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N7885A2002 Boeing 737-76N

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply180 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
180
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
Southwest Airlines Co
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Dallas, TX
Certificate issued
Dec 20, 2022
Expires
Dec 31, 2029
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Feb 13, 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
737-76N
Year
2002
Serial number
33379
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
AAB146

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. 1977 – 1981Altair Airlines INCPhiladelphia, PA · different airframe: Nord 262-A S/N 21

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 (737-76N)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-76N)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-76N)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (737-76N)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 (737-76N)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 (737-76N)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-76N)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-76N)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (737-76N)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 (737-76N)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (737-76N)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 (737-76N)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 (737-76N)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 (737-76N)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 (737-76N)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 (737-76N)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 (737-76N)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 (737-76N)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (737-76N)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 (737-76N)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 (737-76N)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (180)

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.

  • Equipment and furnishings · pin · out of positionJul 5, 2026

    PIN PROTRUDING FROM SLIDE PACK ON R1 DOOR. RESECURED PIN ON R1 DOOR IAW SIP.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · slide · out of positionApr 28, 2026

    R1 GALLEY SLIDE LOWER FLAP REQUIRES REPOSITION. R1 GALLEY SLIDE LOWER FLAP REPOSITIONED PER MT 725-61-06

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · inoperativeApr 18, 2026

    FWD EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS (5 EACH) INOPERATIVE. REMOVED / REPLACED AND PERFORMED SUCCESSFUL OPS CHECK OF EMERGENCY LIGHTS BATTERY PACKS M1675 AND M1674 IAW B737 AMM 33-51-06.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · battery pack · inoperativeApr 18, 2026

    FWD EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS (5 EACH) INOPERATIVE. REMOVED & REPLACED, PERFORMED SUCCESSFUL OPS CHECK OF EMERGENCY LIGHTS BATTERY PACKS M1675 AND M1674 IAW B737 AMM 33-51-06.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine · engine · no discrepancyApr 13, 2026

    AFTER BEING GIVEN LINE UP AND WAIT INSTRUCTIONS FROM KSAN TOWER, TOWER REPORTED A TAIL PIPE FIRE ON NR 1 ENGINE. UNITED CONFIRMED THEY SAW THE FIRE BUT WHEN POWER WAS REDUCED THE FIRE WENT OUT. NO INDICATIONS OF A FIRE IN THE COCKPIT. RAN QRH AND AFTER RECEIVING CONFIRMATION OF NO FIRE BY…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Flight controls · fseu · faultyApr 11, 2026

    LE FLAP TRANSIT LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING APPROACH.<[01] FOLLOWED FIM 27-88 TASK 820 UP TO STEP F SUBSTEP (D) AND REPLACED THE FSEU IAW AMM 27-51-01; OPC GOOD.;[02] FOLLOWED FIM 27-88 TASK 820 UP TO STEP F SUBSTEP (D) AND REPLACED THE FSEU IAW AMM 27-51-01; OPC GOOD. RNR FLAP #4 RETRACT SENSOR S174…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · spring · damagedAug 22, 2025

    FORWARD SERVICE DOOR'S ESCAPE SLIDE GIRTH BAR'S FORWARD SPRING CLIP IS DAMAGED. R&R GIRT BAR FWD SPRING CLIP IN REF WITH AMM 25-66-01.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Flight controls · fseu · inoperativeAug 15, 2025

    FLAPS & SLATS PRIMARY CONTROL INOP. ALT FLAPS NORMAL. PERFORMED BITE CHECK ON FSEU AND FOUND 27-81224, FOLLOWED FIN TASK AND FOUND FSEU BAD. R & R FSEU PER AMM 27-51-01. SYSTEM OPS CHECKS OK.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery pack · no testFeb 17, 2025

    EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK M1675 FAIL TEST<[01] REPLACED BATTERY PACK M1673; PERFORMED GOOD TEST PER AMM 33-51-06-960-805;[02] CORRECTIVE ACTION COMPLETED.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · wire · detachedFeb 16, 2025

    EMERGENCY AISLE LIGHT L1065 IS NOT ILLUMINATING APPROX LOCATION OF AISLE LIGHT IS STA 500D WL 274 RBL 30 PER WDM.<[01] UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION; FOUND TWO DEPINNED WIRES AT GD3872: W4142-0254-20 (EMERGENCY LIGHTING) AND W6528-5512-20 (PACK PROTECTION). RETERMINATED WIRES INTO GD3872 PER SWPM…

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 180 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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