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N7738A2006 Boeing 737-7BD

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply255 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Oct 31, 2028
Based in
Dallas, TX
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56-7B22 · 22,700 lb thrust
Cfm Intl
Owners
1
since 2012
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
255
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
Southwest Airlines Co
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Dallas, TX
Certificate issued
Oct 3, 2012
Expires
Oct 31, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Sep 12, 2012

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
737-7BD
Year
2006
Serial number
33930
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
149
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
AA779D

Engine

Make and model
Cfm Intl Cfm56-7b22
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
22,700 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. 2012 – 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 (737-7BD)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-7BD)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-7BD)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (737-7BD)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 (737-7BD)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 (737-7BD)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-7BD)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-7BD)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (737-7BD)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 (737-7BD)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (737-7BD)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 (737-7BD)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 (737-7BD)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 (737-7BD)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 (737-7BD)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 (737-7BD)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 (737-7BD)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 (737-7BD)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (737-7BD)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 (737-7BD)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 (737-7BD)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (255)

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.

  • Flight controls · flap system · faultedJun 4, 2026

    ON APPROACH TO PVR HAD T/E FLAP DISAGREEMENT WHEN FLAP LEVER WAS SET TO POSITION 5. RAN QRH CHECKLIST. CW FSEU BITE WITH NO CURRENT OR EXISTING FAULTS PER FIM 27-51 TASK 801. ACFT HAS NO 30 DAY HISTORY. ACCOMPLISHED T/E FLAPS OP'S TEST IAW AMM 27-51-00. ACFT OK FOR SERVICE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · cover · missingMay 19, 2026

    EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT COVER LOWER LEFT SIDE MISSING. INSTALLED EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT COVER ON LOWER LEFT SIDE OF RH EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR PER AMM 33-51-01.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · battery · corrodedMay 13, 2026

    FWD MEGA PHONE BATTERIES ARE CORRODED.<[01] REPLACED FWD MEGA PHONE BATTERIES I.A.W AMM 25-64-00. OPS CHECKS GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Equipment and furnishings · slide · out of adjustApr 28, 2026

    R 1 DOOR SLIDE Z FOLD FOR COVER IS INCORRECT NEEDS ADJUSTMENT. VERIFIED ADJUSTMENT OF Z FOLD IN TO R1 CORRECT POSITION IAW AMM 25-66-00;[02] ADJUSTED R1 DOOR SLIDE Z FOLD COVER IAW AMM 25-66-01.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lamp · inoperativeApr 4, 2026

    EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT AT ROW 14 CB INOPERATIVE. REPLACED THE LAMP AT THE OVERWING EXIT LIGHT ROW 14ABC IAW AMM 33-21-00. OPS CHECKED GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lamp · inoperativeApr 4, 2026

    EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT AT ROW 15 FED INOPERATIVE. REPLACED THE LAMP AT THE OVERWING EXIT LIGHT ROW 15DEF IAW AMM 33-21-00, OPS CHECKED GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · slide · low pressureMar 30, 2026

    FWD SERVICE ESCAPE SLIDE PRESSURE IN RED. REPLACED FWD SERVICE DOOR EMERGENCY SLIDE ASSEMBLY WITH A SERVICEABLE UNIT IAW AMM 25-66-01 AND MT 725-61-06 AS REQUIRED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lens · detachedMar 17, 2026

    EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTING LENS COVER AT ROW 23ABC CAME OFF. OK TO CONTINUE PER MEL 25-10-01. LIGHT STILL FULLY FUNCTIONAL. INSTALLED ROW 23ABC EMERGENCY AREA LIGHT LENS IAW AMM 33-51-03. OPS CHECK GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lens · missingFeb 27, 2026

    23 ABC EMERGENCY LIGHT COVER MISSING. EMERG LIGHT LENS AT 22ABC - 23ABC IS ON MEL.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lens · missingFeb 25, 2026

    EMERGENCY LIGHT LENS ON OVERHEAD BIN BETWEEN 22ABC & 23ABC MISSING. OK TO CONT PER MEL 25-10-01 SP1B. REPLACED LENS IAW AMM 33-51-03. OP CHECK GOOD. THIS CLEARS MEL.

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

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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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