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N71SW1981 Boeing 737-2H4

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 16, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Sep 22, 2003.

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (Jan 1995)21 ADs may apply59 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Dallas, TX
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 1981
NTSB events
1
1995
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
59
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 16, 2026
Last registered owner
Southwest Airlines Co
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Dallas, TX
Certificate issued
Feb 25, 1981
Canceled
Sep 22, 2003
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Jun 12, 1996

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
737-2H4
Year
1981
Serial number
22358
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
124
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
A97B59

Engine

Make and model
P & W Jt8d Series
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
7,700 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. 1981 – 2003Southwest Airlines CoDallas, TX

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 (1)

Accident

Jan 27, 1995 · Dallas, TX

THE FLIGHT ATTENDANTS' LACK OF SUPERVISION OF DEPLANING PASSENGERS. A FACTOR WAS LACK OF SUPERVISION BY ACCIDENT VICTIMS MOTHER.

Injuries
Serious
Report
FTW95LA103

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for FTW95LA103)

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 (737-2H4)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-2H4)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-2H4)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (737-2H4)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 (737-2H4)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 (737-2H4)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-2H4)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-2H4)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (737-2H4)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 (737-2H4)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (737-2H4)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 (737-2H4)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 (737-2H4)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 (737-2H4)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 (737-2H4)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 (737-2H4)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 (737-2H4)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 (737-2H4)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (737-2H4)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 (737-2H4)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 (737-2H4)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (59)

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.

  • Fuselage · skin · crackedApr 15, 1999

    DURING SCHEDULED A2 CHECK, FOUND AT BS 579 STRINGER 4L, SKIN LAP CRACKED AT 14 FASTENER HOLES AND STRINGER 4R CRACKED AT 4 FASTENER HOLES. REPAIRED SKIN PER SRM.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · crackedMar 10, 1999

    DURING SCHEDULED C1 CHECK, FOUND .375 INCH CRACK RADIATING OUT OF UPPER CORNER OF LOWER HINGE CUTOUT ON DOOR SKIN. REPAIRED CRACK PER SWA RA NR 1-252-0322.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · crackedMar 10, 1999

    DURING SCHEDULED C1 CHECK, FOUND A 2.5 INCH CRACK ON RT FUSELAGE SKIN, BS 948, STR 25R. REPAIRED PER SRM.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · battery pack · dischargedJan 28, 1999

    DURING SCHEDULED SC CHECK, FOUND RT OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK, OPS CK'D GOOD PER M/M.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine · compressor · bird strikeDec 13, 1998

    INJESTED BIRD INTO NR 1 ENGINE ON TAKEOFF. ENGINE OPERATED OK, CABIN FILLED WITH BIRD SMELL AND SMOKE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO OAK. NR 1 ENG FAN SECTION REQUIRES REPLACEMENT AND BORESCOPE REQUIRED. FAN SECTION REPLACEMENT AND BORESCOPE COMPLIED WITH PER BOEING REF AIRWORTHNESS APPROVAL TAG FORM…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · slide · failedNov 23, 1998

    DURING SCHEDULED A1 CHECK, FOUND FWD ENTRY DOOR EMERGENCY ESCAPE SLIDE PRESSURE LOW. REPLACED PER BOEING M/M.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · control cable · failedNov 20, 1998

    AFTER TAKEOFF WITH GEAR HANDLE UP GET THREE RED LANDING GEAR LIGHTS AND HORN SOUNDS. LANDING GEAR DID RETRACT, BUT RED UNSAFE LIGHTS REMAINED ON AND HORN SOUNDS. REMOVED AND REPLACED GROUND INTERLOCK TELEFLEX CABLE PER MM, OPS CHECKS NORMAL.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · crackedMar 14, 1998

    DURING SCHEDULED SERVICE CHECK, FOUND APPROX 5 SKIN CRACK AT FUSELAGE LAP JOINT BS 727B S10L. REPAIRED PER BOEING SRM.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · switch · inoperativeOct 16, 1997

    AFTER TAKEOFF AND GEAR LEVER RAISED, WARNING HORN SOUNDED AND ALL THREE GEAR RED LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. GEAR CYCLED DOWN AND RECEIVED ALL GREEN LIGHTS. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO HOU AND MADE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. REPLACED CONTROL LEVER POSITION SWITCH, AND PERFORMED GEAR RETRACTION TEST OK PER BOEING M/M.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Ice and rain protection · sensor · malfunctionedAug 1, 1997

    DIVERTED TO MCO DUE TO F/O'S NUMBER 2 WINDOW OVERHEAT INDICATION. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. TROUBLESHOT TO DEFECTIVE OVERHEAT SENSOR. SWAPPED WITH SPARE SENSOR PER BOEING M/M.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 59 reports.

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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