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N8308K2012 Boeing 737-8H4

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 17, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply179 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
179
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 17, 2026
Registered owner
Southwest Airlines Co
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Dallas, TX
Certificate issued
May 29, 2012
Expires
May 31, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
May 14, 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
36682
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
AB5BD4

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. 1998 – 2000Individual ownerVille Platte, LA · different airframe: Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C Corp Gulfstream Am G-164b S/N 655b
  3. 1948 – 1949Individual ownerCompton, CA · different airframe: 1946 Stinson 108-1 S/N 108-1308

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 (179)

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 · detachedAug 13, 2026

    EMERGENCY EXIT LENS CAME OFF AT FWD ENTRY DOOR REINSTALLED. IAW 33-52-012.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · charger · inoperativeJun 13, 2026

    RIGHT OVERWING EMER EXIT DOOR EMER LIGHTS INOPERATIVE IN CABIN. REMOVED AND REPLACED RT OVERWING EMER BATTERY CHARGER ASSAY WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. OPS CHECKS GOOD IAW AMM 33-51-06

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

    BOTH RT SIDE FWD & AFT OVERWING EMER EXIT LIGHTS ABOVE DOORS AND CENTER OVERHEAD EMER EXIT LIGHTS INOP IN CABIN. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK FWD OF RIGHT FWD EMER EXIT DOOR AND PERFORMED SATISFACTORY OPS CHECK OF RT FWD & AFT OVERWING AND CENTER OVERHEAD EMER EXIT LIGHT SIGNS…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Lights · lens · missingDec 27, 2025

    R2 SERVICE DOOR VERTICAL EXIT/SALIDA VERTICAL LENS COVER MISSING. REPLACED WITH NEW PER M/M SIP

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · crackedOct 15, 2025

    PHOTO LUMINESCENT DAMAGED, CRACKED IN SEVERAL AREAS. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE PHOTO LUMINESCENT THAT WAS DAMAGED THROUGH OUT CABIN IAW AMM 33-51-15-960-801.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · filler · brokenOct 13, 2025

    GPD LOWER LATCH LANDING HAS FILLER BROKEN OUT. THE DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED PER SRM 53-10-15-2R-4 REPAIR 4 AND EA 25-153-02815.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · handle · looseOct 13, 2025

    ASSIST HANDLE ON L2 DOOR LINER LOOSE. SECURED L2 DOOR ASSIST HANDLE IAW AMM 52-13-31.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · handle · looseOct 13, 2025

    R1 DOOR ASSIST HANDLE LOOSE. SECURED THE R1 DOOR ASSIST HANDLE IAW AMM 52-41-31.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Doors · handle · looseOct 13, 2025

    ASSIST HANDLE LOOSE FWD. SIDE OF R2 DOOR. SECURED THE R2 DOOR ASSIST HANDLE IAW AMM 52-41-31.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Equipment and furnishings · strap · brokenSep 13, 2025

    SEAT 16C WEB STRAP BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED IAW CMM 25-23-60-NG.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 179 reports.

Related aircraft

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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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