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N7878A2005 Boeing 737-7K9

Registration validNot yet verified by ownerSource: FAA, updated Oct 21, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply253 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 2019
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
253
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 21, 2026
Registered owner
Southwest Airlines Co
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Dallas, TX
Certificate issued
Dec 6, 2019
Expires
Dec 31, 2029
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Oct 20, 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
737-7K9
Year
2005
Serial number
34320
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
AAADF8

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. 2019 – nowSouthwest Airlines CoDallas, TX · current
  2. 1957 – 1965Dunn Bros INCDallas, TX · different airframe: Cessna 180a S/N 32775

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 21, 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 (737-7K9)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-7K9)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-7K9)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (737-7K9)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 (737-7K9)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 (737-7K9)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-7K9)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-7K9)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (737-7K9)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 (737-7K9)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (737-7K9)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 (737-7K9)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 (737-7K9)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 (737-7K9)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 (737-7K9)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 (737-7K9)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 (737-7K9)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 (737-7K9)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (737-7K9)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 (737-7K9)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 (737-7K9)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (253)

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 · overheat loop · faultedAug 23, 2026

    LEFT WTB OVERHEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON TAXI OUT WITH LEFT PACK RUNNING ON APU BLEED SOURCE. PERFORMED QRH, LIGHT EXTINGUISHED WITH PACK OFF_ OK TO CONTINUE PER MEL 26-12-01 SP1 PERFORMED FIM 26-18 TASK 809 FOUND OPEN AT LOOP M1911. REMOVED AND REPLACED SENSE LOOP M1911 PER AMM 26-18-02. OPS CHECK…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · handle · looseAug 16, 2026

    PAX CABIN AFT ENTRY DOOR ASSISTANT HANDLE LOOSE. INSTALLED AFT ENTRY DOOR ASSISTANT HANDLE IAW AMM 52-13-31-400-802 ITEM 3 G(2).

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · handle · looseAug 16, 2026

    PAX CABIN FWD ENTRY DOOR ASSISTANT HANDLE LOOSE. INSTALLED FWD ENTRY DOOR ASSISTANT HANDLE AT PAX CABIN IAW AMM 52-11-31 -400-802, ITEM 3 G (2).

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Wings · bracket · crackedJul 29, 2026

    CRACKED LT WING T/E BRACKET, IRSS 210. REPLACED THE BRACKET IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G-0, SRM 51-10-02-0G-0, STEP 9, & DWG 115A2001, SHEET 24, REV A.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · plate · crackedJul 28, 2026

    CRACKED LT WING T/E CORRUGATED PLATE. REPLACED THE CORRUGATED PLATED IAW SRM 51-40-02, SRM 51-10-02-0G-0, & DWG 115A2001, SHEET 32, REV -.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · plate · crackedJul 28, 2026

    CRACKED LT WING TE CORRUGATED PLATE, IRSS 217. REPLACED THE CORRUGATED PLATE IAW SRM 51-10-02, ITEM 9, SRM 51-40-02, & DWG 115A2001, SHEET 30, REV A.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · web · crackedJul 28, 2026

    CRACKED LT WING T/E WEB. REPLACED THE WEB IAW SRM 51-10-02, ITEM 9, SRM 51-40-02, & DWG 115A3700, SHEET 38, REV -.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · plate · crackedJul 28, 2026

    CRACKED CORRUGATED PLATE, LT WING TRAILING EDGE ORSS 236. REPLACED THE CORRUGATED PLATE AND FASTENERS IAW SRM 51-40-02, AND DWG 115A2001, SHEET 30, REV A.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · support angle · crackedJul 28, 2026

    CRACKED SUPPORT ANGLE OF THE RT WING ACCESS PANEL 651GB. REPLACED THE SUPPORT ANGLE AND FASTENERS IAW SRM 51-40-02 .

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · stub frame · crackedJul 27, 2026

    CRACK INDICATION FOUND ON BS 639, LBL 45.57 STUB BEAM STRAPS, REPLACED THE STRAP ASSY IAW SRM 51-40-02, SRM 51-10-02, PARAGRAPH 9, & DWG 144A1715, SHEET 9, REV A.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 253 reports.

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 21, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 21, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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