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N8309C2012 Boeing 737-8H4

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 17, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198221 ADs may apply193 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Jun 30, 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
193
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 17, 2026
Registered owner
Southwest Airlines Co
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Dallas, TX
Certificate issued
Jun 1, 2012
Expires
Jun 30, 2028
Airworthiness
Standard · Transport
Airworthiness date
May 15, 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
36985
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
AB5BF0

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. 1990 – 1991Rupprecht Aero INCFt Wayne, IN · different airframe: Piper Pa-28r-200 S/N 28r7635145

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 (193)

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 · beam · crackedSep 17, 2026

    CRACK ON BEAM LOCATED TRAILING EDGE ORSS279 AT LT WING. REPLACED BEAM LOCATED TRAILING EDGE ORSS279 AT LT WING IAW SRM 51-10-02, ITEM 9, SRM 51-40-02 AND DWG 115A3700 SHEET 60 REV -.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Fuselage · support angle · crackedSep 17, 2026

    CRACKED SUPPORT ANGLE, BS 867, STR 3R REPLACED SUPPORT ANGLE IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G-0, SRM 51-10-02-0G-0, PARAGRAPH 9, & DWG 146A7901, SHEET 66, REV A.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · plate · crackedSep 17, 2026

    CRACK ON CORRUGATED PLATE LOCATED TRAILING EDGE ORSS307 AT RT WING. REPLACED CORRUGATED PLATE AND FASTENERS LOCATED TRAILING EDGE ORSS307 AT RT WING IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G-0, DWG 115A3700, SHEET 60, REV -, & SRM 51-10-02-0G-0, PARAGRAPH 9. I

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Wings · plate · crackedSep 17, 2026

    CRACK ON CORRUGATED PLATE LOCATED TRAILING EDGE IRSS217 AT RT WING. REPLACED CORRUGATED PLATE LOCATED TRAILING EDGE IRSS 217 AT RT WING IAW SRM 51-10-02-0G-0 ITEM 9, AND SRM 51-40-02-0G-0 DWG 115A2001, SHEET 67 REV - .

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · plate · crackedSep 17, 2026

    CRACKED PHENOLIC OF CORRUGATED PLATE LOCATED TRAILING EDGE ORSS 245 AT LT WING. REPLACED CORRUGATED PLATE AND FASTENERS LOCATED TRAILING EDGE ORSS245 AT LT WING IAW DWG 115A2001 SHEET 67, REV -, SRM 51-40-02-0G-0, AND SRM 51-10-02-0G-0, PARAGRAPH 9.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · plate · crackedSep 17, 2026

    CRACK ON CORRUGATED PLATE, TRAILING EDGE ORSS 327 RT WING. REPLACED CORRUGATED PLATE AND FASTENERS LOCATED TRAILING EDGE ORSS327 AT RT WING IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G-0, DWG 115A3700, SHEET 60, REV-, AND SRM 51-10-0G-0, PARAGRAPH 9.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · plate · crackedSep 17, 2026

    CRACK ON CORRUGATED PLATE LOCATED TRAILING EDGE ORSS297 AT RT WING. REPLACED CORRUGATED PLATE AND FASTENERS LOCATED TRAILING EDGE ORSS297 AT RT WING I.A.W B737-800 SRM 51-40-02-0G-0 DWG 115A3700 SHEET: 60 REV: - AND B737-800 SRM 51-10-02-0G-0 PARAGRAPH 9.

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

    CRACKED ACCESS PANEL 544BB, INTERNAL SKIN, LT WING. REPAIRED THE ACCESS PANEL SKIN IAW EA 26-157-02598, AND EA 26-157-02598-WIP1.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Lights · light · deterioratedSep 15, 2026

    DETERIORATED PHOTO LUMINESCENT STRIPS. REPLACED PHOTO LUMINESCENT STRIPS IAW AMM 33-51-15- 960-801, AND DWG 33510503, SHEET 14, AND 5, REV B.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · plate · crackedSep 13, 2026

    CRACKED PLATE ON THE OTBD AFT FLAP TRACK SUPPORT. THE REPLACEMENT OF PLATE ON O/B AFT FLAP TRACK SUPPORT AREA 3 AT LT AFT FLAP IS NOT NECCESARY DUE TO WAS OBTAINED A SERVICIABLE O/B AFT FLAP ON FAULT TTG8Q01E9Y2E.

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

Showing the 10 most recent of 193 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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