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N7874B2004 Boeing 737-7Q8

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB incident (Nov 2016)21 ADs may apply213 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
1
2016
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
213
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
Jun 29, 2016

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
737-7Q8
Year
2004
Serial number
29352
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
AAAD6D

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
  2. 1970 – 1974Individual ownerFt Lauderdale, FL · different airframe: Umbaugh R72 S/N 215

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)

Incident

Nov 9, 2016 · Mexico City

The Mexican Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737, which occurred on November 9, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane. All investigative information will be released by the DGAC.

Report
DCA17WA030

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DCA17WA030)

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 (737-7Q8)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-7Q8)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-7Q8)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (737-7Q8)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 (737-7Q8)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 (737-7Q8)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-7Q8)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-7Q8)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (737-7Q8)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 (737-7Q8)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (737-7Q8)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 (737-7Q8)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 (737-7Q8)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 (737-7Q8)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 (737-7Q8)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 (737-7Q8)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 (737-7Q8)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 (737-7Q8)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (737-7Q8)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 (737-7Q8)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 (737-7Q8)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (213)

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 · inoperativeJul 22, 2026

    R2 DOOR EXTERNAL EMERGENCY LIGHT IS INOPERATIVE, REMOVED AND REPLACED R2 DOOR EXTERNAL EMERGENCY LIGHT IAW AMM 33-51-04-960-801. OPS CHKD GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lamp · inoperativeJul 8, 2026

    R2 DOOR EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED THE LAMPS IAW AMM 33-51-04. OPS CHECKED GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · seat back · out of adjustJun 25, 2026

    PASSENGER CABIN SEAT 15D (EMERGENCY EXIT ROW) IS NOT SUPPOSED TO RECLINE. READJUSTED PASSENGER CABIN SEAT RECLINE 15D (EMERGENCY EXIT ROW) PER CMM 25-21-45.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Doors · handle · looseFeb 14, 2026

    FO SIDE OVER WING EXIT DOOR PULL HANDLE CAME LOOSE. OK TO CONTINUE PER MEL 25-10-01 SP1B AUTH 305955, INSTALLED NEW HARDWARE IN RELEASE HANDLE PAN IAW MM 52-22-51.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fire protection · smoke detector · false activationJan 27, 2026

    FWD LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR ACTIVATED IN CLIMB & DESCENT. RESET BOTH TIMES. NO EVIDENE OF SMOKE OR ODOR. OK TO CONT PER MEL 26-16-01, SP1B, AND SP3. R & R THE SMOKE DETECTOR IAW AMM 26-14-01, OPS CHECKED GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · frame · crackedDec 26, 2025

    CRACK FRAME, BS 727D BTW S8 - 9R. PERFORMED A REPAIR ON THE FRAME IAW EA 1-A53-12114.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · plate · noneDec 26, 2025

    CRACK CORRUGATED PLATE TRAILING EDGE LOCATED ORSS 241 AT LT WING. PERFORMED VISUAL INSPECTION ON CORRUGATED PLATE TRAILING EDGE LOCATED ORSS 241 AT LT WING AND NOT FOUND CRACK PAINT MARKET ONLY; PERFORMED CLEAN IAW SRM 51-10-04.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · plate · crackedDec 26, 2025

    CRACK CORRUGATED PLATE TRAILING EDGE ORSS 261 AT LT WING. REPLACED CORRUGATED PLATE TRAILING EDGE, ORSS 261 LT WING IAW SRM 51-10-02-0G-0, PARAGRAPH 9, SRM 51-40-02-0G-0, & DWG 115A2001, SHEET 29, REV-.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · plate · crackedDec 26, 2025

    CRACKED CORRUGATED PLATE, TRAILING EDGE IRSS 215 RT WING. REPLACED CORRUGATED PLATE, TRAILING EDGE, IRSS 215 RT WING IAW SRM 51-40-02, SRM 51-10-02, ITEM 9, DWG 115A2001, SHEET 30, REV A, AND DWG 115A2713, SHEET 3, REV A.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · plate · crackedDec 26, 2025

    CRACKED CORRUGATED PLATE TRAILING EDGE IRSS 215 AT LT WING. REPLACED CORRUGATED PLATE TRAILING EDGE IRSS 215 AT LT WING IAW SRM 51-40-02; SRM 51-10-02 ITEM 9; DWG 115A2001 SHEET 30 REV A AND DWG 115A2713 SHEET 3 REV A.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 213 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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