Aircraft record

N7828A2003 Boeing 737-7CT

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply208 service difficulty reports

Registration: Valid; expires Mar 31, 2028
Based in: Dallas, TX; owner city / state
Engine: CFM56-7B24 · 24,200 lb thrust; Cfm Intl
Owners: 1; since 2015
NTSB events: None; since 1982
ADs may apply: 21; confirm with A&P
Service reports: 208; since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026

Registered owner: Southwest Airlines Co
Owner type: Corporation
City, state: Dallas, TX
Certificate issued: Mar 24, 2015
Expires: Mar 31, 2028
Airworthiness: Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date: Aug 20, 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: 737-7CT
Year: 2003
Serial number: 33697
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: AA9B65

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

2015 – nowSouthwest Airlines CoDallas, TX · current
until 1957Cessna Aircraft CoWichita, KS · different airframe: Cessna 180a S/N 32725

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.

AD	Subject	Effective	Applies to
2019-14-02	Hydraulic power	Aug 27, 2019	Airframe (737-7CT)
2002-20-07 R1	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Nov 12, 2002	Airframe (737-7CT)
2002-20-07	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Nov 12, 2002	Airframe (737-7CT)
2001-11-11	Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series Airplanes	Jul 16, 2001	Airframe (737-7CT)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletins 737-25-1371 Rev 2, 737-25-1407, 747-25-3196 Rev 1, 777-25-0111 Rev 1
2001-10-14	Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes	Jun 8, 2001	Airframe (737-7CT)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.

Show all 21 ADs

AD	Subject	Effective	Applies to
2001-08-24	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	May 10, 2001	Airframe (737-7CT)
2000-22-02 R1	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Nov 13, 2000	Airframe (737-7CT)
2000-22-02	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Nov 13, 2000	Airframe (737-7CT)
2000-15-16	Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes	Sep 12, 2000	Airframe (737-7CT)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.
99-11-05	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Jun 28, 1999	Airframe (737-7CT)
99-22-16	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Dec 7, 1999	Airframe (737-7CT)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 R1	Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes	Dec 28, 1998	Airframe (737-7CT)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368 Revision 2, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, 777-27A0029 Revision 1
98-22-10	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Nov 12, 1998	Airframe (737-7CT)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53A1108, Revision 5, dated October 26, 1989
98-18-20	Boeing Model 727 and Model 737 Series Airplanes Equipped with J.C. Carter Company Fuel…	Oct 21, 1998	Airframe (737-7CT)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).
98-13-12	Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes	Jul 6, 1998	Airframe (737-7CT)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, and 777-27A0029, dated March 26, 1998
98-03-10	Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, and 767 Series Airplanes	Feb 19, 1998	Airframe (737-7CT)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.
97-22-07	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Nov 12, 1997	Airframe (737-7CT)Certain serial numbers: 737 292–2565. Only with: Limited to airplanes with line numbers 292 through 2565 inclusive.
97-18-06	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Nov 12, 1997	Airframe (737-7CT)
97-05-10	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Mar 19, 1997	Airframe (737-7CT)Only with: Having a main rudder power control unit (PCU) identified in Boeing Service Letter 737-SL-27-112-B, dated February 6, 1997.
97-04-01	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Mar 21, 1997	Airframe (737-7CT)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
95-23-10	Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes	Dec 13, 1995	Airframe (737-7CT)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (208)

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.

Doors · panel · crackedAug 27, 2026
CABIN - AFT GALLEY SERVICE DOOR R2 LOWER PANEL 844DZ AFT MOUNTING BRACKET CRACKED. R/R AFT GALLEY SERVICE DOOR R2 LOWER PAN ASSY REF AMM 52-41-31.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Equipment and furnishings · slide · out of positionAug 27, 2026
CABIN - AFT GALLEY SERVICE DOOR R2 SLIDE GIRT HANGS LOW. REPACKED CABIN AFT GALLEY SERVICE DOOR R2 SLIDE GIRT REF AMM 25-66-01.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Lights · light · detachedAug 6, 2026
RT OVERWING AND FWD SERVICE DOOR INDICATOR LIGHTS FELL FROM OVERHEAD PANEL ON TAKEOFF RESECURED RT OVERWING AND FWD SERVICE INDICATOR LIGHTS IAW SIP. OPS CHECK GOOD.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.

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Lights · light · brokenJul 1, 2026
OVERWING EXIT KORRY LIGHT BROKEN. REINSTALLED IAW SIP.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Air conditioning and pressurization · cabin air sys · odorJun 19, 2025
FORWARD FLIGHT ATTENDANTS REPORTED A EXHAUST SMELL ON A CLIMBOUT. NO ABNORMAL SMELLS OR INDICATION ON THE COCKPIT OR AFT SECTION OF THE AIRPLANE <[01]. C/W CONDITIONAL INSPECTION PER MM 05-51-56. R&R BOTH PACKS COALESCER BAGS PER MM 21-51-05. R&R RECIRCULATION AIR FILTER PER MM 21-25-01. CHECKED…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Fuselage · stringer splice · corrodedApr 4, 2025
CORROSION STRINGER SPLICE 28L STA360 AT EQUIPMENT ELECTRONIC COMP 2025-238305<[01] TOOLS USED: TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER: P/N: P3015GOES00000; S/N: 142811020; DUE DATE: 29-JAN-26. TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER: P/N: P3015GOES00000 S/N: 142811019 DUE DATE: 29-JAN-26.;[02] REPLACED SPLICE PLICE AND FASTENERS…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Wings · plate · crackedApr 4, 2025
CRACK CORRUGATED PLATE TRAILING EDGE LOCATED AT LEVEL IRSS 215 AT LT WING 2025-238300<[01] REPLACED NEW CORRUGATED PLATE TRAILING EDGE LOCATED AT LEVEL IRSS 215 AT LT WING IAW B737-700 SRM 51-40-02-0G AND DWG 115A2001 SHEET:30 REV:A. MEASURE CRACK IS 0.322 INCH; TOOL USED: DIGITAL CALIPER…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Wings · plate · crackedApr 4, 2025
CRACK CORRUGATED PLATE TRAILING EDGE LOCATED AT LEVEL ORSS 261 AT RT WING 2025-238301<[01] REPLACED NEW CORRUGATED PLATE TRAILING EDGE LOCATED AT LEVEL ORSS 261 AT RT WING IAW. B737-700 SRM 51-40-02-0G AND DWG. 115A2001 SHEET 29 REV - MEASURE CRACK IS L=0.780 INCH TOOL USED DIGITAL CALIPER…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Wings · angle · crackedApr 4, 2025
CRACK ANGLE TRAILING EDGE LOCATED ORSS 272 DEFLECTION CONTROL RIB AREA AT RT WING 2025-238302<[01] REPLACED ANGLE TRAILING EDGE LOCATED ORSS 272 DEFLECTION CONTROL RIB AREA AT RT WING IAW B737-700 SRM 51-10-02 ITEM 9; SRM 51-40-02 AND DWG 115A930 SHEET 8 REV - MEASURE OF THE CRACK IS 0.900 INCH…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Fuselage · stringer splice · corrodedApr 4, 2025
CORROSION STRINGER SPLICE 28L STA360 AT EQUIPMENT ELECTRONIC COMP 2025-238305<[01] TOOLS USED: TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER: P/N: P3015GOES00000; S/N: 142811020; DUE DATE: 29-JAN-26. TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER: P/N: P3015GOES00000 S/N: 142811019 DUE DATE: 29-JAN-26.;[02] REPLACED SPLICE PLICE AND FASTENERS…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.

Showing the 10 most recent of 208 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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