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N712SW1998 Boeing 737-7H4

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 16, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply216 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Oct 31, 2027
Based in
Dallas, TX
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56 SERIES · 2200 hp
Cfm Intl.
Owners
1
since 1998
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
216
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 16, 2026
Registered owner
Southwest Airlines Co
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Dallas, TX
Certificate issued
Jul 8, 1998
Expires
Oct 31, 2027
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
May 31, 1998

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
1998
Serial number
27846
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
A98520

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. 1998 – nowSouthwest Airlines CoDallas, TX · current

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 16, 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 (216)

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 · inoperativeDec 14, 2021

    L/H OVER WING EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP ; / [01] OK FOR CONTINUED SERVICE PER MEL 33-14-01. SP#1; [02] R/R EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK OPS CHECK GOOD PER AM CHAPT 33-51-06

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · faultyDec 14, 2021

    OVERHEAD BIN EMERGENCY LIGHT LENS AT 7ABC WILL NOT STAY ATTACHED ; / [01] SECURED EMERGENCY LIGHT LENS OVER 71ABC AMM REPREF

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · slide enclosure · out of positionMay 17, 2021

    FORWARD SERVICE DOOR SLIDE COVER NOT IN PLACE ; / REPOSITIONED FWD SERVICE DOOR SLIDE COVER PER MT 725-61-06

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Doors · guide arm · defectiveJun 26, 2020

    FORWARD ENTRY DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. R&R GUIDE ARM PIN AND HARDWARE PER MM 52-11-00.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · power supply · inoperativeMay 26, 2020

    LEFT AFT PORTION OF EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED LT AFT EMERGENCY LIGHTS POWER SUPPLY IAW AMM 33-51-06. OPS CHECK OK.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fire protection · smoke detector · faultyApr 17, 2020

    AFT LAV SMOKE ALARM CAME ON WITH NO OTHER INDICATIONS / R/R AFT LAV SMOKE DETECTOR PER AMM # 26-14-01 P/N 475571-2 INSTALLED

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · bulkhead · crackedApr 7, 2020

    APEX AREA OF THE AFT PRESSURE BULKHEAD BSTA 1016 HAS A CRACK INDICATION FROM PROD WEB FASTENER INWARD CNTR-LOCATED BSTA 1016 BL 0 +R1 APPROX. 18.25' FROM CENTER OF INNER CIRCLE TEAR STRAP 154.5 ' FROM FUSELAGE UPPER SKIN REF PROVIDED PICTURES-REF NRC D378847 / AFT BULKHEAD BS 1016 CRACK AT…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · bulkhead · crackedApr 6, 2020

    SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: APEX AREA OF THE AFT PRESSURE BULKHEAD BSTA 1016 HAS CRACK INDICATION FROM PROD WEB FASTENER INWARD CNTR - LOCATED BSTA 1016 BL 0 + R1 APPROX 18.25' FROM CENTER OF INNER CIRCLE TEAR STRAP/54.5' FROM FUSELAGE UPPER SKIN REF PROVIDED PICTURES - REF NRC D378847 - /…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Stabilizers · seal · crackedMar 31, 2020

    RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER FORWARD LOWER SLIDING SEAL CRACKED / REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER FORWARD LOWER SLIDING SEAL PER SRM 51-40-02 AND AMM 53-31-31 .

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · fairing · crackedMar 31, 2020

    RIGHT WING OUTBOARD AFT FLAP #2 TRACK LOWER FAIRING IS CRACKED. / R&R RIGHT WING OUTBOARD AFT FLAP #2 TRACK LOWER FAIRING PER SRM 51-40-02.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 216 reports.

Related aircraft

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Sources

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

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