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N8301J2012 Boeing 737-8H4

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 17, 2026

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

Registration
Valid
expires Mar 31, 2028
Based in
Dallas, TX
owner city / state
Engine
CFM56-7B27 · 27,300 lb thrust
Cfm Intl
Owners
1
since 2012
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
21
confirm with A&P
Service reports
211
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 17, 2026
Registered owner
Southwest Airlines Co
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Dallas, TX
Certificate issued
Mar 8, 2012
Expires
Mar 31, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Mar 7, 2012

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
737-8H4
Year
2012
Serial number
36980
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
143
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
20,000 and over lb
Type certificate data sheet
A16WE
Mode S code
AB5ADE

Engine

Make and model
Cfm Intl Cfm56-7b27
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
27,300 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. 2012 – nowSouthwest Airlines CoDallas, TX · current
  2. 1993 – 1994Nico Holdings INCWilmington, DE · different airframe: Piper Pa-32-301 S/N 328306005
  3. 1980Globe Aero Limited INCLakeland, FL · different airframe: Piper Pa-28-181 S/N 28-8190093
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  1. 1967PartnershipMalibu, CA · different airframe: Cessna 150g S/N 150-66201

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 17, 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 (737-8H4)
2002-20-07 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-8H4)
2002-20-07Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 12, 2002Airframe (737-8H4)
2001-11-11Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series AirplanesJul 16, 2001Airframe (737-8H4)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 (737-8H4)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 (737-8H4)
2000-22-02 R1Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-8H4)
2000-22-02Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesNov 13, 2000Airframe (737-8H4)
2000-15-16Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series AirplanesSep 12, 2000Airframe (737-8H4)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 (737-8H4)
99-22-16Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesDec 7, 1999Airframe (737-8H4)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 (737-8H4)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 (737-8H4)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 (737-8H4)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 (737-8H4)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 (737-8H4)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 (737-8H4)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 (737-8H4)
97-05-10Boeing Model 737 Series AirplanesMar 19, 1997Airframe (737-8H4)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 (737-8H4)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 (737-8H4)

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.

  • Lights · lens · looseJul 2, 2026

    SEAT 14A FLOOR LEVEL EXIT SIGN LOOSE. REPLACED LENS IAW MM 33-51-14.

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

    INOPERATIVE BATTERY PACK ON BATTERY POWER SUPPLY (M02816) AT FWD PASSENGER CABIN. REPLACED BATTERY PACK ON BATTERY POWER SUPPLY (M02816) AT FWD PASSENGER CABIN IAW B737-800 AMM 33-51-06-960-805 AND PERFORMED OPERATIONAL TEST OF THE NEW BATTERY PACK; TEST IS OK.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · cartridge · crackedMay 8, 2026

    CRACK INDICATION ON LT OTBD AFT FLAP INBOARD CARTRIDGE RADIUS ZONE.CRACK LENGHT 0.437 IN APPROX. LEFT WING. REPLACED INBOARD CARTRIDGE RADIUS ON OTBD AFT FLAP LT WING IAW SOPM 20-50-03; IAW AMM 27-51-22-400-801 AND IAW SRM 51-40-02FOR CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION SEE TTG8Q01BR3R6, LATE ENTRY:…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Fuselage · support angle · crackedMay 1, 2026

    CRACKED SUPPORT ANGLE LOCATED BS867 LBL19 AT AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT. REPLACED SUPPORT ANGLE LOCATED BS867 LBL19 AT AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G-0; DWG 149A8102 SHEET 19 REV A AND DWG 149A8104 SHEET 1 REV B. MEASUREMENT OF CRACK IS L= 1.435? INCH.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · access panel · damagedMay 1, 2026

    ELONGATED HOLE ACCESS PANEL 561BB AT LT WING. REPAIRED ACCESS PANEL 561BB AT LT WING IAW SRM 51-70-04-2R-10 REPAIR 10.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · support beam · crackedApr 30, 2026

    CRACK SUPPORT BEAM TRAILING EDGE LOCATED ORSS288 AT RT WING. REPLACED SUPPORT BEAM TRAILING EDGE LOCATED ORSS288 AT RT WING IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G AND DWG 115A3712 SHEET 7 REV A.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · plate · crackedApr 30, 2026

    CRACK CORRUGATED PLATE TRAILING EDGE AT IRSS217 AT RT WING. REPLACED CORRUGATED PLATE TRAILING EDGE AT IRSS217 AT RT WING IAW SRM 51-40-02 AND DWG 115A2713 SHEET 6 REV A.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · plate · crackedApr 30, 2026

    CRACK CORRUGATED PLATE TRAILING EDGE AT ORSS304 AT LT WING. REPLACED CORRUGATED PLATE TRAILING EDGE AT ORSS304 AT LT WING IAW B737-800 SRM 51-40-02 SRM 51-10-02 ITEM 9. MEASURE OF CRACK IS L=0.565 INCH.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · plate · crackedApr 30, 2026

    CRACKED CORRUGATED PLATE TRAILING EDGE AT ORSS294 AT LT WING. REPLACED CORRUGATED PLATE TRAILING EDGE AT ORSS294 AT LT WING IAW SRM 51-40-02 SRM 51-10-02 ITEM 9. MEASURE OF CRACK IS L=0.890 INCH.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · angle · crackedApr 30, 2026

    CRACK ANGLE TRAILING EDGE AT ORSS277 AT LT WING . REPLACED ANGLE ON TRAILING EDGE AT ORSS277 AT LT WING IAW B737-800 SRM 51-40-02 SRM 51-10-02 Ï¿½TEM 9 AND DWG 115A6200 SHEET:17 REV:A

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 211 reports.

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 17, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 17, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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