) 2ND STIFFENER HAS DENT WITH CRACK IN MIDDLE OF STIFFENER. REPAIRED PER SRM 55-10-09-2R-5 AND EA 26-155-01893.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · seat track · corrodedJul 1, 2026

    PASSENGER CABIN SEAT TRACK LBL 25 CORRODED, BS 727B+3 ON TOP, BS 727E+4 ON TOP, BS 827 ON TOP, WL 208, SRM 53-00-52-1A-1 IS APPLICABLE ALLOWABLE DAMAGE. REMOVED CORROSION ON CABIN SEAT TRACK LBL 25 AT BS 727B + 3 IAW SRM 51-10-02-0G-0, AREA BLENDED IS L2' X W1' X D 0.011'. LBL 25, BS 727E+4 IAW…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · plate · crackedJul 1, 2026

    CRACKED WIGGLE PLATE ON RT WING UNDER PANEL 651EB AT RSS 226. REMOVED AND REPLACED WIGGLE PLATE IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G-0, AND AIPC 57-50-00-22.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · scuff plate · crackedJul 1, 2026

    AFT CARGO BAY AFT CORNER SCUFF PLATE IS CRACKED. AFT CARGO BAY AFT SCUFF PLATE REPAIRED IAW SRM 53-60-15-2R-1.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Stabilizers · stiffener · crackedJul 1, 2026

    RIGHT HORIZONTAL STAB RIB 5 (STAB STA 129.5) 3RD STIFFENER HAS DENT WITH CRACK IN MIDDLE OF STIFFENER. REFER TO FAULT TTG8Q01CZG6D WHERE EA 26-155-01893 WAS ADDED AS A SUBTASK.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Stabilizers · stiffener · crackedJul 1, 2026

    LH HORIZONTAL STABILIZER RIB 2, STAB STA 101.9, 1ST STIFFENER IS CRACKED AT LOWER END. REPAIRED THE LT HORIZONTAL STAB RIB , 1ST STIFFENER AT LOWER END IAW SRM 55-10-09-2R-5.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 327 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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