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N8305E2012 Boeing 737-8H4

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 19, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply153 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires May 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
153
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 19, 2026
Registered owner
Southwest Airlines Co
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Dallas, TX
Certificate issued
May 4, 2012
Expires
May 31, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
Apr 20, 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
36683
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
AB5B66

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. until 1976Sale ReportedOklahoma City, OK · different airframe: 1959 Mooney M20a S/N 1483

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 19, 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 (153)

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.

  • Wings · skin · corrodedSep 24, 2026

    NR 7 SLAT HAD AREAS OF CORROSION ON UPPER FIXED TRAILING EDGE, MIDSPAN. R & R THE NR 7 SLAT IAW AMM 27-81-21. ADJUST AND TEST CHECKED GOOD.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · circuit breaker · brokenSep 22, 2026

    P6-11 -CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHTS- C1949 CIRCUIT BREAKER PLUNGER BROKEN. REPLACED THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IAW SWPM 20-30-00, & WDM 33-51-11.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · stub frame · crackedSep 14, 2026

    CRACKED R1 DOOR STUB FRAME, 0.1" ABOVE SEAL DEPRESSOR, LENGTH: 1.5". REMOVED AND REPLACED R1 DOOR UPPER STUB FRAME IAW SRM 51-40-02 AND DWG 141A8370, REV D, STEP 2, ITEM 1.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Fuselage · vapor barrier · crackedSep 12, 2026

    CRACK FOUND AT THE VAPOR BARRIER, BS 663, WL 165, LBL 25. REPAIRED IAW AMM 51-21-99-300-802.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Power plant · fastener · pulledSep 12, 2026

    NR 1 ENGINE INLET COWL HAS MULTIPLE FASTENERS PULLING THROUGH BETWEEN 11 O'CLOCK AND 1 O'CLOCK POSITIONS. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE NR 1 ENGINE INLET COWL IAW SOPM 20-50-01.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · megaphone · inoperativeAug 2, 2026

    EMERGENCY MEGAPHONE INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE MEGAPHONE IAW AMM 25-64-00. OPS TESTED GOOD.

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

    R1 DOOR OUTSIDE EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. RELAMPED THE R1 DOOR OUTSIDE SLIDE EMERGENCY LIGHT IAW AMM 33-51-04-201.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · cartridge · crackedMay 16, 2026

    LEFT OTBD FLAP, INBD CLOSURE RIB CARTRIDGE ASSY ON AFT FLAP HAS A CRACK INDICATION WHILE PERFORMING HFEC OPEN HOLE ON THE LOWER SURFACE FORWARD FASTENER HOLE. REMOVED AND REPLACED LT OTBD FLAP IAW 27-51-22. OPS CHECKS GOOD. INSPECTED PER AMM 27-51-22-401-NG OTBD AFT FLAP. REMOVAL/INSTALLATION…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · skin · delaminatedMay 12, 2026

    FOUND PREVIOUS REPAIR ON RH OTBD T/E AFT FLAP DELAMINATED/COMPROMISED. 1 CIRCUMFERENCE HOLE WITH FILLED MATERIAL APPROX. 6 FROM INBD EDGE; 2.750 FROM T/E. MISSING PATCHWORK APPROX. 4.250 X 4.250.<[01] REF. TSR #2026002929. C/W EA 26-157-01277 REF. TTG8Q01C5596. VERIFIED PREVIOUS REPAIR CORE INTACT…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Airborne auxiliary power · pressure switch · faultyDec 19, 2025

    APU LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. APU SHUTDOWN AUTOMATICALLY FC. OK TO CONTINUE IAW MEL 49-1-01 SP1. R & R APU LOW OIL PRESSURE SWITCH IAW AMM 49-94-22, OPS CHKD GOOD.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 153 reports.

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 19, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 19, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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