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N8302F2012 Boeing 737-8H4

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 17, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply168 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
168
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 17, 2026
Registered owner
Southwest Airlines Co
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Dallas, TX
Certificate issued
Mar 27, 2012
Expires
Mar 31, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Mar 25, 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
36680
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
AB5AFE

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

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 (168)

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 · battery pack · inoperativeJun 29, 2026

    RIGHT MID CABIN AISLE EMERGENCY LIGHTS AND RT OVERWING EXIT EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE. EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK M1671 REQUIRES REPLACEMENT. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACKS M1671 AND M1676 IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-805. OPS CHECK GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · handle · looseApr 13, 2026

    PAX CABIN AFT ENTRY DOOR AREA FWD ASSISTANT HANDLE LOOSE. INSTALLED CORRECTLY PAX CABIN AFT ENTRY DOOR AREA FWD ASSISTANT HANDLE IAW SOPM 20-50-01, REV 40.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lamp · inoperativeApr 11, 2026

    INOPERATIVE EMERGENCY LIGHT OVER WING FWD ON FUSELAGE AT RT SIDE. REPLACED LAMP OF THE OVERWING EMERGENCY LIGHT FWD ON FUSELAGE AT RT SIDE IAW AMM 33-51-04-960-801 AND PERFORMED OPERATIONAL TEST EMERGENCY LIGHTS IAW AMM 33-51-00-710-801. OPS TESTED OK.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · lens · brokenApr 5, 2026

    BROKEN LENS EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT SIDEWALL PANEL 231ZKW AND SIDEWALL PANEL 232ZKW AT PASSENGER CABIN (2EA). REPLACED LENS EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT SIDEWALL PANEL 231ZKW AND SIDEWALL PANEL 232ZKW AT PASSENGER CABIN (2EA) IAW AMM 33-51-01-960-802 STEP 3.C.(10).

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · housing · brokenApr 1, 2026

    BROKEN HOUSING EXIT SIGN SIDEWALL 232ZKW AT PASSENGER CABIN (1EA). REPLACED HOUSING EXIT SIGN SIDEWALL 232ZKW AT PASSENGER CABIN IAW AMM 33-51-01-960-802. TESTED OK.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · housing · brokenApr 1, 2026

    BROKEN HOUSING ASSY EXIT SIGN AT PASSENGER CABIN. REPLACED HOUSING ASSY EXIT SIGN AT CENTER PASSENGER CABIN IAW AMM 33-51-01-960-802 TESTED OK.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · lens · brokenMar 30, 2026

    BROKEN LENS EMERGENCY EXIT LIGTH (WITH ARROW) AT GALLEY 1 FWD GALLEY AREA (1EA). REPLACED LENS EMERGENCY EXIT LIGTH (WITH ARROW) AT GALLEY 1 FWD GALLEY AREA (1EA) IAW AMM 33-51-01-960-802 STEP 3.C.(10).

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

    CRACK CORRUGATED PLATE, ORSS 404 +18, RT WING T/E. REPLACED THE CORRUGATED PLATE IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G-0, AND DWG 115A3700, SHEET 70, REV-.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Nacelles and pylons · support web · crackedMar 29, 2026

    CRACKED SUPPORT WEB, INBD FAN COWL NR 1 NACELLE. REPLACED THE SUPPORT WEB IAW SRM 51-10-02-0G-0, ITEM 9, AND SRM 51-40-02.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · deterioratedMar 27, 2026

    DETERIORATED PHOTOLUMINESCENT STRIP ALONG PASSENGER CABIN. REPLACED PHOTOLUMINESCENT STRIP ALONG PASSENGER CABIN IAW AMM 33-51-15-960-801 AND PHOTOLUMINESCENT STRIP WILL BE INSTALLED ON TTG8Q00LRPSR MT 733-50-01. JOB COMPLETED.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 168 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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