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N81SW1982 Boeing 737-2H4

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 16, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Mar 25, 2013.

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (May 1986)21 ADs may apply27 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Memphis, TN
owner city / state
Engine
JT8D-9 SER · 14,500 lb thrust
P & W
Owners
1
on record
NTSB events
1
1986
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
27
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 16, 2026
Last registered owner
Individual owner
City, state
Memphis, TN
Canceled
Mar 25, 2013
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Feb 17, 1982

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
737-2H4
Year
1982
Serial number
22730
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
124
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Mode S code
AB08A8

Engine

Make and model
P & W Jt8d-9 Ser
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
14,500 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. until 2013Individual ownerMemphis, TN

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 16, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (1)

Accident

May 5, 1986 · Almosa, CO

A SOUTHWEST AIRLINE COMPANY BOEING 737, FLT NO. 558 EN ROUTE FROM DENVER, COLORADO, TO ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, AT FL 350, ENCOUNTERED SEVERE CLEAR AIR TURBULENCE. THE UNEXPECTED WX PHENOMENA CAUSED THE ACFT TO 'DROP' SUDDENLY RESULTING IN TWO FLT ATTENDANTS BEING INJURED. AFTER THE ACFT WAS AGAIN BROUGHT BACK TO LEVEL FLT THE REST OF THE FLT WAS UNEVENTFUL.

Injuries
Serious
Report
DEN86FA125

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DEN86FA125)

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 (737-2H4)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-2H4)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-2H4)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (737-2H4)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 (737-2H4)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 (737-2H4)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-2H4)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-2H4)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (737-2H4)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 (737-2H4)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (737-2H4)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 (737-2H4)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 (737-2H4)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 (737-2H4)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 (737-2H4)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 (737-2H4)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 (737-2H4)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 (737-2H4)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (737-2H4)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 (737-2H4)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 (737-2H4)

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

Service Difficulty Reports (27)

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 · bracket · looseMar 15, 2000

    DURING SCHEDULED C2 CHECK, FOUND AFT ENTRY AND SERVICE DOOR GIRT BAR FLOOR ATTACH BRACKETS LOOSE. RETORQUED BRACKETS PER MM.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · skin · crackedMar 15, 2000

    DURING SCHEDULED C2 CHECK, FOUND NR 3 L/E SLAT LOWER SKIN CRACKED 2.5 INCHES LONG NEAR OUTBOARD END. REPAIRED SLAT PER RA # 1-A57-0555.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · eel cover · looseDec 20, 1999

    DURING SCHEDULED C1 CHECK, FOUND EEPLS LIGHT COVERS LOOSE AT ROW 17 AND AFT END. RESECURED COVERS PER MM.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Fuselage · keel beam · corrosionDec 1, 1999

    DURING SCHEDULED D CHECK, FOUND KEEL BEAM CORRODED, BS 500A+7, RBL 6.5. REPAIRED KEEL BEAM PER ER 99-6252.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · crackedApr 12, 1999

    DURING SCHEDULED C3 CHECK, FOUND FUSELAGE SKIN CRACKED AT AFT SERVICE DOOR LOWER HINGE CUTOUT. REPAIRED SKIN PER SWA RA NR 1-253-2061.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · crackedApr 12, 1999

    DURING SCHEDULED C3 CHECK, FOUND FUSELAGE SKIN CRACKED AT AFT ENTRY DOOR LOWER HINGE CUTOUT. REPAIRED SKIN PER SRM AND SWA RA NR 1-251-0057.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery · dischargedJun 11, 1998

    DURING PREFLIGHT CHECK, FOUND EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT ABOVE FWD ENTRY DOOR INOP. REPLACED BATTERY PACK PER BOEING M/M.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · skin · crackedMay 5, 1998

    DURING SCHEDULED 1/4 D CHECK, FOUND AFT GALLEY DOOR SKIN CRACK AT LOWER HINGE CUTOUT LOWER CORNER. REPAIRED PER BOEING SRM.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery · dischargedFeb 27, 1998

    DURING SCHEDULED T-CHECK, FOUND AFT EMERGENCY EXIT O/B LIGHTS INOP. REPLACED BATTERY PACK PER BOEING M/M.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · battery · dischargedDec 15, 1997

    DURING PRE-FLIGHT CHECK, FOUND EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS INOP. REPLACED ALL BATTERY PACKS PER BOEING M/M.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 27 reports.

Related aircraft

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Sources

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

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