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N7855A2005 Boeing 737-79P

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

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply211 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Feb 28, 2030
Based in
Dallas, TX
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56-7B24 · 24,200 lb thrust
Cfm Intl
Owners
1
since 2023
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
211
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
Southwest Airlines Co
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Dallas, TX
Certificate issued
Feb 8, 2023
Expires
Feb 28, 2030
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Jun 12, 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
737-79P
Year
2005
Serial number
29357
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
AAA621

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
  2. until 1957Cessna Aircraft CoWichita, KS · different airframe: Cessna 180a S/N 32752

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 (737-79P)
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.
Show all 21 ADs
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 (211)

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.

  • Windows · window · failedSep 19, 2026

    PASSING THROUGH 5000 FT, DURING CLIMBOUT, FO WINDSHIELD SHATTERED. NO BIRDSTRIKE NOTED. NO OVERWEIGHT LANDING. R & R R1 WINDOW IAW AMM 56-11-11-401. R & R R1 WINDOW HEAT CONTROLLER IAW AMM 30-41-11.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · slide · out of adjustJun 19, 2026

    FWD EXIT DOOR SLIDE IS PARTIALLY DEPLOYED. R & R L1 DOOR SLIDE IAW AMM 25-66-01.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine · engine · failedJun 4, 2026

    RIGHT ENGINE FAILURE ON CLIMB-OUT, APPROX 13;000.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · sign · detachedFeb 11, 2026

    EXIT SIGN OVER SEAT ROW 21 WAS DETACHED. REPLACED THE EXIT SIGN HOUSING IAW AMM 33-51-01.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lens · crackedFeb 3, 2026

    LEFT OVERWING EMERGENCY LIGHT GLASS COVER CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED OVERWING LENS COVER IAW 33-51-04.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · sign · unsecureOct 30, 2025

    AFT CABIN CEILING EXIT SIGN DETACHING ON ONE SIDE. INSTALLED MOUNTING HARDWARE FOR AFT CABIN CEILING EXIT SIGN IAW AMM 20-50-11 & AMM 25-21-45. OPS CHECKED EMERGENCY LIGHTS IAW AMM 33-51-00.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lamp · inoperativeMay 8, 2025

    FWD ENTRY DOOR EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP<[01] REMOVED AND REPLACED FWD ENTRY DOOR EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT LAMP PER AMM 33-51-04. OPS CHECK GOOD

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · handle · looseJan 23, 2025

    PAX CABIN RIGHT AFT SERVICE DOOR ASSISTANT HANDLE LOOSE 2024-766391<[01] TIGHTENED AFT GALLEY DOOR ASSIST HANDLE IAW B737-700 AMM 52-41-31-400-802 STEP 3.F (2) (D);[02] TIGHTENED AFT GALLEY DOOR ASSIST HANDLE IAW B737-700 AMM 52-41-31-400-802 STEP 3.F (2) (D)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · access panel · crackedDec 29, 2024

    CRACK ACCESS PANEL 194HL BODY FAIRING AT FUSELAGE EXTERIOR 2024-766342<[01] TOOL USED: HOTBONDER: P/N: HCS9200B S/N: 18185847 DUE DATE: 01-OCT-25;[02] TOOL USED ON STEP 10: ULTRASONIC FLAW DETECTOR; P/N: EPOCH 600; S/N: 120357005; DUE DATE: 10-JUN-25;[03] TOOL USED: SCALE: P/N: SPX621…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Stabilizers · skin panel · crackedDec 28, 2024

    CRACK INDICATION FOUND ON RT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER LOWER SKIN PANEL. LOCATED AT STAB STA 193.9 RIB AND 16 INCH. FROM FRONT SPAR. INBOARD SIDE OF RIB. CRACK LENGTH = 0.960 INCH. APPROX. 2024-766340<[01] EQUIPMENT P/N PHASEC 3D; S/N 800YBRK; DUE DATE 16-JUL-25 WAS USED ON STEP 5 AND STEP 6;[02]…

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 211 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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