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N7852A2006 Boeing 737-71B

Registration validNot yet verified by ownerSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply220 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Dec 31, 2029
Based in
Dallas, TX
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56-7B24 · 24,200 lb thrust
Cfm Intl
Owners
1
since 2022
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
220
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
Southwest Airlines Co
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Dallas, TX
Certificate issued
Dec 16, 2022
Expires
Dec 31, 2029
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Feb 21, 2017

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
737-71B
Year
2006
Serial number
29371
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
AAA5B8

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. 2022 – 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.

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 (737-71B)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-71B)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-71B)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (737-71B)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 (737-71B)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 (737-71B)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-71B)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-71B)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (737-71B)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 (737-71B)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (737-71B)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 (737-71B)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 (737-71B)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 (737-71B)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 (737-71B)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 (737-71B)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 (737-71B)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 (737-71B)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (737-71B)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 (737-71B)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 (737-71B)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (220)

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 · damagedJun 23, 2026

    PASSENGER CABIN SEAT ROW 27ABC PHOTOLUMINESCENT STRIP HAS MOISTURE UNDER LENS. R & R CABIN PHOTO LUMINESCENT STRIP PER AMM 33-51-15.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · cover · out of adjustApr 1, 2026

    COVER MISSING ON EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH NEAR AFT JUMPSEAT. SECURED COVER ON EMER LIGHT SWITCH PER SIP.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · door · crackedOct 16, 2025

    LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR CENTER DOOR HAS CRACK. REMOVED LT MLG CENTER & INNER DOOR IAW AMM 32-13-11, OK TO CONTINUE SERVICE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Equipment and furnishings · bracket · looseJul 16, 2025

    ENTRY GIRT BAR ATTACHMENT LOOSE. ADJUSTED GIRT BAR ATTACH BRACKET PER SIP; OPS CK GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · sleeve · missingMay 23, 2025

    AFT LEFT GIRTBAR DISARMED ON LANDING MISSING STOPPER/ STOP SLEEVE.<[01] INSTALLED NEW GIRT BAR STOP SLEEVE PER AMM 25-66-01

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · no testMar 27, 2025

    EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERIES FAILED CAPACITY TEST AT LOCATIONS M1674; M1675; M1669; M1672<[01] REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT BASE AND BATTERY AT M1674; AND BATTERIES AT M1675; M1669; M1672 PER AMM 33-51-06

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Stabilizers · seal · crackedMar 27, 2025

    R/H HORIZONTAL STABILIZER FWD UPPER SLIDING SEAL CRACKED.<[01] 01 - REMOVED AND REPLACED PER [AMM 53-31-31-400-802-NG (STABILIZER-TO-BODY UPPER FRONT SPAR SLIDING SEAL INSTALLATION - PERMANENT)]R/H HORIZONTAL STABILIZER FWD UPPER SLIDING SEAL;[02] CHANGED RII FROM NO TO YES.;[03] TASK IS NOT RII.…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine · engine · surgesMar 20, 2025

    DURING DESCENT NR 2 ENGINE BEGAN SHAKING AND MAKING NOISES AND N1 DROPPED TO 41% N1. RAN ENGINE LIMITS /SURGE/STALL QRH AFTER SEVERAL MOMENTS, NR 2 ENGINE OPERATED NORMALLY AND OPERATED NORMALLY REMAINDER. PERFORMED FIM 71-05 TASK 805. PER STEP E.(2), PERFORMED INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE AFTER AN…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · bulb · inoperativeSep 27, 2024

    EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT ABOVE SEAT ROW 18ABC HAS 1EA INOP BULB<[01] REPLACED LAMPS AND PERFORMED GOOD TEST OF EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN ON CEILING LOCATED ABOVE SEAT ROW 18ABC PER AMM 33-51-01-960-801;[02] VERIFIED CORRECTIVE ACTION COMPLETE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · bulb · inoperativeSep 27, 2024

    FWD ENTRY DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT ON AFT FACE OF FWD LAV HAS 1EA INOP BULB<[01] RELAMPED AND PERFORMED GOOD TEST OF FWD ENTRY DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT ON AFT FACE OF FWD LAV 1EA IAW AMM 33-51-01-960-801.;[02] VERIFIED CORRECTIVE ACTION 1

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 220 reports.

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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