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N7826B2003 Boeing 737-79P

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB incident (Apr 2024)21 ADs may apply255 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Jan 31, 2030
Based in
Dallas, TX
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 2023
NTSB events
1
2024
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
Jan 9, 2023
Expires
Jan 31, 2030
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Sep 25, 2015

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
737-79P
Year
2003
Serial number
30035
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
AA9B20

Engine

Make and model
Cfm Intl Cfm56-7b24
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
24,200 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. 2023 – 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 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 (737-79P)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-79P)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-79P)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (737-79P)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 (737-79P)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 (737-79P)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-79P)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-79P)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (737-79P)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 (737-79P)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (737-79P)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 (737-79P)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 (737-79P)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 (737-79P)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 (737-79P)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 (737-79P)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 (737-79P)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 (737-79P)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (737-79P)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 (737-79P)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 (737-79P)

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.

  • Fire protection · handle · brokenOct 4, 2026

    FIRE EXTINGUISHER HANDLE BROKEN IN THE FLIGHT DECK. R & R THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER IAW AMM. 26-26-01.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · handle · looseDec 20, 2025

    R2 DOOR GRAB HANDLE IS LOOSE. ADJUSTED R2 DOOR GRAB HANDLE IAW SOPM 20-50-01.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Stabilizers · panel · crackedNov 15, 2025

    WHEN REMOVING SEAL FOUND CRACK ON COVE PANEL. PERMANENT REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED PER SRM 55-40-30-1A-1.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Equipment and furnishings · girt bar · out of adjustNov 4, 2025

    AFT GALLEY L2 DOOR GIRT BAR HANGS LOW. SECURED L2 DOOR EMERGENCY SLIDE GIRT BAR IAW SIP.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · burnedAug 9, 2025

    PAX CABIN 2 EA EMERGENCY LIGHT BURNED AT 11R AND 16R SEATS POSITIONS. REPLACED PAX CABIN 2 EA EMERGENCY LIGHT AT 11R AND 16R SEATS POSITIONS. I.A.W B737-700 AMM 33-51-03-960-802 STEP 2.D.(4) TEST ARE OK.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · angle · crackedJul 20, 2025

    CRACK ANGLE TRAILING EDGE LOCATED IRSS 141 AT RT WING. REPLACED ANGLE TRAILING EDGE LOCATED IRSS 141 AT RT WING IAW SRM 51-40-02 AND SRM 51-10-02 PARAGRAPH 9. MEASURED OF CRACK IS L: 1.631.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · web · corrodedJul 20, 2025

    CORROSION WEB LOWER SILL LOCATED BETWEEN BS 440 - 492.4 AND RBL 26, WL 156 AT FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT. REPLACED WEB LOWER SILL AND FASTENERS LOCATED BETWEEN STA440 TO STA492.4 AND RBL26 WL156 AT FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT IAW B737-700 SRM 51-40-02 AND SRM 51-10-02-0G-0 PARAGRAPH 9 AND DWG # 143A8330…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · brokenJul 19, 2025

    BROKEN GALLEY 1 EMERGENCY EXIT BASE AT FWD GALLEY AREA . REPLACED GALLEY 1 EMERGENCY EXIT BASE AT FWD GALLEY AREAI.A.W. BOEING 737-700 AMM 33-51-01-960-802. TEST IS OK.;

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · plate · crackedJul 19, 2025

    CRACK CORRUGATED PLATE TRAILING EDGE LOCATED IRSS 217 AT LT WING. REPLACED CORRUGATED PLATE TRAILING EDGE LOCATED IRSS 217 AT LT WING IAW SRM 51-40-02; SRM 51-10-02 AND DWG 115A2001, SHEET 30, REV A.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · angle · crackedJul 19, 2025

    CRACK ANGLE TRAILING EDGE LOCATED IRSS 141 AT LT WING. REPLACED ANGLE TRAILING EDGE LOCATED IRSS 141 AT LT WING IAW SRM 51-40-02, AND SRM 51-10-02, PARAGRAPH 9, AND DWG 115A2000, SHEET 21, REV -. LENGTH OF CRACK IS L: 0.841 INCHES.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 255 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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